Photo printing: at home and on the go

With an HP photo printer, it’s so easy to do it yourself—at home or on the go. Print the longest-lasting, true-to-life color photos using HP Vivera inks and HP Premium Plus photo papers.

You’ve got choices, and each will give you brilliant prints at an affordable price!

Photo printing at home
The simple way to print professional-quality photos is with the HP Photosmart system. (The HP Photosmart system is the combination of three elements: an HP printer, HP photo paper, and HP Vivera inks.) You can print as many or as few copies as you like, then reprint anytime without ever leaving the house.

Best of all, you’re not sacrificing quality for convenience. Printing at home is like having your own digital darkroom at your fingertips—perfect for when you want to print right now. Why not send birth announcements with photos of the little one right after your new baby arrives?

Printing on the go
HP makes it simple to share the memories—just take your printer with you. The HP Photosmart 385 compact photo printer goes where you go.

You’ll be amazed at how small and lightweight this printer is, and when you’re ready to go, you can just fold it up and you’re off. Take your digital camera and your printer to parties, to picnics, and on road-trips. Instead of waiting to print and share your memories, you can do it on the spot. With an optional rechargeable battery (with up to 75 prints per charge), you can truly print anywhere, anytime.

Just slide your memory card into the HP Photosmart 385 compact photo printer—no PC required. The one-touch buttons make it simple to use, and you can even view and edit photos with the 2.5" flip-up color display.

For even more functionality on the go, take a look at the HP Photosmart 475 compact photo printer. It stores up to 1,000 photos, and prints in a variety of sizes, including 4" x 6", 5" x 7", and 4" x 12" panoramas.

HP photo paper
When it comes to choosing paper for photo printing at home, there is no shortage of high-quality options. First, consider the type of project you’re working on, and then decide what size prints you’d like to make. HP photo papers come in a variety of sizes, from popular 4" x 6" to 13" x19" (for enlargements like those from photo studios).

There are several finishes, too. You might choose a glossy paper for photos you plan to frame, while matte paper is ideal for reprinting heirloom black-and-whites. Get more tips for choosing photo paper.

HP Vivera inks
Use HP photo printers with HP Vivera inks to get true-to-life colors and fade-resistant photos that last for generations.* The combination is exceptional, whether you’re printing pictures of national parks or old family photos you’ve scanned into your computer.

Buying paper and ink in bulk ensures the most affordable home printing. And now you can do just that with HP photo value packs—an easy way to purchase HP paper and inks together. When you use HP photo value packs, you can print lab-quality photos at home that last for generations for as low as 24¢ each.**

HP photo printer options
There’s an HP photo printer for every digital photographer, whether you consider your skills to be at the beginner, intermediate, or more advanced level.

• Beginning photographers might opt for the HP Photosmart 7850. An exceptional value, this printer is great for everyday photo prints, and even comes with a special paper tray to make 4" x 6" printing easier.
• Intermediate photographers will appreciate the HP Photosmart 8050, which does everything the 7850 does, plus it has an LCD screen for viewing and editing photos on the spot.
• Advanced photographers who print frequently will appreciate the speed of the HP Photosmart 8250. Not only is it the world’s fastest photo printer, it supports wireless printing and has a big 2.5" LCD display for image editing.

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*Based on Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. light fade testing under glass (as of January 2005) using HP Vivera inks on HP Premium Plus photo papers.

** Special offer with purchase of HP Custom 95 Series 200-Sheet Photo Value Pack, 4" x 6", based on estimated street price and three-ink printing. Results may vary.

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