HP Photosmart Pro B9180gp Photo Printer, Inkjet, 4800x1200 DPI
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HP Photosmart A717 Compact Photo Printer, Inkjet, 4800x1200 DPI
Feature Comparison
Printing
Printing
| Print technology | Inkjet | Inkjet |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 4800 x 1200 DPI | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 28 ppm | - |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 26 ppm | - |
| Print head nozzles | 1056 ink nozzles per colour, 24 kHz maximum firing frequency | 600 |
| Print speed (black, best quality, A4) | 2.5 ppm | - |
| Print speed (colour photo, best quality) on photo paper | - | 98 ppm |
Features
Features
| Market positioning | Home & office | Home & office |
|---|---|---|
| Printing colours | Cyan, Light Cyan, Light grey, Light magenta, Magenta, Photo black, Yellow | - |
| Display | LCD | LCD |
| Maximum duty cycle | 1000 pages per month | - |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B; VCCI-2; ICES-003 Issue 4; CISPR 22: 1997; EN 55022: 1998 Class B, CISPR 24: 1997+A1+A2; EN 55024: 1998+A1+A2; IEC 61000-3-2: 2000; EN 61000-3-2: 2000; IEC 61000-3-3: 1994+A1: 2001; EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1: 2001 | CISPR 24/EN55024; CISPR 22/EN55022 Class B; FCC Title 47 Part 15 Class B |
| Safety | IEC 60950-1: 2001; EN 60950-1: 2001; UL 60950-1/CSA22.2 No. 60950-1-03; NOM 019-SFCI-1998; 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 | 200 sheets | 20 sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 200 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for cards | 60 | 20 |
| Maximum input capacity for envelopes | 50 | - |
| Maximum input capacity for labels | Up to 50 sheets | - |
| Maximum output capacity | 50 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum paper trays | 2 | 1 |
Paper handling
Paper handling
| Paper tray media types | Art paper, Card stock, Coated paper, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper | Photo paper |
|---|---|---|
| Custom media sizes | Main tray: 89 x 127 to 330 x 482 mm; Specialty Media Tray: 100 x 150 to 330 x 482 mm Main Tray: 89 x 127 to 330 x 482 mm; Specialty Tray: 100 x 150 to 330 x 1117 mm (single sheet only) | 10 x 15 cm, 10 x 30 cm, 13 x 18 cm |
| Duplex print options | None (not supported) | N |
| Paper handling | 200-sheet input tray, single-sheet specialty media tray, 50-sheet output tray | 20-sheet 13 x 18 cm photo paper tray, 20-sheet output tray |
| Recommended media weight | 80 - 800 (1,5 mm thickness) | HP pho- papers ~ 280 |
| Standard media sizes | A3 (297 x 420 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), DL (220 x 110 mm), C6 (114 x 162 mm), 100 x 150 mm (with or without tear-off/cut-off tab) | 10 x 15 cm, 10 x 30 cm, 13 x 18 cm |
| Recommended media | Photo paper (glossy, satin, matte, digital fine art media), plain paper, coated paper, brochure paper and film, transparencies, banners, iron-on transfer media | HP Advanced Photo Paper: 10 x 15 cm & 13 x 18 cm |
| Paper handling standard/input | 200-sheet input tray, single-sheet specialty media tray | 20-sheet input tray |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | - | Index card |
Ports & interfaces
Ports & interfaces
| Direct printing | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| PictBridge | No | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | - |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 | - |
| I/O ports | 1 Hi-Speed USB - compatible with USB 2.0 specifications, 1 Ethernet | - USB (USB 2.0) - memory card slots |
Performance
Performance
| Internal memory | 64 MB | 96 MB |
|---|---|---|
| Internal storage capacity | - | 4 GB |
Power
Power
| Power consumption (printing) | 35 W | 32 W |
|---|---|---|
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 7 W | - |
| Acoustic power emissions | 5.7 B(A) (printing at 2.2 ppm) | 5.5 B(A) |
| Battery technology | - | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
System requirements
System requirements
| Minimum system requirements | Pentium II 233 MHz (or equivalent) or higher (Pentium 4 or higher recommended); 256 MB RAM (1 GB recommended); 200 MB free hard disk space (450 MB recommended); SVGA monitor 800 x 600, 16-bit colour (SVGA monitor 1024 x 768, 32-bit colour recommended); 4x CD-ROM drive; USB port and USB cable (not included); Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, x64 Edition (x64 Edition only supports USB direct connect); Internet Explorer 5.01 with SP2 and higher, Adobe Acrobat 5 and higher recommended; Internet access recommended; networking features require a working Ethernet or wireless 802.11b/g network (cable not included), Mac OS X v10.2.8 (web download only), v10.3, v10.4 and higher; PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel Core processor (Power Mac with 2 GHz or Intel Core processor recommended), 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended), 500 MB free hard disk space, USB port and USB cable (not included), SVGA monitor 800 x 600, 16-bit colour (SVGA monitor 1024 x 768, 32-bit colour recommended); 4x CD-ROM drive; QuickTime 7.03 or later, Adobe Acrobat 5 or higher recommended, Internet access recommended, networking features require a working Ethernet or wireless 802.11b/g network (cable not included) | - 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum processor | - | Pentium II ~ |
| Minimum RAM | - | 64 MB |
| Minimum storage drive space | - | 200 MB |
Operational conditions
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C | 0 - 45 °C |
|---|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 65 °C | -30 - 65 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% | 5 - 95% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% | 5 - 95% |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 32 °C | 15 - 35 °C |
| Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing) | - | 5 - 95% |
Weight & dimensions
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 17.1 kg | 1.57 kg |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 673.1 x 711 x 241.3 mm | 252 x 231 x 174 mm |
| Dimensions with trays up | - | 252 x 118 x 126 mm |
Packaging data
Packaging data
| Bundled software | HP Photosmart Premier Software; display profiling and calibration software with HP Colorimeter plus ICC-profiles, powered by GretagMacbeth technology | HP Photosmart Essential HP Photosmart Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Package weight | 22.5 kg | 2.5 kg |
Logistics data
Logistics data
| Pallet gross weight | 335 kg | 681.5 kg |
|---|---|---|
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 2 pc(s) | 24 pc(s) |
| Layers per pallet | 7 pc(s) | 11 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 14 pc(s) | 264 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet (EU) | 12 pc(s) | 190 pc(s) |
Other features
Other features
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 673 x 429 x 241 mm | 252 x 231 x 174 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Power requirements | Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 5 Hz), 1 amp | 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 0.6 amp; 110 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 amp |
| Colour printing technology | Colorsmart /sRGB, Adobe RGB, ICM, Managed by application | - |
| Compatible ink types, supplies | Pigment-based | Dye-based |
| Control panel | LCD (2-line text) with backlight, qualitative fill levels of cartridges, menu button, delete button, OK button, select buttons | 9 front-panel buttons (On, Save, Photo Fix & Rotate, Delete, Menu, Print, Cancel, Select, Zoom) |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 785 x 598 x 330 mm | 300 x 165 x 211 mm |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 4.5 ppm | - |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 4 ppm | - |
| Print quality, vertical alignment accuracy | +/- 0.05 mm | - |
| Standard input trays | 2 | 1 |
| Networking features | Via Ethernet port | - |
| Printer management | Direct Adobe RGB and sRGB support, ICC colour management, application-based colour management, densitometric closed loop calibration, new drop detection system, display profiling and calibration software with HP Colorimeter plus ICC-profiles, powered by GretagMacbeth technology | - |
| Media size (tray 1) | Letter, legal, tabloid, executive, 3.5 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in (with or without tabs), 5 x 7 in, 8 x 10 in, 11 x 14 in, 11 x 17 in, Super B (13 x 19 in), envelopes | - |
| Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) | 67.3 cm (26.5") | 25.1 cm (9.9") |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1200 x 1000 x 2130 mm | 1200 x 1000 x 2448 mm |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, x64 Edition (x64 Edition only supports USB direct connect); Certified for Windows Vista; Mac OS X v10.2.8 (web download only), v10.3, v10.4 and higher | Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64 Edition; Mac OS X v10.3.9 ~ |
| Print quality (colour, best quality) | 4800 DPI | 4800 DPI |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 4800 x 1200 DPI | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Service & support | http:///support | - |
| Paper handling standard/output | 50-sheet output tray | 20-sheet output tray |
| Print head | 4 (1 each photo black/light gray, matte black/cyan, yellow/magenta, light magenta/light cyan) | 1 (cyan, magenta, yellow) |
| Print quality (black, draft quality) | 600 DPI | - |
| Print quality (black, normal quality) | 600 DPI | - |
| Size (imperial) | 67.3 cm (26.5") | 25.1 cm (9.9") |
| Automatic paper sensor | N | N |
| Maximum input capacity (photo paper) | 60 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Functions | - | |
| Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographs | 60 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum print length (imperial) | 44 in | 12 in |
| Maximum print length | 482 m | 305 m |
| Media handling | Sheetfeed | Sheetfeed |
| Media sizes supported (imperial) | Letter, legal, tabloid, executive, 3.5 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in (with or without tabs), 5 x 7 in, 8 x 10 in, 11 x 14 in, 11 x 17 in, super B (13 x 19 in), envelopes | 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 | Main tray: 80 to 180 g/m2; specialty media tray: 80 to 800 g/m2 (1.5 mm thick) | 60 to 90 g/m2, HP photo papers up to 280 g/m2 |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 784.9 x 596.9 x 330.2 mm (30.9 x 23.5 x 13") | 299.7 x 165.1 x 210.8 mm (11.8 x 6.5 x 8.3") |
| Package weight (imperial) | 22.5 kg (49.5 lbs) | 2.49 kg (5.5 lbs) |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 1219.2 x 1016 x 2438.4 mm (48 x 40 x 96") | 1198.9 x 1000.8 x 2448.6 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 96.4") |
| Pallet weight (imperial) | 334.3 kg (737 lbs) | 680.1 kg (1499.3 lbs) |
| Photo proofsheets supported | N | N |
| Technical features | Create gallery-quality A3+ photographs and fine art with 8-ink printing using HP Vivera InksCreate gallery-quality A3+ photos and fine art with 8-ink printing using HP Vivera Inks. Brilliant, wide-gamut inks for life-like portraits, colour landscapes and black-and-white photos with neutral grey tones and deep blacks. Exceptional durability – photos resist fading for more than 200 years*.HP Vivera Pigment Inks are formulated for industry-leading image quality with top fade resistance and durability. Photos resist fading for more than 200 years when printed on HP Advanced Photo Paper*. Prints are ready to handle and fully waterproof* with instant-drying HP Advanced Photo PaperPrints are ready to handle and water-, smudge- and humidity-resistant on many fine art and photo papers. Print on HP Advanced Photo Paper and photos are fully waterproof* – you could even hold them under a running tap. HP ProPrint plug-in for Adobe Photoshop plus other advanced colour management toolsGet consistent, accurate colour with HP densitometric closed loop colour calibration, HP Colour Centre tool, Adobe Photoshop plug-in plus optional HP raster image processor (RIP). Print on your choice of photo & art media up to 1.5 mm thick including satin-matt, canvas & moreStraight paper path and automatic paper thickness adjustments for media up to 1.5 mm thick. Print on HP satin-matt, matte and glossy photo papers, or HP canvas media, photo rag, watercolour papers, pre-matted papers, film, etc. Print up to A3+ in less than 1.5 minutes and 10 x 15 cm photos in as fast as 10 secondsSave time with HP's fast, professional printing technology. Print an A3+ photo in as fast as 1.5 minutes in Draft mode – perfect for proofing ahead of final printing. Also print a 10 x 15 cm photo in as fast as 10 seconds. High-capacity individual pigment ink cartridges for high-volume printing efficiencyHigh-capacity ink cartridges designed for efficient ink usage to save time, ink and money. Electrostatic drop detection printhead management system minimises cleaning cycles and keeps printer in top working condition. Create gallery-quality A3+ photographs and fine art with 8-ink printing using HP Vivera Inks Prints are ready to handle and water-, smudge- and humidity-resistant on many fine art and photo papers. Print on HP Advanced Photo Paper and photos are fully waterproof* – you could even hold them under a running tap. Control colours by calibrating your display with included HP Colorimeter powered by GretagMacbeth technology. Choose sRGB or Adobe RGB colour spaces in the driver or manage colours from the application. Get consistent, accurate colour with HP densitometric closed loop colour calibration, HP Colour Centre tool, Adobe Photoshop plug-in plus optional HP raster image processor (RIP). Straight paper path and automatic paper thickness adjustments for media up to 1.5 mm thick. Print on HP satin-matt, matte and glossy photo papers, or HP canvas media, photo rag, watercolour papers, pre-matted papers, film, etc. Save time with HP's fast, professional printing technology. Print an A3+ photo in as fast as 1.5 minutes in Draft mode – perfect for proofing ahead of final printing. Also print a 10 x 15 cm photo in as fast as 10 seconds. HP Vivera Pigment Inks are formulated for industry-leading image quality with top fade resistance and durability. Photos resist fading for more than 200 years when printed on HP Advanced Photo Paper*. Create gallery-quality A3+ photos and fine art with 8-ink printing using HP Vivera Inks. Brilliant, wide-gamut inks for life-like portraits, colour landscapes and black-and-white photos with neutral grey tones and deep blacks. High-capacity ink cartridges designed for efficient ink usage to save time, ink and money. Electrostatic drop detection printhead management system minimises cleaning cycles and keeps printer in top working condition. | 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 |
| Skew | +/- 0.006 in | +/- 0.006 in |
| Standard output capacity for cards | Up to 20 cards | Up to 20 cards |
| SureSupply supported | Yes | Yes |
| Vivera inks supported | Y | Y |
| Weight (imperial) | 37.7 lb | 3.5 lb |
| JetDirect Compatible Products | N | - |
| Fade-resistance (archivability, dye ink) | 200 year(s) | - |
| Maximum output capacity (photo paper) | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity for labels | 20 sheets | - |
| Page yield identifier | PS9180 | PS717 |
| Pallet size (EU) | 1200 x 1000 x 2130 mm | 1200 x 800 x 2337 mm |
| Print speed (black, best quality, letter) | < 2.5 ppm | - |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter) | < 26 ppm | >39s (with border, direct connect) |
| Standard input capacity for legal | 200 sheets | - |
| Standard input capacity for cards | Up to 60 cards | Up to 20 cards |
| Standard output capacity for labels | 20 sheets | - |
| Standard output capacity for legal | 50 sheets | - |
| Processor frequency | - | 192 MHz |
| Video out | - | Y |
| Connectivity technology | - | Wired |
| Mac compatibility | - | Yes |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | - | 55 dB |
| Power supply type | - | External, optional internal Lithium-Ion battery (not included, sold separately) |
| Wireless technology | - | Bluetooth |
| Camera phone | - | Direct photo printing from camera phones with the optional HP bt450 Bluetooth Wireless Printer and PC Adapter Yes |
| Exifprint supported | - | Yes, Version 2.2 |
| Network ready | - | No |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, 10 x 15 photo) | - | As fast as 98 sec (with border, direct connect) As fast as 53 sec (with border, direct connect) |
| Printer features | - | Color photo printing |
| Recommended media weight (imperial) | - | 16 to 24 lb, HP photo papers up to 75 lb |
| Wireless option type | - | Optional, with HP bt450 Bluetooth Wireless Printer and PC Adapter |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, 10 x 15 photo) | - | As fast as 39 sec (with border, direct connect) |
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