HP C7280

The HP C7280 All-in-One offers lab-quality photos, laser-quality documents, with copy, scan and fax functionality. Offering built-in wireless and Ethernet connectivity, the C7280 can print up to 34 pages per minute black and 33 ppm color. The HP C7280 has an estimated US street price of $299 and is available in September 2007.

HP Press Release

HP Photosmart C7280 All-in-One Printer, Fax, Scanner, Copier

Overview
The versatile, high-performance HP Photosmart C7280 All-in-One offers lab-quality photos, laser-quality documents, with copy, scan and fax functionality. Users have the ability to remain highly productive with an automatic document feeder, automated photo tray, two-side print capability, built-in wireless(1) and Ethernet connectivity. With one touch buttons and blazing print speeds, the HP Photosmart C7280 All-in-One makes it easy and fast to produce effortless photos and documents in the home or office.

Key Features and Benefits
• Print lab quality, smudge-resistant photos in 6-ink color using HP Vivera inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper.(1)
• Fax color and black-and-white documents – with or without a PC.
• Fax, scan and copy up to 50 pages while working on other projects, using the automatic document feeder.
• Save paper by using the included duplexer to print on both sides of the paper.
• Achieve blazing print and copy speeds – up to 34 pages per minute (ppm) black and 33 ppm color – and photos in as fast as 10 seconds.
• Share and print from network-enabled notebooks and PCs, using built-in wireless(2) or Ethernet.
• Print economically—replace only the cartridges that run out of ink with six individual ink cartridges.
• Easily print photos without a PC, using memory card slots, a 2.4-inch color display and HP Photosmart Express.
• Get effortless photos, plus save time, ink and paper using HP photo papers with HP Auto Sense, which prevents common photo printing mistakes.(3)
• HP Smart Web Printing ensures the production of usable web pages without cutoff edges.(4)
• Print documents and 4 x 6-inch photos without swapping paper, using an automated photo tray.
• Enhance photos and remove red-eye with the HP Red-eye Removal button.
• Receive convenient low ink alerts then easily shop for supplies, using HP
SureSupply.(5)
• Easily edit, print and share photos, using included HP Photosmart Essential software.

Technical Specifications
• Print Specifications
o Six ink printing with HP Vivera inks
o Print speeds of up to 34 ppm black and up to 33 ppm color; 4 x 6-inch photos as fast as 10 seconds
o Photo-quality resolution up to 4,800-optimized dots per inch(6) (dpi) color
• Scan Specifications
o 4,800 x 4,800-dpi optical resolution scanning
o 48-bit color, 256 grayscale levels
• Copy Specifications
o Up to 34 copies-per-minute (cpm) in black and up to 33 cpm in color
o Up to 4,800 x 1,200 dpi black copying with 1,200 scan dpi
o Up to 4,800 optimized dpi(6) color copying
o Copy options button allows for reducing or enlarging, changing copy quality and size
• Fax Specifications
o 50-page Fax with Automated Document Feeder
o Fast color fax with or without a PC, plus junk fax barrier to eliminate future unwanted junk faxes(8)
• Dimensions/Weight
o 17.72 inches (w) x 17.48 inches (d) x 9.76 inches (h)
o 25.27 lbs.
• Support/Connectivity
o USB Hi-speed 2.0
o Microsoft Windows Vista®, 2000 SP3(7) or higher, or XP; Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4 or higher
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart C7280 All-in-One that includes one-year limited hardware warranty backed by HP Customer Care, service and support; one-year technical phone support.

Original HP Printing Supplies
• HP 02 Black Ink Cartridge: $17.99
• HP 02 Light Cyan Ink Cartridge: $9.99
• HP 02 Yellow Ink Cartridge: $9.99
• HP 02 Cyan Ink Cartridge: $9.99
• HP 02 Magenta Ink Cartridge: $9.99
• HP 02 Light Magenta Ink Cartridge: $9.99
• HP 02 Series Photo Value Pack (150 Sheets): $35.99(9)
• HP Advanced Photo Paper (100 Sheets, 4 x 6-inch): $12.99(9)
• HP Premium Presentation Paper (150 sheets, 8.5 x 11-inch): $12.99(9)

Pricing and Availability
Estimated U.S. street price of $299.(10)
Expected to be available for purchase September 2007 in North America.

1 Display permanence rating by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. or HP Permanence Lab. For details, visit http://www.hp.com/go/printpermanence.
2 Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from access point.
3 When using HP Advanced Photo Paper, HP Premium Plus Photo Papers and HP CD/DVD Tattoos with HP Auto Sense Technology.
4 Requires Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher.
5 Program features and availability may vary by county. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/learn/suresupply.
6 Up to 4,800 x 1,200-optimized dpi color when printing from a computer and 1,200-input dpi.
7 A Basic HP print and scan solution is provided (The full HP Photosmart software solution is not supported on Windows 2000).
8 Requires caller ID service, not included; price and service contract must be negotiated separately.
9 Not included, sold separately.
10 Actual price may vary.

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© 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Published: Monday, September 03, 2007

Reader Comments

1. This is not a review...it's a copy of HP's words about the product. Just another way to get Google AdSense money :-(

   John Doe at 11:29am on Wednesday, October 31, 2007

2. Hi,
   
   You're correct, this is not a review, it's a news story about the release of this printer. We never claimed that it was a review...

   Mark Goldstein at 12:10pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2007

3. Its coming up as a review on retrevo.com I think thats where hes coming from. #7 under user reviews. I don't see how the adsense comment works, at least for you. Now for retrevo....

   Jone Doe 2 at 03:30am on Monday, December 31, 2007

4. I do not recommend buying the Hewlett-Packard C7280. This has been the most frustrating printer I have ever owned. It performs some functions well but the reason I purchased it was to generate reports for clients and it cannot print fast. It does not matter what the specifications say, the paper feed tray is unable to feed paper as fast as the machine wants and jams several times during every report.
   
   As a rule, do not try in print in fast draft because it will jam paper. The software has bugs in it and this too does not allow it to print fast. Our previous HP printer could actually do 30 pages per minute. This printer in the “draft” mode stops every page and waits three or four seconds between printing. This machine can only create 10 pages a minute in draft mode. After several phone calls and e-mails to Hewlett-Packard, the technicians in Pakistan have no idea what to do. The technicians that responded by e-mail had me change a setting on the printer that is so hidden it could never be found and then 50 percent of the time the machine reverts back to the original setting of holding every page for three or four seconds and so will still not print as fast as advertised.
   
   On top of all that, my reports average 45 pages for clients. The machine is not capable of printing 45 pages without stopping and cleaning itself. This is as frustrating as trying to get your dog in public to stop licking itself. The machine simply stops, makes a lot of noise with the carriage possibly going back and forth for up to 60 seconds in the middle of trying to print. Another frustrating software bug does not allow the print spooler to function correctly. After several phone calls and e-mails, the machine magically defaults back to going slow and may take up to two minutes after hitting “Print” before the machine will generate the first page. Then I still have to deal with this being a faux/pretend printer and not a real printer.
   
   Simply put, I was suckered into buying this model and it does not deliver on the majority of claims. Do not buy this printer.

   Marty Salcedo at 06:10pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2008

5. I have C7280 for the last 6mths.
   Connected wireless to two laptops (vista and 2nd XP). Works as fast as described. It takes a while to start but once started it is running. I have no problems with connection. It need restart only in case power cut-off. I am happy and it is that I needed. Photos' quality excellent. Printed about 80pcs.
   
   I do not know why such many people complain for this printer. The important thing is to disable all security software before install the printer.

   Sebastian at 09:27pm on Saturday, March 29, 2008

6. This is the worst printer I have ever owned. I purchased it on April 18, 2008. Today is July 5, 2008 and I gave it to my son to disassemble for fun. I would not curse someone else by giving them this unit for free. I bought a new unit because I have money and my time is worth far more than the non-stop headaches this printer has given me. I have reinstalled this thing 3X. I bought another printer for more money and reviewed before purchasing.

   Jay Swift at 01:45am on Monday, July 07, 2008