
The feature set for the Photosmart C6280 is standard for HP and for all-in-ones in its price range, though it does offer a few extras not often found on this type of multifunction. The recommended monthly print volume is 3,000 pages, so it's best suited for users with light print needs. Based on HP's estimated yields for each cartridge, we calculated that a black-only page will cost approximately 2.5 cents, while a full-color (i.e., six-color) print will cost approximately 10 cents. The black tank costs $18 to replace, while the color tanks cost $10 each it will cost $68 to replace the whole lot. Despite the fact that HP now offers a multitier ink program with different tank capacities for different kinds of users, the C6280 tanks only come in one capacity. The Photosmart C6280 employs six-color printing and uses individual ink tanks, which is ideal for reducing ink waste. Both input trays also pull out for easy loading. And at the top sits the output tray, which flips up so you can load photo paper. Above that sits the dedicated 4圆 photo paper tray (up to 20 sheets), which engages automatically when you direct the printer to print on 4圆 paper. The cassette comprises three layers: at the bottom is the main input tray, capable of holding up to 100 sheets of plain paper. The paper-handling system is also standard for HP. The photo-dedicated buttons include menu and start, as well as red-eye removal and photo reprints. Copy and Scan tasks get their own dedicated menu and task start buttons. The standard four way rocker button, an OK button, and back button let you peruse menus and photos. The 2.4-inch LCD is mounted on a swiveling panel, which lets you optimize your viewing angle. The control panel is well-organized and easy to understand. The PictBridge port would let you print directly from PictBridge cameras, videocams, and camera phones. You get four memory card slots, but oddly, no PictBridge USB port, a major omission on a photo-oriented printer in this price range. The scanner lid opens to reveal an A4 size flatbed scanner. It sits 17.6 inches wide, 17.4 inches deep, and 7.4 inches tall, and a weight 22.6 pounds. The all-in-one HP Photosmart C6280 uses the same design as single-function Photosmarts.
