The B9180 prints on regular, photo, and fine-arts papers up to 13 by 19 inches, as well as on banner paper up to 13 by 44 inches. It uses an eight-color ink system with pigment-based inks, which tend to last longer than dye-based inks. HP claims a lifetime of more than 200 years for prints on its best papers in dark storage or behind glass.

The printer turned in a reasonably fast total time on the test suite, at 15:30 (min:sec). The quality of my test photos-on an assortment of papers, including several fine-arts papers-was as good as anything I’ve seen. Even monochrome photos were superb. Graphics looked terrific when printed on photo Paper.

Ultimately, the HP Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer’s most compelling trick is its price. It stands toe-to-toe with the competition on output quality and features, yet it costs significantly less. This printer’s stellar output qualities, plus a relatively low price, are enough to earn it an Editors’ Choice.

Price range
HP Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer: $699.99

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