Thermal inkjet printer HP Photosmart C4588 is a multifunction office system. It helps to print scan and copy documents and other stationeries. The printer is styled well with neat appearance and takes less space with its dimensions 17 inches by 11.40 Inches by 6.3 inches. The printer is easy to carry around by hand as its weighs just 11.15 pounds.

The control buttons are easy to use for comfortable every day use. The printer has 1.5 inches color display to preview photos. If photographs need correction, it can be done before final prints. It has Wi-Fi facility for the convenience of wireless network connectivity.

HP color ink cartridge uses specially manufactured ink to provide true to original colors with less grain. The printer has black color cartridge to print sharp text and graphic prints. Cartridges with superior technology make fade resistant prints and prints are sharp without bleeding and smudging. Optional is available to add photo cartridge to get finer shades of color prints. The costs of cartridges are more and the cartridges consume more ink making per print cost more.

Online stores provide all the consumables. With some net search it is easy to find dealer for ink supplies who provide products at wholesale price.

The printer is equipped with a USB port for plugging external devices and a Wireless 802.11g/b port. The printer is compatible with operating systems Mac OS X v 10.4, Mac OS X v 10.5; Windows XP Home, Windows Vista. The printer saves money as it consumes only 4.9 watts electricity in standby mode.

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