HP Introduces the Ultra Compact All-in-one for All Round Creativity – the HP PSC 1350

London, 30 September 2003 - HP today announces the latest addition to its line of easy to use and stylish all-in-one devices. Ideal for the family and creative home user looking for advanced photo printing, scanning and copying at an affordable price, HP introduces the HP PSC 1350 all-in-one.

Designed for maximum ease of use, the HP PSC 1350 is perfect for digital camera users. It comes complete with built-in memory card slots (Compact Flash, IBM MicroDrive, Smart Media, Sony Memory Stick, Secure Digital, Multimedia and xD-Picture Card) allowing users to print images directly, without the need for a computer. HP's unique one-button Photo Proof Sheet means users can pick and choose their perfect shot from thumbnail images, saving both time and money.

Users simply mark the proof sheet indicating which photos they would like to print, scan it, and with no further hassle all chosen photos are automatically printed. Furthermore, the HP PSC 1350 offers ¾ borderless photo printing on 10 x 15 cm prints using HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.

Ultra compact and attractive, the HP PSC 1350 flatbed all-in-one is the ideal device for those with limited desk space. Featuring up to 4800 optimised dpi, optional 6-ink colour and HP PhotoREt IV precision technology, the HP PSC 1350 delivers impressive photo quality printing and copying for true-to-life images. Coupled with fast and reliable print and copy speeds of up to 17 pages per minute in crisp black text, up to 12 pages per minute in colour and convenient copying without the need for a PC, this device delivers versatility, performance and quality - in a single, compact package.

In addition to its colour printing, the HP PSC 1350 excels with its flatbed scanning. Producing clear, crisp images with up to 600 x 2400 dpi optical resolution and 36-bit colour, this versatile all-in-one offers high quality photo scanning at the touch of a button.

To complete this all-in-one machine, HP PSC 1350 includes HP's ImageZone - an easy to use integrated software suite for organising, fixing, sharing, printing and storing photos and video clips It includes two unique features: a map organiser which appoints places to pictures for easy recall and grouping; and digital negatives so original pictures can be retrieved at any time.

Pricing and availability:
The HP PSC 1350 is available at a recommended street price of £150 and is available through selected retailers.

Supplies that complete HP's printing system:
The components of the HP printing systems - printers, inks and print media - are designed together to deliver outstanding results.

Designed for compatibility with the new HP PSC 1350 are the HP No. 56 black, the HP No. 57 tri-colour and the optional HP No. 58 photo inkjet print cartridges. These provide high-performance printheads and ink formulations for optimum output with every print job.

The HP No. 56 black inkjet print cartridge delivers crisp, laser-quality graphics and texts, the HP No. 57 tri-colour inkjet print cartridge provides excellent colour images and graphs. By swapping the HP No. 56 inkjet print cartridge with the HP No. 58 photo inkjet print cartridge, users have the benefits of HP's six-ink colour system (HP No. 57 together with the HP No. 58 print cartridge), enabling them to print photos with brilliant colours, true-to-life skin tones and sharp contrast.

In combination with the enhanced HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, these two print cartridges deliver images that resist fading for up to 73 years - longer than most traditionally processed photographs.

HP's best photo paper now offers an increased thickness and weight of 280 g/m2, and a higher gloss-level.

About HP
HP is a leading global provider of products, technologies, solutions and services to consumers and businesses. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services and imaging and printing. HP completed its acquisition of Compaq Computer Corporation on May 3, 2002. More information about HP is available at www.hp.com.