HP Press Release

The stylish and compact HP Photosmart A716 Compact Photo Printer delivers the power of a PC in a printer. With a built-in handle and optional battery,(1) this printer is easy to carry and convenient to print on the go. The A716 features a 2.5-inch color display providing users with the ultimate flexibility to view, edit and print photos that are instant-dry, water-resistant, and resist fading for generations.(2) Users can print a variety of different-sized photos including passport, wallet size, 4 x 6-inch, 5 x 7-inch, and panorama – all without a computer. The HP Photosmart A716 Compact Photo Printer is the only one of its kind that stores photos – up to 4,000(3) – with 4 gigabytes of internal memory for easy management and organization.

Key features and benefits
• One-touch HP Photo Fix button automatically removes red-eye, sharpens blurred images, and improves the overall brightness, color and contrast of photos;
• 4 x 6-inch photos in as fast as 39 seconds for about 29 cents a print(4);
• Small, ultra-lightweight, fold-up design and optional HP Internal Battery(1) for HP Compact Photo Printers enables true portable printing;
• Print directly from most memory cards, iPods, flash drives (including thumb drives)(5) and PictBridge-enabled cameras;
• New inks featured in the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet Print Cartridge produce lab-quality photos as well as enhanced image permanence and durability;
• Antique, sepia and vintage black-and-white photos without having to use a PC;
• Use the TV viewing feature and included remote control to display a slide show or browse through photos and video clips;
• Save photos to CD/DVDs without a PC by connecting to an external CD/DVD burner via the front USB port;
• Printing options allow users to print photos directly on the new HP CD Tattoo media;
• Users can edit photos directly on printer – crop, zoom, layout, rotate and more.

Additional features
• More than 140 creative features, including clip art, greetings, and frames and borders, to select and add to photos for a personal touch – without a PC;
• Optional HP Bluetooth™ Wireless Printer Adapter allows users to print from camera phones or other Bluetooth-enabled devices(6);
• HP Photosmart Essential Software and HP Photosmart Premier Software to edit and enhance photos;
• Optimized for use with HP Advanced Photo Paper for fast, instant-dry and water-resistant photos;

Technical specifications
• Up to 4,800-optimized dpi(7)
• 2.5-inch color image display
• Dimensions/Weight
o 251 mm (w) x 118 mm (d) x 128 mm (h)
o 3.46 lbs
• Support/Connectivity
o USB-connect to PC or Mac
o Microsoft Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Home, Professional, x64 editions
o Mac OS X v 10.3.9 or greater
o Front USB connect to PictBridge-enabled cameras, iPods , flash drives or HP Bluetooth Wireless Print Adapter(6)
• HP offers a comprehensive support package for the HP Photosmart A716 Compact Photo Printer Series that includes one year of phone support as well as real-time chat and email support beyond the warranty as part of its HP Total Care portfolio of services.

Pricing and availability
Estimated U.S. street price of $249.(8) Expected to be available for purchase August 2006 in North America

(1) HP Internal Battery for HP Compact Photo Printers not included. Please purchase separately.
(2) Up to 50 years based on HP Image Permanence Lab light fade testing under glass, and smudge and water resistant when printed using HP Advanced Photo Paper and HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet Print Cartridge with Vivera Inks. Confirmation testing in progress at Wilhelm Imaging Research. For more information on fade and water-resistance, please visit www.hp.com/go/printpermanence.
(3) Actual number of photos may vary based on file size.
(4) Special offer with purchase of HP Photo Value Pack, Custom 110 Series, 4 x 6-inch, 120 sheets. Based on estimated street price. Results may vary based on images printed and other factors.
(5) Supports CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Secure Digital/MultiMedia Card and XD-Picture Card. Also supports Mini SD (with adapter). Memory cards, iPods, and flash drives not included. Please purchase separately.
(6) Visit www.hp.com/support/bluetooth for a list of compatible devices. Not included, sold separately.
(7) Up to 4,800 x 1,200-optimized dpi color when printing from a computer and 1,200-input dpi.
(8) Actual price may vary.

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