HP Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer, Inkjet, 9600x2400 DPI
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HP Photosmart Pro B9180gp Photo 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 | 28 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 31 ppm | 26 ppm |
| Print head nozzles | 720 | 1056 ink nozzles per colour, 24 kHz maximum firing frequency |
| Print speed (colour photo, draft quality) | 31 ppm | - |
| Print speed (colour, best quality, A4) | 0.4 ppm | - |
| Print speed (black, best quality, A4) | - | 2.5 ppm |
Features
Features
| Market positioning | Home & office | Home & office |
|---|---|---|
| Printing colours | Cyan, Magenta, Photo black, Yellow | Cyan, Light Cyan, Light grey, Light magenta, 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) | 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 |
| 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 60950-1: 2001; EN 60950-1: 2001; UL 60950-1/CSA22.2 No. 60950-1-03; NOM 019-SFCI-1998; GB4943: 2001 |
| Maximum duty cycle | - | 1000 pages per month |
Input & output capacity
Input & output capacity
| Total input capacity | 125 sheets | 200 sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Standard output capacity for transparencies | 25 sheets | - |
| Maximum input capacity | 125 sheets | 200 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for transparencies | 25 sheets | - |
| Maximum input capacity for cards | 25 | 60 |
| Maximum input capacity for envelopes | Up to 15 | 50 |
| Maximum input capacity for labels | Up to 25 | Up to 50 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Maximum paper trays | 1 plus automated 10 x 15 cm photo tray | 2 |
Paper handling
Paper handling
| Paper tray media types | Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper | Art paper, Card stock, Coated paper, Labels, Photo paper, Plain 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 | 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) |
| Duplex print options | Manual (driver support provided) | None (not supported) |
| Paper handling | 125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo tray, 50-sheet output tray | 200-sheet input tray, single-sheet specialty media tray, 50-sheet output tray |
| Recommended media weight | Main Tray: 60 - 252 Pho- Tray: 200 - 252 | 80 - 800 (1,5 mm thickness) |
| 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) | 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) |
| Recommended media | HP Advanced Photo Paper | Photo paper (glossy, satin, matte, digital fine art media), plain paper, coated paper, brochure paper and film, transparencies, banners, iron-on transfer media |
| Paper handling standard/input | 125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo tray | 200-sheet input tray, single-sheet specialty media tray |
Ports & interfaces
Ports & interfaces
| Direct printing | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| PictBridge | Yes | No |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
| I/O ports | 1 USB, 1 PictBridge, 3 Memory card slots | 1 Hi-Speed USB - compatible with USB 2.0 specifications, 1 Ethernet |
| Export file formats | JPEG, TIFF, PNG | - |
Performance
Performance
| Internal memory | 128 MB | 64 MB |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | CF, MS Duo, xD | - |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 54 dB | - |
Power
Power
| Power consumption (printing) | 12.28 W | 35 W |
|---|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 2.9 W | - |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.4 W | - |
| Acoustic power emissions | 6.7 B(A) (active/printing) | 5.7 B(A) (printing at 2.2 ppm) |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | - | 7 W |
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 | 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) |
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Operational conditions
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C | 5 - 40 °C |
|---|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 60 °C | -40 - 65 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 80% | 20 - 80% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% | 5 - 90% |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 32 °C | 15 - 32 °C |
Sustainability
Sustainability
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR | - |
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Weight & dimensions
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 7.6 kg | 17.1 kg |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 580 x 427 x 181 mm | 673.1 x 711 x 241.3 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 Premier Software; display profiling and calibration software with HP Colorimeter plus ICC-profiles, powered by GretagMacbeth technology |
|---|---|---|
| Package weight | 10.9 kg | 22.5 kg |
Logistics data
Logistics data
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 3 pc(s) | 2 pc(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Layers per pallet | 8 pc(s) | 7 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 24 pc(s) | 14 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet (EU) | 16 pc(s) | 12 pc(s) |
| Pallet gross weight | - | 335 kg |
Other features
Other features
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 580 x 389 x 181 mm | 673 x 429 x 241 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 (+/- 5 Hz), 1 amp |
| Mac compatibility | Yes | - |
| Compatible ink types, supplies | Dye-based (photo black, colour), pigment-based (black) | Pigment-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). | LCD (2-line text) with backlight, qualitative fill levels of cartridges, menu button, delete button, OK button, select buttons |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 677 x 487 x 277 mm | 785 x 598 x 330 mm |
| Power supply type | External 50 watt AC adapter | - |
| Print quality, vertical alignment accuracy | +/- 0.1524 mm | +/- 0.05 mm |
| Standard input trays | 1 plus automated 10 x 15 cm photo tray | 2 |
| 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 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 |
| Media size (tray 1) | A3, A4, A5, A6, B5, B7, C5, C6, 76 x 127 to 330 x 483 mm | 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 |
| Print head | One integreated printhead assembly - designed to last the life of the printer. User installable and replacable. | 4 (1 each photo black/light gray, matte black/cyan, yellow/magenta, light magenta/light cyan) |
| Size (imperial) | 58 cm (22.8") | 67.3 cm (26.5") |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 54 dB | - |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1016 x 1219.2 x 2353 mm | 1200 x 1000 x 2130 mm |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 1200 x 1200 DPI | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
| Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) | 58 cm (22.8") | 67.3 cm (26.5") |
| Technical features | Versatile photo and document printing up to A3+. | 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. |
| Paper handling standard/output | 50-sheet output tray | 50-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 | - |
| Exifprint supported | Yes, Version 2.2 | - |
| Network ready | No | - |
| Maximum input capacity (photo paper) | 40 sheets | 60 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographs | 60 sheets | 60 sheets |
| Wireless technology | Bluetooth (optional) | - |
| Maximum print length (imperial) | 44 in | 44 in |
| Maximum print length | 1117 m | 482 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 | 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 |
| Media weights by paper path | Main Tray: 60 to 252 g/m2; Photo Tray: 200 to 252 g/m2 | Main tray: 80 to 180 g/m2; specialty media tray: 80 to 800 g/m2 (1.5 mm thick) |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 486.9 x 277.1 x 676.9 mm (19.2 x 10.9 x 26.6") | 784.9 x 596.9 x 330.2 mm (30.9 x 23.5 x 13") |
| Package weight (imperial) | 10.9 kg (24 lbs) | 22.5 kg (49.5 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 2438.4 mm (48 x 40 x 96") |
| Photo proofsheets supported | Y | N |
| Recommended media weight (imperial) | 16 to 24 lb Bond | - |
| 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 | - |
| Vivera inks supported | Y | Y |
| Weight (imperial) | 16.7 lb | 37.7 lb |
| Wireless option type | Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory | - |
| JetDirect Compatible Products | N | N |
| Fade-resistance (archivability, dye ink) | 50 year(s) | 200 year(s) |
| Maximum output capacity (photo paper) | 25 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity for labels | 25 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity for transparencies | 25 sheets | - |
| Page yield identifier | PSB8550 | PS9180 |
| Pallet size (EU) | 800 x 1200 x 2360 mm | 1200 x 1000 x 2130 mm |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter) | < 31 ppm | < 26 ppm |
| Skew (transparency) | +/- 0.003 in | - |
| Standard input capacity for legal | 125 sheets | 200 sheets |
| Standard input capacity for cards | Up to 40 cards | Up to 60 cards |
| Standard input capacity for transparencies | Up to 40 sheets | - |
| Standard output capacity for labels | 25 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Standard output capacity for legal | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Colour printing technology | - | Colorsmart /sRGB, Adobe RGB, ICM, Managed by application |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | - | 4.5 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | - | 4 ppm |
| 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 |
| Print quality (colour, best quality) | - | 4800 DPI |
| Service & support | - | http:///support |
| Print quality (black, draft quality) | - | 600 DPI |
| Print quality (black, normal quality) | - | 600 DPI |
| Pallet weight (imperial) | - | 334.3 kg (737 lbs) |
| Print speed (black, best quality, letter) | - | < 2.5 ppm |
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