HP 8038 Ink
Photosmart 8038 Ink Cartridges

HP 8038 Printer Review

Due to features like a maximum monthly duty cycle of 3,000 pages and a compact size of 6x18x19 inches, the HP PhotoSmart 8038 is designed to meet the needs of a home. Despite its design for personal use, the 8038 doesn't lack any speed and is capable of producing black-and-white projects at a rate of 30 pages per minute. Documents using color HP 8038 ink like graphics can print at a quick rate of 24 pages per minute. Full-color, 4x6 inch photos take only around 27 seconds per image.

Thanks to the availability of compatible HP 8038 ink cartridge replacements, users have the ability to cut printing costs by purchasing remanufactured printer ink instead of more expensive genuine brands. Since the unit operates with a number of different PhotoSmart 8038 ink cartridges including black, photo gray, photo color and tricolor, purchasing compatible replacements over genuine can help keep printing costs down, though photo gray and photo color are not required for operation. The yields are low for standard replacements, but high capacity HP 8038 ink is also available that can produce almost twice as many prints.

Combining its PhotoSmart 8038 ink system and inkjet printing technology, the 8038 is capable of producing lab-quality photos with a maximum resolution of 4800x1200 dpi. Even when printing documents that only require the use of black printer ink, the unit is able to produce sharp and accurate resolutions of 1200x1200 dpi.

In addition to quick print speeds and lab-quality resolutions, another feature that makes the 8038 the ideal personal photo printer is its PictBridge connective option that will allow users to print directly from devices like mobile phones and digital cameras. With is small, compact design and features that can enhance image printing, the 8038 can benefit any user seeking a fast photo inkjet printer.