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HP PhotoSmart 245

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Brand HP 2005
Model Q3046A#ABA
Released Year 2005
Type Printers
Series Photosmart
Status Discontinued
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Overview

The HP PhotoSmart 245 printer is a compact inkjet device designed primarily for home and small office use with photo printing capability. It features 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color printing resolution to produce high-quality photographic prints and sharp text documents. The printer is equipped with 2 ink cartridges - one tri-color and one black - supporting dye-based inks for vivid color reproduction and crisp monochrome output. It supports various paper types including photo paper, plain paper, and transparencies with sizes ranging from 3 x 5 inches up to 8.5 x 11 inches (Letter size). The printer connects through a parallel port interface, which was standard for its time but limits compatibility with modern PCs lacking parallel ports. It offers a printing speed of approximately 16 pages per minute for black-and-white and 12 pages per minute for color documents. The device is designed for ease of use with simple drivers and a compact footprint suitable for desktop placement.

Specifications

Product Line HP PhotoSmart
UPC 0808736576093
Type Digital Photo Printer
Technology Inkjet
Output Type Color
Connectivity Parallel port
MPN Q3046A#ABA
Model PhotoSmart 245
Weight Approx. 7.5 pounds
Depth 4.4in
Height 5.1in
Width 9.1in
Max. Memory 16MB
Platform M·A·C, PC Products
Extend Printer Technology Thermal Inkjet
Installed RAM 16MB
Direct Printing Capabilities Print Photos Without a PC
Color Print Speed Up to 90 Sec/Print
Computer Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 98, Apple Mac OS 9, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro
Memory Card Compatibility MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, CompactFlash Type II, Smartmedia, xD Picture Card, CompactFlash Type I, Secure Digital (Sd)
Form Factor Desktop
Media Type Photo Paper, Plain Paper
Printers Special Features Borderless Printing
Panel Color LCD
Max Resolution (Bw) 1200x600DPI
Max Resolution (Color) 4800x1200DPI
Max Media Size A6 (105x148mm)
Black Print Speed 90sec/Print
Media Capacity 26 Sheets
Printer Type Inkjet
Print Resolution 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi (color)
Ink Cartridges 2 (1 black dye-based, 1 tri-color dye-based)
Print Speed Up to 16 ppm (black), 12 ppm (color)
Paper Sizes Supported 3 x 5 inches, 4 x 6 inches, 5 x 7 inches, Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)
Paper Types Plain paper, photo paper, transparencies
Duplex Printing No
Dimensions Approx. 15.6 x 8.7 x 5.8 inches
Operating Systems Supported Windows XP and earlier, limited support for newer OS
Discontinued Yes

Key Advantages

The HP PhotoSmart 245 provides high-resolution output with up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi, making it suitable for photo printing. It supports multiple paper sizes and types, increasing versatility. The compact design saves space in home and small office environments. The printer uses separate ink cartridges for black and color, allowing targeted cartridge replacement. Simple setup and driver installation cater to users with basic technical skills. The device offers decent printing speeds for everyday office and photo printing tasks.

Limitations

The printer relies on a parallel port connection, making it incompatible with many newer computers without adapters. It lacks wireless or USB connectivity, limiting modern connectivity options. Print speeds, while adequate for the time, may be slow compared to contemporary printers. The ink cartridges use dye-based inks which may fade faster than pigment-based inks over time. The PhotoSmart 245 does not support advanced printing features such as duplex printing or borderless photo printing. Being an older model, it may have limited driver support for current operating systems.

FAQ

The HP PhotoSmart 245 uses two ink cartridges: one tri-color dye-based cartridge and one black dye-based cartridge.

The printer connects to a computer via a parallel port interface only; it does not support USB or wireless connectivity.

No, the PhotoSmart 245 does not support borderless photo printing.

The maximum print resolution is 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi; print speeds are approximately 16 ppm for black and white and 12 ppm for color.

No, the HP PhotoSmart 245 is a discontinued model and has limited driver support for modern operating systems.

It supports paper sizes from 3 x 5 inches to 8.5 x 11 inches including standard letter size.

No, the HP PhotoSmart 245 does not offer automatic duplex (double-sided) printing functionality.

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