HP Photosmart C6380 Ink Cartridges

HP Photosmart C6380 Printer Description

Complete with a 125-sheet paper capacity, the HP Photosmart C6380 is a printer, copier and scanner that has HP Photosmart Essential software included.

When it comes to connectivity options, this printer is able to offer users the chance to connect to mobile devices via Wi-Fi, or even using Bluetooth. For printer users who prefer to connect directly to a printer through a cable, a USB port is offered.

In terms of the standard of printing, images will have a print resolution up to 9600 x 2400dpi. There are print speeds of 33ppm for mono and 31ppm for colour when using the C6380.

With a build quality that you would expect from a HP machine, people will appreciate the easy usability of the C6380 thanks to a 2.4-inch colour LCD screen which will help users navigate through the printer’s various settings. For added convenience, the printer will also give an indication of when ink levels maybe low (giving an all-important prompt to check for Cartridge People’s latest deals).

Ease-of-use is also helped by the inclusion of a separate input tray for photo paper and the C6380 is even capable of automatically detecting which type of media tray you will require for a particular print job.

HP Photosmart C6380 Expert Review

As is the case with many machines in the HP Photosmart range, the C6380 is aimed at the home user who has a keen interest in getting the most from their photographs.

The C6380 is in-keeping with the style of other Photosmart printers and is a smart all-in-one machine which has an LCD display with wireless printing functionality. This device also benefits from a high capacity 125-sheet paper tray.

As well as the wireless connection offered to the internet, connectivity can also be achieved through a USB cable. As an all-in-one printer, the C6380 is more than suitable for a home where the emphasis is on printing photographs ahead of documents. The lack of a fax function will rule it out as a possible purchase for a small office but for a home office where the print demands are lower, this could still be a worthwhile addition.

Compact and easy to set up, this HP Photosmart is more than capable of printing text documents though keep in mind that this isn’t its main function. Photo prints are high in quality and are printed at a more than acceptable speed with a 9600 x 2400dpi flatbed scanner. When using the correct photo paper, these prints should also be long-lasting.

When deciding whether to make the Photosmart C6380 your next printer, you’ll need to consider whether you are taking your first steps into amateur photography or if you’re someone who is experienced and looking for high-end quality from your images. This is the perfect machine to start you off in amateur photography and is more than capable of handling the print requirements of a family home.

Pros

• Easy set up and small footprint
• As an all-in-one, it will copy and scan to a high standard
• Good print speeds

Cons

• Text documents aren’t as high a quality as the photo-prints

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