HP P1115 Ink
Photosmart P1115 Ink Cartridges

Color printing is an important feature for an inkjet printer that is going to be used in a home. Typically, home users do not have printing needs limited to black-and-white documents, rather pictures and other graphic prints that would preferably be in full color. HP PhotoSmart P1115 is a dedicated printer, meaning it does not offer an array of functions as many new models on the market do. Rather this compact machine feature advanced inkjet technology will handle all printing needs reliable and with impressive quality.

The cyan, magenta and yellow printer ink is all held in separate compartments within a single HP P1115 ink cartridge. The other PhotoSmart P1115 ink cartridge holds the black and can generate up to 830 prints before expiring. The tricolor HP P1115 ink can hold yield up to 450 pages before replacements are needed. In an effort to minimize expenses, third party vendors offer compatible PhotoSmart P1115 ink that costs much less than the brand-name versions.

Connection options are a USB and Parallel port and all major operating systems will be supported by the P1115. This unit is Energy Star qualified, meaning it has been tested and approved as an environmentally friendly device. With a weight of less than 15 pounds and a compact black frame that measures approximately 17x15x8 inches, the HP P1115 will fit comfortably on any standard table or desk, which is necessary for a home.

As many as 12 black-and-white pages can be printed and 10 full color documents can be produced each minute. The maximum resolution that can be produced with the HP P1115 ink is 600x600 dpi for black-and-white and 1200x1200 dpi in color. There is a 100-sheet input tray that can hold a number of paper types and the curved path will minimize paper jams. Overall, the P1115 is a great value.