HP Photosmart A436 Portable Photo Studio Printer, Inkjet, 4800x1200 DPI
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HP Photosmart A717 Compact Photo Printer, Inkjet, 4800x1200 DPI
Feature Comparison
Printing
Printing
| Duplex printing | No | - |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | Inkjet | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 4800 x 1200 DPI | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
| Print head nozzles | - | 600 |
| Print speed (colour photo, best quality) on photo paper | - | 98 ppm |
Features
Features
| Market positioning | Home & office | Home & office |
|---|---|---|
| Product colour | Silver | - |
| Built-in display | Yes | - |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| Display resolution | 480 x 240 pixels | - |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | CISPR 24/EN55024; CISPR 22/EN55022 Class B; FCC Title 47 Part 15 Class B | CISPR 24/EN55024; CISPR 22/EN55022 Class B; FCC Title 47 Part 15 Class B |
| Safety | IEC 60950: third edition: 1999; EN 60950: 2000; UL 1950/CSA22.2 No. 950, third edition: 1995; NOM 019-SFCI-1993; GB4943: 2001 | IEC 60950: edition -3: 1999; EN 60950: 2000; UL 1950/CSA22.2 No. 950, edition -3: 1995; NOM 019-SFCI-1993; GB4943: 2001 |
Input & output capacity
Input & output capacity
| Total input capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Total output capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Paper input type | Paper tray | - |
| Maximum input capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum paper trays | 1 | 1 |
| Maximum input capacity for cards | - | 20 |
Paper handling
Paper handling
| Paper tray media types | Card stock, Photo paper | Photo paper |
|---|---|---|
| Custom media sizes | 10 x 15 cm, 10 x 30 cm | 10 x 15 cm, 10 x 30 cm, 13 x 18 cm |
| Duplex print options | None | N |
| Recommended media weight | 16 - 24 g/m² | HP pho- papers ~ 280 |
| Standard media sizes | 4" x 6" 4" x 6.5" 4" x 8" (photo card), 4" x 12" (panorama) | 10 x 15 cm, 10 x 30 cm, 13 x 18 cm |
| Recommended media | HP Advanced Photo Paper | HP Advanced Photo Paper: 10 x 15 cm & 13 x 18 cm |
| Paper handling standard/input | 20-sheet input tray | 20-sheet input tray |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | - | Index card |
| Paper handling | - | 20-sheet 13 x 18 cm photo paper tray, 20-sheet output tray |
Ports & interfaces
Ports & interfaces
| Direct printing | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| PictBridge | Yes | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | - |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 | - |
| I/O ports | 1 x USB, 1 x infrared | - USB (USB 2.0) - memory card slots |
| Export file formats | JPEG | - |
| Infrared data port | Yes | - |
Network
Network
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | No | - |
| Bluetooth | No | - |
Performance
Performance
| Card reader integrated | Yes | - |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | SD | - |
| Internal memory | - | 96 MB |
| Internal storage capacity | - | 4 GB |
Power
Power
| Acoustic power emissions | 5 B(A) | 5.5 B(A) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Power consumption (printing) | - | 32 W |
System requirements
System requirements
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 | - |
|---|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger | - |
| Minimum processor | Pentium II; G3 | Pentium II ~ |
| Minimum RAM | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Minimum storage drive space | 200 MB | 200 MB |
| Minimum system requirements | SVGA (800 x 600, 16-bit color); 4x CD-ROM drive; USB, Mac OS X v 10.3.9 and higher; G3 processor or compatible (G4 or higher recommended); 128 MB RAM (256 MB or higher recommended); 150 MB available hard disk space for software installation; SVGA 800 x 600 monitor 16-bit color; 4x CD-ROM drive; USB port and USB cable (not included); Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 or higher recommended; QuickTime 7.0.3 or higher; any Web browser | - SVGA 800x600, 16-bit colour (monitor) - 4x CD-ROM drive - USB, Mac OS X v10.3.9 and higher; G3 processor or compatible; 128 MB RAM; 150 MB available hard disk space for software installation; SVGA 800 x 600 monitor with 16-bit colour; HP Memories Disc Creator Software, requires CD writer and 700 MB of hard disk space |
Operational conditions
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C | 0 - 45 °C |
|---|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 59 - 95 °C | -30 - 65 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% | 5 - 95% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% | 5 - 95% |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 35 °C | 15 - 35 °C |
| Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing) | - | 5 - 95% |
Weight & dimensions
Weight & dimensions
| Width | 227 mm | - |
|---|---|---|
| Depth | 230 mm | - |
| Height | 170 mm | - |
| Weight | 2.64 kg | 1.57 kg |
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 227 x 230 x 170 mm | 252 x 231 x 174 mm |
| Dimensions with trays up | - | 252 x 118 x 126 mm |
Packaging data
Packaging data
| AC adapter included | Yes | - |
|---|---|---|
| Battery included | No | - |
| Manual | Yes | - |
| Quick start guide | Yes | - |
| Warranty card | Yes | - |
| Bundled software | HP Photosmart | HP Photosmart Essential HP Photosmart Premier |
| Package weight | 2.5 kg | 2.5 kg |
Logistics data
Logistics data
| Pallet gross weight | 646.5 kg | 681.5 kg |
|---|---|---|
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 25 pc(s) | 24 pc(s) |
| Layers per pallet | 10 pc(s) | 11 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 250 pc(s) | 264 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet (EU) | 25 pc(s) | 190 pc(s) |
Other features
Other features
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 226 x 230 x 170 mm | 252 x 231 x 174 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Power requirements | Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz) | 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 0.6 amp; 110 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 amp |
| Mac compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible ink types, supplies | Dye-based | Dye-based |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 260 x 170 x 219 mm | 300 x 165 x 211 mm |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1200 x 1000 x 2347 mm | 1200 x 1000 x 2448 mm |
| Standard input trays | 1 | 1 |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 98/2000/Me/XP; Mac OS X v 10.3.9 + | Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64 Edition; Mac OS X v10.3.9 ~ |
| Camera resolution | 3072 x 2304 pixels | - |
| Focus | Normal; macro | - |
| Lens system | f2.8 - f4.7 HP Precision | - |
| Zoom capability | 24x (3x optical; 8x digital) | - |
| Network ready | No | No |
| Wireless technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Control panel | Power, Save, Photo Fix, Print, Menu/OK, Zoom, Cancel and TV (TV remote viewing) | 9 front-panel buttons (On, Save, Photo Fix & Rotate, Delete, Menu, Print, Cancel, Select, Zoom) |
| Print quality (colour, best quality) | 4800 DPI | 4800 DPI |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 1200 x 1200 DPI | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Technical features | HP Adaptive Lighting, HP Auto Red-eye Removal | 4.0 GB internal memory holds up to 4000 photos. PictBridge port; memory card slots for all major formats; iPod compatible; optional Bluetooth Print 10 x 15 cm photos in as fast 39 seconds. Instant-drying, smudge- and water-resistant prints with HP Advance |
| Print head | 1 (cyan, magenta, yellow) | 1 (cyan, magenta, yellow) |
| Paper handling standard/output | 20-sheet output tray | 20-sheet output tray |
| Automatic paper sensor | N | N |
| Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) | 22.6 cm (8.9") | 25.1 cm (9.9") |
| Camera phone | N | Direct photo printing from camera phones with the optional HP bt450 Bluetooth Wireless Printer and PC Adapter Yes |
| Exifprint supported | Yes, Version 2.2 | Yes, Version 2.2 |
| Size (imperial) | 22.6 cm (8.9") | 25.1 cm (9.9") |
| Maximum input capacity (photo paper) | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographs | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum print length (imperial) | 12 in | 12 in |
| Maximum print length | 305 m | 305 m |
| Media handling | Sheetfeed | Sheetfeed |
| Media sizes supported (imperial) | 4 x 6 in, 4 x 6.5 in, 4 x 8-in photo card, 4 x 12-in panorama | 4 x 6 in, 4 x 6.5 in, 4 x 8-in photo card, 4 x 12-in panorama, 5 x 7 in |
| Media weights by paper path | 60 to 90 g/m2; HP photo papers: up to 280 g/m2 | 60 to 90 g/m2, HP photo papers up to 280 g/m2 |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 259.1 x 170.2 x 218.4 mm (10.2 x 6.7 x 8.6") | 299.7 x 165.1 x 210.8 mm (11.8 x 6.5 x 8.3") |
| Package weight (imperial) | 2.49 kg (5.5 lbs) | 2.49 kg (5.5 lbs) |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 1219.2 x 1016 x 2336.8 mm (48 x 40 x 92") | 1198.9 x 1000.8 x 2448.6 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 96.4") |
| Pallet weight (imperial) | 645.1 kg (1422.3 lbs) | 680.1 kg (1499.3 lbs) |
| Photo proofsheets supported | N | N |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, 10 x 15 photo) | As fast as 99 sec (with border, direct connect), as fast as 110 sec (borderless, direct connect) As fast as 60 sec (with border, direct connect), as fast as 68 sec (borderless, direct connect) | As fast as 98 sec (with border, direct connect) As fast as 53 sec (with border, direct connect) |
| Printer features | Color photo printing | Color photo printing |
| Recommended media weight (imperial) | 16 to 24 lb; HP photo papers: up to 75 lb | 16 to 24 lb, HP photo papers up to 75 lb |
| Skew | +/- 0.006 in | +/- 0.006 in |
| Standard output capacity for cards | Up to 20 cards | Up to 20 cards |
| SureSupply supported | Yes | Yes |
| Video action printing supported | Y | - |
| Vivera inks supported | Y | Y |
| Weight (imperial) | 5.8 lb | 3.5 lb |
| Wireless option type | Optional, with HP bt450 Bluetooth Wireless Printer and PC Adapter | Optional, with HP bt450 Bluetooth Wireless Printer and PC Adapter |
| JetDirect Compatible Products | N | - |
| Fade-resistance (archivability, dye ink) | 60 year(s) | - |
| Maximum output capacity (photo paper) | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Pallet size (EU) | 1200 x 800 x 2347 mm | 1200 x 800 x 2337 mm |
| Processor frequency | - | 192 MHz |
| Video out | - | Y |
| Connectivity technology | - | Wired |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | - | 55 dB |
| Power supply type | - | External, optional internal Lithium-Ion battery (not included, sold separately) |
| Page yield identifier | - | PS717 |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, 10 x 15 photo) | - | As fast as 39 sec (with border, direct connect) |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter) | - | >39s (with border, direct connect) |
| Standard input capacity for cards | - | Up to 20 cards |
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