HP Expands Colour Printing Options for Small Businesses, Introduces World's Fastest Inkjet All-in-ones

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 6, 2007 - HP today expanded its colour printing portfolio targeting small businesses, including the introduction of the world's fastest desktop all-in-ones.(1) The portfolio offers industry-leading speed and affordability and includes three new high-performance HP Officejet Pro All-in-Ones, three new HP Officejet Pro single-function printers and a new low-cost HP Officejet All-in-One for improved productivity.

"The high-performance HP Officejet Pro All-in-Ones provide small businesses with colour printing comparable to laser printing with faster speeds and at a fraction of the cost," said Karl Schwenkmeyer, vice president of marketing, Inkjet Systems, HP. "Today's introductions are another milestone in HP's commitment to deliver faster speeds and greater affordability while meeting the colour printing needs of demanding business environments."

Expanded colour printing portfolio and new all-in-one printers

The new HP Officejet Pro printers series, the world's fastest desktop printers for business colour,(1) significantly drive down the cost of colour printing, making it easy and affordable for businesses to produce brilliant and durable, professional-quality marketing materials in-house.

The printers are ideally suited for small businesses, which can increase productivity and save space by printing, copying, scanning and faxing in one convenient, single device that sits on a desktop. Both Officejet Pro printer series are built on HP's Scalable Printing Technology, which offers faster speeds, lower costs and higher quality and reliability. The HP Officejet Pro L7000 All-in-One Printer series includes multifunction capabilities and allows users to quickly print documents at Laser Quality Speeds(2) of up to 12 pages per minute (ppm) black and up to 10 ppm colour. And they do this at up to 25 percent lower cost per page than comparable laser printers - as low as 6 cents per colour page.(3) The Officejet Pro L7000 series is expected to be available in March and starts at $399 CDN.(4)

HP established Laser Quality Speed (LQS) to offer customers a more direct comparison of the print speeds between ink and laser printers using comparable print qualities. The print speed experienced by customers from an inkjet printer is dependent on many variables, including the coverage and content of the printed document. In contrast, laser print speed is much less dependent on document content and coverage. LQS allows a more direct comparison with published laser printer ppm speed specifications. For more information visit www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press_kits/2007/smbcolorprinting/prodsol.html.

The HP Officejet Pro K5400 Printer series delivers fast, Laser Quality Speeds(2) and up to 25 percent lower cost per page than in-class laser printers,(5) with comparable print quality and reliability. This series is expected to be available in March starting at $199 CDN.(4)

The HP Officejet J5700 All-in-One Printer series, with expected availability in February and starting at $199 CDN,(4) offers customers another robust, versatile printing solution for increased productivity at an affordable price.

All the new Officejet devices use high-capacity, low cost-per-page print cartridges with a unique HP Vivera ink optimized for plain paper office printing. HP Vivera inks provide laser-quality text and consistent, brilliant images for brochures and marketing collateral on any paper as well as highly smear-resistant results when using HP Everyday Papers with ColorLok Technology. HP Everyday Papers with ColorLok Technology are HP's plain papers designed with HP printers for office use. Documents printed on these papers dry quickly and resist smearing for excellent results.

All of the products listed above will be available at the HP Home & Home Office Store (www.hpshopping.ca), HP's direct to customer online store.

Customers share their experiences with the new HP Officejet Pro series

HP recently offered the new HP Officejet Pro L7000 All-in-One series to small business users through a beta test program. Los Angeles-based Law Offices of Philip H. Acosta tested the new products with the goal of printing marketing collateral in-house. Acosta's office found that the new HP Officejet Pro L7000 All-in-One series helped keep its marketing pieces flowing, both for proofs and for printing colour materials.

"The HP Officejet Pro is a good match for a small legal firm," said Christina Acosta, vice president, Marketing and Advertising, Law Offices of Philip H. Acosta. "It's very fast, especially for smaller jobs, and offers multiple functions and quality printing for a mix of text and colour graphics."

Winner's Circle Realty & Construction Co. LLC, a customer home and real estate sales company based in Chowchilla, Calif., near Fresno, also tested the new Officejet Pro series to create custom brochures for listings, a front-line marketing tool for real estate professionals. Like most small businesses, Winner's Circle needs office equipment that is both flexible and reliable, which is why owner Brian L. Kirkpatrick has turned to HP inkjet printers and all-in-ones for routine office tasks.

"I couldn't be more satisfied with the print quality. It's just excellent," said Kirkpatrick. "The quality of output from the new Officejet Pro is almost like the printing of a fine coffee table book."

Extended supplies costs savings

Optional high-capacity HP Vivera ink cartridges offer small and medium-size business customers convenience and savings when printing in high volumes. High-capacity print cartridges give customers more prints, which translates to less time spent changing cartridges and more time spent on business. And HP's expansive supplies portfolio, including high-capacity cartridges and dual cartridge packs, enables lower cost per page and total cost of ownership for Officejet and Officejet Pro printing systems.

HP and Nokia to Work Together on Wireless Printing Concept for Series 60 Phones

New Bluetooth Printing Application Intended to Enable Point and Shoot -- and Now Print

PALO ALTO, Calif., and ESPOO, Finland -- HP (NYSE:HPQ) and Nokia (NYSE:NOK) are working together on a printing application for Series 60 phones based on the Bluetooth industry standard. The work is designed to enable consumers and business professionals to print content from their phones to HP Bluetooth enabled printers at the touch of a button.

With the printing application, users of Series 60 phones such as the Nokia 7650 and Nokia 3650 could select various types of content from the phone and send it to an HP Bluetooth enabled printer via the Basic Print Profile (BPP) for printing. These capabilities have the potential to offer greater flexibility and enhance the mobile experience for people on the go.

The Bluetooth printing application, currently in development at HP, is targeting functionality that could allow users to print items such as photos, multimedia message service (MMS) messages with images, e-mail, short message service (SMS), notepad files, contacts and calendar items from their Series 60 phones. With mobile phone printing capabilities, the function of the phone extends beyond verbal communication and would give consumers a new level of convenience and freedom, wirelessly.

HP's exploration of wireless printing solutions is part of the company's strategy to accelerate the delivery of quality mobile and wireless printing applications and services for customers.

"Printing from Nokia's Series 60 phones is a natural extension of what people want to do with digital information. Whether you want to print e-mails or photos, these capabilities may be possible through this solution currently being explored by HP Labs," said George Mulhern, senior vice president, HP Imaging and Printing Group. "HP and Nokia have a solid reputation for delivering quality solutions to their customers and we expect great things could come out of enabling people to print from a print-enabled Series 60 phone to an HP Bluetooth printer."

"As the market leader in mobile communications, Nokia is driving the wide-scale adoption of Bluetooth in the mobile arena. The convenience, speed and reliability with local wireless connections will simplify consumers' mobile experience," said Juha Putkiranta, senior vice president, Imaging Business Unit, Nokia Mobile Phones. "The openness of the Bluetooth printing application is a testimony of our efforts in promoting interoperability and how wireless technology may provide new and exciting solutions that are flexible to suit users' needs and lifestyles. This application is a great example of what may become possible when you combine imaging phones like the Nokia 7650 and Nokia 3650 and Bluetooth printers from HP."

To print from Series 60 phones, the user first selects a content type (images, MMS message, etc.) and then selects a specific item of that type (for example, a couple of images or an MMS message with an image attachment). When satisfied with the selection, the user then selects the BPP-enabled Bluetooth printer they wish to use for print. This could come from either a list of saved printers or by actively detecting nearby Bluetooth BPP devices. Once the device is selected and verified to be within range and that it supports BPP, the formatted data would be sent to the printer while the transmission status is shown.

Bluetooth technology is the joint achievement of leading companies within the computer and telecommunications industries. Nokia is a founding member and HP an early associate member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, an organization that has gained worldwide support. With international interest in Bluetooth technology, the range of Bluetooth applications will need to be large and diverse.

Nokia and HP both have organizations that support third-party developers. Nokia arranges developer conferences, distributes information via e-mail and organizes special electronic discussion boards for developers. HP offers developers opportunities for expanding their business portfolios through the HP Printing and Digital Imaging Solutions provider program. The program offers developers with valuable resources, including tools and developer kits, training, marketing support and a variety of services. Additional information is available at http://www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting.

New HP Digital Flatbed Scanner Offers Increased Productivity and Performance

Versatile Scanner Delivers Fast, Professional-Quality Results

Mississauga, ON, Feb. 3, 2003 - HP Canada today introduced the HP Scanjet 5550c digital flatbed scanner that delivers professional-quality results with 2400 dpi and 48-bit colour depth for business-focused activities. To assist with business productivity, the new scanner features an automatic document feeder (ADF) allowing users to scan up to 35-pages, unattended, with speeds up to eight pages per minute.

For people interested in increasing their efficiency, the HP Scanjet 5550c scanner includes ScanSoft PaperPort software to help streamline the electronic storage of documents. They also have the ability to archive information and save hard disk space by using the scan-to-CD feature. With the USB 2.0 high-speed connection, they can preview scans in about seven seconds and quickly send them to the computer.

To make any project easy, front-panel buttons provide quick access to software functions including scan, post to hphoto.com, HP Memories Disc Creator, email, copy, power save and cancel. Featuring OCR software, the HP Scanjet 5550c scanner automatically optimizes and converts documents to electronic text, allowing users to quickly edit text without retyping the entire document.

This versatile scanner also ships with HP Memories Disc Creator software, which allows users to create digital slide shows and view them on a computer or TV via a DVD player; and HP Photo & Imaging software, a convenient and easy-to-use application for all of HP's digital imaging products.

The HP Scanjet 5550c scanner is expected to sell for an estimated Canadian retail price of $499(1) and begins shipping on Feb. 3, 2003. Additional information about all HP scanners is available at www.hp.ca.

HP Announces New Additions to World's Best-selling Line of Laser Printers

Latest Laser Printers from HP Dramatically Boost Performance While Maintaining Affordability of Popular LaserJet 4000 Series

MISSISSAUGA, ON., Nov. 12, 2002 - Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co. today announced it is replacing the world's best-selling midrange laser printer with the HP LaserJet 4200 printer, a model that is faster and easier to use. HP also introduced the HP LaserJet 4300 printer for businesses in need of even greater speed and flexibility. The two products offer businesses affordable, high-performance monochrome printing solutions to suit the most demanding workgroups.

The new printers elevate the industry's monochrome printing standard established by the HP LaserJet 4000 series. The HP LaserJet 4200 (replacing the 4100 model) and HP LaserJet 4300 offer faster print speeds, increased memory, expanded paper handling options, intuitive user-intervention graphics and lower total cost of ownership -- all with industry-proven HP quality and reliability.

"With our new LaserJet 4200, we raised the bar for monochrome office printing and increased output speed by 40 per cent," said Christine Taschin, category manager for monochrome lasers at HP Canada. "And for those seeking even higher performance, customers can step up to our LaserJet 4300, which boasts a speed improvement of 80 per cent. There's really no reason for anyone to look beyond HP to serve their monochrome printing needs."

The HP LaserJet 4100 Printer -- A Tough Act to Follow

Since the introduction of the top-selling HP LaserJet 4100 printer, the 4000 series has provided customers a strong combination of affordability, ease of use and reliability. The LaserJet 4200 and 4300 are designed to provide even greater value for customers in need of high-performance monochrome printing.

"In our business, our competitive edge is determined by our ability to provide the news to our audience in a timely manner," said Jeff Hoffert, information technology engineer at KIVI TV in Nampa, Idaho. "Since we replaced our old printing equipment with the new LaserJet 4300, we've cut our broadcast lead-time from 20 minutes to just seven. With HP's help, we're able to deliver breaking news much quicker than before."

Key Product Specifications

HP LaserJet 4200 and 4300 printers set new standards for shared monochrome printing:

* Fast print speeds of up to 45 pages per minute (35 ppm with the LaserJet 4200)
* First page out in less than nine seconds
* Powered by a 350-MHz processor (300-MHz processor with the LaserJet 4200)
* 64 MB RAM standard memory (48 MB with the LaserJet 4200)
* 600-sheet input standard/2,600 sheets maximum
* 250-sheet face-down output standard/750 sheets maximum

Available mid-November, through HP authorized resellers, the HP LaserJet
4200 and 4300 printers have base estimated Canadian street prices of $1,799
and $2,299 respectively (actual prices may vary). More information about
these printers is available at www.hp.ca.

HP Opens Next Chapter of Mobile Computing with Innovative Tablet PC

Versatile Compaq Tablet PC Adapts Mobile Technology to Suit Any Work Style

MISSISSAUGA, Nov. 7, 2002 - Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co. today is changing the landscape of mobile computing with the introduction of the Compaq Tablet PC TC1000, a versatile, full-function mobile PC that adapts to the way users work.

Wireless-enabled and highly portable, the tablet PC combines the power of digital inking technologies in the Windows(r) XP Tablet PC Edition operating system with a full-function PC. It allows users to work in ways that are comfortable, familiar and efficient without sacrificing the capabilities they have come to expect with conventional Windows(r) XP-based PCs.

When used as a tablet, the Compaq Tablet PC captures digital ink as it flows from an electronic pen onto the PC's screen, much like a person would use pen and paper. When typing is preferred, users can simply snap on a lightweight, removable keyboard and convert the Compaq Tablet PC into an ultra-portable notebook.

Combined with its innovative docking solution, a full-size keyboard and a monitor, the Compaq Tablet PC transforms into a full-function desktop PC. The flexible docking solution also allows users to place the Tablet PC in a natural, comfortable position to write on the screen while at a desk.

The docking solution provides customers the ability to use two display monitors at once, expanding the work space and increasing productivity by allowing users to view multiple applications on either an optional second monitor or the Tablet PC screen in portrait or landscape mode. The Compaq Tablet PC features "grab-and-go" functionality, allowing a customer to seamlessly transition from a desktop to mobile environment.

In assessing the Compaq Tablet PC, Accenture, one of the world's leading management consulting and technology services organizations, sees its potential as a tool to help remote workers.

"This Tablet PC is an exciting new option designed to empower mobile workers," said Accenture Partner Steve Mankoff. "Field service and other remote users can now take advantage of the standard, paper-sized screen and the selection of input alternatives, including pen, keyboard or voice. Windows XP Tablet PC Edition allows a wide array of connectivity alternatives, and when combined with the Compaq Tablet PC, should provide a platform for increased productivity and usability."

"We designed the Compaq Tablet PC to adapt to the way people work in today's fast-paced business environment," said Lloyd Bryant, vice-president and general manager, personal systems group at HP Canada. "When it's time for a meeting, the customer can just grab the Tablet PC and go -- taking notes and doing email on a wireless network.

"When back at the desk, the Compaq Tablet PC uses an innovative docking system to transform into a full-featured desktop with monitor, mouse and full keyboard. When you need to travel, simply grab the attachable keyboard and go, our design allows customers to stay fully productive through their entire business day."

Because the tablet PC's innovative design provides greater flexibility, users can now more efficiently accomplish common business tasks such as taking handwritten notes in a meeting for later reference or conversion to text, annotating documents or presentations using digital ink, reading electronic magazines or books, or even discretely sending handwritten messages wirelessly during meetings.

The Compaq Tablet PC also can be used for specialized applications in fields such as healthcare, legal, manufacturing and field sales and service to help customers solve real-world problems.

"The Compaq Tablet PC TC1000 will be a great new option for physicians at the point of care. Its unique design will make it easier for physicians to use both at their desk with the attached keyboard and in the exam room with the keyboard removed," said Steven P. Schwartz, vice president of Strategic Alliances, Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. "We especially like that customers who choose these devices will now be able to utilize the full resources of our solution in both places."

Measuring merely 0.8-inch thin and weighing only three pounds, the Compaq Tablet PC TC1000 delivers all the performance and features users expect to find in a full-function Windows XP Professional ultra-portable notebook. The tablet PC also includes: a Transmeta Crusoe TM5800 1.0-GHz processor that delivers an optimal combination of battery life and performance; a 10.4-inch TFT display featuring a wide viewing angle, hardened cover glass and NVIDIA GeForce2 Go 100 high resolution graphics; built-in 802.11b wireless LAN capabilities; up to 60 GB SMART hard drives; and USB 2.0 connectivity.

Additionally, the Compaq Tablet PC incorporates user-friendly features such as fully programmable launch buttons and a jog dial to enable users one-touch access to launch preset programs and navigate and scroll through applications. The Q menu allows for quick access to common functions such as display brightness, internal wireless control and video-to-projector controls.

HP Introduces Space-saving PCs, Thin Clients and Flat Panel Monitors for Business Users

MISSISSAUGA, ON, September 20, 2002 -- Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. today announced availability of several new space-saving business products, including the Compaq Evo D510 e-pc, Compaq Evo thin clients T30 and T20 with CE.net operating system and two flat panel monitors.

The simple to use and maintain Compaq Evo D510 e-pc leverages the original HP e-pc design to maximize space. The powerful yet affordable device is small and light enough to mount unobtrusively on a wall or under a desk.

Canadian street pricing for the Evo D510 e-pc starts at $1164(1) with an Intel(r) CeleronTM 1.8 gigahertz processor, 20 gigabyte hard drive, 128 megabyte DDR (double data rate) SynchDRAM memory and 24x slim CD-ROM with Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP Professional. Customers can conveniently choose popular pre-configured models with Intel Pentium(r) 4 processors up to 2.4 GHz and, up to 40 GB hard drives. The option of a 16x CD-RW drive or combo DVD/CD-RW drive is expected to be available later this year.

The legacy-free Evo D510 e-pc also shares a common image with other D510 series models with the same chipset for simplified IT management. In addition, the device's new tool-less entry design allows quick and easy access to internal parts for simple upgrade and repair.

More information about the Compaq Evo D510 e-pc http://www.compaq.ca/english/business/desktop/index.htm.

Compaq Evo Thin Clients T30 and T20 Unveiled

HP also introduced two new models in its successful thin client line for enterprise customers: the slim, stylish Compaq Evo thin clients T30 and T20 with Microsoft Windows CE.net embedded operating system.

Thin clients are small, solid-state devices that connect to current or legacy networks and drive local displays. Because all data is stored on the server and there are no local drives or moving parts, thin clients are inherently easier to manage and offer enterprise customers greater reliability and security with dramatically lower computing costs.

Compaq Evo thin client solutions are ideal for companies with departments that run highly standardized computing tasks within constrained workspaces, such as call centers, or require a highly reliable network of computers running critical applications, such as hospitals or insurance agencies.

The new Evo T30 and enhanced T20 models have a Geode GX1 300 MHz processor, up to 32 MB of flash memory and up to 64 MB of RAM for outstanding performance and value. The Evo T20 is legacy-free with four USB ports. The Evo T30 offers continued legacy support and a PCMCIA slot.

Available immediately, Compaq Evo thin clients start at an estimated Canadian street price of $619.(1) More information about Compaq Evo thin clients is available at http://www.compaq.ca/english/business/thinclient/newmodels.htm.

New Compaq Flat Panel Monitors

Two new additions to the Compaq commercial monitor family also were introduced: the Compaq TFT1520 and TFT1720 flat panels. Easy to set up and use, the monitors allow users to view electronic documents in either portrait or landscape mode. In addition, the monitors feature icon-based, on-screen controls to easily adjust settings and store them in memory.

The 15-inch Compaq TFT1520 is a value-priced flat panel monitor ideal for a variety of space-constrained working environments. With an estimated Canadian street price starting at $779,(1) the monitor is perfect for the small home office or home activities such as Internet browsing, e-mail and Microsoft Office applications.

For more demanding display needs, the 17-inch Compaq TFT1720 monitor offers outstanding picture quality with greater viewing capacity at an estimated Canadian street price starting at $1159.(1)

Both monitors are plug-and-play compatible and designed for optimum comfort with features that allow users to tilt-and-swivel and adjust the height of the screen to position the monitor to their individual needs.

The Compaq TFT1520 and TFT1720 are expected to be available in early October. More information about these and other Compaq monitors is available at http://www.compaq.ca.

HP Defines the Digital Lifestyle with New HP Media Center PC

MISSISSAUGA, ON., September 3, 2002 -- Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. today announced the HP Media Center PC, which integrates both computing and entertainment features into an all-in-one, easy-to-use and affordable digital media center.

The only PC to be available this holiday season in North America with the new Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP Media Center Edition software, the HP Media Center PC will combine the functionality of a PC, DVD and CD players and recorders, a TV, a digital jukebox and other consumer electronics components for spaces where consumers would want both a PC and entertainment solution -- such as a den, game room, teenager's bedroom, dorm room or small apartment.

"Entertainment is already one of the most popular uses for consumer PCs," said John Kelly, category business manager, consumer PCs. "HP is taking advantage of the convergence of these two market segments by providing users an all-in-one entertainment PC."

Featuring a sleek black and chrome design, the new HP Media Center PC will have a six-in-one media card reader on its front panel for quick and easy transfer of digital music, photos and other data. In addition, the PC will feature a specially designed remote control and front and back USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 ports for simple hook up of handheld devices and transfer of video. Offering the latest in PC technology, it will also be configurable with powerful Intel(r) Pentium(r) 4 processors over 2 gigahertz, NVIDIA GeForce4 graphics, Klipsch speakers, HP DVD Writer, and photo and home movie creation and editing software.

The new Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition will allow the HP Media Center PC user to enjoy digital entertainment -- including live television, personal video recording, digital music, digital video, DVDs and pictures -- in an easy-to-use, remote-controlled interface similar to the simple, point-and-choose menu screens found on today's DVD movies. Intended to be used with a PC monitor, the HP Media Center PC also will be able to connect to a TV for a large-screen viewing experience.

"Consumers are ready to get more from their home PC, and together with Windows XP Media Center Edition and HP's Media Center PC we're poised to bring a really exciting new computer experience to market this fall," said Natalie Tehrani, marketing manager at Microsoft Canada. "We applaud HP's efforts in innovating well beyond the traditional beige box. We hope consumers who are shopping for a PC this holiday season will be equally impressed and take home the HP Media Center PC to enjoy their favourite digital media as well as leverage the power of this machine as a productivity center."

With this new PC and remote control, recording popular TV shows will be as easy as selecting the program from the free(1), easy-to-use programming guide information that is downloaded from the Internet. Choose the "record" function with the remote and the system will record the program onto the PC for future viewing, without the need to program channels and recording times as with traditional VCRs.

Digital photos, videos and music will be able to be viewed and shared easily with the new Windows Media Center Edition interface. When saving these types of digital files to the PC, Windows automatically prompts the user to save the content into one of the default "My Pictures," "My Music" or "My Videos" folders. The Media Center interface will then automatically retrieve and display the saved photos, video images and music information directly out of these folders. All users have to do is point the remote to choose the file they want to view or listen to, without having to access the traditional multiple PC file menus.

HP Offers Photos that Surpass Look and Feel of Traditional Photos, Resist Fading More Than Twice as Long as Most Traditionally Processed Prints

HP Continues Its Largest Consumer Product Rollout with Introduction of Eight New Digital Imaging Products

Mississauga, ON, July 29, 2002 - Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. today announced new digital imaging offerings which produce prints that surpass both the photo quality and fade resistance - up to 73 years~, more than twice as long as most traditional prints - of traditionally processed photographs. The introduction of these eight products, including four photo printers, photo paper and three digital cameras, continues HP's largest consumer product rollout in company history.

"This introduction marks a milestone in HP's efforts to make it radically simple for consumers to capture and share photos," said Susan Khan, category manager, HP Digital Imaging and Printing. "These new products are a direct result of the investment HP has made in its US$20 billion imaging and printing business to make it easy for everyday people to enjoy the convenience of printing photos at home."

The HP Photosmart 7550, 7350 and 71 50 photo printers feature new, industry-leading print technology that, when used in conjunction with HP's enhanced Premium Plus Photo Papers, gives consumers prints that exceed both the photo quality and image permanence of traditionally processed photographs. In fact, a recent study conducted by SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory, a premier consulting firm specializing in digital imaging technology, showed more consumers prefer HP-printed digital images to traditionally processed photos.

"When presented with prints of five different photos, U.S. consumer respondents preferred HP prints more than other ink jet and silver halide prints," said David Spencer, president, SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory. "Most participants did not realize inkjet printers are capable of producing true-to-life photographs. The test proved to be a real eye-opener."

The HP Photosmart 1 30 photo printer also loins HP's line of photo printers, offering consumers a compact, on-the-go solution for producing photo-quality, 4 x 6-inch prints from virtually anywhere. It features CompactFlash, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, MultiMedia and Sony Memory Stick memory card slots and offers impressive, borderless prints with up to 4,800-optimized dots per inch (dpi).

In addition, HP introduced the HP Photosmart 720, 620 and 320 digital cameras, featuring the exclusive HP Instant Share technology, which enables users to easily choose where photos will be sent or printed.

"Digital cameras have become so popular among Internet-connected consumers because they enable users to view and share their photos instantly," said Michelle Slaughter, research analyst, InfoTrends. "HP's Instant Share feature increases users' ability to take immediate action with the digital photos, enhancing one of the most desirable attributes of digital photography."

HP Photo Printers, Papers and Inks Deliver Quality and Ease of Use

The HP Photosmart 7550, 7350 and 7150 photo printers offer HP's best photo quality with up to 4,800-optimized dpi or up to six- and seven ink colour printing, producing vivid colours and realistic skin tones. Photos printed using the HP 57 Tri-colour inkjet print cartridge and the new HP 58 Photo cartridge resist fading for up to 73 years when printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Papers -- lasting more than twice as long as most traditional prints.

The HP Photosmart 7550 photo printer allows users to preview, edit and enhance photos using its LCD screen and front-panel buttons. Additionally, the HP Photosmart 7550 and 7350 photo printers offer users the ability to print borderless 4 x 6-inch prints and feature slots that accommodate CompactFlash, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, MultiMedia rind Sony Memory Stick memory cards for computer-free printing. The three printers also feature front USB ports, giving HP Photosmart digital camera owners another way to print photos without using a computer.

The new HP Premium Plus Photo Papers, developed for use with HP's new photo inks and new generation of inkjet printers, give consumers the ability to print professional-quality photos that surpass the quality of traditionally processed photographs. The 1 0-mil thickness and high-gloss coating combined with the HP No 57 and 58 ink cartridges offer vivid colours, realistic skin tones and glossy blacks give the prints a professional photo-finish look and feel.

HP Digital Cameras Feature Exclusive Photo-sharing Technology

With a variety of resolution choices from 2.1-megapixels to 3.3-megapixels, the HP Photosmart 720, 620 and 320 digital cameras capture all the detail for brilliant results and record motion to capture the memories as they happen. Additionally, HP Photosmart 720 digital camera users also will be able to capture sound along with motion.

All three digital cameras feature HP Instant Share technology and are compatible with the optional HP Photosmart 8881 digital camera dock, which allows users to easily connect to a computer, TV or printer while recharging batteries.

HP Instant Share technology is an Internet-based software application that allows for quick and easy sharing of digital photos with friends and family. From the back of the camera, users can select up to 1 4 destinations for any photo; then, by connecting the camera to a computer, the photos are instantly sent to the selected destinations -- email addresses, printers or hpphoto.com.

If the destination is an e-mail address, a low-resolution thumbnail image is sent along with access to the original high-resolution image. if the destination is a printer, then a high-resolution image is automatically ser to it. The original high-resolution images are stored on HP servers for up to 60 days; each user is allocated 200 MB of storage for this period. If the recipient forwards the photo to a friend, the 60-day clock is reset.

HP Premium Plus Photo Papers

Overview: HP's Premium Plus Photo papers are the best all-around photo papers with exceptional fade resistance, designed to look and feel like a professional quality photograph. With HPs new six- and seven-ink colour printing, the papers resist fading for generations - longer than traditionally processed photographs. Highlights: o Photos resist fading for generations - longer than traditionally processed photographs o Smooth high-gloss finish gives photos a professional look o Special coating on the back helps prevent damage to stacked photos - works to minimize sticking and ink transfer o Ideal for high resolution digital photographs, family photos and important events Specifications: o 10 mil thickness and 240 g/m2 weight
o Photos resist fading for up to 73 years'

Price: Estimated Canadian street prices follow:
o HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Glossy (8.5 x 11-inch) - $29.99, 20 sheets
o HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Glossy (8.5 x 11-inch) - $69.99, 50 sheets
o HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Matte (8.5 x 11-inch) - $26.99, 20 sheets
o HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Glossy (4 x 6-inch) - $14.99, 20 sheets
o HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Glossy (4 x 6-inch) - $36.99, 60 sheets
Products Supported: o HP Desklet 5550 color inkjet printer
o HP Photosmart 7150 photo printer
o HP Photosmart 7350 photo printer
o HP Photosmart 7550 photo printer
o HP PSC 2210 all-in-one
o HP PSC 2110 all-in-one
Availability: o HP Premium Plus Photo paper, Glossy (8.5 x 11-inch) - June 2002
o HP Premium Plus Photo paper, Matte (8.5 x ] 1-inch) - Aug. 2002
o HP Premium Plus Photo paper, Glossy (4 x 6-inch) - Oct. 2002