The excellent print quality and quick setup make the Series 380 ideal for families that want a machine that does it all. There's no fax with the HP 380, which isn't a great loss since family fax jobs are amply handled by fax modems found in most home systems. For general family use, the HP 380 is an excellent choice.
Setup is quick and easy.
The only thing to keep in mind, other than the need for a Windows PC to support the bundled software, is that this printer, like other Hewlett-Packard multifunction printers, cannot share a printer port with other devices such as tape drives and removable storage devices. An included transparent plastic sleeve lets you scan small samples such as photos and business cards. The unit also works with any Twain-compliant software for use with other scanning programs such as document and page managers. Printed output samples created with the HP 380 are certainly good enough for home, family, and school use. Color copies of full-page magazine ads were surprisingly true to the originals.