Top HP Photosmart C8180 Photo Printer Reviews

The Imaging Resource posted a HP Photosmart C8180 review and said: "We were generally very pleased with the six-color prints that came out of the C8180. In some cases we preferred the C8180 prints to the pigment-based B9180 prints of the same image. So no complaints about print image quality. The C8180 does the job in an imperfect world."

Printer Summary:
The HP Photosmart C8180 is an all-in-one ink jet printer designed for families looking for lots of versatility and options. It features a large 3.5" touchscreen display, label etching on CDs/DVDs, HP Auto Sense, 6-ink colors, and 4800 dpi. The C8180 can print 4 x 6 in as fast as 10 seconds. It will be available starting September 2007 for about $399.

HP Photosmart C8180 News Release Summary:
The HP Photosmart C8180 All-in-One delivers the fastest and easiest way to print photos at home.(1) This ultimate photo archiving all-in-one features a 3.5-inch touchsreen for easy navigation and LightScribe technology(2) for etching labels directly onto the surface of CDs/DVDs. In addition to delivering easy printing at home, this feature--packed printer offers lab-quality photos, laser-quality documents, copy and scan functionality, as well as built-in wireless(3) and Ethernet connectivity. With one touch buttons, blazing print speeds, Bluetooth®, HP Smart Web Printing(4) and an automated photo tray, the HP Photosmart C8180 All-in-One lets users tackle a variety of printing jobs with ease.

Key Features and Benefits
• Print lab-quality photos in 6-ink color and laser-quality black text using HP Vivera inks.
• Archive photos to – or print from – CDs/DVDs, with or without a PC, using a built-in burner.
• Etch personalized text directly onto CD/DVDs, using LightScribe technology.(2)
• Get superior color accuracy and true-to-life scan quality, using HP-exclusive 96-bit, 6-color scanning.
• Bring new life to damaged slides and negatives, using superior scanning technology.
• Edit, save, print and share – all from an easy-to-use, 3.5-inch interactive touchscreen.
• Easily print from compatible memory cards, Bluetooth®-enabled devices and CDs/DVDs.
• Print effortless photos, plus save time, ink and paper using HP photo papers with HP Auto Sense, which prevents common photo printing mistakes.(5)
• Print economically – replace only the cartridges that run out of ink with six individual ink cartridges.
• Enhance photos and remove red-eye with the HP Red-eye Removal button.
• Print smudge-resistant photos can be handled right off the printer and resist fading for generations,(6) using HP Advanced Photo Paper.
• Share and print from network-enabled notebooks and PCs, using built-in wireless(3) and Ethernet.
• Experience blazing print and copy speeds – up to 34 pages per minute (ppm) black and 33 ppm color – and photos in as fast as 10 seconds.
• HP Smart Web Printing allows users to save paper by combining portions of numerous Web pages onto one page before printing and also ensure than pages print without cutoff edges.(4)
• Print documents and 4 x 6-inch photos without swapping paper, using an automated photo tray.
• Receive convenient low ink alerts then easily shop for supplies, using HP SureSupply.(7)
• Easily edit, print and share photos, using included HP Photosmart Essential software.

Technical Specifications
• Print Specifications
o Six ink printing with HP Vivera inks
o Print speeds of up to 34 ppm black and up to 33 ppm color; 4 x 6-inch photos as fast as 10 seconds
o Photo-quality resolution up to 4800-optimized dots per inch(8) (dpi) color
• Scan Specifications
o 4800 x 4800-dpi optical resolution scanning
o 96-bit color, industry-leading 6-color scanning
• Copy Specifications
o Up to 34 copies-per-minute (cpm) in black and up to 33 cpm in color
o Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi black copying with 1200 scan dpi
o Up to 4800 optimized dpi(8) color copying
o Copy options button allows for reducing or enlarging, changing copy quality and size
• Dimensions/Weight
o 17.60 inches (w) x 15.22 inches (d) x 8.46 inches (h)
o 25.09 lbs.
• Support/Connectivity
o USB Hi-speed 2.0
o Microsoft® Windows Vista™, 2000 SP3(9) or higher, or XP; Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4 or higher
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart C8180 All-in-One that includes one-year limited hardware warranty backed by HP Customer Care, service and support; one-year technical phone support.

Original HP Printing Supplies:
• HP 02 Black Ink Cartridge: $17.99
• HP 02 Light Cyan Ink Cartridge: $9.99
• HP 02 Yellow Ink Cartridge: $9.99
• HP 02 Cyan Ink Cartridge: $9.99
• HP 02 Magenta Ink Cartridge: $9.99
• HP 02 Light Magenta Ink Cartridge: $9.99
• HP 02 Series Photo Value Pack (150 Sheets): $35.99(10)
• HP Advanced Photo Paper (100 Sheets, 4 x 6-inch): $12.99(10)
• HP Premium Presentation Paper (150 sheets, 8.5 x 11-inch): $12.99(10)

Pricing and Availability
Estimated U.S. street price of $399.99.(11)
Expected to be available for purchase September 2007 in North America.

1 Printing process research by Doxus, 2007. For details and a list of tested printers, go to http://www.doxus.com.
2 Requires LightScribe CD/DVDs. Not included, sold separately.
3 Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from access point.
4 Requires Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher.
5 When using HP Advanced Photo paper, HP Premium and Premium Plus Photo Papers or HP CD/DVD Tattoos with HP Auto Sense technology.
6 Display permanence rating by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. or HP Permanence Lab. For details, visit http://hp.com/go/printpermanence.
7 Program features and availability may vary by county. For more information, visit www.hp.com/learn/suresupply.
8 Up to 4800 x 1200-optimized dpi color when printing from a computer and 1200-input dpi.
9 A Basic HP print and scan solution is provided (The full HP Photosmart software solution is not supported on Windows 2000).
10 Not included, sold separately.
11 Actual price may vary.
 

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