
Good color accuracy
Good color accuracy
Good detail performance
Good detail performance
Introduction
The HP Photosmart B8550 is a high-end photo printer that can handle big prints: up to 13 × 19 inches on a single sheet, or even larger as banner prints. It produces good quality prints, with good color accuracy and deep blacks. But it’s a noisy printer and it takes some time to set up and use.
Comparisons
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Page 1
Product Tour
Straightforward design. Big, bulky printer takes a lot of desk space. Read More... |
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Setup and Software
Installation is straightforward, software is functional. No extra or image editing software. Read More... |
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Print Speed
Faster draft modes are available. Print speed is somewhat slow on both photos and documents. Read More... |
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Color Performance
Good color accuracy. Some inaccuracies in blues. Read More... |
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Detail Performance
Good reproduction of fine details. Some slight banding in gradients. Read More... |
Page 6
Inks And Media
8 separate, individually swappable ink cartridges. Complete set of inks costs $350. Read More... |
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Controls and Connectivity
No memory card slots. Read More... |
Page 8
Samples
A gallery of prints made with the HP B8850. Read More... |
Page 9
Canon Pro 9000 Mark II Comparison
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Page 10
Epson R1900 Comparison
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Canon Pro 9500 Mark II Comparison
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Page 12
Conclusion
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Specs & Ratings
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Part 14
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