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HP Photosmart 7760 March 16th, 2004 | by Rob Curtis

We printed multiple pictures on 4x6 paper as well as 8x10 paper utilizing the “Best” printing mode and all copies were impressive as the colors very sharp and vivid with good contrast. The average print time on the 4x6 photos was 2 minutes 23 seconds and the 8x10 prints was an understandable 5 minutes 45 seconds. 

Test scenario 1 was an 8 page MS Word Text document:

Draft — 8 Pages 91 Seconds
Normal — 8 Pages 1 Minute 57 Seconds
Best — 8 Pages 13 Minutes 10 Seconds

Test Scenario 2 was a 6 page MS PowerPoint graphics presentation:

Draft — 6 Pages 56 Seconds
Fast Normal — 6 Pages 2 Minutes 41 Seconds
Normal — 6 Pages 4 minutes 26 Seconds

While other HP printers we have tested include the “MyPrintMileage” feature that allows you to view and monitor the expected life of your print cartridges online, curiously, the 7760 does not support that feature. In our previous reviews, we applauded HP's efforts with this feature. Unfortunately, it didn't make the cut here.

The Photosmart 7760's monitoring system makes us long for HP's "MyPrintMileage" feature.

Conclusion

At a reasonable price, the HP Photosmart 7760 truly offers high performance photo printing and is versatile enough to handle small office printing. This flexible and attractive printer easily accommodates the needs of most home or small office users whether it is high-quality color photo prints or speedy black and white documents.

The ability to use in standalone mode is a plus for those users that don't own a computer or just wishing to print on the fly.

Those looking for a standalone printer may want to consider the 7760 as HP has included everything the average user will need to edit, sort and print directly from their digital camera or memory card.