HP C5383 Ink
Photosmart C5383 Ink Cartridges

HP C5383 Printer Review

Aimed at the home or small office crowd, the HP Photosmart C5383 is a multifunction inkjet printer that provides the best in photo printing with solid office functions that will help get the job done quickly and easily. Print quality is excellent and print speeds are fast for the price, at up to 33 pages per minute for black and 31 pages per minute for color. HP C5383 ink is easy to find and affordably-priced.

A highlight of the HP C5383 is its 2.4 inch full-color screen. Not only does the screen do an excellent job of displaying the menus and functions for the device, but it is also an excellent way to preview and edit photos before printing directly from a memory card or digital camera. With a number of media card slots, it is easy to connect a camera's memory card to the printer and be ready to print photos in minutes, without the need for a computer.

The Vivera system uses 5 separate ink tanks, allowing the HP C5383 ink cartridges to be replaced one at a time. This reduces wasted printer ink, and it keeps costs down. High-capacity versions of Photosmart C5383 ink cartridges are available, bringing the cost per page even lower.

While competing models are available for a similar or even lower price, the HP C5383 offers more features than its competitors, and its large full-color screen and camera connectivity make it easier to use. Further, the low prices of Photosmart C5383 ink make it more economical in the long run than competing units.

Overall, buyers looking for an easy to use photo printer will be impressed with the HP C5383, and its scanning and copying functions are icing on the cake. Its slightly-higher price will be negated by savings on printer ink in the long run.