HP Photosmart D7160 Printer

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 18.2 x 6.8 inches ; 17 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 22 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HCTJTO
• Item model number: D7160
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,141 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 3, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Do you want a printer that can churn out photos at a quick clip? Check out this new model from HP, the world's fastest photo printer¹. The Photosmart D7160 Photo Printer delivers 4 x 6" shots in as little time as 12 seconds, and you'll get documents at 32 pages per minute black, 31 color. You'll also love the spacious 2.4" color display and efficient, six-individual-ink system.

Super speedy, super results

• Print documents at the world's speediest rates: up to 32 pages per minute black, 31 color
• Get 4 x 6" photos fast: in as little time as 12 seconds
• Use ink efficiently and save money with the six individual inks, which can be conveniently replaced as each runs out
• Remove red eye and enhance detail with HP Photo Fix, which lets you simply touch a button
• Print rich, realistic photos with six-ink color and documents with laser-quality text using HP's Vivera Ink technology
• Print fast from your computer via Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection
• Skip the PC and print from memory cards², digital cameras, and camera phones
• Use the automated 4 x 6" tray for dedicated photo printing, plus do automatic two-sided printing⁴

Cool extras and software

• Save, print, and e-mail photos fast with the HP Photosmart Premier software³
• Ensure correct paper loading and optimal quality settings⁵ with our Auto Sense feature
• Never run out of ink midway through a page or photo, thanks to HP's Page Completion feature
• Get familiar with printing tasks using the print wizard's step-by-step instructions
• Resist photo fading for generations⁶ and retain the clarity of stored text documents for decades⁷
• Go borderless⁸ and create panoramas, plus explore fun creative projects using the HP Photosmart software

<sup>1. Speed comparisons in Default and Fastest modes when printing from a computer, based on HP internal testing of comparable consumer photo printing products available as of 3/06.
2. Memory card slots support Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card.
3. HP Photosmart Share service doesn't require fees. Internet connection required, sold separately.
4. With purchase of HP auto two-sided print accessory, sold separately.
5. When using HP Advanced Photo Paper and Premium Photo Paper with HP Auto Sense.
6. Based on Wilhelm-Research.com light-fade testing under glass (as of 11/05) on HP Premium Plus photo papers.
7. Based on paper industry predictions for acid-free papers. Colorant stability data at room temperature based on similar systems tested as per ISO 11798 and 18909.
8. Using brochure and photo papers for borderless printing.</sup>

What's in the box?
HP Photosmart D7160 Printer, HP 02 Black ink cartridge, HP 02 Cyan ink cartridge, HP 02 Magenta ink cartridge, HP 02 Yellow ink cartridge, HP 02 Light Cyan ink cartridge, HP 02 Light Magenta ink cartridge, HP Photosmart Premier software, Setup Guide, Basics Guide, Power supply, Power cord

Product Description

The HP Photosmart D7160 Photo Printer, based on HPs scalable printing technology, prints lab-quality photos and outstanding documents that last for generations. Six individual high-capacity ink cartridges enable high-volume printing of 4x6-inch photos in as fast as 12 seconds. Ease-of-use and time-saving features include an automated 4x6-inch photo tray and automatic photo enhancements using HP Real Life technologies.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

68 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you print photos, you need this printer, November 1, 2006

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Robert L. Stinnett (Boonville, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP Photosmart D7160 Printer (Office Product)

For the longest time I was skeptical of all inkjet printers. I thought I knew the game; they get you to buy the printer and then you end up paying and paying for ink cartridges. What's more, the wonderful output they promise usually turned into good output "some of the time". However, after reading about the D7160 I decided to give it a try and was pleasantly surprised.

One of the features that I liked from the start was the low-cost ink cartridges. The printer uses 6 different cartridges that run about $9.95 a piece. The second feature that sets it apart is the fact it comes with a separate 4x6" photo tray below the main paper tray. Now you don't have to align up the photo paper "just right" before printing a photo out. The tray itself will align it and pick it up with a special grabber.

The print quality itself is beyond compare. The photo output rivals and exceeds that of many photo processing labs. The colors are clear, vibrant and jump out at you. Nobody will believe you printed your photos at home.

Finally, it has slots for various memory cards as well as a PictBridge (USB) port for hooking your camera up directly. The color LCD screen on top of the printer allows you to select and print directly from the card or camera without the need of a PC! A great time saver and almost fool-proof way for the entire family to print photos without having to learn a complicated piece of software.

For the money you can't go wrong with the D7160. This printer delivers way more than the box promises for an extremely low cost, both up-front and in the long run.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, October 28, 2006

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Robert P. Dow - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP Photosmart D7160 Printer (Office Product)

This is the best photo printer I have ever owned for 3 reasons, very easy to use,no computer connection required,and most importantly the best quality photos ive seen(If you use hp glossy photo paper)supplied with printer. First time I have bought an electronic device and have nothing to complain about.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good print quality, poor service, a bit thirsty for ink, January 26, 2007

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Gerard "Jerund" (Rochester, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP Photosmart D7160 Printer (Office Product)

- Photo quality: Very good, just like any other printer if you use their own paper
- Text quality: very good, an improvement over my last two printers.
- Set-up: the USB port is covered with a sticker for a reason; read the instructions and there is no problem, it is very easy to do. With the features on newer printers they are not all plug and print anymore.
- Ink set-up: 6 individual tanks so you only replace what is empty. So far I have not had to do any special alignment when I change tanks and everything looks great right away. I have however had to change the yellow tank frequently, and I'm not using yellow a lot. I tossed 3 yellows and 2 magentas before I've used up my first black; get used to using the black ink only option when you can, although then the text doesn't look nearly as good.
- Paper set-up: Two trays, both front mounted, one for 4x6 and one for full sheets. Once you are used to putting in the paper upside-down it is no problem.
-Paper compatibility: Mixed. Will work well with other plain or photo papers, but I am having a very hard time with Neato CD label paper, which has never been a problem on my 3 previous printers.
-Service: -The good: the on-line supplies service is amazing, I had a big box of ink tanks and paper sent in one day, no shipping charge, and at competitive prices or better. This is an excellent service, and a real plus for HP.
-The bad: Phone tech support is terrible. The tech's I've spoken with are not fluent in English and do not know more than what is in the FAQ's. My questions were not in the handbook, so they were lost, and I was not then passed to someone who could do better. E-mail support is the same.

Summary: If you only plan on using HP Paper and HP software then the printer does a good job. Ink use is more expensive than my last printer, but the results look better too. But as I design and produce media packaging on a small scale, I need a printer that works with other paper and other software, and this does not seem to be able to do that, and their "support" services can't seem to explain why.