HP Photosmart D5360

Manufacturer: HP Part number: Q8361A#B1H

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HP Photosmart D5360

price range: $79.99 - $124.24

Reviewed by: Felisa Yang
Edited by: Matthew Elliott
Reviewed on: 10/03/2007
Released on: 08/27/2007

The good: Inexpensive; onboard duplexer; can print directly on the surface of special CDs and DVDs.

The bad: No onboard photo editing options; no PictBridge port; print quality needs lots of improvement.

The bottom line: We can't recommend the HP Photosmart D5360 when the competition's all-in-one offers a lot more for the same price.

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The HP Photosmart D5360 wants to be a compelling option for an inexpensive single-function photo printer. But it provides few of the photo options that would make it so. Standalone-mode options boil down to printing photos directly from a memory card; any edits have to be made using your PC. And while it does offer interesting features not often found on a $100 printer, such as a CD/DVD printer and auto duplexer, it's not enough. For the same $100, you can pick up the Canon Pixma MP470, a multifunction printer that lets you print, scan, copy, and print from both memory cards and PictBridge devices. And it offers more onboard photo features than the D5360, not to mention print speeds that are on par with the HP's and better print quality than the D5360. So, to review: more features, same speeds, better quality? Ditch the HP Photosmart D5360 and spend your C-note on the Canon multifunction.

Design
The HP Photosmart D5360 features that standard Photosmart look: shiny white-and-light-gray exterior with rounded curves. This model measures 18 inches wide, 15 inches deep, and 7.2 inches tall, and weighs just 12.5 pounds. Four memory card slots are mounted on the front, but it's missing a PictBridge USB port for connecting PictBridge cameras.

The control panel is minimal on the D5360. The 1.5-inch LCD is mounted on a raised panel, though it's not adjustable. The only buttons are the Print Photos, Print Tray, Red Eye Removal, Cancel, and OK and menu navigation keys.

Paper handling is classic HP: The tray comprises two layers. The bottom tray is the main input and holds up to 125 sheets of regular paper. The upper tray is the output tray, but it includes an embedded, dedicated photo paper tray with a flip-up lid. The photo tray can hold various sizes, up to 5x7 (up to 20 sheets). The tray engages automatically when you direct the printer to print photos. One surprising aspect of the D5360 is that it comes with an auto duplexer standard--this option isn't often found on $100 printers.

The Photosmart D5360 uses a two-ink ink system. For standard printing, you'll use a black and a tri-color cartridge. HP offers an optional photo ink cartridge for six-color photo printing (it replaces the black) and a gray cartridge for more nuanced black-and-white prints (to replace the color cartridge). The black and tricolor cartridges come in standard and XL versions. The standard black costs $15, while the standard color costs $18. The XL versions cost $30 and $35, respectively. Using the XL versions, we estimate that a black-only page costs about 4 cents and a four-color page costs about 10.7 cents. Both values are reasonable for a low-cost inkjet printer.

Features
The onboard features on the Photosmart D5360 are minimal. You can print pictures off a memory card, but not a USB PictBridge device or a USB storage device. To print from a card, insert one into one of the memory slots. Your only viewing option is to look at the photos one at a time, because the screen is too small for a multi-image view. If you press the Print Photos button without choosing an image, it will print the photo displayed on the screen. Or you can step through the images and select as you go. Each time you press the OK button for a particular image, you increase the number of prints by one. There's no way to select all the photos or those in a particular date range. But you can choose all the photos you want printed before starting the print job. If you're printing more than one photo at once, the printer will ask you if you want to do a 1-up or 3-up print. The former prints one image per page, while the latter prints three images per page.

When printing without your PC, your only edit option is to remove red-eye. Everything else has to be done through the included Photosmart Essential software. Here, you can import images, edit them, and print or share (via e-mail or Snapfish, HP's online photo-sharing service). Editing options include cropping, flipping, rotating, resizing, using color and light tools, and adding special effects.

The one feature of interest on the D5360 is the ability to print directly on specially coated CDs and DVDs. You'll have to install the Roxio Express Labeler software that comes on a disc that's included with the printer, as well as purchase the inkjet-printable discs (one is included). To print a disc, you'll need to use the special CD/DVD holder that's stashed in the input tray. The disc feed tray folds down from above the output tray. You can use the Roxio software to print discs, DVD case inserts, and jewel case inserts. For discs, you can use text or images and customize them by resizing or moving them around within the print area. You can find more information in the Features section of the HP Photosmart C5280 review.

Performance
We haven't reviewed many $100 printers lately, as the price structure has changed, such that $100 can get you an inkjet multifunction device. Compared to the Canon Pixma iP6310D that we reviewed last winter, the HP fared well. The Photosmart D5360 scored 5.53 pages per minute when printing text, a lot faster than the iP6310D's mere 1.44 pages per minute. The HP also came out on top with color graphics printing, with a score of 2.10 pages per minute. And it improved slightly over the Canon's speed with 4x6 photo prints, with a score of 0.61 page per minute. Sounds great, right? On a whim, we compared the HP's scores to those of the Canon Pixma MP470, a $100 multifunction printer. The HP was a touch faster with text prints, but fell behind on 4x6 photo prints. Interesting.

CNET Labs Inkjet Printer Performance (in pages per minute)
(Longer bars indicate better performance)

Photo

Graphics

Text

HP Photosmart D5360

0.61

2.1

5.53

Canon Pixma MP470

0.81

2.1

5.45

Canon Pixma iP6310D

0.46

1.57

1.44

The HP Photosmart D5360's print quality wasn't terribly impressive. The text prints showed wicking and fuzzy edges--definitely good enough for most home uses, but we wouldn't use it to print resumes. The color graphics print showed decent color reproduction, but all the color blocks were marred by graininess, reverse text prints (white text on a colored background) became illegible quickly, and the printer had problems handling barcode patterns. Finally, we found the 4x6 photos bland: The colors didn't pop, we saw lots of compression in the dark end of the grayscale and noticed muddled details in shadow areas, and again, color blocks were beset by distracting graininess. As in the speed tests, we were more impressed by the print quality of the Canon Pixma MP470 multifunction.

CNET Labs Inkjet Printer Quality
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Graphics

Text

Canon Pixma MP470

Canon Pixma iP6310D

HP Photosmart D5360

Service and support
HP backs the Photosmart C5360 with a standard one-year warranty. Toll-free phone support is available 24-7, or you can chat live online with tech support, also 24-7. HP's site has drivers, software downloads, FAQs, and troubleshooting guides, as well.

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9 stars

It does work with a macintosh

by pletzke on January 1, 2008

Pros: Very pleased with printed cd result

Cons: hp did leave out product to use with macs

Summary: I purchased the printer to use for printing cd & dvd products. It is true that hp did not provide the printing software for the mac in the box. I ...

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Summary: I purchased the printer to use for printing cd & dvd products. It is true that hp did not provide the printing software for the mac in the box. I made the call to hp support and talked with the mac support staff. Was tolda that hp did not do it right and that I had to download software for the D5160 which had the templates for the cd&dvds. I did this and using the hp photosmart create found the cd templates, loaded my images and information on the template and printed. It worked and the result was excellent and it printed very quickly. It is an excellent printer for my needs. But it is not a plug and play. It requires some thought before tinkering.

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1 stars

PhotoDumb is better descriptor

by lenora lee on June 29, 2008

Pros: Has HP Name

Cons: Too many false statements

Summary: I used HP Printers for years and loved them. I brought my newest home, and from the start it failed. It told me I had a paper jam. No, it ...

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Summary: I used HP Printers for years and loved them. I brought my newest home, and from the start it failed. It told me I had a paper jam. No, it had never sucked up any paper. It told me a door was open, there were no open doors. It told me I was out of ink (brand new cartridge). No matter what I did, it refused to work. It is now back in its box, waiting for the return trip to the store. I never did get a print out of it. HP quality seems to have taken a long, steep dive.

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7 stars

The 5360 with a mac

by seanyfitzinthed on June 25, 2008

Pros: Cheap good and accurate

Cons: smears when wet

Summary: I just bought this printer and I own a Mac. I have not had the same trouble another mac user had and it worked great for me using Omni Groups ...

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Summary: I just bought this printer and I own a Mac. I have not had the same trouble another mac user had and it worked great for me using Omni Groups cheap and wonderful Omnigraffle software. I suspect he didn't configrue the media to the proper printer. If he didn't it would not show the CD under the paper options. I did not use the hP brand printable CD and maybe this is why it smeared. I will try that today

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6 stars

It DOES print CD's on the Mac

by Ryan0751 on January 30, 2008

Pros: Simple CD/DVD printing, duplexer

Cons: Mac CD printing software not included

Summary: I was already a user of the Mac program "Disclabel", and it supported printing to this printer perfectly. It's unfortunate HP chose not to include a Mac compatible program ...

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Summary: I was already a user of the Mac program "Disclabel", and it supported printing to this printer perfectly. It's unfortunate HP chose not to include a Mac compatible program in the box. "Disclabel" is great, but it's not free.

For CD/DVD printing, this printer is probably the best option out there. The two prior Epsons I've owned both crapped out and were very finicky when trying to print a CD.

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10 stars

EXELENT CD PRINTER

by Somos Hip Hop RaDiO on January 16, 2008

Pros: Print CDs with high quality graphics

Cons: Doesn't come with a HD TV (Joke)

Summary: I use my printers for CD printing mostly, i upgraded from an old Epson model to this printer and on the CD print High gloss test the hp definitely outperforms ...

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Summary: I use my printers for CD printing mostly, i upgraded from an old Epson model to this printer and on the CD print High gloss test the hp definitely outperforms the $99.00 dollar EPSON. I Pay only $73.00 Dollars for this one (HP D5360). buying ink with the epson costs about 80 bucks (Six separate colors) the hp is going to cost me about 55 or 60 bucks a $240.00 savings a year.
The HP D5360 gets 5 stars from me.

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2 stars

Won't print CDs on a Macintosh

by Jim Canestrari on December 12, 2007

Pros: Cheaper ink

Cons: HP still doesn't support the Apple platform

Summary: This printer is advertised as operable from a Mac. I bought the thing mainly to print directly on top of printable CD-R media, which is one of the claims on ...

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Summary: This printer is advertised as operable from a Mac. I bought the thing mainly to print directly on top of printable CD-R media, which is one of the claims on the box. Once installed, you discover that HP provides a third-party application for the CD-R printing that turns on automatically when you open the port for the CD tray. Guess what - it's only available in Windows. Nice.

After several calls to HP, what I was told to do was download another set of files for a different unit, but that it would "provide templates" to work on the Mac. Didn't work, and just dumped a bunch of additional stuff on my system I get to clean off now.

This is the second time I've been burned by HP for not providing the essential software for their products to run off a Mac. They should quit advertising that they do.

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Specifications

Manufacturer: HP
Part number: Q8361A#B1H
Description: The HP Photosmart D5360 Printer series is designed for families looking for a versatile printer offering the best of all worlds - easy photo printing, laser-quality single- or double-sided documents plus the ability to print directly onto CD/DVDs.

General
Printer Type Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color
Form Factor Desktop
Width 18 in
Depth 18.6 in
Height 7.2 in
Weight 12.6 lbs
Printer
Inkjet Technology HP Thermal Inkjet
Ink Palette (Colors) 4 or 6-ink
Ink Type HP Vivera Inks
Print Speed up to 32 pages/min - Black draft - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), up to 24 pages/min - Color draft - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Built-in Devices Preview screen
Preview Screen Size 1.5"
Connectivity Technology Wired
Interface USB
Max Resolution ( B&W ) 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi
Max Resolution ( Color ) 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi
Language Simulation PCL 3
Photo Enhancement Features HP Auto Red-eye Removal
Printer Features Borderless printing
Printing
Color 4 or 6-ink
Card Reader
Type Card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards Memory Stick Duo, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, CompactFlash Card, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Media Handling
Media Type Plain paper, Cards, Transparencies, Labels, Photo paper, Envelopes
Media Sizes Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), 4 in x 6 in, 5 in x 7 in, 8 in x 10 in, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in)
Borderless Photo Sizes 8.5 in x 24 in
Envelope Sizes US No. 10, Monarch
Total Media Capacity 125 sheets
Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 125 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Output Trays Capacity 50 sheets
Duty Cycle
Monthly Duty Cycle 3000 pages
Cartridge / Printhead Included Qty 2
Telecom
Modem None
Networking
Networking None
Connectivity Technology Cable
Power
Power Device Power adapter - External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 3.1 Watt

Scanner
Type None
Copier
Copier Type None
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 Memory
Interfaces USB 2.0
Connections 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B, 1 x Direct print port - 4 pin USB Type A, - USB 2.0
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature 59 ?F
Max Operating Temperature 89.6 ?F

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