HP 8450 Ink Photosmart 8450 Ink Cartridges

The HP Photosmart 8450 and 8450xi are photo printers that are efficient solutions for home printing. Expert tests on speeds indicate that the 8450 is quicker than most business inkjet devices in its class, printing up to 20 pages per minute for monochrome and color projects. Considering its speed and excellent photo output, this device is one of the best choices for buyers that want to print lab-quality images without leaving the house.

The unit has an intuitive front panel design that incorporates a 2.5-inch color LCD and navigation access to menus, which provide users with the ability to crop photos, remove red eye and enhance quality. The front panel also includes LEDs that will flash when Photosmart 8450 printer ink is low and slots for memory cards that can print images directly. The device includes an additional USB port for a PictBridge camera and an available Bluetooth connection for a small upgrade cost.

The unit can print on media like glossy coated paper, iron-on transfers, photo paper and banners, and accepts a maximum paper size of 8.5x24 inches. Standard input options include a single tray that can support 100 pages, but users have the option to upgrade its media capacity to a maximum of 350 pages. This expandability and its 3,000-sheet maximum monthly duty cycle will allow it to support medium volumes.

This device's best feature is its output, which is made possible with its PhotoREt Pro image enhancement technology and HP 8450 printer ink. Reviews note that graphics and photos print with a clean, detailed finish and sharp resolution of 4800x1200 dpi using color Photosmart 8450 ink, though some banding may appear in graphics.

One main difference that separates the 8450 from other similar units is its 8-color print system that uses three HP 8450 ink cartridges: one tricolor, one photo color and either a standard black or photo gray supply. Optional high-capacity tricolor and black supplies can yield 560 pages and 860 pages each, while the photo color supply can yield 130 pages and the photo gray HP 8450 ink cartridge can last up to 80 pages.

While users can find more affordable home inkjet printers, the 8450 has the speed, user-friendly control and high-quality output that make it one of the better selection in its class. With a number of ways to handle direct printing, users will appreciate its flexibility as well.

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