HP D5460 Ink
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HP D5460 Printer Review

The HP PhotoSmart D5460 may seem like a typical mid-priced inkjet printer, but special features and high quality set it above other similarly priced units. For $160-$180, consumers will find this device to have many functions of other mid-volume devices like good printing speeds and excellent pictures/graphics using quality printer ink. One unique feature, however, is that it has the ability to print on CD/DVD media and produce impressive results due to high a color HP D5460 ink resolution of 9600x2400 dpi.

This inkjet model has an additional pigment-based black HP D5460 ink cartridge designed specifically for printing text documents, which were tested to have good a printer ink resolution of 600x600 dpi. Its 5-color HP D5460 ink system that uses cyan, magenta, yellow, and 2 types of black creates good quality photos and graphics. All 5 HP D5460 ink cartridges come in the box at regular size, but higher-capacity versions are available for those looking for greater volume output.

The option for higher-yield HP PhotoSmart D5460 ink cartridges is not only convenient, but also inexpensive for users because they last longer (750 pages compared to 300). Good printing speeds for black HP PhotoSmart D5460 ink at 11.5 pages per minute help contribute to this device's capacity for mid-volume work rates. Color HP D5460 ink cartridges produce great results at the fast rate of 9.2 pages per minute. A dedicated 20-sheet photo tray is another handy feature for any user looking to print photos conveniently.

The HP D5460 has many functions like adequate printing speeds, a monthly duty cycle of 2, 500 pages, and good HP PhotoSmart D5460 ink quality that would qualify it as a worthy small business unit. However, its specialized features like high-quality CD/DVD media printing make it more ideal for personal use.