Is the OfficeJet Pro 8715 better than Envy 4507?

[jaydog69]

Hi, I have the HP Envy 4507 at the moment, and I don't find it very good at photos. I always get scan lines across photos. This is with using instant ink.

I have decided to go for something else in the HP range. The OfficeJet Pro 8715 looks good, but although it's bigger, I can't see how it's better than the 4507 for photos. 

Will this be a big improvent for photos over what I have now, and why is the OfficeJet so big?!

Thanks

[johnparker03]

Yes, you can go with OfficeJet Pro8715 model. It's better than envy 4507. You can see this features of Office jet Pro:

- All-in-one: Print, copy, scan and fax

- Professional quality printing for less of the cost

- Double-sided printing perfect for creative projects

- Print from your smartphone with Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print

This is overview of the Office Jet Pro.

OVERVIEW

Type- Office printer

Function - Print, Copy, Scan, Fax

Print technology  - Inkjet

Display   - 67.31 mm LCD touchscreen 

Wired connectivity   - USB 2.0,Ethernet

Wireless connectivity -    WiFi, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print

App available-   HP ePrintPRINTER

Compatible cartridges -   Black: HP 953, Cyan: HP 953, Magenta: HP 953, Yellow: HP 953

Average compatible cartridge yield -  Black: 1000, Black XL: 2000, Cyan: 700, Cyan XL: 1600, Magenta: 700, Magenta XL: 1600, Yellow: 700, Yellow XL: 1600 Print resolution 4800 x 1200 dpi Pages per minute (black & white) - 22 ppm (ISO)

Print resolution ----4800 x 1200 dpi Pages per minute (black & white) - 22 ppm (ISO)

Pages per minute (black & white) - 22 ppm (ISO), Up to 36 ppm Pages per minute (colour) - 18 ppm (ISO)

Pages per minute (colour) - 18 ppm (ISO), Up to 26 ppm

Page format - A6, A5, A4, B5, Envelope (DL, C5, C6) Double-sided printing AutomaticSCANNER Type of scanner Flatbed Scan resolution- 1200 x 1200 dpi Page format A4 Scanning element Contact Image Sensor (CIS) Other scanner features 35

Double-sided printing--- Automatic

SCANNER Type of scanner-- Flatbed

Scan resolution --1200 x 1200 dpi

Page format-- A4 Scanning element Contact Image Sensor (CIS) Other scanner features 35

Scanning element --Contact Image Sensor (CIS) Other scanner features 35

Other scanner features-- 35 sheet 2-sided ADF

Paper tray capacity - 250 sheets (input tray), 150 sheets (output tray)

Monthly duty cycle-- 25,000 pages per month Automatic document feeder Yes Colour Black

System requirements -Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 or higher (32 bit only)

Monthly duty cycle 25,000 pages per month Automatic document feeder Yes Colour Black System requirements -Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 or higher (32 bit only)

Automatic document feeder --Yes

Colour Black System requirements -Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 or higher (32 bit only)
- OS X Yosemite, OS X Maverick, OS X Mountain Lion, Linux Software included - HP Dropbox

Software included - HP Dropbox, HP Google Drive, Microsoft DotNet Accessories included - Bundle HP 953 Host Cartridges

Accessories included - Bundle HP 953 Host Cartridges, Ethernet cable, Power cable, Setup poster, Getting Started Guide,  CD-ROMS (for software, Windows and Mac Printer drivers) Dimensions 316 x 499 x 419.3 mm (H x W x D) Weight 11.54 kg

Dimensions---- 316 x 499 x 419.3 mm (H x W x D) Weight 11.54 kg

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[jaydog69]

Thanks but nothing I can see in specifications states in what way the OfficeJet is better than the 4507 printer at printing photos. The max resolution is the same on both as it appears to be on all printers.

I don't want to spend £100 on a printer which does exactly the same as what I have now. I just don't understand why it's so much bigger than the Envy too.

[ShlomiL]

Hi,

Generally, the printers provide the same print resolution as you mention and the 8710 will not provide you a better  photo print quality than your Envy printer..

The 8710 is begger and provided with many more capabilities, higher print speeds, its, it is intended for business usage, meaning for higher page printing cycle rather than quality, the cost per page will be cheeper but that don't mean a better print quality...

Personally I think a 2 ink cartridges printer as yours can provide better photo printing results than an IIC (4 cartridges) printers...

What print quality do you select for your photo?

What paper do you print your photos? is it a Plain Paper or a Photo Paper?

If it is a photo paper, is it Glossy, Matte? what is the media weight? do you select Maximum DPI for a such?

There are many configuration options to affect a such..

Shlomi

[jaydog69]

I was using HP Everyday photo paper and I also tried Kodak photo paper - same results. 

I always select 'best for photos' and I did change the settings to 'max dpi', 180gsm paper, glossy. I still had faint scan lines on photos. It's been like this since new. 

I use original ink too via Instant Ink, so it's frustrating which is why I thought I might buy a more expensive printer.

Not really sure what else to do.