HP cp1160 Ink Cartridges

HP cp1160 Printer Review

The HP CP1160 is a decade-old color photo printer with basic features that provide realistic photos, but still take a back seat to newer models with more advanced printing technology. Using only 2 HP CP1160 ink cartridges, this inkjet unit has a maximum resolution of 1200x600 dpi. In more recent HP models, there are individual tanks for different colors of printer ink, which help prevent waste and save money.

A borderless 4x6 color photo takes at least 20 seconds to print, while documents in color HP CP1160 ink print at 16 pages per minute and 17 in black, which is a bit slow than the HP 22 ink can produce. This device was introduced to the market in 2001 and gained popularity because of the long life and automatic features that simplified printing and maximized quality. It also has an auto duplexer for double sided printing, which reduces maintenance cost if used correctly.

Cyan, magenta, yellow and black are the colors of HP CP1160 ink that are present in this machine. There is one tri-color tank and one black. Using HP's drop-on-demand system, the printer ink is ejected through nozzles onto the page in tiny droplets, millions per inch, creating layered colors. There are also four printheads accompanying the HP CP1160 ink cartridges. These all work together to provide a 5,000 page monthly duty cycle.

This HP inkjet model is equipped with an 8 MB RAM and a 96 MHz processor and an information-geared LCD on the top panel that alerts consumers of ink levels, printer status and error messages. With the auto duplexer intact, the HP CP1160 weighs about 17 pounds and measures 19.21x7.27x17.06 inches. Needless to say it is not easy to move, but once an appropriate amount of space is found, the CP1160 will meet the mid-volume needs of any home user or small business.