HP PhotoSmart 130 Inkjet Printer

by HP

Product Details

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• Item Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000069LI6
• Item model number: HEWC8443A
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 1, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Looking for a convenient way to bring those digital photos to life on paper? The HP PhotoSmart 130 color inkjet printer offers impressive borderless 4-by-6-inch photos with up to 4,800 x 1,200 optimized color dpi. Using the printer's available card slots, you can print directly from your digital camera's CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Sony Memory Stick, Secure Digital, or MultiMediaCard memory media without having to first load images onto your system.

HP's specially developed inks and photo papers create intense colors that are nearly fade-proof, and they supply a range of finishes and sizes. The built-in paper feeder can process sheets up to 4 by 6 inches, the total number of sheets depending on their thickness.

The included software bundle allows you to organize and file images in a variety of ways--you can even create custom slide shows. The USB-equipped PhotoSmart 130 is easily transportable, measuring only 8.8 by 7.9 by 4.9 inches and weighing less than three pounds. Compatible with either PC or Macintosh, all drivers, power cords, and ink cartridges are included right in the box. Hewlett-Packard provides a one-year warranty that covers parts and service.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great printer!, November 3, 2002

By 

Mark (Grand Rapids, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP PhotoSmart 130 Inkjet Printer (Office Product)

I was interested in the novelty of being able to print select pics from my Canon A20 digital camera (a great camera too). I read the reviews on the HP 100, the 130's "little sibling". I tried the HP 100 out at home and although the printer was okay (meaning the concept was pretty cool), I was not impressed with the printing quality. So, I returned the HP 100 and bought the HP PS 130 --what an amazing difference. Truly, the HP PS130 produces professional quality 4 x 6 and wallet size prints. There was no comparison between the output in the 130 compared to the 100. The difference is that the HP 130 has 4800 x 1200 dpi resolution, whereas the HP 100 is 2400 x 1200 dpi.

The printer is relatively quiet, is pretty fast and easy to use. One drawback: I can see where having a screen to view the picture would be helpful, but it is not crucial. Also, like the other reviews for the other photo printers mention, this is not the most cost effective way to print 24 pictures because the paper and the printer cartridge are not cheap, but the ability to print out the pics you want almost instantaneously is very rewarding.

I have not yet tried out the HP software that is included, nor have I connected the printer to my computer. The literature with the printer indicates that when connected to the computer the resolution on the 130 decreases from 4800 x 1200 to 2400 x 1200 dpi which, if true, would be unfortunate. For now, I have no need to attach the printer to my computer, so I have nothing to worry about.

Good luck, and read the Amazon.com reviews, I have found them very helpful.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little printer, September 2, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: HP PhotoSmart 130 Inkjet Printer (Office Product)

Don't let the size of this printer fool you. This printer delivers excellent print quality, being able to print borderless 4x6 prints is a great feature. One of the greatest feature is being able to print on the road without a computer directly from a memory card, it also supports 4 memory card formats.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great find, September 15, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: HP PhotoSmart 130 Inkjet Printer (Office Product)

After extensive research for my one printer to buy, i was down to the hp 130 and the hp 7350, the 130 won me over un like the 1302 little brother(100) it has a much better dpi, this printer is great, it prints 4:6 like it came out of a print shop, one con is ink, the 57 ink cartridge mixes all its colors to make black so it runs out fast if you were to make night pictures frequently, i highly recomend this printer