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HP Photosmart 8250 Printer

review DATE:07.26.05

HP Photosmart 8250 Printer

review

By M. David Stone

Even a quick glance at the HP Photosmart 8250 ($199.99 direct) makes it clear that this is a photo printer first. If the PictBridge connector for cameras and the slots for memory cards don't give it away, the 2.5-inch color LCD for previewing photos or video frames on memory cards certainly will. Yet despite the obvious photo-centric features and the noteworthy photo speed and quality, the 8250 also handles text and graphics well, truly making it an all-purpose printer, and our Editors' Choice.

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Company

Hewlett-Packard Company

http://www.hp.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $199.99 Direct
  • Printer Category: Ink Jet
  • Type: Printer Only
  • Ink Jet Type: Photo All-Purpose
  • Maximum Standard Paper Size: Legal
  • Number of Cartridges: 6
  • Number of Ink Colors: 6
  • Direct Printing from Cameras: Yes
  • Direct Printing from Media Slots: CompactFlash Type I, CompactFlash Type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Secure Digital, MultiMedia Card
  • LCD Preview Screen: Yes

Bottom Line

For photos, the HP Photosmart 8250 Printer offers fast printing and quality at the high end of very good, making it an excellent choice as a low cost photo printer. It also handles text and graphics well, making it a good pick as a single, all-purpose printer as well.

Pros

High-quality output. Good performance. Separate 4- by 6-inch tray makes it easy to switch between printing letter-size documents and 4- by 6-inch photos.

Cons

Text quality, while good, is low for a photo ink jet. Photos are water- and smudge-resistant, not waterproof or smudgeproof.



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