HP Deskjet 6988 Ink Cartridges

HP 6988 Printer Review

The HP Deskjet 6988 is a quick device among its class of color inkjet printers, printing up to 36 pages per minute for monochrome documents and 27 pages per minute for color projects. For extra features such as duplexing for double-sided printing and an ethernet connection for networking, users can check out the 6988's upgraded series model, the 6988dt. Looking at its speeds and modest bundle of capabilities, the 6988 is a basic, but solid, color printing option that can suit workgroups with creative needs for photo and graphic design projects.

While the base model in this series is simplistic due to its more limited connectivity, it still provides users with a standard USB port, as well as built-in Wi-Fi and a PictBridge port for printing directly from compatible digital camera cards. The device also incorporates a decent media input capacity that can handle up to 400 pages to support smaller workgroups.

Access and control over printing functions and menu features are available through a user's PC once the provided software and printer drivers are installed. This leaves the unit's front control panel with simple features like buttons to power the machine on and cancel a job, as well as an LED that will flash to notify when Deskjet 6988 printer ink is running low.

Expert tests reveal the unit's high-quality output that can print standard text and business applications with a resolution of 1200x1200 dpi using black HP 6988 ink. Graphics and photos also tested well with smooth color gradients and a resolution of 4800x1200 dpi using color Deskjet 6988 printer ink.

To enhance the quality of color projects, users have the option of expanding the unit's standard 4-color print system to a maximum of 6 colors including a tricolor, black, photo color and photo gray HP 6988 ink cartridge. Users can purchase tricolor replacements with either a 330-sheet yield or a high-capacity yield of 560 pages. Each black supply can last for 860 pages, while photo color replacements can yield 130 pages and the photo gray HP 6988 ink cartridges can print for 80 pages.

Considering its quality color output and direct photo printing connectivity, the 6988 is surprisingly versatile with its photo printing function. As a result, workgroups that need a device with the flexibility to handle both professional text documents and color graphics or images will benefit from this inkjet printer.