HP 695 Ink
Deskjet 695 Ink Cartridges

HP 695 Printer Review

The HP Deskjet 695 is a personal color printer, intended for standard-volume use rather than heavy-duty business use. Businesses that rely on this unit to handle the brunt of demanding printing needs will be disappointed. However, home users with simple needs will be completely satisfied. It is a little slow, producing only 3 pages per minute using black HP 695 ink and 1.7 pages per minute in color. However, the high quality photos and graphics are worth the wait.

This inkjet printer features the drop-on-demand technology, which uses nozzles to apply Deskjet 695 ink. The printer ink comes out in tiny droplets, or dots, and is layered throughout the paper. There are only two standard HP Deskjet 695 ink cartridges, black and tricolor, as well as an optional photo tank. Using exclusively color HP 695 ink cartridges, this inkjet unit can produce a maximum resolution of 300x300 dpi and up to 600x600 dpi in black. If using the special photo printer ink, it can get up to 600x300 dpi.

Connecting to this printer is simple via parallel interface. Most current models have USB connections and even slots for memory cards and ports for direct connection to digital cameras. But for an older unit, the image transfers are not too slow. The 695 has a built-in memory of 512 KB and a 100-sheet media capacity. It can print on regular paper as well as banners, envelopes and index cards. These features make this unit much more versatile than it may seem.

With dimensions of 17.2x7.9x11.6 inches and a weight of 11.6 pounds, the HP 695 is easy to install and is portable. Its compact size and simple design make it appealing for home offices. Solid features and long-lasting HP 695 ink make this Deskjet a good match for personal use.