HP UK Press Release

New HP All-in-Ones Give Home Users New Standards in Usability Along With True-to-Life Photos and CD/DVD Tattooing - HP printer, copier and scanners offer incredible ease of use, vibrant, fade-resistant photo printing plus personalisation of music or photo CDs with CD/DVD tattooing

Bracknell, UK, 19 June 2006 - HP today unveiled the HP Photosmart C3180 and HP Photosmart C4180 All-in-One printer, scanner and copiers. The HP All-in-Ones include the new HP Photosmart Express software to enable users to access photos quickly and simply, then easily view, organise, share and print them. Four-ink printing with HP Vivera inks also produces rich and realistic photos that resist fading for generations.(1) HP Real-Life Technologies provide features such as red-eye removal, slimming and easy creation of panoramic pictures as well as automatically adjusting lighting to produce the best image possible. HP’s new CD/DVD tattooing on ultra-thin, highly durable plastic labels creates personalised photo, music and data CDs that look professional.

The HP Photosmart C3180 and C4180 provide:

Four-ink (six-ink optional) printing with HP Vivera Inks to produce rich and realistic photos that resist fading for generations(1)
HP Photosmart Express button to make completing your digital photography experience fast and easy - view, print, share and save
HP Real Life technologies, which automatically removes red-eye and enhances photos with adaptive lighting for professional quality photos at home
CD tattooing for personalisation of photo, music or data CDs
Colour and black & white copies and photo reprints without a computer
Effortless printing of landscapes or other panoramic images with HP panorama photo printing in any size up to 210mmx594mm(2) with or without borders
HP auto paper type sensor to optimise print and copy quality for various papers
Intuitive control panel and convenient one-touch buttons that are easy to use
In addition, the HP Photosmart C3180 includes the HP Photosmart Essentials software and the HP Photosmart C4180 includes the HP Photosmart Premier software. This allows users to edit, organise, print, share, archive and create photo projects.

The HP Photosmart C4180 also provides:

Walk-up and print using the 6cm colour image display—adjusts for optimal viewing from any angle and allows user to select, rotate, crop, zoom and remove red-eye directly from the display without using a computer
Storable 10.1x15.3cm tray for dedicated photo printing
The HP Document Viewer to easily view, manage and annotate photos and documents

Supplies for the Deskjet C4180
HP 337 Black Inkjet Cartridge (C9364EE), recommended retail price 13.99 GBP including VAT (8)
HP 343 Tri-colour Inkjet Cartridge (C8766EE), recommended retail price 16.99 GBP including VAT(8)

Supplies for the Deskjet C3180
HP 336 Black Inkjet Cartridge (C9362EE), recommended retail price 11.99 GBP including VAT(8)
HP 342 Tri-Colour Inkjet Print Cartridge (C9361EE), recommended retail price 13.99 GBP including VAT(8)

HP offers a wide variety of papers ranging from everyday multipurpose papers to photo and professional brochure and flyer papers. HP recommends the following media (selection):
HP Superior Inkjet Paper 180g Glossy, A4
HP Professional Inkjet Paper 120 Matt, A4
HP Labels 70x36mm, A4
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper 90, A4
HP Premium Glossy Photo Paper 240, 10x15cm

HP CD/DVD Tattoos
HP’s new CD/DVD Tattoos are ideal for anyone who burns discs of music, photos, video or other digital information, and wants to add a personal touch. They are ultra-thin, highly durable plastic labels that provide the world’s glossiest, water-resistant finish that will not delaminate. Innovative anti-curl technology prevents the tattoos from wrinkling, curling or warping. Personalised CD/DVD labels are easy to create with text and exclusive designs from HP’s collection, or by adding your own photos and graphics to make truly unique discs at www.hp.com/eur/tattoos.

Pricing and availability
HP Photosmart C3180 –recommended retail price of 79.99 GBP including VAT (8)
HP Photosmart C4180 – recommended retail price of 99.99 GBP including VAT (8)
HP CD/DVD Tattoos (Pack of 15) – recommended retail price of 9.99 GBP including VAT (8)
HP CD/DVD tattoos are suitable for all HP inkjet printers taking paper size 13x18cm.

All available to purchase in the UK from June 2006

About HP
HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company’s offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. For the four fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2006, HP revenue totaled $88.9 billion. More information about HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com.

(1)  Based on WillhelmResearch.com light-fade testing under glass (January 2005) using the HP Vivera Inks on HP Premium Plus Photo Papers. For more information on additional permanence testing factors, visit http://hp.com/go/premiumplusphoto.
(2)  Borderless printing up to 210mm x 594mm using brochure and photo papers.
((3) 6-ink printing available with purchase of optional HP 58 Photo Inkjet Cartridge; not included; sold separately.
(4) Up to 4800x1200-optimised dpi colour when printing from a computer and 1200-input dpi.
(5 Using 4x6-inch HP photo papers plus tab.
(6) Based on paper industry predictions for acid-free testing papers; colourant stability data at room temperature based on similar systems tested as per ISO 11798 and ISO 18909.
(7) For information on page yield please go to www.hp.com/go/pageyield.
(8) Actual Price may vary