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HP 230 PhotoSmart Printer

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Technical Details

Up to 4,800 optimized dpi using premium photo papers
Prints directly from digital camera memory cards
LCD preview for selecting color, size, and format
Compact size, easily portable
Convenient USB interface; PC and Mac compatible

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Product Details

Product Manual [1.43mb PDF]

Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
ASIN: B00006LLJ8
Item model number: HEWQ3000A

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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#86 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Printers & Scanners > Photo Printers > Ink Jet
Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
Date first available at Amazon.com: October 25, 2002

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The HP PhotoSmart 230 color inkjet printer lets you preview your photos before you print using the color LCD display. Just select color, size, and format and print borderless 4-by-6-inch photos in brilliant color and up to 4,800 optimized dpi using HP premium photo paper.

You can print directly from your digital camera memory card; no PC is required. And it's fun to take the 230 with you to parties and events, thanks to its small, compact size. It's so simple, you can enjoy easy photo printing almost anywhere.

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The HP PhotoSmart 230 series color inkjet printer lets you preview your photos before you print using the color LCD display. Just select color, size and format and print borderless 4 x 6-inch photos in brilliant color - up to 4800 x 1200-optimized dpi color printing on premium photo papers. Print directly from your digital camera memory card - no PC required. And it's fun to take with you to parties and events, thanks to its small, compact size. It's so simple - easy photo almost anywhere!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Compact . . Quick. . . And Easy, November 2, 2002

By	E. Callaway (Walker MI, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a cute little printer. It has what all of the other mini-photo printers lacked. The LCD monitor. I picked one of these up for a client who traveled all over the world and didn't want to buy 20 memory sticks for her digital camera. This little machine does the job. With 4800x1200 line resolution and the fact that you do not need a computer to run it, it is a great pick for anyone who wants quality while he or she is on the move. The one disadvantage (I can't call its inability to print text a disadvantage, it was designed as a photo printer), is the fact that it uses the number 57 color ink cartridge instead of the 58 photo tank. . . The 57 is like 10 bucks more, and the photo tank has longer lasting ink. But overall, for the purpose of mobility, this printer does what it is supposed to do. It is a good piece of equipment and I think that it is pretty sturdy. The face folds into the printer for easy transport and so the print tray doesn't sustain damage in transit. It takes all of the major digital media: Compact Flash, Smart Media, Sony Memory Stick, and Secure Digital. Thus far they do not use the new format used in Fuji Film cameras.

If you have the money, and space is not a concern, consider the HP 7550. It is a fully functional printer and uses the number 58 photo tank in conjunction with the 56 black and the 57 color. If cost, space and transportability are a concern, then this is your printer. My complaints are actually pretty minor in comparison to the quality of the product, they just happen to stand out a bit, I still give it four out of five stars. . . It does exactly what it is supposed to and the quality of the pictures is top shelf!

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42 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect little printer, December 10, 2002

By	S. Gould "gouldpjaks" (Woodmere, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased an earlier version of this printer last year along with my first digital camera. It is identical to this with one less port for memory cards. My camera was a 2 megapixel Olympus D510 so I did not intend to enlarge my photos beyond 4x6. This printer offered small size and ease of use, which appealed to me at the time. The printer does not need to be connected to a computer to produce high quality 4x6 images - as close to photos from film as you can get with 2 megapixels. I now have a three megapixel camera and the prints are even better.

This printer is so easy to use. Just plug it in, add paper, insert the smartmedia, compact flash, or memory stick into the appropriate slot, select the number of the photo you want to print, press the print button and watch a beautiful photo emerge from the printer. It weighs only 3 pounds and can be easily transported anywhere. I take it on vacation with me (in a soft sided, padded lunch box) and surprise my friends with instant copies of photos.

The are only a few drawbacks for this printer. First, photo paper and ink cartridges cost a lot so your photos will not be cheaper than outside processing. I try to purchase in larger quantities to reduce the cost and I use cheaper paper for less important prints. The second drawback is the inability to view the photo on the printer prior to printing. You'll have to jot down the photo's number from your camera screen. And, of course you can't crop or modify your prints on this printer, but that's not really different from developing photos at the store.

As for durability, as I said, I've had this printer for almost a year, have taken it everywhere, printed hundreds of photos and never had the slightest problem. It's a great little printer!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to tote and great quailty photos., December 2, 2002

By	Joseph W. Bitson "gadget man" (Granite Bay, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you want to print a few high quality 4x6 photos on the spot without a PC, this is the printer for you. I recently attended a family reunion and before the punch bowl was empty everyone had a photo in their hand and a smile on their face. It is very easy to use. Just load any type memory chip and press print, or you can select the photo, adjust the contrast and crop the photo using the color screen. Get near photo lab results in a little over 2 minutes per photos.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad, bad, bad
I used this printer twice and kept getting "paper jam" although there was no paper in the printer. Had to send the product back. Wouldn't buy another.

Published on September 10, 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Good bargain, good pictures
Since I got my digital camera I'd just been saving everything to CD and not printing anything out because printing through a website gets so expensive! Read more

Published on September 5, 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Does the job as described.
I bought both the HP Photosmart 230 and the Sony DPP-EX5 and both produced a high quality picture. About 98% as good as developed from a service on kodak paper. Read more

Published on August 11, 2003 by Alan Stein

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little printer that's BIG on performance and value!!
I just got this printer ... wow, am I pleased it it. Since recently entering the "digital age" with my new Sony DSC-P72 digital camera, I've been searching for a decent photo... Read more

Published on August 10, 2003 by Computer Dude

1.0 out of 5 stars Junk
I was excited about the possibilities of such a portable printer, but after trying it out, I'm returning it. Read more

Published on June 20, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Little Printer
This has got to be the easiest printer to set up and use. Came in the door by UPS at 7:30 pm and I had my first picture printed at 8:15 pm the same night. Read more

Published on March 30, 2003 by Joan Flett

1.0 out of 5 stars Sad to return it
I bought this little printer so I can print my 4X6 photos from my Compact flash card. The LCD was a little grainy, but worked ok. Read more

Published on March 15, 2003 by Steev

1.0 out of 5 stars Sad to return it
I bought this little printer so I can print my 4X6 photos from my Compact flash card. The LCD was a little grainy, but worked ok. Read more

Published on March 15, 2003 by Steev

5.0 out of 5 stars Whisper-quiet, great photos!
I sheepishly admit I didn't read a single instruction before plugging in this printer and getting started. And I was able to print! Read more

Published on February 16, 2003 by Kimberly Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Great portable printer
I have been very happy with this printer and have used it often since purchasing it. The photos produced are sharp and clear, there is minimal set-up to begin using it right... Read more

Published on February 8, 2003 by B. Krause

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