Digital Trends

HP Photosmart 7760

March 16th, 2004 | by Rob Curtis

Design and Features

The sleek design and nice use of color make the Photosmart 7760 and attractive display for the desktop. Of most interest is the control panel that contains multiple control buttons for use in standalone mode. These buttons give the user the ability to email, size, zoom, rotate and save their photos without the need for a computer. The adjustable 1.8-inch color LCD lets the user monitor the changes these buttons make and also offers instructions during calibration as well as providing printer status messages. 

Paper trays on the Photosmart 7760 accommodate all the standard sizes up to 8.5x14 and will hold up to 100 sheets. A separate compartment to hold 4x6 paper is standard and the user can keep an eye on the 4x6 inventory via the viewing window.

Our only complaint in the design was with the cover for the memory card reader. The indentation along the front of the cover was narrow and shallow and just didn't provide enough depth for us to slide a fingernail underneath to remove the cards. Although a minor issue, it could easily become an annoyance for those wishing to quickly swap memory cards.

Owners of certain HP cameras can take advantage of a second USB port, located in the front of the unit, which allows a direct connection from an HP digital camera to the printer.

Setup and Usage

The setup and install of the printer was straightforward and easy. Simply pop in the provided CD and follow the onscreen prompts, install the printer cartridges and paper and you're done. HP has thoughtfully provided two black, color and photo cartridges and their installation is easy with the installation sticker that is affixed next to the cartridge bay. 

One great feature is the built-in memory card reader, which supports CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Secure Digital/Multi-Digital/Multi-Media, and xD-Picture Card. This flexibility ensures this printer can support most users. 

The built-in 1.8 inch LCD is small but the display is bright and adjustable so that it may be laid flat or tilted towards the user for easier viewing. The LCD is primarily used in standalone mode to enable the user to view photos stored on memory cards and to view the results of editing, but it also provides feedback and status messages during normal usage with a PC.