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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 range 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 Service (up to 3 PCs and/or printers with wireless

network setup) US285E

Ordering information

Model Number	B8550
Commercial model number	CB981A (ABA)
Retail model number	CB981A (ABA)
Canada model number	CB981A (A2L)

Compatibility

Operating System	B8550
Standard Desktop
Windows XP/XP 64-bit	•
Windows Vista® Ready	•
Mac OS	Mac OS X v 10.4, 10.5

Model specifications and schematic

Print Technology

Print Speed Black, Letter: Draft Quality Normal Quality

Best Quality

Print Speed Color, Letter: Draft Quality Normal Quality

Best Quality

Print Speed Color, 4 x 6 in: Draft Quality

Normal Quality Best Quality

Paper Trays, Std

Paper Trays, Max

Input Capacity, Std

Input Capacity, Max

B8550 (CB981A)

HP Thermal Inkjet

Up to 32 ppm1

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Up to 31 ppm1

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As fast as 18 sec1

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As fast as 60 sec1

1 (plus automated 4 x 6-in photo tray) 1 (plus automated 4 x 6-in photo tray)

125sheets

125sheets

HP Photosmart Printers

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