Kodak Hero 9.1 All-in-One Printer

The Kodak Hero 9.1 does away with the tangible keypad and very speed dial buttons that gave the 6.1 it’s a business-friendly productivity. This one has a flexible for 4.3-inch touch-screen display with a slim profile that matches the chiseled angles and alternating glossy black, silver, and perforated matte black finish of the whole machine.

In fact, if you don't essentially need the buttons, I don't see why graphic designers and general offices wouldn't be satisfied with its aesthetic. Like the 6.1, the Hero 9.1's exterior gives off a more streamlined approach than the older Kodak ESP line with a small red strip marking off the control panel and the hidden scanner bay. The angled show contrasts with the narrow auto-document feeder up top that can hold up to 30 sheets of a document at a time for hands-free copying and scanning.

The printer also includes a small green Wi-Fi indicator LED on the right side of the control panel, and just below the buttons you'll find a multimedia card reader for Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, SD, and USB via the PictBridge-compatible port just above it. Kodak Hero 9.1 advantages and disadvantages are given below.

Good:

A very low cost for per printed page, dual feed trays, a functional touch screen, and capable print speeds make the Kodak Hero 9.1 a Strong printer for home users.

Bad:

The tricolor ink tank will cost more in refills over time than single-color cartridges, and the 50-sheet paper output tray may be too small for home offices with high-volume print needs.

The Bottom Line:

The Hero 9.1 may be a suitable choice for shoppers who need a capable multifunction imaging device with acceptable performance, apps that bring workflow into the cloud, and dual paper feed trays.