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Got the HP 1000 from Walmart on a closeout a few months back. My husband wanted one too so I was glad to see this model on special a few weeks ago..When we got the unit I took the new one and gave husband my old one, mainly because I print a lot more than he does. **READ THIS** Do NOT install the USB cord connecting the printer to the computer until you are done with everything else..follow the instructions and connect the USB cord LAST !! Also, you will save ink if you don't install any software that communicates with HP over the internet. As other posters mentioned, you need to buy a USB cord separately..the unit doesn't include the cord.. but that's OK.. The printer and the $5 cord add up to free shipping. Another thing I found different from the HP 1000 unit was the ink was harder to get into the machine. Just make sure you hear the "click" when you push the ink cartridge into the unit. The HP 1000 had a better graphic on a sticker showing how to do that.. I don't print color very often so I set the option on Black Ink Grayscale. You can change this when you want to print color but mostly I print text and when I purchase something off the internet. This is a good basic stand alone printer..it doesn't hold much paper but it's easy enough to refill the paper slot. My daughter ordered one too and we are all happy with it.