Color printing, color copying, color scanning, color direct digital photo printing, black-and-white printing, black-and-white copying, black-and-white scanning, black-and-white faxing, black-and-white direct digital photo printing
Multitasking capability
Yes
Speed/monthly volume
Print speed, black (draft quality mode)
Up to 20 ppm
Print speed, black (normal quality mode)
Up to 20 ppm
Print speed, black (best quality mode)
Up to 20 ppm
Print speed, color (draft color mode)
Up to 4 ppm
Print speed, color (normal quality mode)
Up to 4 ppm
Print speed, color (best quality mode)
Up to 4 ppm
Monthly duty cycle
Up to 30000 pages
*Footnote for duty cycle
Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
Recommended monthly print volume
500 to 2000 pages
*Footnote for recommended monthly print volume
HP recommends that the number of pages per month of imaged output be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.
Black-and-white: HP FastRes 1200; Color: HP ImageREt 2400
Cartridges
4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Paper handling/media
Paper tray(s), standard
2
Paper tray(s), maximum
2
Input capacity, standard
Up to 375 sheets
Envelope feeder
No
Envelope input, standard
Up to 10 envelopes
Output capacity, standard
Up to 125 sheets
Output capacity, maximum
Up to 125 sheets
Duplex printing (printing on both sides of paper)
Manual (driver support provided)
Media sizes, standard
Multipurpose tray: letter, executive, legal, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch); 250-sheet paper tray: letter, executive, 8.5 x 13 in, legal; automatic document feeder (ADF): letter, legal, executive
Media sizes, custom
Multipurpose tray: 4.1 x 5.8 to 8.5 x 14 in; 250-sheet paper tray: 5.8 x 8.3 to 8.5 x 14 in; automatic document feeder (ADF): 5 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in
Media types
Multipurpose tray: paper (plain, letterhead, prepunched, bond, color, rough, preprinted, recycled), labels, envelopes, cardstock, HP Color Laser Glossy Photo Paper, HP Color Laser Glossy Brochure Paper, HP Color Laser Matte Photo Paper, HP Color Laser Soft Gloss Presentation Paper, HP Color LaserJet Transparencies, HP Laser Tough Paper; 250-sheet paper tray: paper (plain, letterhead, prepunched, bond, color, rough, preprinted, recycled); ADF: paper (plain, bond, recycled), HP transparencies, envelopes, labels, postcards, document carrier; note: papers featuring coatings and finishes designed specifically for use in ink-printing devices are not compatible
Memory/print languages/typefaces
Memory, standard
96 MB
Memory, maximum
224 MB
Memory slots
One 100-pin SDRAM DIMM slot
Hard disk
None
Print languages, standard
HP PCL 6, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation, PostScript Printer Description (PPD)
PC: Windows 2000, XP (32-bit Home and Professional): any Pentium II processor (Pentium III or greater recommended), 192 MB RAM, 550 MB hard disk space, SVGA 800 x 600 with 16-bit color display, Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater (full install); CD-ROM drive Macintosh: Mac OS 9.2.2: G3 or G4 processor, 64 MB RAM, 30 MB disk space; Mac OS X v 10.2.8 or 10.3.x: G3, G4 or G5 processor, 128 MB RAM, 30 MB disk space; CD-ROM drive
Compatible network operating systems
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows Vista(TM) Ready; Mac OS 9.2.2; Mac OS X v 10.2.8; Mac OS X v 10.3 or higher
Dimensions/weight/warranty
Dimensions, std. (W x D x H)
19.6 x 20.9 x 22.4 in
Weight, U.S.
75.3 lb
Warranty, standard
One-year limited hardware onsite HP warranty, telephone and Web support (varies according to region)
What's in the box
What's in the box
HP Color LaserJet 2840 All-in-One, control panel faceplate, fax telecom cable, 1 HP imaging drum, 1 HP up to 5000-page* black print cartridge, 1 each HP up to 4000-page* cyan, magenta and yellow print cartridge, power cord, Getting Started Guide and support flyer, CDs containing the device software, electronic User's Guide, and Readiris Pro Text Recognition software, automatic document feeder (ADF) input tray, 250-sheet input tray (*based on 5% coverage)
Cable included?
No
Software included
HP PCL 6, PostScript Level 3 emulation print drivers, HP Toolbox, HP LaserJet scan, TWAIN 1.9 or WIA scanner drivers, HP LaserJet fax, installer/uninstaller, HP Director, HP Image Zone, HP Document Viewer, HP All-in-One Setup Assistant for Macintosh; I.R.I.S. Readiris PRO text recognition software (not installed with device software; separate installation required)
*Except where noted, all prices are estimated U.S. HP prices. Actual prices from other locations or websites may vary.
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