[PBarnes]

I just found that HP now has a wide format printer called the HP Officejet 7000. The two reviews I read about it said it is a really good, economical printer. OfficeDepot and the HP website have them for $179 right now (full retail $229.) I was just wondering is anyone has one and if you do, what do you think of it? I'm going to go take a look at it at Office Depot this afternoon or tomorrow.

[princessrunningfingers]

Pat, I don't know anything about it, would would definitely be interested in hearing what you find out. I have a 12" printer, an HP, but it isn't compatible with Vista, and apparently never will be. I'm subscribing to this thread, and will also go look for today's Home Depot flier.

[princessrunningfingers]

I just realized you said Office Depot. I'm not sure if we have one of those any longer.

[PBarnes]

I went to our closest Office Depot this afternoon and they did not have a display model (they have two actually in stock) so I couldn't see any actual prints. They did have a display model of the 8800 which is $299 and very similar in features, but it didn't have a demo mode so I couldn't see prints from that either. Not a very good way to sell printers in my opinion. I'll have to check Best Buy to see if they carry it. They didn't a month or so ago. I'll check Nebraska Furniture Mart too and let you know if I learn anything more.

I got to thinking this afternoon that I really shouldn't be spending any money right now with Convention coming up. Everything so far has come out of our vacation budget, but I probably should take my own spending money. I need a pocket camera too.

[michgirl]

Keep in mind an Officejet is not a Photosmart and I am not sure what differences would be for photo printing. Although HP's websites states it does beautiful pictures and it does have the separate ink cartridges. That is a great price for a wide format printer - I would compare specs with a Photosmart, just to be sure (that is assuming you are wanting it for photos and layouts).

Let us know what you find out and good luck on your search!

[PBarnes]

Thanks for your input Robin. I hardly ever print just photos out at home. I send them out to Walgreens. I'm planning on using it pretty much just for printing 12x12s.