HP Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer, Inkjet, 9600x2400 DPI
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HP Photosmart A436 Portable Photo Studio Printer, Inkjet, 4800x1200 DPI
Feature Comparison
Printing
Printing
| Print technology | Inkjet | Inkjet |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 9600 x 2400 DPI | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 33, 32 | - |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 31 ppm | - |
| Print head nozzles | 720 | - |
| Print speed (colour photo, draft quality) | 31 ppm | - |
| Print speed (colour, best quality, A4) | 0.4 ppm | - |
| Duplex printing | - | No |
Features
Features
| Market positioning | Home & office | Home & office |
|---|---|---|
| Printing colours | Cyan, Magenta, Photo black, Yellow | - |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| Display diagonal | 6.1 cm (2.4") | - |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 2 and Part 15, Class B [USA]; CISPR 22:2005 [International]; ANSI 63.4-2003 [USA]; CAN/CSA–CISPR 22:02 [Canada]; EN 55022:2006, Class B [European Union]; EN 61000-3-2:2006 [European Union]; EN 61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2001 +A2:2005 [European Union]; AS/NZS CISPR 22:2004 [Australia and New Zealand], Class B; CNS 13438 [Taiwan]; EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 [European Union], VCCI (Japan) | CISPR 24/EN55024; CISPR 22/EN55022 Class B; FCC Title 47 Part 15 Class B |
| Safety | IEC 60950-1 First Edition (2001), national derivatives, associated voluntary and mandatory certifications: China (CCC), Russia (GOST), Taiwan (BSMI), Mexico (NOM), USA (CSA NRTL), Canada (CSA) | IEC 60950: third edition: 1999; EN 60950: 2000; UL 1950/CSA22.2 No. 950, third edition: 1995; NOM 019-SFCI-1993; GB4943: 2001 |
| Product colour | - | Silver |
| Built-in display | - | Yes |
| Display resolution | - | 480 x 240 pixels |
Input & output capacity
Input & output capacity
| Total input capacity | 125 sheets | 20 sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Standard output capacity for transparencies | 25 sheets | - |
| Maximum input capacity | 125 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for transparencies | 25 sheets | - |
| Maximum input capacity for cards | 25 | - |
| Maximum input capacity for envelopes | Up to 15 | - |
| Maximum input capacity for labels | Up to 25 | - |
| Maximum output capacity | 50 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum paper trays | 1 plus automated 10 x 15 cm photo tray | 1 |
| Paper input type | - | Paper tray |
Paper handling
Paper handling
| Paper tray media types | Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper | Card stock, Photo paper |
|---|---|---|
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A3, A4, A5, A6 | - |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5, B6, B7 | - |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Index card | - |
| Custom media sizes | Main Tray: 89 x 127 mm to 216 x 1118 mm, Photo Tray: 89 x 127 mm to 100 x 150 mm | 10 x 15 cm, 10 x 30 cm |
| Duplex print options | Manual (driver support provided) | None |
| Paper handling | 125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo tray, 50-sheet output tray | - |
| Recommended media weight | Main Tray: 60 - 252 Pho- Tray: 200 - 252 | 16 - 24 g/m² |
| Standard media sizes | A3 (297 x 420 mm), A3+ (330 x 482 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), B6 (125 x 178 mm), B7 (88 x 125 mm), C5 (162 x 229 mm, C6 (114 x 162 mm), JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm), JIS B6 (128 x 182 mm), JIS B7 (91 x 128 mm), 2L; Photo Tray: 100 x 148 mm, 10 x 15 cm, A6 (105 x 148 mm), B6 (125 x 178 mm), B7 (88 x 125 mm), JIS B6 (128 x 182 mm), JIS B7 (91 x 128 mm), C6 (114 x 162 mm) | 4" x 6" 4" x 6.5" 4" x 8" (photo card), 4" x 12" (panorama) |
| Recommended media | HP Advanced Photo Paper | HP Advanced Photo Paper |
| Paper handling standard/input | 125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo tray | 20-sheet input tray |
Ports & interfaces
Ports & interfaces
| Direct printing | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| PictBridge | Yes | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
| I/O ports | 1 USB, 1 PictBridge, 3 Memory card slots | 1 x USB, 1 x infrared |
| Export file formats | JPEG, TIFF, PNG | JPEG |
| Infrared data port | - | Yes |
Performance
Performance
| Internal memory | 128 MB | - |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | CF, MS Duo, xD | SD |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 54 dB | - |
| Card reader integrated | - | Yes |
Power
Power
| Power consumption (printing) | 12.28 W | - |
|---|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 2.9 W | - |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.4 W | - |
| Acoustic power emissions | 6.7 B(A) (active/printing) | 5 B(A) |
| Battery technology | - | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
System requirements
System requirements
| Minimum system requirements | Windows Vista: 1 GHz 32- or 64-bit processor, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5; Windows Vista Home: 512 MB RAM, other Windows Vista: 1 GB RAM, 1.5 GB HD free space, CD-ROM, Internet Explorer 6, USB; Microsoft Windows XP (SP1), XP Professional (SP1), Professional x64 (SP1) editions: 1 GHz 32- or 64-bit processor, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5, 512 MB RAM, 800 MB HD, CD-ROM drive, Internet Explorer 6, USB, Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5, PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel Core processor, 256 MB RAM, 500 MB HD, CD-ROM drive, USB | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Minimum RAM | - | 64 MB |
| Minimum storage drive space | - | 200 MB |
Operational conditions
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C | 5 - 40 °C |
|---|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 60 °C | 59 - 95 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 80% | 5 - 90% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% | 5 - 90% |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 32 °C | 15 - 35 °C |
Sustainability
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR | - |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 7.6 kg | 2.64 kg |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 580 x 427 x 181 mm | 227 x 230 x 170 mm |
| Width | - | 227 mm |
| Depth | - | 230 mm |
| Height | - | 170 mm |
Packaging data
Packaging data
| Bundled software | HP Photosmart Essential Software: ArcSoft Creative Project Templates for scrapbooking, photo albums, greeting cards and more. | HP Photosmart |
|---|---|---|
| Package weight | 10.9 kg | 2.5 kg |
| AC adapter included | - | Yes |
| Battery included | - | No |
| Manual | - | Yes |
| Quick start guide | - | Yes |
| Warranty card | - | Yes |
Logistics data
Logistics data
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 3 pc(s) | 25 pc(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Layers per pallet | 8 pc(s) | 10 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 24 pc(s) | 250 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet (EU) | 16 pc(s) | 25 pc(s) |
| Pallet gross weight | - | 646.5 kg |
Other features
Other features
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 580 x 389 x 181 mm | 226 x 230 x 170 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Power requirements | Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz) | Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz) |
| Mac compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible ink types, supplies | Dye-based (photo black, colour), pigment-based (black) | Dye-based |
| Control panel | 6.1 cm colour graphics display; 15 buttons (On; Previous; Photosmart Express; OK; Red Eye Removal; Setup; Help; Zoom +; Zoom -; Left arrow, Right arrow, Up arrow, down arrow; Cancel). 4 LEDs (On LED; Memory Card Slot LED; Red Eye Removal LED; Attention LED). | Power, Save, Photo Fix, Print, Menu/OK, Zoom, Cancel and TV (TV remote viewing) |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 677 x 487 x 277 mm | 260 x 170 x 219 mm |
| Power supply type | External 50 watt AC adapter | - |
| Print quality, vertical alignment accuracy | +/- 0.1524 mm | - |
| Standard input trays | 1 plus automated 10 x 15 cm photo tray | 1 |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows Vista; Microsoft Windows XP Home (SP1), XP Professional (SP1), XP Professional x64 (SP1), XP Professional x64 (SP2); Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5 | Windows 98/2000/Me/XP; Mac OS X v 10.3.9 + |
| Media size (tray 1) | A3, A4, A5, A6, B5, B7, C5, C6, 76 x 127 to 330 x 483 mm | - |
| Print head | One integreated printhead assembly - designed to last the life of the printer. User installable and replacable. | 1 (cyan, magenta, yellow) |
| Size (imperial) | 58 cm (22.8") | 22.6 cm (8.9") |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 54 dB | - |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1016 x 1219.2 x 2353 mm | 1200 x 1000 x 2347 mm |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 1200 x 1200 DPI | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) | 58 cm (22.8") | 22.6 cm (8.9") |
| Technical features | Versatile photo and document printing up to A3+. | HP Adaptive Lighting, HP Auto Red-eye Removal |
| Paper handling standard/output | 50-sheet output tray | 20-sheet output tray |
| Automatic paper sensor | Y | N |
| Camera phone | Direct photo printing from camera phones with the optional HP bt500 Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter | N |
| Exifprint supported | Yes, Version 2.2 | Yes, Version 2.2 |
| Network ready | No | No |
| Maximum input capacity (photo paper) | 40 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographs | 60 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Wireless technology | Bluetooth (optional) | Bluetooth |
| Maximum print length (imperial) | 44 in | 12 in |
| Maximum print length | 1117 m | 305 m |
| Functions | Color Printing | - |
| Media handling | Sheetfeed | Sheetfeed |
| Media sizes supported (imperial) | Main Tray: Letter, legal, tabloid, executive, 4 x 6 in, 4 x 12 in, 5 x 7 in, 8 x 10 in, 11 x 14 in, 12 x 12 in, B, 11 x 17 in, B+, 13 x 19 in, No. 10 envelopes; Photo Tray: 3.5 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 7 in | 4 x 6 in, 4 x 6.5 in, 4 x 8-in photo card, 4 x 12-in panorama |
| Media weights by paper path | Main Tray: 60 to 252 g/m2; Photo Tray: 200 to 252 g/m2 | 60 to 90 g/m2; HP photo papers: up to 280 g/m2 |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 486.9 x 277.1 x 676.9 mm (19.2 x 10.9 x 26.6") | 259.1 x 170.2 x 218.4 mm (10.2 x 6.7 x 8.6") |
| Package weight (imperial) | 10.9 kg (24 lbs) | 2.49 kg (5.5 lbs) |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 1016 x 1219.2 x 2352.8 mm (40 x 48 x 92.6") | 1219.2 x 1016 x 2336.8 mm (48 x 40 x 92") |
| Photo proofsheets supported | Y | N |
| Recommended media weight (imperial) | 16 to 24 lb Bond | 16 to 24 lb; HP photo papers: up to 75 lb |
| Skew | +/- 0.003 in | +/- 0.006 in |
| Standard output capacity for cards | Up to 25 cards | Up to 20 cards |
| SureSupply supported | Yes | Yes |
| Video action printing supported | N | Y |
| Vivera inks supported | Y | Y |
| Weight (imperial) | 16.7 lb | 5.8 lb |
| Wireless option type | Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory | Optional, with HP bt450 Bluetooth Wireless Printer and PC Adapter |
| JetDirect Compatible Products | N | N |
| Fade-resistance (archivability, dye ink) | 50 year(s) | 60 year(s) |
| Maximum output capacity (photo paper) | 25 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity for labels | 25 sheets | - |
| Maximum output capacity for transparencies | 25 sheets | - |
| Page yield identifier | PSB8550 | - |
| Pallet size (EU) | 800 x 1200 x 2360 mm | 1200 x 800 x 2347 mm |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter) | < 31 ppm | - |
| Skew (transparency) | +/- 0.003 in | - |
| Standard input capacity for legal | 125 sheets | - |
| Standard input capacity for cards | Up to 40 cards | - |
| Standard input capacity for transparencies | Up to 40 sheets | - |
| Standard output capacity for labels | 25 sheets | - |
| Standard output capacity for legal | 50 sheets | - |
| Camera resolution | - | 3072 x 2304 pixels |
| Focus | - | Normal; macro |
| Lens system | - | f2.8 - f4.7 HP Precision |
| Zoom capability | - | 24x (3x optical; 8x digital) |
| Print quality (colour, best quality) | - | 4800 DPI |
| Pallet weight (imperial) | - | 645.1 kg (1422.3 lbs) |
| 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) |
| Printer features | - | Color photo printing |
Network
Network
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | - | No |
| Bluetooth | - | No |
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