The HP 6988 printer series is aimed at the home and small business customer. Support for wired and wireless networks is included, with print speeds up to 36 pages per minute (ppm) black and up to 27 ppm color. The HP 6988dt also offers an automatic two-sided printing accessory and 250 sheet plain paper tray. The HP 6988 costs $129 and the HP 6988dt $179. Both printers are expected to be available for purchase in September 2007 in North America.

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HP Deskjet 6988 Printer Series

The HP Deskjet 6988 Printer Series is the perfect printer for the home and small business customer. The 6988 Series works with wired and wireless networks and delivers breakthrough speeds – all at an affordable price. Get crisp, professional-quality documents and photos in vibrant colors using Original HP Vivera inks, and get it all done in less time with print speeds up to 36 pages per minute (ppm) black and up to 27 ppm color. Other convenient features include a one-touch print cancel button to help reduce waste, auto two-sided printing and an additional 250-sheet paper tray for greater productivity.(1)

Key Features and Benefits
• Share the printer with multiple PCs on a small network easily, with built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet.
• Connect to a wireless network in minutes, getting true ease of use and automated security at the touch of a button with SecureEasySetup™.
• Print from a camera phone and PDA, with the optional Bluetooth® wireless print adapter.(2)
• Get greater productivity and less waiting with breakthrough speeds – up to 36 ppm black and up to 27 ppm color.
• Get greater productivity with automatic two-sided printing and an extra 250-sheet plain paper tray.(1)
• Set print quality automatically – built-in media senor detects paper type to ensure optimal results every time.
• Print what you see – download the latest HP Smart Web Printing software to ensure usable web pages without cut-off edges.(3)
• Print laser quality black text and professional quality photos using HP Vivera inks and optional 6-ink color.(4)
• Archive documents and retain black text and color quality for decades without fading.(5)
• Print professional-quality photos directly from PictBridge-enabled cameras via front USB port.
• Print documents that are water and smudge-resistant with HP Vivera inks and HP Advanced Paper.
• Edit photos with HP Photosmart Essential software and(6) easily share them online.(7)
• Remove red-eye automatically and enhance detail in dark areas with HP Photosmart Real Life technologies.
• Receive convenient low ink alerts then easily shop for supplies, using HP SureSupply.(8)

Technical Specifications
• Print speeds of up to 36 ppm in black and up to 27 ppm in color
• Photo-quality resolution up to 4,800-optimized dpi(9)
• Optional 6-ink color printing(4) with Original HP inks
• Dimensions/Weight
• HP Deskjet 6988 Printer
o 17.7 inches (w) x 14.5 inches (d) x 5.7 inches (h)
o 13.8 lbs.
• HP Deskjet 6988 dt Printer
o 17.7 inches (w) x 17.2 inches (d) x 8.0 inches (h)
o 19.5 lbs.
• Support/Connectivity
o USB 2.0 Built-in 10/100 Base-T wired Ethernet port, Built-in Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, Built-in Wireless 802.11b/g networking
o Microsoft Windows Vista®, 2000 (SP4 or later), XP; Mac OS X v 10.2.3, 10.3, 10.4.6(10)
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Deskjet 6988 Printer Series that includes a one-year limited hardware warranty backed by HP Customer Care, service and support. More information regarding HP Total Care, including related terms and charges, is available at www.hp.com/support.

Original HP Printing Supplies
• HP 96 Black Inkjet Print Cartridge:$29.99(11)
• HP 97 Tri-Color Inkjet Print Cartridge: $34.99(11)
• HP 99 Photo Inkjet Print Cartridge: $24.99(11)
• HP 100 Gray Photo Inkjet Print Cartridge: $24.99(11)
• HP 95/99 Photo Value Pack: $39.99(11)
• HP Advanced Photo Paper, glossy (25 sheets, 8.5 x 11-inch): $11.99(11)
• HP Advanced Paper (500 sheets, 8.5 x 11-inch): $5.99(11)
• HP Color Inkjet Paper (400 sheets, 8.5 x 11-inch): $5.99(11)
• HP Premium Presentation Paper (150 sheets, 8.5 x 11-inch): $12.99(11)

Pricing and Availability
Estimated U.S. street price on the HP Deskjet 6988 Printer is $129.(11)
Estimated U.S. street price on the HP Deskjet 6988dt Printer is $179.(11)
Both printers are expected to be available for purchase in September 2007 in North America.

1 HP Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory and HP 250-sheet Plain Paper Tray are included only on the HP Deskjet 6988dt Printer, optional with the HP Deskjet 6988 Printer. Purchase separately.
2 Wireless printing requires HP Bluetooth BT450 wireless print adapter and Windows XP with Service Pack.
3 HP Smart Web Printing software available online at www.hp.com/go/smartwebprinting.
4 Six-ink printing available with purchase of HP 99 Photo Inkjet Print Cartridge. Not included, sold separately.
5 Based on paper industry predictions for acid-free papers; colorant stability data at room temperature based on similar systems as per ISO 11798 and ISO 18909.
6 With Windows Vista, HP Photosmart Premier software is not available; use HP Photosmart Essential software.
7 Internet connection required. Internet service purchased separately.
8 Program features and availability may vary by country. More information is available at www.hp.com/learn/suresupply.
9 Up to 4,800 x 1,200-optimized dpi color when printing from a computer and 1,200-input dpi.
10 Mac OS 10.4.6 and higher software available online at www.hp.com/support.
11 Actual price may vary.

© 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.

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