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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

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

User Rating 4 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code CD035B
Review Date 13 Nov 2009
Rating **** stars out of 5
Maximum native print resolution 4,800x1,200dpi
Max optical resolution 1,200x2,400dpi
Output bit depth 48-bit

Quoted Speeds

Quoted speed, mono A4 15ppm
Quoted speed, colour A4 11ppm

Tested Print Speeds

Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 4m 33s
Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 6m 24s

Tested Scan Speeds

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

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

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

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

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) No

Photo Features

PictBridge support Yes
Borderless printing up to A4/panorama
Direct (PC-less) printing Yes
Supported memory cards Memory Stick/Duo, SD, xD
CD printing No

Copy Features

Maximum number of copies 50
Max mono copy resolution 600x600dpi
Max colour copy resolution 600x600dpi

Fax Features

Max mono fax resolution N/A
Fax memory (maximum mono pages) N/A

General

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

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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