However there is no USB port for printing directly from a camera via PictBridge. After loading the six ink cartridges Black, Yellow, Light Blue, Blue, Pink and Magenta rather than just the standard Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta you have the option of printing via the computer (both PC and Mac) or via the memory card which supports xD, CompactFlash, MemoryStick and MemoryStick Duo and of course SD formats. Quibbles about the name aside, the not so compact printer is controlled via a plethora of buttons along the front and via the 2.4-inch screen to the left of the scanner. Those thinking that this is the upgrade from the C6180 announced in 2006 will be disappointed, in fact, it's actually a downgrade with the C7280 taking over that mantle, which all-in-all makes this model a little confused of where it should sit in the older range.

You don't however get Wi-Fi just Ethernet, direct CD or DVD printing or a feed tray at the top, you also don't get direct printing from a camera via a USB cable. So what do you get for your outlay? On the printer front you get the promise of being able to print up to 32ppm black, and colour at speeds of 24ppm, while the scanner offers 4800 x 4800 dpi. But is it any good? We get printing to find out. (Pocket-lint) - The HP Photosmart C6280 is the company's mid-range All-in-One printer aimed at photo enthusiasts and small offices / home office workers up and down the country.

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