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Hewlett-Packard Photosmart Pro B8850

Macworld Rating

4.0 out of 5 Mice, May 15, 2008

Pros

  • Supports thick fine-art media
  • Very good print quality, especially on matte and fine-art papers
  • Long-lasting prints on HP media
  • Good software utilities
  • Produces neutral black-and-white prints

Cons

  • Glossy prints show some bronzing
  • Slower than comparable photo printers

$550

Macworld's Hewlett-Packard Photosmart Pro B8850 Coverage

  • Review: HP Photosmart Pro B8850 The HP Photosmart Pro B8850 photo printer is a strong offering with very good print quality on most paper types and excellent black-and-white printing capabilities.
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