Dependent upon type, print mode and approximate figures. Exact speed will vary depending on the system configuration, software program and document complexity.
Print quality black (best)
Up to 4800 optimised dpi black and up to 4800 x 1200 dpi colour when printing from a computer and 1200 input dpi
Print quality colour (best)
Up to 4800 x 1200 optimised dpi when printing from a computer and 1200 input dpi
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Up to 1000 pages
Print head nozzles
1056 black ink nozzles, 1056 colour ink nozzles per colour
Number of print cartridges
HP Vivera 8 individual high capacity inks
Standard memory
64 MB
Paper handling
Borderless printing
Yes (up to 330 x 1117 mm)
Media sizes supported
A3+ (330 x 483 mm), A3 (297 x 420 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm) including panorama, A5 (148 x 210 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), B4 (250 x 353 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), B6 (125 x 178 mm), C6 envelope (114 x 162 mm), DL envelope (110 x 220 mm), 100 x 150 mm (with or without tab), 130 x 180 mm
Custom media sizes
Main tray: 89 x 127 mm to 330 x 482 mm; single sheet feed: 100 x 150 mm to 330 x 1117 mm
Media types supported
Paper (photo, Digital Fine Art media (DFA), coated, inkjet, plain), labels, cards (index, greeting)
Recommended media weight
Main tray: 80 to 250 g/m²; single sheet feed: 80 to 300 g/m² (up to 0.7 mm thick)
Connectivity
Standard connectivity
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Power and operating requirements
Compatible operating systems
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home, XP Professional, XP Media Center Edition, Certified for Windows Vista® ; Mac OS 10.3.9 or higher
Minimum system requirements
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home, XP Professional, XP Media Center Edition: 512 MB RAM, 1 GHz or higher; Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, 1 GB RAM, 1 GHz or higher; Windows Vista™ Home: 512 MB RAM, 1 GHz or higher; Windows Vista® (all others) 1 GB RAM, 1 GHz or higher; CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive; available USB port and USB cable; SVGA 800 x 600 monitor with 16 bit colour; Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.01 SP2 or higher; 400 MB available hard disk space;
Minimum system requirements for Macintosh
Mac OS 10.3.9 or higher; G4, G5, or Intel® Core; 512 MB RAM; 150 MB available hard disk space; USB port
Recommended humidity operating range
20 to 80% RH
Acoustic power emissions
5.7 B(A) (active/printing)
ENERGY STAR® qualified
Yes
Dimensions and weight
Product dimensions (W x D x H)
673.1 x 429 x 241.3 mm
Product weight
17.1 kg
Package weight
22.5 kg
What's included
Warranty
Standard one-year limited hardware warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements.
What's in the box
HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Photo Printer, HP 38 Pigment Ink Cartridges with Vivera Inks (8 individual ink cartridges), HP 70 Printheads (x4), HP Photosmart ProPrint plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop®, HP Photosmart Essential Software on CD-ROM, quick start booklet, user's guide, power cord
Software included
HP Photosmart Essential Software for Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh
A3+ printing, 8 individual high capacity pigment ink cartridges, A3+ photo in as fast as 1.5 minutes, 10 x 15 cm photos as fast as 10 seconds (draft mode), instant-drying water-resistant prints, media up to 0.7 mm thick (HP Hahnemühle® fine art papers), 200+ years fade resistance, colour calibration, electrostatic drop detection, HP Solution Centre, Adobe® Photoshop® plug-in, ICC colour management
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