HP Photosmart Plus B209 review
Verdict:
A high-quality MFP that can print usable documents at 17ppm. It's marred only by flawed drivers and imperfect photo prints.
Review Date: 13 Nov 2009
Price when reviewed: £99
Supplier: http://www.hp.co.uk
Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides
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Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | CD035B |
| Review Date | 13 Nov 2009 |
| Rating |
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| Maximum native print resolution | 4,800x1,200dpi |
| Max optical resolution | 1,200x2,400dpi |
| Output bit depth | 48-bit |
Quoted Speeds |
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| Quoted speed, mono A4 | 15ppm |
| Quoted speed, colour A4 | 11ppm |
Tested Print Speeds |
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| Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 | 4m 33s |
| Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 | 6m 24s |
Tested Scan Speeds |
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| Full scan area preview | 21s |
| A4 document at 150dpi | 21s |
| A4 document at 300dpi | 26s |
| 6x4in photo at 600dpi | 32s |
| 6x4in photo at 1200dpi | 2m 15s |
Tested Copy Speeds |
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| Time for single A4 mono copy 1.0 | 19s |
| Time for single A4 colour copy 1.0 | 21s |
| Time for 10 A4 copies using feeder 2.0 | N/A |
Print Quality |
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| Number of ink colours | 4 |
| Number of ink cartridges | 4 |
| Maximum number of ink colours | 4 |
| Maximum number of cartridges | 4 |
| Quoted photo durability | 108 years |
| Quoted photo durability source | Wilhelm Imaging Research |
Physical and Environmental |
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| Standard printer interfaces | USB, PictBridge USB, 802.11 b/g wireless |
| Optional printer interfaces | Bluetooth wireless (bt500), £15 |
| Size | 206x452x407mm |
| Weight | 7.2kg |
| Noise (in normal use) | 54dB(A) |
| Duty cycle | 2,500 pages |
| Power consumption standby | 3W |
| Power consumption idle | 5W |
| Power consumption active | 28W |
Paper Handling |
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| Maximum paper size | A4/legal |
| Maximum paper weight | 280gsm |
| Standard paper inputs | 1 |
| Standard paper input capacity | 125 |
| Maximum paper inputs | 1 |
| Maximum paper input capacity | 125 |
| Duplex (code, cost if option) |
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Photo Features |
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| PictBridge support |
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| Borderless printing | up to A4/panorama |
| Direct (PC-less) printing |
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| Supported memory cards | Memory Stick/Duo, SD, xD |
| CD printing |
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Copy Features |
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| Maximum number of copies | 50 |
| Max mono copy resolution | 600x600dpi |
| Max colour copy resolution | 600x600dpi |
Fax Features |
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| Max mono fax resolution | N/A |
| Fax memory (maximum mono pages) | N/A |
General |
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| Printer technology | colour inkjet MFP |
| Printer technology | thermal inkjet |
| Supported operating systems | Windows XP/Vista/Vista x64, Mac OS X 10.4-10.6 |
| Other inkjet features | 2.4in colour touchscreen, automatic print head alignment, replaceable print head, template printing |
| Other inkjet options | Warranty extension to three years (UG063E), £55 |
Buying Information |
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| Price | £99 |
| Consumable parts and prices | 800 page HP 364XL Black Ink Cartridge, £20; 750 page HP 364XL Magenta Ink Cartridge, £12; 750 page HP 364XL Cyan Ink Cartridge, £12; 750 page HP 364XL Yellow Ink Cartridge £12; 250 page HP 364 Black Ink Cartridge, £20; 300 page HP 364 Magenta Ink Cartridg |
| Price per colour A4 page | 4.6p |
| Quoted life of supplied black cartridge | 250 |
| Quoted life of supplied colour cartridge(s) | 300 |
| Quoted life of supplied photo cartridge(s) | N/A |
| Warranty | one year RTB |
| Supplier | http://www.hp.co.uk |
| Details | www.hp.co.uk |
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