The Photosmart 245's output tray sits on top of the input tray, there is a slot in the back of the printer to provide a straight-through paper path for stiff paper stock. The front panel of the printer folds out to reveal an input tray and an array of slots for digital media.

The Photosmart 245 will print directly from

CompactFlash I and II,

MultiMediaCards,

Secure Digital,

SmartMedia,

Sony Memory Sticks,

xD-Picture Cards.

You can also print from your PC or an HP Direct Print digital camera.

but NO PC is required to use this printer.

On the very top of the HP Photosmart 245, you'll find a 1.8-inch color LCD

and an easy-to-use control panel.

The buttons manipulate and print digital images from digital media or your digital camera.

On the LCD, scroll through up to 2,000 images, select 1 or more,

and either print it as is by pressing the print button or make adjustments,

such as changing the number of copies,

cropping the photo,

adjusting the brightness,

or adding frames.