Does an All-in-One printer need to be connected to a PC to photocopy?

Question

I need to buy an All-in-One Printer just for photo-copying some documents.

Since my dad gonna use it and he doesn't know much about computers, all I want to know is if the printer needs to be connected to a PC just for photocopy?

The models I am looking to buy is either of these two:

• HP Deskjet 2050 All-in-One - J510a Printer
• HP Deskjet 1050 All-in-One - J410a Printer.

The problem is, I need to buy them online to save some time, and I am not very fond of online shopping. So, if you can just tell me if those models needs PC connection while copying or not.

Solution 1

I have owned several HP "all-in-one" devices. None of them needed a PC connected in order to make a photocopy.

Just make it clear to the vendor that standalone copying is the purpose for which you are purchasing the device. Where I live, we have legal rights to return goods which are unfit for purpose.

Solution 2

It does not; photocopying is independent of printing.

Comments

[Charles Burge]

Some models can even print pictures from thumb drives or flash cards without involving a PC.

[G-Man Says 'Reinstate Monica']

And some “multi-function devices” can scan with output to a USB drive, without using a computer.