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HP Q7117A Photosmart A617 Compact Photo Printer

★★★★★3.0 (27 reviews)
4800 x 1200

Print High-Quality Photos on the GoThe HP Photosmart A617 Compact Photo Printer allows you to print lab-quality photos from the convenience of your home. With its compact design and user-friendly features, this printer is perfect for creating lasting memories. (The box is a little worn out but th...

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Overview

Print High-Quality Photos on the Go

The HP Photosmart A617 Compact Photo Printer allows you to print lab-quality photos from the convenience of your home. With its compact design and user-friendly features, this printer is perfect for creating lasting memories. (The box is a little worn out but the item has never been opened.)

Specifications:

  • Print Resolution: Black and Color PhotoREt III, 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi
  • Media Sizes: Photo paper 10x15 cm (4x6 inches) or 13x18 cm (5x7 inches), Panorama photo paper, Photo sticker paper, Photo paper with tab, Index cards, Hagaki cards.
  • Memory Cards Supported: CompactFlash Type I and II, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD), Sony Memory Sticks, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card
  • Input/Output: Front and rear USB ports 2.0 full speed, Bluetooth (device NOT INCLUDED), PictBridge compatible
  • Print Speed: Up to 60 seconds per page

Key Features

Print resolution: Black and Color: PhotoREt III, 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi in printer driver

Media sizes: Photo paper 10x15 cm (4x6 inches) or 13x18 cm (5x7 inches), Panorama photo paper, Photo sticker paper, Photo paper with tab, Index cards, Hagaki cards. Up to 20 sheets depending upon paper thickness.

Memory Cards supported: CompactFlash Type I and II, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD), Sony Memory Sticks, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card

Input/output: Front and rear USB ports: 2.0 full speed, supporting connection to a computer, notebook computer, and selected HP cameras, Bluetooth wireless printing compatible (Bluetooth USB device NOT INCLUDED), PictBridge camera compatible

Print speed: Up to 60 seconds per page

Specifications

Print Resolution (Color)
PhotoREt III, 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi
Print Resolution (Black)
PhotoREt III, 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi
Supported Media Sizes
Photo paper 10x15 cm, 13x18 cm, Panorama photo paper, Photo sticker paper, Index cards, Hagaki cards
Max Media Capacity
Up to 20 sheets (depending on thickness)
Supported Memory Cards
CompactFlash Type I and II, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD), Sony Memory Sticks, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card
USB Ports
Front and rear USB 2.0
Camera Compatibility
PictBridge compatible
Wireless Compatibility
Bluetooth (Bluetooth USB device NOT INCLUDED)
Print Speed
Up to 60 seconds per page

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Achieves a print resolution of PhotoREt III, 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi for high-quality color and black printing.
  • Supports a variety of media sizes, including 4x6 and 5x7 inch photo paper, panorama photo paper, and photo sticker paper.
  • Equipped with multiple memory card slots (CompactFlash, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, Sony Memory Sticks, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card) for direct printing.
  • Features front and rear USB 2.0 ports for connecting to computers and selected HP cameras, alongside PictBridge compatibility.
  • Offers Bluetooth wireless printing compatibility, allowing for convenient printing from enabled devices without cables.

👎 Cons

  • Bluetooth wireless printing requires a separate Bluetooth USB device, which is not included with the printer.
  • The print speed of up to 60 seconds per page for photos may be considered slow for high-volume printing tasks.
  • As a compact photo printer, its functionality is specialized, and it does not offer general document printing capabilities.
  • The "PhotoREt III" technology and resolution, while optimized, might not match the latest photo printing advancements.
  • The input/output section only specifies USB 2.0, which is slower than newer USB standards for data transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The HP Photosmart A617 supports a wide range of memory cards, including CompactFlash Types I and II, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD), Sony Memory Sticks, Microdrive, and xD-Picture Card.
No, while the printer is Bluetooth wireless printing compatible, the Bluetooth USB device is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.
This printer offers a print resolution of PhotoREt III, 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi in the printer driver for both black and color photos.
No, this is a compact photo printer designed for specific photo media sizes such as 10x15 cm (4x6 inches) or 13x18 cm (5x7 inches), not for standard letter-sized paper.
The HP Photosmart A617 Compact Photo Printer has a print speed of up to 60 seconds per page.
Yes, the HP Photosmart A617 is PictBridge camera compatible, allowing direct printing from compatible cameras.

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