Photosmart eStation
HP has unveiled three new printers that have the company’s ePrint technology that lets them print images or documents sent by e-mail as well as AirPrint with iOS 4.2.
The most unusal model is the Photosmart eStation which ships with a detachable seven-inch touchscreen tablet. The all-in-one device can print, fax, scan and copy documents.
The Android tablet lets users print from the web using the ePrint feature. While the tablet is detached, others can still print locally from the printer’s redundant controls. The new flagship printer will have the ability to print at up to 9,600×2,400 and uses five ink cartridges. It is available today for $400.
OfficeJet Pro 8500A Plus
The next new printer is the OfficeJet Pro 8500A Plus, which improves upon the OfficeJet Pro 8500 Wireless it replaces with some new additions. It bumps up the touchscreen size from 3.45 inches to 4.3, while the HP ePrintCenter app store gets new content from partners such as Google Docs, Google Maps, Yahoo, PBS, Kraft.com and others.
Users can connect and print through USB, Ethernet, PictBridge and Wi-Fi. The scanner captures images at 4,800 PPI, the input tray can hold 250 sheets and there is a 50-sheet auto-document feeder. HP is already shipping the 8500 with a price range of $300 to $500 depending on options.
HP Envy 100
The last printer released was the HP’s Envy 100 e-All-In-One which sports mechanically retracting input and output paper trays. When not in use the printer is a black plastic rectangle. It can connect to the web to download apps, with users interfacing over a 3.45-inch touchscreen. Print speeds are rated at 30 PPM black or 25 PPM color, and there are two ink cartridges inside. It will ship on October 4 for $250.
