This is the first photo printer I've ever owned and, yea, maybe it will print the photo in whatever seconds it says, but it takes soooooooo long to get to where it starts printing! I'm used to hearing the printer cranking just after clicking PRINT. If it's not the printer's fault, sorry, but if it is, thanks for the time to run and grab a cup of coffee from the kitchen!!The photos ARE beautiful, I must say, but be sure to get premium paper for it! I wanted this one because I like the fact that when one color cartridge goes dry, I don't have to throw away the whole thing as in a tri-color cartridge. I do wish HP would make larger cartridges though!Scanning is easy; printing normal docs..well, be sure the print settings are correct. I printed the coolest directions map to the La Brea tar pits on a 4x6 glossy by accident!! haha My grandson loved it :)Decent product, and not too expensive. Works in Vista!!!! I'm having fun with it!