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Compact photo printer comparison chart

Compare Photosmart Compact Photo Printers.
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Compact printers

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HP Photosmart A526

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HP Photosmart A626

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HP Photosmart A526 HP Photosmart A626 HP Photosmart A826
Price Average retail price (price may vary) $99.99 Average retail price (price may vary) $149.99 Average retail price (price may vary) $199.99
Awards PC Magazine Editors' Choice Award Cnet Editors' Choice Award
Ink Vivera tri-color inkjet print cartridge Vivera tri-color inkjet print cartridge Vivera tri-color inkjet print cartridge
Printable photo sizes (borderless) 4" x 6" to 4" x 12" including panorama 4" x 6" to 4" x 12" including panorama and 5" x7" 4" x 6" to 4" x 12" including panorama and 5" x 7"
Speed per photo As fast as 39 sec* As fast as 39 sec* As fast as 39 sec*
Resolution (dots per inch [dpi]) Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Built in Decorative photo borders/frames 80 frames (36 seasons, 14 kids, 18 daily life, 12 special events) 80 frames (36 seasons, 14 kids, 18 daily life, 12 special events) 80 frames (36 seasons, 14 kids, 18 daily life, 12 special events)
Built in photo clip art 29 seasons
28 kids
20 daily life
16 special events
29 seasons
28 kids
20 daily life
16 special events
29 seasons
28 kids
20 daily life
16 special events
Built in albums 6 seasons
7 kids
10 daily life
8 special events
6 seasons
7 kids
10 daily life
8 special events
6 seasons
7 kids
10 daily life
8 special events
CD/DVD Labels Yes Yes Yes
Passport photos Yes Yes Yes
Color effects Black and white, sepia, and antique Black and white, sepia, and antique Black and white, sepia, and antique
Yes Yes Yes
Number and type of Memory cards supported 7 cards
7 cards
8 cards
Print directly from camera Yes Yes Yes
Print from camera phones Optional with HP bt450 Bluetooth Wireless Printer and PC Adapter Optional with HP bt450 Bluetooth Wireless Printer and PC Adapter Optional with HP bt450 Bluetooth Wireless Printer and PC Adapter
Photo Software included Yes Yes Yes
Paper tray type 20-sheet input tray 20-sheet input tray 100-sheet input tray
Display 2.4-in LCD (color graphics) 4.8" touchscreen, 3.5" viewing area 7" Touch screen, 5.6" viewing area
Ways to connect to a PC USB USB USB
Internal battery N/A Rechargeable lithium ion (optional) N/A
Dimensions 8.94" x 4.57" x 5.41" 9.92" x 8.72" x 5.2" 10.4" x 15.12" x 14.65"
Warranty One year One year One year
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