HP Photosmart A626

The HP Photosmart A626 compact printer includes 200 creative options, including album pages, frames, graphics and effects. The HP A626 features the world’s first 4.8-inch color touchscreen LCD, built-in handle, foldup tray and, optional battery. Available in September 2007 in North America, the HP Photosmart A626 will cost $179.

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HP Photosmart A626 Compact Photo Printer

Overview
An industry first, the HP Photosmart A626 Compact Photo Printer allows consumers to unleash their creativity with more than 200 creative options, including album pages, frames, graphics and effects. This printer features the world’s first 4.8-inch color touchscreen on a portable compact photo printer for easy personalization of 4 x 6- and 5 x 7-inch photos. With a built-in handle, foldup tray, optional battery and instant-dry and smudge- and fade-resistant photos, the HP Photosmart A626 Compact Photo Printer makes printing truly portable.

Key Features and Benefits
• View photos and navigate friendly menus with the easy-to-use, 4.8-inch color touchscreen.
• Print photos in multiple sizes – 4 x 6-inch and 5 x 7-inch, wallet and panorama in as fast as 39 seconds.
• Make one-of-a-kind memories – use the stylus to draw or hand-write messages on photos.
• Create scrapbook-ready photos and personalized greeting cards, using more than 200 graphics and frames.
• Tell stories with photos – add captions and descriptions, using a touchscreen keyboard.
• Remove red-eye, enhance photos and make subjects more slender – no PC needed.
• Create photos and immediately share them with friends and family – right from the printer – without smudging or smearing.(1)
• Easily print photos directly from memory cards, PictBridge-enabled cameras or a PC.
• Show favorite photos as a slide show and print any photo just by touching the screen.
• Make memories last – print lab-quality photos that resist fading for generations.(2)
• Wirelessly print from Bluetooth®-enabled camera photos and other devices – just plug the optional or HP Bluetooth Adapter(3) into the printer.
• HP Vivera inks featured in the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet Print Cartridge produce lab-quality photos and deliver enhanced durability.
• Built-in handle makes printer easy to carry.

Additional Features
• Meets HP’s General Specification for the Environment, which includes compliance
with the EU ROHS and WEEE Directive.(4)
• Get truly portable printing, with an optional rechargeable battery, for up to 75 prints per charge.(5)
• Optional stylish HP Photosmart Metro Style Carrying Case fits all HP compact photo printers. This case is available in an eye-catching color or fashion black, and includes a comfortable, padded shoulder strap, contrasting piping detail and separate carrying area for AC power adapter and supplies.(6)
• Optional elegant HP Photosmart Deluxe Carrying Case features premium material and textures all combined in a classic style. Carry this case with the padded handle or via a high quality shoulder strap. Similar in size to the HP Photosmart Metro Style Carrying Case, the HP Photosmart Deluxe Carrying Case offers sufficient accessory space for AC power adapter and supplies.(6)

Technical Specifications
• Dimensions/Weight
o 132 mm (h) x 252 mm (w) x 117 mm (d)
o 5.20 in (h) x 9.92 in (w) x 4.61 in (d)
o 3.20 lbs.
• Support/Connectivity
o USB-connect to PC or Mac
o Microsoft Windows Vista®, XP Home, Professional, x64 Editions
o Mac OS X v 10.3.9. v10.4 or later
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart A626 Compact Photo Printer that includes one-year limited hardware warranty backed by HP Customer Care, service and support; one-year technical phone support.

Pricing and Availability
Estimated U.S. street price of $179.(7)
Expected to be available in September 2007 in North America.

1 Smudge and water resistant only when printed using HP Advanced Photo Paper and HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet Print Cartridge with HP Vivera inks, not available in 4 x 12-inch panorama size.
2 Display permanence rating by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. or HP mage Permanence Lab using the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet Print Cartridge with HP Vivera inks on HP Advanced Photo Paper. For details, visit http://www.hp.com/go/printpermanence.
3 HP Bluetooth USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter not included. Purchase separately.
4 More information is available at http://www.hp.com/environment.
5 HP Internal Battery for HP Compact Photo Printers not included. Purchase separately.
6 Accessories not included. Purchase separately.
7 Actual price may vary.

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Published: Wednesday, August 29, 2007

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