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Overview

Wired and wireless network printing with breakthrough speeds—up to 36 ppm black and up to 27 ppm color. Laser-quality black and professional photo quality, using HP Vivera inks and optional 6-ink color.[1] Auto two-sided printing and extra paper tray.[2]

Features


Built-in wireless and wired Ethernet networking
Easily share the printer with multiple PCs on a small network, with built-in WiFi wireless 802.11g/b.
SecureEasySetup(TM) lets you connect to a wireless network in as little as ten minutes.
Easy wired network setup—no need for additional hardware or software with built-in Ethernet.
Easily print from your camera phone and PDA, with optional Bluetooth wireless print adapter.[3]

Breakthrough speed and print performance features
Greater productivity, less waiting with breakthrough speeds—up to 36 ppm black and up to 27 ppm color.
HP's high-capacity ink cartridges can save ink and money—ideal for higher-volume jobs.
Work at peak efficiency with auto two-sided printing and extra 250-sheet paper tray.[2]

Professional print quality, direct photo printing
Print laser-quality black and professional-quality photos, using HP Vivera inks and optional 6-ink color.[1]
Photos resist fading for years,[4] and laser-quality text documents retain clarity for decades.[5]
Edit your photos with HP Photosmart Premier Software;[6] easily share them with HP Photosmart Share.[7]
Print professional-quality photos directly from PictBridge-enabled cameras via front USB port.

Footnotes:
[1] 6-ink printing available with purchase of HP 99 Photo Inkjet Print Cartridge. Not included, sold separately.
[2] HP Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory ph5712A and HP 250-sheet Plain Paper Tray pt3447A are optional, not included with HP Deskjet 6988 Printer. Please purchase separately.
[3] Wireless printing requires HP Bluetooth BT400 or HP Bluetooth BT450 wireless print adapter and Windows XP with Service Pack 2. Not included, sold separately.
[4]Based on Wilhelm-Research.com light-fade testing under glass, using the HP 97 Tri-color and the optional HP 99 Photo Inkjet Print Cartridges on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. For more information on additional permanence testing factors, visit http://hp.com/go/premiumplusphoto.
[5] Based on paper-industry predictions for acid-free papers; colorant stability data at room temperature based on similar systems tested per ISO 11798 and ISO 18909.
[6] With Windows Vista(TM) Ready, HP Photosmart Premier software is not available; please use HP Photosmart Essential software.
[7] Internet connection required. Internet service purchased separately.



At a glance

Model Model differences Buy
HP Deskjet 6988 Printer (CB055A)
Base printer with 150-sheet input tray, built-in wireless and wired Ethernet networking

HP Deskjet 6988dt Printer (CB058A)
From HP Deskjet 6988 Printer: auto two-sided printing accessory, additional 250-sheet paper tray


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