The cp1160 produces great black and white and color copies. Installation was a breeze with our only complaint being that no cables were included. USB, wireless and parallel connectivity is available (USB for Mac users). The 1160 uses two ink cartridges (one black and one tricolor) and four printheads (black, cyan, magenta, yellow). The LCD display will let you know when a cartridge requires replacement.

It's quite speedy: 7-17ppm depending on mode (normal/draft). Photo quality copies are available at up to 2400x1200dpi using premium photo paper (available from HP). One neat feature not found on most printers in this class is automatic two-sided printing.

Operation is so easy you don't even have to read the manual (the LCD display is quite informative). But ... read the manual anyway! :-).

Some accessories are available including a 400-sheet input paper tray (very handy) and a plug-in accessory for networking.

Phone support is available from HP for one year after purchase but be prepared to wait. Better choices are online support (web and e-mail).s

~$400 from various on-line stores. Printheads are $33. Black cartridges $33; Tricolor cartridges $26.