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HP Photosmart B8550
HP Photosmart B8550 Printer
One of the best all-around photo printers for quality, photo sizes,
affordability and dependability.
Product pointers
•Display your photography in a wider r ange of sizes, from 4 x 6 up to 13 x
19—including 5 x 7, 8 x 10 and 12 x 12 scrapbooking pages. In addition to
photos, print all your documents and unique photo creations, plus brochures and presentations, too.
•Easily print photos, documents and creative projects from one printer. Lab-quality photos are effortless thanks to HP
Auto Sense. No PC? No problem. Simply use the 2.4-inch color display and memory card slots or print from a PictBridge
camera.
•Lab-quality photos and low costs come together in this HP photo printer. Your photos will have precise details and
stunning image quality. You can also print laser-quality text documents. Get great, affordable results thanks to the HP
5-ink system.
•Not only is this photo printer reliable, the photos you print will last for generations. Depend on HP Vivera ink and HP
photo paper to produce consistently amazing results. And if you ever need help, you can rely on HP Total Care.
In the box
All models:
Black ink cartridge, Photo black ink cartridge, Software on CD-ROM,
Color ink cartridges (1 each cyan, magenta, yellow), User's guide,
Power cord, Photo media sample pack, Start here poster, Creative
projects guide, Printhead assembly
Software
HP Photosmart Essential, ArcSoft Creative Project Templates
Warranty and support
See pages 312–329 for complete information
Standard warranty
1 year limited hardware plus telephone support
HP Care Pack options
Recommended:
Next Business Day Exchange:
3 years UG609A/E
Next Business Day Exchange:
4 years UH610E
Additional:
Next Business Day Exchange:
2 years UG606A/E
HP Basic Installation Service (1 consumer printer with wireless
capability) US284E
HP Premium Installation Servi ce (up to 3 PCs and/or printers w ith w ireless
network setup) US285E
Ordering information
B8550Model Number
CB981A (ABA)
Commercial model number
CB981A (ABA)
Retail model number
CB981A (A2L)
Canada model number
Compatibility
B8550Operating System
Standard Desktop
•Windows XP/XP 64-bit
•
Windows Vista
®
Ready
Mac OS X v 10.4, 10.5
Mac OS
Model specifications and schematic
B8550 (CB981A)
HP Thermal Inkjet
Print Technology
Print Speed Black, Letter:
Up to 32 ppm
1
Draft Quality
Not available
Normal Quality
Not available
Best Quality
Print Speed Color, Letter:
Up to 31 ppm
1
Draft Quality
Not available
Normal Quality
Not available
Best Quality
Print Speed Color, 4 x 6 in:
As fast as 18 sec
1
Draft Quality
Not available
Normal Quality
As fast as 6 0 sec
1
Best Quality
1 (plus automated 4 x 6-in photo tray)
Paper Trays, Std
1 (plus automated 4 x 6-in photo tray)
Paper Trays, Max
125 sheets
Input Capacity, Std
125 sheets
Input Capacity, Max
19
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