Reviewers and customers all give high reviews for one of HP’s newest photo printers. All say it makes photo printing easier than ever (even easier than the Epson PictureMate). The HP Photosmart A826 is a photo inkjet printer that features a 7 inch LCD touchscreen. Various menus can be displayed on the screen, and with a few simple touches you can have your pictures printed in a few seconds.

To print your photos all you have to do is insert your digital camera’s memory card, select your photos (with a few touches of the screen), and print! You don’t even need a PC.
The A826 comes with a loaded software package so you can customize your photos with borders, graphics, and text. Pictures can be printed in 4×6, 5×7, wallet, and panorama sizes.

The biggest complaint we have heard . . . the cost! This unit costs $250.00. Most would say a bit much for something that only print photos. But, if your focus is on photo printing and you are somewhat of the “scrap booking” type, it just might be worth it. The photo quality and the additional features would easily fulfill your needs.

What about the ink? This printer uses the HP 110 tri-color inkjet cartridge. The 110 is part of the Vivera line of

inkjet cartridges, so it contains a higher grade of ink those outside the Vivera line. HP A826 owners also have the option of purchasing the HP 110 Photo Pack. This pack contains an inkjet cartridge and 120 sheets of 4×6, 10.5mil photo paper.

The editors at CNET gave this unit an excellent 8.1 our of 10 rating. Users rate it a 7.1 out of 10. Take a minute to read over their review. And, if you own this printer, let us know what you think of it.