HP Photosmart C6300 Ink Cartridges

HP C6300 Printer Review

The HP Photosmart C6300 is a photo inkjet printer that's designed for amateur home printing rather than professional photographers, but the device still packages a nice bundle of features as well as copy and print functions for a low price tag. Output performance for the C6300 is decent, with monochrome text jobs printing at a maximum speed of 33 pages per minute and 3x5-inch photos taking approximately 1 minute. Expert reviews also praise this all-in-one device for the Photosmart C6300 printer ink system, flexible connectivity and range of features, especially for such a low price tag, but its output quality isn't good enough to handle professional jobs.

The C6300's design is similar to an office printer, but it leaves out key features like a built-in fax machine and automatic document feeder. Despite this, the unit benefits from office-centric features like a flatbed scanner, standalone copying capabilities and ample connectivity. Users will be able to choose from connectivity options such as a standard rear USB port, a wireless interface for convenient networking and a memory card reader on the front panel that enables direct photo printing from camera cards. Front panel tools assist in standalone copying, as well as a 24-inch LCD that swivels to maximize viewing for photos and onscreen navigation of menus.

The C6300 has an efficient dual paper input that allows it to support up to 125 pages of plain 8.5x11-inch paper and 3.5x5-inch photo paper simultaneously, eliminating the need to swap out paper between jobs. When users select specialty photo paper for jobs like glossy or bright white media, the device is able to print images with the sharpest detail and a maximum resolution of 9600x2400 dpi using color HP C6300 printer ink. The device can also handle standard text jobs like school paper with readable characters and a resolution of 600x600 dpi using black Photosmart C6300 ink.

The device uses 5 individual supplies that have a standard capacity of up to 300 pages for each cyan, magenta, yellow and photo black HP C6300 ink cartridge and around 250 pages for the pigment black supply. To achieve higher print volumes, users have the option to purchase high-capacity replacements that can last up to 750 pages for each color supply and 550 pages for the pigment black HP C6300 ink cartridge.

The C6300 doesn't differ much from other multifunction small office devices, but its focus on photo printing and lack of a fax machine make it better suited for home use. A number of features set this device to be on of the top picks in its class of inkjet photo printers, from its computer-free direct connectivity and quick output speeds to its versatile control panel.