HP Photosmart 6515 Ink Cartridges

HP 6515 Printer Review

The HP Photosmart 6515e-All-in-One is a 3-in-1 machine that has the ability to print, scan and copy documents, with an emphasis on photo printing. The device boasts maximum print speeds of 22 pages per minute for monochrome and color documents, but ISO seeds of around 11 pages per minute for text documents and 7 pages per minute for graphics. With a photo-centric design, flexible connectivity, user-friendly control features and low-cost Photosmart 6515 printer ink, this is among the best and least expensive models in its class of multipurpose inkjet printers.

With its 3.5-inch color touchscreen, the 6515 allows users to access menu applications, as well as both preview photos and make editing adjustments such as red-eye removal and color adjustment. Users also have the ability to print when travelling thanks to its ePrint technology that connects via email, and AirPrint, which prints wirelessly from iPads and iPhones. Additional connectivity options include Wi-Fi, a USB port and memory slots that support direct photo printing from digital camera memory cards.

Considering its maximum monthly duty cycle of 1,000 pages and total media capacity of only 80 pages, the 6515 is best fit for light-duty home printing. Supported media includes specialty photo paper, which combines with dye-based color HP 6515 ink to print vibrant photos with a resolution of 4800x1200 dpi. Text output is decent enough to support standard business applications with a resolution of 1200x600 dpi using black Photosmart 6515 printer ink.

The unit uses four standard HP 6515 ink cartridges, including yellow, cyan and magenta supplies that yield up to 300 pages and a black supply that lasts for around 250 pages. Optional high-capacity replacements can boost yields to a total of 750 pages for each color and 800 pages for the black HP 6515 ink cartridge, offering a lower cost per page.

From its wireless and direct photo printing to its all-in-one design and decent bundle of photo printing features, the 6515 is a good fit for homes that are looking to print personal photos in addition to professional projects. On top of this versatile design, users can also benefit from this inkjet printer's high-quality output, but its limited capacities could be a problem for those who do a lot of printing.