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HP Photosmart Pro B8550 review

Verdict:

Review Date: 18 May 2009

Price when reviewed: £262

Supplier: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152341&_loc=uk

Reviewed By: Julian Prokaza

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code CB981B
Review Date 18 May 2009
Rating **** stars out of 5
Maximum native print resolution 9600 x 2400dpi

Quoted Speeds

Quoted speed, mono A4 33ppm
Quoted speed, colour A4 31ppm

Tested Speeds

Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 4m 47s
Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 6m 43s

Print Quality

Number of ink colours 4
Number of ink cartridges 5
Maximum number of ink colours 4
Maximum number of cartridges 5

Physical and Environmental

Standard printer interfaces USB Hi-Speed, PictBridge
Optional printer interfaces Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Size 580 x 389 x 181mm
Weight 7.6kg
Noise (in normal use) 6.7B(A)
Power consumption idle 3W
Power consumption active 12W

Paper Handling

Maximum paper size A3+
Maximum paper weight 252gsm
Standard paper inputs 2
Maximum paper inputs 2

Photo Features

PictBridge support Yes
Direct (PC-less) printing Yes
Supported memory cards CompactFlash, MemoryStick, MemoryStick Duo, xD, MMC, SD
CD printing No

General

Printer technology Thermal inkjet
Supported operating systems Windows XP SP1, Vista, Mac OS 10.4
Other inkjet features 6.1cm colour screen

Buying Information

Price £262
Consumable parts and prices CMY photo K £15; K £26 (all Value size)
Quoted life of supplied black cartridge 800 pages
Quoted life of supplied colour cartridge(s) CMY 750 pages; K 290 pages
Warranty one year RTB
Supplier http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152341&_loc=uk
Details www.hp.co.uk
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