Whether you try printing with Bluetooth or not, the A646 is ready at this point to print from PictBridge cameras, memory cards, USB memory keys, and, of course, Bluetooth connections. (So does the Bluetooth option on the main screen, but more on that in a moment.) It's a nice touch, because it makes the Bluetooth feature highly visible. You then get the option, also on the printer's screen, of trying to print a photo from a cell phone by Bluetooth. Setting up the A646 is easy-simply plug it in, turn it on, and follow the instructions on its screen to install the print cartridge and load paper. Unfortunately, the A646 just misses earning the PCMag GreenTech Approved seal, qualifying on all criteria except the percentage of the printer itself that's recyclable (the A646 is 73 percent recyclable by weight). HP has clearly made a commendable effort to make the printer eco-friendly. Also worth mention is that HP says the soft carrying case is made from recycled plastic water bottles. The sleeve is hardly any larger than a typical six-pack cardboard carrier, is fully recyclable, and except for a few thin sheets of plastic on the printer itself is the only packing material that comes with the printer. The eco-friendly packaging is basically a bag in a box-or more precisely, a soft carrying case in a cardboard sleeve. Unlike the model it replaces, the A646 does not include a battery option. One nice touch is that it offers both a built-in handle that pivots out of the way when you're not using it, and a soft carrying case to help protect the printer on the go. Even so, it's highly portable at 5.3 by 9.9 by 4.6 inches (HWD) and only 2.4 pounds. In addition, it can handle 4- by 12-inch panoramas. Although similar to last year's Editors' Choice A636 in many ways, and still very much worth considering, the A646 falters badly on some usability issues, giving the impression that it was rushed out the door without a final polish.Īs with the A636, the A646 is a little bigger than most small-format printers, because it's designed to print 5-by-7 photos as well as the more usual 4- by 6-inch format. The reality, unfortunately, doesn't quite live up to expectations. HP has a good track record with its compact photo printers, so I was expecting that this year's model, the HP Photosmart A646 Compact Printer ($149.99 direct), would probably stand out as a winner. Photos - HIGH -QUALITY SETTINGS - Adobe Photoshop 7 - Average output time per print: 4" x 6" prints : HP Photosmart A646 Compact Printer Specs Claimed lifetime for photos - dark storage:Ĭlaimed lifetime for photos - framed behind glass: Best Hosted Endpoint Protection and Security Software.
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