The control panel is mounted along the front edge of the printer. The vast majority of photo printers in this price range include the port (such as the Canon Pixma MP500), as do some office-oriented single-function printers such as HP's own Deskjet 6940. Noticeably absent from this photo-centric printer is a PictBridge port for direct printing from a digital camera. Four media card slots accept most major types of media cards, though you'll need adapters for some of them. The scanner lid tends to drop back down unless you push it all the way open, and its hinges don't lift to accommodate thick books or documents. The scanner accepts original documents to as large as A4 size. Its glossy white-and-light-gray body measures 17.6 inches wide, 15.2 inches deep, and 7.4 inches tall, and weighs only 21 pounds. The HP Photosmart C5180 is reasonably compact for a photo all-in-one with a flatbed scanner. Still, for about the same price, the Canon MP500 provides more features, faster speeds, and better print quality. The $199 printer also has limited paper handling options and no fax function, but its overall print quality will satisfy anyone who wants to print snapshots. Its one major fault is the lack of a PictBridge port for printing directly from a digital camera-a must for any photo-oriented home printer. A reasonably priced, home hobbyist multifunction printer, the HP Photosmart C5180 All-in-One performs well and is fast enough for basic printer needs.
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