I wasn’t looking for a printer when I found the great deal on this HP Officejet All-in-One… at BJ’s Wholesale Club of all places.  But I’d been thinking for a while that it was time to upgrade from my basic HP inkjet to something that could actually serve all of my home office needs.  With the move in mind and the knowledge that I’d be setting up a new home office, I decided to spring for it.  With an already low price and an instant rebate, the price tag wasn’t so bad either.

The HP Officejet 4500 is your basic all-in-one, with the ability to print, copy, scan, and fax.  It’s four devices in one printer, so it’s the perfect option for the limited space in my new “office” (which is really just the corner of one room).  According to the box, and the website, this bad boy can print up to 28 pages per minute in black or 22 in color.  The document feeder holds up to 20 pages and the tray will hold 100. 

Some of the things I hate about inkjets were corrected with this model, and not just the printer speed either.  The ink prints bolder and more vividly, and when you use plain paper, the ink doesn’t smear as badly.  HP’s ColorLok technology seems to have minimized this common inkjet issue.  Thanks to the high quality of the printing, color graphics and photos print with laser precision.  In fact, you can print borderless photos up to 8.5” x 11”… and for a lower cost per page than with other HP Officejet inks.

Also to help you save paper, the fax comes with a junk-fax blocker feature and the printer is enabled with HP Smart Web printing.  This printing feature allows you to pick which frames your printing and get the most accurate hardcopy of the page your viewing – no more cutting off of sentences or extra blank pages at the end of your print-outs. 

The display screen actually tells you what’s going on, no more secret printer lingo.  Instead of Load Letter, this printer will actually say “Out of Paper,” then ask you to reload it and “Press OK.”  There’s no electronic jargon, no mind-reading, and no wasted time trying to find the problem.

But above all else, the best about this printer is the networking capabilities.  My husband and I both have laptops, so this printer lets us print from anywhere in the house.  It was easy to set up, it works really well, and it’s given us both the freedom to work from anywhere we’re comfortable. 

If you’re in the market for a new printer, I highly suggest checking into the HP Officeject 4500 All-in-One, or one of HP’s similar models.  Check out our HP coupon codes to find deals on your new office electronics.

Once I was on the BJ’s website, I discovered how much of their warehouse merchandise could be bought online.  Right on the front page, you can find Limited Time instant coupons, In-Club coupons, and specials for the month.  The entire site is one big way to save big bucks – I can get behind that. 

The site is organized well, with a headed across the top listing different departments.  You can shop for electronics, computers, office supplies, home, seasonal, sports, toys, baby, health and beauty, and even jewelry.  It’s basically like having the inventory of a BJ’s at your fingertips…except you don’t have to fit it all into your car when you leave!

I found the prices to be comparable to the store’s, but the coupons available (both from my email and on the site) made everything that much cheaper.  My $41.99 case of diapers came up to $36.49 with a coupon.  They even carry name brand baby toys, gifts, and diaper bags at competitive prices.  Obviously, you can’t buy these items in bulk, but it’s nice to know you can order everything you need in one place.

The next place I checked out was pet supplies, under the Home section.  They seem to carry everything from dog crates to flea and tick medication.  The pricing on the flea and tick was okay—I’ve honestly found cheaper pricing elsewhere—but the large items (Cat trees and Dog crates) were priced with the shipping included.  Their prices ran about average, but since they included shipping fees, they were technically cheaper.

Out of curiosity, I swung through the jewelry department to see what kind of items they offer.  First of all, they have gorgeous diamond jewelry with reasonable pricing.  Secondly, they have a very, very wide selection.  Categories are neatly organized on the left toolbar so you can find whatever you need—even Engagement & Wedding bands, Watches, and Jewelry Boxes are available.  I didn’t pick up any jewelry this time, but I was definitely impressed with the options.

Finally, I visited the seasonal section for some fun summer items.  I found a whole section devoted to picnic baskets—they had one on wheels with the shipping included in the price.  They ran the gamut in terms of styles and prices.  I’m considering going back for the Picnic Sport Romantic Picnic Basket for 2 sometime (only $69.99 including shipping). 

All in all, a great website that’s easy to navigate and offers the deals that BJ’s is known for.  I was impressed to find how reasonable their shipping charges are, how wide their selection is, and how much more dangerous shopping here is when you don’t have to carry it all home!

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