Dependent upon type, print mode and approximate figures. Exact speed will vary depending on the system configuration, software program and photo density.
Print quality black (best)
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Print quality colour (best)
Up to 4800 x 1200 optimised dpi (on HP Advanced Photo Paper)
Display
12 cm touch screen colour display (8.9 cm viewing area)
Print head nozzles
600 colour ink nozzles
Number of print cartridges
HP Vivera 3-ink colour
Standard memory
64 MB
Paper handling
Borderless printing
Yes (up to 130 x 180 mm with HP Photo paper; variations possible with non-HP papers)
Media sizes supported
100 x 150 mm, 130 x 180 mm
Custom media sizes
100 x 150 mm, 130 x 180 mm
Media types supported
Photo paper, index cards
Recommended media weight
HP photo papers up to 280 g/m²
Connectivity
Memory card compatibility
CompactFlash Type I and II, Magic Gate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard, Smart Media, xD-Picture Card
Standard connectivity
USB 2.0, PictBridge, memory card slots
Optional connectivity
HP bt500 Bluetooth USB 2.0 Adapter (Q6273A), HP Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit (Q6259A)
Power and operating requirements
Compatible operating systems
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home (SP1), XP Professional (SP1), Certified for Windows Vista®, Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5
Minimum system requirements
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home (SP1), XP Professional (SP10, XP Professional x64 editions (SP1): Any Intel® Pentium® II, Intel® Celeron®, or 233 MHz compatible processor, 128 MB RAM; 10 MB available hard disk space, Internet Explorer 6, USB port. Windows Vista®: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor; 512 MB RAM, 10 MB available hard disk space, Internet Explorer, USB port. (Software is embedded in printer for XP (32-bit and Vista (32-bit). No CD required. Windows Vista® 64-bit and XP 64-bit available via Web download; XP and Vista 64-bit versions require Internet access.)
Minimum system requirements for Macintosh
PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel® Core® processor; 256 MB RAM (512 MB or higher recommended for Mac OS X v10.5); Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5; 10 MB available hard disk space for software installation; Web browser; USB port; (Software is embedded in printer for Mac OS X v10.4 and v10.5)
Recommended humidity operating range
20 to 80% RH
Acoustic power emissions
5.5 B(A) (active/printing)
ENERGY STAR® qualified
No
Dimensions and weight
Product dimensions (W x D x H)
252 x 117 x 134 mm
Product weight
1.52 kg
Package weight
2.37 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 A636 Compact Photo Printer, HP 110 Tri-colour Ink Cartridge (introductory cartridge), 13 x 18 cm photo media sampler, basics guide, power supply and cord
Software included
Software available for free download (not included)
12.0 cm touch screen display with stylus, 300+ borders/graphics plus on-screen keyboard, HP Design Gallery, photo printing in as fast as 27 seconds, borderless up to 13 x 18 cm, instant-drying and smudge/water-resistant with HP Advanced Photo Paper, memory card slots for all major formats, PC printing via USB, HP Quick Connect, fold-up paper tray and built-in handle, optional rechargeable battery, optional Bluetooth wireless adapter
HP's WEEE registration number is WEE/EJ0076US
This means that HP is a registered producer under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2007. Read more about recycling your old IT equipment
HP is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council). A chemical information report for this product can be found at: www.hp.com/go/reach.
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