HP A636 Compact Photo Printer

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 6.5 x 8 inches ; 4.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001AE4WYA
• Item model number: Q8637A#B1H
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #50 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Printers > Inkjet Printers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Want to print lab-quality photos on the go? Then you need an HP Photosmart. Edit and print photos easily without using your PC, plus make reprints for your family and friends at the touch of a button.

SPECIFICATIONS: Print Speed: 4" x 6" photo as fast as 27 seconds (with border, direct connect)(1) Print From: PictBridge®-enabled cameras, memory cards, USB, PC/Mac® Paper Handling: 4" x 6", 4" x 8", 5" x 7", 4" x 12" FEATURES: Color LCD Cropping Borderless Printing Red-eye Removal Camera Dock Colorful Borders Wallet-size Printing Artistic Effects (B&W/Sepia) INCLUDED NOT INCLUDED PRINT PHOTOS ON THE GO • Use the large 4.8-inch touchscreen to view, edit and print photos without a PC • Customize photos by drawing or writing on a displayed image before you print it • Add a special message or caption using the touchscreen keyboard • Choose from over 300 creative elements for borders, frames and clip art • Edit photos using HP Design Gallery, which includes pet-eye fix and the slimming effect • Fold-up paper tray holds up to 20 sheets of photo paper SET UP YOUR PERSONAL PHOTO LAB • Print all your favorite photos at home and on the go • Have fun with projects: make your own photo books and greeting cards For project templates, tips to help you get started and more, visit the HP Creative Studio at www.hp.com/create. REMEMBER COMPATIBLE INK, PAPER AND ACCESSORIES • HP, the #1 brand in ink is the #1 value • Count on prints with realistic skin tones and bright colors using Original HP Vivera inks • Print up to 65% more pages than bargain inks(2) using Original HP ink • Get prints that dry instantly and resist smearing using HP Advanced Photo Paper(3) • Connect your PC to this HP printer easily using a USB cable See all the compatible ink and recommended papers here RECYCLE • Recycle your print cartridges for free: visit www.hp.com/recycle for details In 2006, HP recycled more than 164 million pounds of hardware and print cartridges—the same weight as 600 jumbo jets. (1) After first page; see www.hp.com/go/inkjetprinter for details. (2) A QualityLogic 2009 study compared Original HP inkjet print cartridges (92A, 93A, 98A, 95A, 21A and 22A) with refilled ink cartridges sold in North America. For details, see www.qualitylogic.com/2009HPinktest.pdf. (3) Smudge- and water-resistant only when printed using HP Advanced Photo Paper and HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet Print Cartridge with HP Vivera inks, not available in 4 x 12-inch panorama size.

Product Description

HP Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer The ultimate in portable printing, the HP Photosmart A636 let's you print, personalize and share your photos with ease! Wherever you are, print 13 x 18 photos and add all of the creative touches you can think of via a 12cm touchscreen. This printer is designed for anyone wanting the opportunity to print lab-quality photos wherever they go! Specifications Printer type: Inkjet Resolution: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi Print Speed: Approx. 27 seconds (4" x 6") Connectivity: USB, PictBridge, Memory card slots Standard Paper Input: 20 sheets Standard Paper Output: 20 sheets Paper Sizes Supported: 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 4" x 8", 4" x 12" Memory included: 64MB Power source: 100 - 240 VAC (+/-10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz) 12 months parts and labor warranty Dimensions: 9.92"W x 4.61"D x 5.28"H

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for your everyday photo printing, December 26, 2008

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G. Fuller "California Dreamin'" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP A636 Compact Photo Printer (Office Product)

This is a great printer with lots of fun features, but the ink is far to expensive to use for your everyday printing needs. I estimate that the prints cost me about $1.20 per print. I can take my SD card to the corner drug store and have them printed for less than half that amount. If I had known the ink was so expensive, I never would have purchased this printer. Next time I will do my homework. If you just want to use this for special prints here and there, then buy it. If you are an avid printer like me... forget this printer.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good printer, annoying "features"., March 3, 2009

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Christopher D. Cihak "legion" (Bloomington, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP A636 Compact Photo Printer (Office Product)

After purchasing and returning a few HP Photo printers, this is the first model that actually worked. Be warned though, if you remove the print cartridge for any reason while it is still full, the printer electronically marks it as "used" and it will not print with that cartridge again. HP has decided that preventing customers from using refillable cartridges is more important than happy customers.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Photo Printer!, January 1, 2009

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R. Mazzuco "teaching mom" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP A636 Compact Photo Printer (Office Product)

I received this printer for Christmas and absolutely love it. It is compact and very easy to use. The picture quality is amazing and there are so many fun features to add to your photos. I like how I can use multiple media devices to upload my pictures. This printer is not designed to print your family vacation album, meaning loads of pictures at a time. But if you have a couple of shots you want printed out for a frame or to send to friends/relatives this is a perfect printer. We buy the paper at office max and often they have a buy one get one free sale. We buy the ink online because we often find great deals compared to the stores. They are a little pricy which is why we gave it 4 and not 5 stars. Also great for scrap booking. Print and create pictures in minutes, no need to run to the store everytime you want pictures printed out. Thanks HP!