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Originally Posted by allmine

The HP Photosmart Pro BB50 uses the HP advanced photo paper. It is available in glossy and satin-matte/soft gloss finishes. I use glossy, personal preference. I use the 13x19 size to print my 12x12 layouts. I hope that HP will come out with a 12x12 size ... but the 13x19 works for now. The printer can also use the HP Professional Satin Photo paper, but I've never tried it. The printer can also use a variety of HP and non-HP specialty media (art paper, watercolor paper, canvas ...) I've never used any of these as I can't justify the price! Someday! I print, then leave the page out to "cure" for a day before putting in the page protectors. The prints are perfect. I also don't print on "best", but on "normal". Neither I or my husband can tell any difference and "best" just uses more ink. With my old HP wideformat printer the prints needed to cure for 5-7 days before being put into the page protectors.

I buy all my paper and ink online at HP. The more orders you have, the more you save. I'm up to 15% off all my orders, this is ontop of any sales that are going on. Shipping is always free (next day, 2 day, and ground). It works for me. I love the convenience of both printing at home and ordering my ink/paper.

Carol,
Thank you so much for this information! I've left my pictures to dry for weeks and still had issues but always put it on "best" - sounds like I was just wasting money. Looks like I may be doing some shopping for a new printer, isn't it time for Christmas in July?