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Choosing an HP all-in-one

» Photo features
» Printing and copying
» Scanning
» Faxing
» HP’s AIO selection
HP all-in-ones (AIOs) combine essential pieces of equipment—such as a printer, scanner, copier, and, on some models, a fax—without sacrificing image quality. AIOs offer you more for less. They cost less, take up less space, and use less energy than individual units. And with their photo-friendly features—like image-editing software, automatic photo feeders, and memory slots for printing without a PC—you’ll never run out of creative project ideas.

Photo features
Many HP all-in-ones offer extra features for digital camera users. Here are two of the most useful:

  • Preview photos before you print. The HP photo proof sheet feature lets you select photos to print—without using your computer. Printing is simple: Insert your memory card into a card slot on the front, or connect your camera via a front-panel USB port. The all-in-one takes care of the rest.
  • Get creative with software. HP all-in-ones come equipped with helpful software. Use HP Image Zone to edit images, make album pages, and more. E-mail pictures without large attachments with HP Instant Share, a feature of HP Image Zone. The creative possibilities are endless.

Many HP AIOs offer additional photo features:

  • Print and copy photos with or without borders.
  • With HP inkjet technology, print photos that resist fading for generations—twice as long as most traditionally processed photos.
  • Print frame-by-frame sequences of digital video clips without your PC.
  • Produce photos with sharper colours and smoother transitions.
  • Easily edit images on the colour LCD.

Printing and copying
There’s a multitude of creative options when you use your HP all-in-one for printing and copying photos. You get quick, professional results every time:

  • Print and copy in colour on several paper types. If you’re a photo enthusiast, you’ll enjoy printing on photo paper, card stock, iron-on T-shirt transfers, and other media.
  • Print quickly. HP all-in-ones offer impressive printing speeds. Some print colour at up to 20 pages per minute (ppm) and black-and-white at up to 30 ppm—ideal for home printing needs. Copy speeds may vary slightly.
  • Print high-resolution photos. The high-resolution capabilities of HP all-in-ones guarantee sharp photographs and documents, regardless of their size.
  • Print lab-quality photos. With genuine HP supplies, you’ll print and share memories that last. Get the longest-lasting, true-to-life colour photos with the look and feel of traditional photographs using HP Vivera inks and HP Premium Plus photo paper (With photo value packs, you can create prints for as low as 24¢ each!)
  • Reduce, enlarge, or make fit-to-page prints. It’s easy to get the size you want—just adjust the image directly on the AIO.

Many HP all-in-ones have HP Media Sense technology, which automatically detects and selects the right paper size for your print. Some also use HP PhotoREt technology, which produces accurate colour.

Scanning
Scanning and archiving photos is a great way to preserve your memories for years to come. Many AIOs come with special scanning features for digitizing your photos:

  • Automatic photo feeders make it easy to scan a stack of pictures.
  • HP PrecisionScan software will scan a photo and send it to your fax program.
  • You’ll capture more accurate colour and smoother transitions with high-resolution scanning.
  • Fine-tuning scans is easy with settings such as output type, resolution, sharpening, exposure, and colour.

Faxing
With the built-in fax capability available on some all-in-ones, you don’t need a separate machine. Some models even send and receive faxes in colour.

HP’s AIO selection
There’s an array of all-in-one choices, so you’re sure to find one that meets your needs. Here’s a selection of featured HP all-in-ones:

A great basic all-in-one is the HP Photosmart 2570, which p rints, copies, and scans. The bright 1.8" colour display lets you view and edit photos before you print. Print photos up to panorama (wide view) size in black-and-white (23 ppm) or colour (18 ppm). These print speeds are good if you print less frequently.

The HP Photosmart 3210 all-in-one is loaded with special features for photographers, including a 2.5" colour display to view the photo proof sheet and select what you want to print, including stills from video. Multiple computers can share the AIO when it’s integrated into a wired or wireless (with a Bluetooth adapter) network.

In addition to scanning and faxing, the HP Photosmart 3310 all-in-one prints and copies at breakthrough speeds, at up to 31 pages per minute in colour and 32 in black. And you can get photos in as little time as 14 seconds.

This AIO is also an excellent choice for those with a wireless home network. By adding a Bluetooth adapter, you can print photos directly from any Bluetooth-enabled device: camera phone, handheld, or other PC. Experienced photographers will love viewing and editing pictures or stills from video on the large 3.6" colour display.

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