With the HP Photosmart 245 compact photo printer you can preview, edit and select photos to print from the printer's 1.8-inch image LCD. It is so easy to print professional-looking... more
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Advantages: Portable Disadvantages: Only Print Standard Photo Size (10x15cm)
...the first of hopefully many HP printer reviews that I am going to write. Let me introduce myself and how I got to get familiar with so much of HPs printer. I worked for HP on a part time basis and have the opportunity to mess around with tons of their products and the reviews that I will be writting will be totally from what I feel and not trying to promote the company for no apparent reason. I am not being paid any commissions ok! Well, since that ... ...Since the end of 2003, HP has been trying to promote its range of digital photography products and its photosmart range was launched. It is a set of specially made for digital photography products which ranges from the digital camera, photo printers, scanners and all in ones.
"What HP Says"
The HP photosmart 245 compact photo printer is designed for families who own a digital camera and are looking to take advantage of the fastes and most convenient ...
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Advantages: Develop your photos at home Disadvantages: Paper and ink make it expensive
...yet, but its made by HP and I havn't expirenced any problems with them before.
Recommedation
If you have a digital camera and want to print out your pictures and make them into photo's then this is for you. The cost can be justified only if you do alot of printing out of photo's and you need them quickly. ...
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Localisation: English / United Kingdom, English, French, Dutch / Belgium, Canada, Luxembourg, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, English / Hungary, German / Europe
Printer
Print Speed:
Up to 1.5 min/page - photo - 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Up to 1.5 min/page - photo normal - 101.6 x 152.4 mm
Up to 2 min/page - photo best - 101.6 x 152.4 mm, Up to 1.5 min/page - photo normal - 101.6 x 152.4 mm
Up to 3 min/page - photo best - 101.6 x 152.4 mm
Built-in Devices: Preview screen
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Interface: USB
Max Resolution ( Colour ): 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi
Image Enhancement Technology: HP PhotoREt III
Language Simulation: PCL 3E, HP PML, PCL 3E
Ram
RAM Installed ( Max ): 16 MB
Media handling
Media Type: Plain paper, photo paper
Max Media Size (Custom): 105 mm x 165 mm
Card / Label Sizes: Hagaki Card (100 x 148 mm), 101.6 x 165.1 mm, L (89 x 127 mm), 105 x 148 mm, US 4 x 6 Card (10 x 15 cm), Hagaki Card (100 x 148 mm), 101.6 x 165.1 mm, L (89 x 127 mm), 105 x 148 mm, 89 x 140 mm, US 4 x 6 Card (10 x 15 cm), 101.6 x 165.1 mm, L (89 x 127 mm), 105 x 148 mm
Total Media Capacity: 26 sheets
Media Feeder(s): 1 x autoload - 26 sheets - 101.6 x 165.1 mm
Max Media Capacity: 26 sheets
Duty cycle
Cartridge / Printhead Included Qty: 1
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free):
1 ( 1 ) x CompactFlash Card - type I/II
1 ( 1 ) x SmartMedia Card
1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card
1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick
1 ( 1 ) x xD-Picture Card
Connections: 1 x USB - 4 PIN USB Type B
Manufacturer's product description
With the HP Photosmart 245 compact photo printer you can preview, edit and select photos to print from the printer's 1.8-inch image LCD. It is so easy to print professional-looking borderless 4 x 6-inch photos without a computer. Just slip a digital camera memory card into a compatible card slot, view the photos on the 1.8-inch image LCD display, select the shots, quantities and sizes you want to print using the convenient buttons and print. It prints in as little as 90 seconds and the compact design makes it ultra portable for printing photos on the go. Your photos will look so true-to-life - with crisp detail and vibrant color in up to 4800-optimized dpi.
Miscellaneous
Consumables Included: 1 x ink cartridge ( colour ), 1 x ink cartridge ( colour ) - 17 ml
Compliant Standards: FCC Class B certified, CSA, CISPR 22 Class B, CISPR 24, EN 60950, EN 61000-3-2, EN55022, EPA Energy Star, ICES-003, IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-3, NOM, UL 1950, IEC 60950, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024
Power
Power Device: Power adapter - external
Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V
Frequency Required: 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption Operational: 8.1 Watt
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep: 2.1 Watt
Software / system requirements
Software Included: Drivers & Utilities, HP Memories Disc Creator
OS Required: Microsoft Windows 2000, Apple MacOS 9, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple MacOS X 10.1, Apple MacOS X 10.2, Apple MacOS 9, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional , Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Apple MacOS X 10.1, Apple MacOS X 10.2
Min RAM Size: 64 MB
Min Hard Drive Space: 500 MB
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 1 year
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