Printers
Review: HP Tango X
Have you ever been surprised with the performance of a device, that you didn’t think a lot about? The HP Tango X is one such device. When I first removed the device from its packaging, my initial thought was, “That’s it? This is a printer?”. My five-year-old looked at the printer and thought it was some kind of a gaming console.
After the initial apprehensions wore off, I got around setting up the device. Setup is quite straightforward – plug in the device, install the HP Smart app on your smartphone, and then follow the on-screen instructions. It hardly takes minutes to set this thing up.
The overall design and build quality of the Tango X very good. It comes with a linen cover (available in gray or indigo), which folds over the printer to make it look like a tiny piece of desk accessory. When the printer is closed, it measures around 15 inches wide by 9.7 inches deep and is only 3.5 inches tall. It also is featherlight – so moving it from room to room is not a hassle.
The Tango X does not come with a screen or a control panel built on top of it. So you will require a computer or a smartphone to operate it. Your PC or phone needs to run the HP Smart app before you can set up the Tango X. You will find a couple of buttons on the top panel of the printer, which is mostly used for canceling a print job, printing a status sheet, and so on.
The HP Tango X is a wireless printer – it does not connect through USB or Ethernet connections. Since the printer supports cloud-based printing and sharing, scanning and copying of documents are done through the HP Smart app. You can also print directly from your smartphone. You can either select a PDF or an online document from Google Drive or Dropbox.
The quality of the print output is very good. Text documents printed with sharp and dark letterforms. And although there was a noticeable difference when I printed from an Android phone, the difference was slight. Graphics looked very attractive, with lots of fine detail. The output was well-saturated, with natural-looking colours.
I wasn’t however happy with the overall performance of the scan and copy functions through the HP Smart app. I usually use the CamScanner app for scanning documents, which does a very good job. A couple of times we ended up with blurry images. Sometimes, the text wasn’t as sharp as we were expecting it to be.
The HP Tango X uses two cartridges for print jobs. One has black ink and the other is a tri-color cartridge with cyan, magenta, and yellow ink. The Tango X is a perfect printer for those who are only looking for a device that can deliver high-quality print jobs in a smaller package, without taking up too much desk space. But if you are also looking for flawless scan and copy functions, look elsewhere.
Price: AED 799
News
HP Launches the DeskJet 2800/4200/4900 Series in the UAE
HP has introduced the new P DeskJet 2800/4200/4900 series. “Designed to streamline home printing, the innovative printer series stands out as one of the most sustainable choices among HP home printers, featuring an impressive 60% post-consumer recycled content, a commitment that aligns with HP’s dedication to environmental responsibility,” the company said.
“As we introduce the HP DeskJet 2800/4200/4900 series in the UAE, we aim to deliver a perfect blend of sustainability, connectivity, and innovation, redefining the landscape of home printing,” says Elena Danici, Head of Print, MEA at HP.
The HP DeskJet 2800/4200/4900 series comes packed with top-notch Wi-Fi connectivity, empowering users to effortlessly print from various devices, making home printing more seamless than ever before. The introduction of the world’s first smart ink delivery service in this series represents a groundbreaking advancement in the printing industry. This innovative feature guarantees users a streamlined and more efficient ink replenishment process, setting a new standard for user satisfaction.
Key Features of the HP DeskJet 2800/4200/4900 series
- Sustainability at its Core: The HP DeskJet 2800/4200/4900 series features the highest post-consumer recycled content (60%), demonstrating HP’s commitment to eco-friendly printing solutions.
- Seamless Connectivity: With cutting-edge Wi-Fi connectivity, users can effortlessly print from multiple devices, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Smart Ink Delivery Service: Pioneering the industry, this series introduces the world’s first smart ink delivery service, simplifying the ink replenishment process.
The HP DeskJet 2800/4200/4900 series is now available in the UAE, offering a perfect mix of sustainability, connectivity, and innovation to redefine the home printing landscape.
Gadgets
Canon Extends PIXMA Range with Two New 3-in-1 Home Printers
Canon is set to release a brand-new addition to its innovative printing range that is perfectly designed to take your home study, work or creative space to the next level – the PIXMA TS7640i/ TS7740i. Delivering quality printouts with ease and speed, this cutting-edge printing solution promises to revolutionize and simplify the print-at-home experience. A slight extension to PIXMA TS7640i’s offering, PIXMA TS7740i has been fitted with a 35-sheet ADF for added convenience and efficient multi-page document management.
Whether you are a student requiring a printer for your course work, an arts and craft enthusiast running a small business from home or simply someone who appreciates fast high-quality photo prints, the Canon PIXMA TS7640i series will bring your vision to life on paper. The Canon PIXMA TS7640i/ TS7740i has been designed with practicality and ease of use in mind. In addition to its 2.7” colour LCD touchscreen, tilt panel and LED status light for maximum comfort, the compact size printers are space-saving in recognition of a wide variety of home set-ups, ensuring the printer fits seamlessly into the home, without compromising on quality.
In fact, the PIXMA TS7640i/ TS7740i – which prints 15 ipm to 10 ipm – is designed to deliver high-quality document printing with excellent durability, and resistance to highlighters, friction, and water. Recognising that a desk space in our home fulfils multiple functions, from work to side hustles and admin tasks, these two models are productivity champions, allowing each member of the home to quickly get their tasks done, with automatic two-sided printing and a new feature that provides a copy of your page with just a single button touch.
Furthermore, the Canon PIXMA TS7640i/ TS7740i comes with a Switch UI function, a user-friendly touchscreen interface that consolidates popular functions into different icons, keeping operations simple and streamlined. Users can quickly switch between icons through the menu at the top of the screen, customise background colour and lock functions that aren’t required. Different members of a household can create their own profiles, making it easier and faster to access the most frequently used settings.
With PIXMA TS7640i/ TS7740i, users can now say goodbye to the days of complex set-ups and tangled cables with easy and simple wireless setup, and the option to connect without a router via Wireless Direct. This can be initiated by scanning a QR code and creating a direct connection between a mobile device and the printer. To further optimize workflows, this printer allows users to scan a document by having it sent directly to their mobile device via QR code functionality without the use of any additional apps or workarounds.
For quick printing tasks, the Canon PRINT app enables seamless PC-free printing along with compatibility with Apple AirPrint and Mopria for Android. Further apps and software expand the creative possibilities, with the Creative Park app, Easy-Photo Print Editor, Easy-Layout Editor and PosterArtist Web. The Canon PIXMA TS7640i/ TS7740i printers will sit above the Canon PIXMA TS5340a and Canon PIXMA TS7440a and below the Canon PIXMA TS6340, a sleek 5-individual-ink multitasker more geared towards the creative community.
Gadgets
HP Announces New LaserJet Tank Printer
HP has launched the HP LaserJet Tank Printer series, created for entrepreneurs and small business owners looking for reliable, cost-efficient resources in all facets of their business. Given the significant growth of small and medium-sized businesses in recent years, HP’s latest innovations and intuitive features in the LaserJet Tank series better support the next generation of entrepreneurs and business owners by streamlining print management.
“Small business has grown tremendously over the past two years and at HP, we’re uniquely positioned to meet the evolving needs of these customers with the introduction of the HP LaserJet Tank Printer series, featuring the revolutionary, refillable LaserJet tank,” says Narayanan Venkataraman (KV), interim MD, HP Middle East & Turkey at HP. “The HP LaserJet Tank Printer is a premier offering combining incredible performance with hassle-free print management. This addition to our LaserJet series, with comprehensive features, underscores our commitment to helping small businesses thrive through efficient, easy-to-use solutions.”
For those with high-volume printing needs, the HP LaserJet Tank series feature automatic duplex printing, a 40-sheet auto document feed support, and a 50,000-page long-life imaging drum to ensure consistent, exceptional printing, even with daily use. Users can also seamlessly connect using the best-in-class HP Smart app which enables employees to print remotely from their mobile device plus access advanced scanning features with Smart Advance. Advanced security features, supported by HP Wolf Essential secure, are also incorporated throughout to ensure sensitive data stays protected. HP LaserJet Tank Printer series has an extended warranty to 3 years upon registration.
Key features include:
- The Only Cartridge Free Laser Printer
- Mess-free toner refill solution, requiring just 15 seconds of attention
- Ability to print up to 5,000 pages with the pre-filled Original HP Toner, plus save on refills with ultra-high yield HP Toner Reload Kit
- Durable with Sustainability in Mind
- The HP LaserJet Tank series earn an Energy Star certification and Epeat Silver designation
- HP Toner Reload Kit that saves up to 90% waste
- Optimized tank design of up to 17% smaller size even with auto two-sided printing plus life-long imaging drum
- Seamless Experience for Powerful Productivity Needs
- Double-sided printing at fast speed with 40-sheet automatic document feeder support
- Reliable wireless connectivity
- HP Wolf Essential security
- Best-in-class Smart App with Smart Advance scanning features