HP B8500 Ink
Photosmart B8500 Ink Cartridges

HP B8500 Printer Review

The HP Photosmart B8500 is a photo inkjet printer designed for home and small office users who want excellent photo quality and accurate colors. It has fast print speeds of up to 33 pages per minute in black and 31 pages per minute in color. The low cost of HP B8500 ink is also easy on the wallet.

While the sleek black design of the machine may be the first thing to catch buyers' eyes, there are many nice surprises waiting as you look closer. This model is built for photos, as it includes an array of media card slots for inserting digital camera memory cards for quick and easy printing. There is also a USB port which has support for PictBridge cameras, which allows users to connect their camera directly. Once connected, the full-color screen makes it easy to preview or print photos, without involving the computer. It can even print up to 13x19 inch print sizes.

Photosmart B8500 ink cartridges use quick-drying printer ink that is very resistant to water damage and fading. The HP B8500 ink cartridges are available in standard and high-yield sizes. The high-yield Photosmart B8500 ink cartridges give a lower cost per page that will save a lot of money in the long run.

In their review of the Photosmart B8500 inkjet printer, Imaging Resource liked its compact and lightweight frame and that it can handle such large format photo printing. They also liked its low price and overall print quality.

Overall, the HP B8500 is an impressive photo printer that can handle nearly any size printing job. Its compact frame makes it a good choice for small offices, while the lost cost of printer ink makes it a good choice for small budgets.