Comments on: HP Photosmart B8550 Printer

By: Greg Biggs

Greg Biggs — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:33:00 +0000

I bought this printer a couple of months ago and I have been very pleased. As has been said, the results can be just outstanding. I have recently changed my color profile setting in Adobe CS3 and now I need to figure out where it was so I can get back to those same results. Maybe I just need to set it back to letting the printer manage colors again.

By: Ann Hendrick

Ann Hendrick — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:22:08 +0000

I have just purchased this printer – haven’t received yet. I plan to use it to print photos on fabric for quilt making. Any thoughts on the durability of the ink if washed. I will use specially prepared fabric sheets and heat set my photos once printed.

By: Gregory Biggs

Gregory Biggs — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:03:12 +0000

I have only had my hp b8550 for a couple of days. I have thus far printed 2 4×6 prints and 1 13×19 print. I use it with my iMac 24″. My photo editor is Adobe CS3. I have the printer set to let the printer manage color. My results are absolutely fabulous. Colors are perfect. I was using a Epson CX 7400 prior to this HP. I compared the identical print albeit two different sizes and in comparrison, the Epson print was flat and looked like it lacked contrast. The HP is vivid and brilliant. My very first print straight off printed perfectly.
I had one printing error but it was my fault. The paper tray had slipped a bit after I loaded paper and I was unaware of it until I tried to print. I was thinking it would be nice if that tray had a lock that required a press of a tab or something to move it. But once a person is aware of how it works it is easy to watch for.
I was unsure of what to expect from a wide format printer under $200.oo but I can assure you my apprehen sion has faded entirely. This is a great addition to my iMac because it looks classy and more importantly, it is a great performer. I highly recomend it for anyone who has a desire to conveinently produce stunning prints for framing and to sell.

By: Johnson Sraha

Johnson Sraha — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:43:55 +0000

Could you please quote the price of consumables for the Hp photosmart 8550 printer and the number of various inks to me.
Johnson Sraha