HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer

[5string]

Is anyone familiar with the HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer pros/cons or know of an equal or better printer in the same price range ($500)?

[Auminer]

Nope, always used Epson for my prints. HP inks used to smear when a drop of rain or sneeze hits them, Epson's don't, I've just wiped it off on my jeans. Longevity is probably just as good for either now days. The R1800 (http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/epson_r1800.html) is an older printer which still gives excellent results, I think the R1900 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/535138-REG/Epson_C11C698201_Stylus_Photo_R1900_Inkjet.html)re places it. Epson inks are top dog!

[5string]

Thanks for the info, Auminer. I had "Bearly" posted the question when a friend of mine put me onto the trail of the Epson 1900. If anyone is interested, you can get it at Staples for 400 smakerolas after $150 worth of rebates until the end of September.

[proberts]

Is anyone familiar with the HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer pros/cons or know of an equal or better printer in the same price range ($500)?

I have one, it does well, main disadvantage is no roll paper, and it's very picky about what paper it'll print on without runs.

Paul