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HP Photosmart C5280

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Pros
Prints CDs and DVDs; easy control panel
Lots of useful software and utilities
Cons
Text looks feathery on plain paper
Onscreen manual thorough but disjointed

$209.00
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Product Specs

Core Components
Installed memory	64 MB
Maximum memory supported	64 MB

Media Handling
Manual Feed Slot	No
Maximum Number of Input Trays	2
Maximum paper size, height	14.0 inches
Maximum Sheets With All Paper Trays	125
Output Tray Capacity	50
Standard Number of Input Trays	2
Maximum paper size, width	8.5 inches
Standard input sheet capacity	125
Duplex printing	No

Display
LCD Type	Color

Network
Ethernet	No

Connectivity
Other Interfaces	wireless possible with optional accessory (purchased separately)
Parallel Port	No
Serial Port	No
USB 1.1	Yes
USB 2.0	Yes

Platform Support
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 Macintosh OS

Dimensions
Height	8.03 inches
Depth	15.24 inches
Width	17.8 inches
Weight	15.71 pounds

General Features
Printer Emulation Type	Host-based
Media slots	xD-Picture Card SD Card CompactFlash Memory Stick
PictBridge compatible	No
Printer languages supported	PCL3 GUI

Green
Maximum Power Draw (watts)	283 watts
Standby Power Draw (watts)	29 watts

Included Hardware
Included Hardware	Power Supply Power Cord

Included Software
Included Software	CD Win/MAC

Resolutions
Black-and-white horizontal resolution	4800 x 1200
Color horizontal resolution	4800 x 1200

Scanning
Optical scan resolution	4800 by 4800
Scan Area (inches)	8.5 by 11.7
Scanner Type	Flatbed
Scanning Image Sensor Type	CIS
Internal scan depth	48 16
Maximum scan resolution	19200

Faxing
Fax page memory capacity	0

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What You Should Know about the Photosmart C5280

Installed Memory is Ideal for Five or Fewer Users

This printer's installed memory is sufficient for small offices or workgroups that print typical business documents, such as memos, spreadsheets, or simple Web pages. If you have more than six people using the printer or the printer handles heavy traffic, you will want more memory than this printer provides.

Reviewed by: jikamens

Duration of ownership: 6 Months

Strengths: lots of features, fast text, easy setup and easy use

Weaknesses: Awful photo print quality since day 1. Stripes across the entire page of every print. HP has sent two replacement printers and five replacement ink cartridges, but none of them has solved the problem. I've asked for asked them to take back the printer, ink and paper, all of which were purchased directly from HP, and give me a refund, and they've refused.

Overall Evaluation: OK unit if you don't care abuot photo print quality. Awful service and support. HP used to be an amazing company, but no more.
Reviewed by: DippityDoo

Duration of ownership: 2 Weeks

Strengths: looks nice, has neat video screen.

Weaknesses: AWFUL Print software and USELESS CD/DVD print capabilites...

Overall Evaluation: After a 30 minute software installation on a dual xeon 3.0 running XP pro and 2 GB ram, I thought "this better be good for the install to take that long". I was sorely disappointed when I attempted to print a DVD. If you plan to print to CD's or DVD's, STAY AWAY from the C5280. The software they include limits you to using one of a few grotesque templates, and will not allow you to just put plain text where you please. You may not delete or alter the templates, and are even asked to "upgrade" to an even worse version of their terrible software for just $30 more. I truly feel scammed, as I am now unable to print directly to CD's or DVD's unless I want my discs to look like they were done by a 3rd grade special needs art class. I tried a few other CD print softwares, but this HP will not work with them. They clearly want you to stay with their awful program. If you plan to print to CD's or DVD's, save yourself a step and just put the unit directly into a dumpster.