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Technical Details
Brand : HP
Model : Advantage 4178
PRINT
Print speed, black : <=10
Color output : Color
Print speed, color : <=10
CATEGORY
Product type : Inkjet printers
Family brand : Deskjet
USAGE
Perfect For : Home
Usage : Home and home office
FEATURES
Functions : Print scan and copy
PRINTING MEDIA HANDLING
Finished output handling : Sheetfed
Envelope input capacity : Up to 5 envelopes
Output capacity : Up to 25 sheets
Maximum output capacity (sheets) : Up to 25 sheets
Paper handling input, standard : 60-sheet input tray
Paper handling input, optional : Not Applicable
Input capacity : Up to 60 sheets
Paper handling output, standard : 25-sheet output tray
Standard output capacity (envelopes) : Up to 5 envelopes
Maximum input capacity (sheets) : Up to 60 sheets
Paper handling output, optional : Not Applicable
Standard input capacity (envelopes) : Up to 5
Maximum input capacity (cards) : Up to 20 cards
Maximum input capacity (10x15cm photos) : Up to 20 sheets
Standard output capacity (legal) : Up to 25 sheets
Maximum input capacity (photo paper : Up to 20 sheets
Maximum input capacity (4x6 photo) : Up to 20 sheets
Standard input capacity (legal) : Up to 60 sheets
Standard input capacity (cards) : Up to 20 cards
Maximum input capacity (labels) : Up to 10 sheets
Maximum output capacity (photo paper) : Up to 20 sheets
Maximum output capacity (cards) : Up to 20 cards
Standard output capacity (cards) : Up to 20 cards
Standard output capacity (labels) : Up to 10 sheets
Maximum output capacity (labels) : Up to 25 sheets
Maximum output capacity (envelopes) : Up to 5 envelopes
DISPLAY SPECIFICATIONS
Display HP : Icon LCD display
CARTRIDGES AND PRINTHEADS
Technology : Ink
Number of print cartridges : 2 (1 each black, tri-color)
Ink types : Dye-based (color) Pigment-based (black)
Print heads : 2 (1 each black, tri-color)
Color(s) of printing supplies : Black; Cyan; Magenta; Yellow
Print head nozzles : 328 (black), 588 (color)
Replacement cartridges : HP 682 Setup Black Cartridge; HP 682 Setup Tri-color Cartridge
Print colors maximum : 4
BATTERY AND POWER
Power : Input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz). Input voltage: 200 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3Hz) (China & India)
Power Consumption : 1.0 watts (sleep), 0.1 watts (off), 0.1 watts (auto-off)
Power supply type : Internal
DIGITAL SENDER SPECIFICATIONS
Digital sending standard features : No
Send to email capability : No
PRINT TIME
First page out black (A4, ready) : As fast as 15 sec
First page out color (A4, ready) : As fast as 19 sec
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS
Storage device and direct print support : Storage devices not supported
Multitasking supported : No
Duty cycle (monthly, letter) : Up to 1000 pages
Envelope feeder : No
Functions : Print, copy, scan, wireless, send mobile fax
Print languages : HP PCL 3 GUI; HP PCLm (HP Apps/UPD) URF (AirPrint)
Paper trays, maximum : 1
Duty cycle (monthly, A4) : Up to 1000 pages
Paper trays, standard : 1
Recommended monthly page volume : 100 to 300
Print technology : HP Thermal Inkjet
Duplex printing : Manual (driver support provided)
Automatic paper sensor : No
Printer management : No
Memory card compatibility : No
Print colours : Yes
Top key features : Scan to PDF
Target user and print volume : For teams up to 3 users; Prints up to 100 pages/month
Borderless printing : No
Printer drivers included : HP PCL 3 GUI
Photo proofsheets supported : No
Vertical alignment accuracy : +/- 0.042 mm
GEOGRAPHIC
Country of origin : Made in China
ENVIRONMENTAL
Non-Operating Humidity Range : 5 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Operating humidity range : 15 to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Storage temperature range : -40 to 60°C
Operating temperature range : 5 to 40°C
Acoustic pressure emissions : 55 dB(A) (printing at 5 ppm)
Acoustic power emissions : 6.4 B(A)
Recommended operating temperature range : 15 to 30°C
MEMORY
Memory slots : None
Memory : 86 MB
Memory, maximum : 512 MB DDR1; 160 MB flash
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions without stand (W x D x H) : 428 x 332 x 200 mm
Package dimensions (W x D x H) : 475 x 242 x 405 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) : 428 x 579 x 261 mm (Output Extension full out)
Dimensions with trays up (W x D x H) : 428 x 445.6 x 261 mm
WEIGHTS
Weight : 4.82 kg
Package weight : 6.19 kg
CONNECTIVITY AND COMMUNICATIONS
Connectivity, standard : 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Network capabilities : Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Wireless : 802.11a/b/g/n; Bluetooth
Wireless capability : Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Mobile printing capability : HP Smart app; Apple AirPrint™; Mopria™-certified
Network protocols, supported : 802.11a/b/g/n
FAX SPECIFICATIONS
Auto redial : Yes
Polling : No
Fax forwarding : Yes
Fax delayed sending : No
Faxing : Yes
Remote retrieval : Yes (with HP Smart app using mobile device)
Auto fax reduction supported : No
PC interface supported : Yes, using HP Smart app for Desktop
Distinctive ring detection supported : No
Fax telephone mode supported : No
Fax memory : Unlimited storage
Faxing options (ADF) : Single-sided
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Control panel : Fixed icons display; 7 buttons (Power, Cancel Job, Resume, Info, Wireless, Color Copy & Black Copy) 5 LED indicator lights (Power, Ink level, Wifi, resume & Info).
PROCESSOR
Processor speed : 180 MHz
SCAN RESOLUTION
Scan Resolution, Hardware : Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Scan Resolution, Optical : Up to 1200 dpi
BOX CONTENTS
Cable included : AP EM only: Yes 1.5 m (USB) cable; AMS/EMEA: No, please purchase (USB) cable separately
FAX SPEED
Fax transmission speed : 14.4 kbps
Fax note : Set by Fax service Provider
Fax transmission speed : 14.4 kbps
SUPPORTED PRINTING MEDIA
Media sizes supported : A4; B5; A6; DL envelope
Standard media sizes (duplex) : Not Applicable
Media weight, supported : A4: 60 to 90 g/m²; HP envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m²; HP cards: up to 200 g/m²; HP 10 x 15 cm photo paper: up to 300 g/m²
Media types : Plain paper, photo paper, brochure paper, envelopes and other specialty inkjet papers
Media weight, recommended : 75 g/m²
Media sizes supported, key : 10 x 15 cm; A4; Envelopes
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh : MacOS Sierra v10.12 (previously OS X), macOS High Sierra v10.13, macOS Mojave v10.14, macOS Catalina v10.15, 2 GB Available Space, Internet Access.
Minimum System Requirements : Windows 10, 7: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB available hard disk space, Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer.
FAX RESOLUTION
Fax resolution : Up to 150 x 150 dpi
Resolution (black and white, standard mode) : 150 x 150 dpi
Fax resolution black : 150 x 150 dpi
Resolution (black photo grayscale) : 150 x 150 dpi
Fax resolution color (standard) : 150 x 150 dpi
Fax resolution color (fine) : 150 x 150 dpi
CERTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE
Electromagnetic Emission Standard : EN 55032:2015 / CISPR 32:2015 Class B, EN 55024:2010 / CISPR 24:2010, EN 55035:2017 / CISPR 35:2016, EN 61000-3-2:2014 / IEC 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013 / IEC 61000-3-3:2013, FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class B, ICES-003, Issue 6 Class B, EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1:2017, EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1:2017
Safety Approvals and Requirements : IEC 60950-1:2005 +A1:2009 +A2:2013, EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013, IEC 62368-1:2014, EN 62368-1:2014 +A11:2017, EN 62479:2010, EN 62311:2008
SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS
Mac compatible : Yes
Software included : WW: HP Printer Software, available online; AP Indo: CD Software included
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
Compatible Operating Systems : Windows 10, 7; MacOS Sierra v10.12 (previously OS X), macOS High Sierra v10.13, macOS Mojave v10.14, macOS Catalina v10.15;
Compatible network operating systems : Windows 10, 7; MacOS Sierra v10.12 (previously OS X), macOS High Sierra v10.13, macOS Mojave v10.14, macOS Catalina v10.15
PRINT SPEED
Print speed black (normal, A4): Up to 8.5 ppm
Print speed black (draft, A4) : Up to 20 ppm
Print speed colour (normal, A4) : Up to 5.5 ppm
Print speed : Print speed up to 8.5 ppm (black) and 5.5 ppm (color)
Print speed colour (normal, 4x6 photo) : As fast as 65 sec
Print speed colour (draft, A4) : Up to 16 ppm
Print speed black (ISO) : Up to 8.5 ppm
Print speed color (ISO) : Up to 5.5 ppm
Print speed colour (normal, 10x15 photo) : As fast as 65 sec
PRINT RESOLUTION
Print quality black (best) : Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi
Print quality color (best) : Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color (when printing from a computer on selected HP photo papers and 1200 input dpi)
RACK AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Number of users : 1-3 Users
PRINT AREA
Maximum print area : 215 x 355 mm
Right margin (A4) : 3 mm
Top margin (A4) : 3 mm
Bottom margin (A4) : 12.7 mm
Left margin (A4) : 3 mm
SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS
Scan file format : JPEG, TIFF, PDF, BMP, PNG
Color scanning : Yes
Auto document feeder capacity : Standard, 35 sheets
Scanner type : Flatbed, ADF
Scan size, maximum : 216 x 297 mm
Levels of grayscale : 256
Scan input modes : Front-panel scan
Bit Depth : 24-bit
Twain version : Version 2.1
Scan technology : Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Scanning options (ADF) : Automatic
COPIER SPECIFICATIONS
Copies, maximum : Up to 9 copies
Copier settings : Auto-enlarge
Colour copy capability : Yes
COMPATIBILITY
Accessories : None
Orderable supplies : HP 682 Setup Black Cartridge; HP 682 Setup Tri-color Cartridge
MULTIMEDIA AND INPUT DEVICES
Fax phone TAM interface supported : No
Camera phone supported : No
ADVANCED FEATURES
Fax smart software features : Option to add files from your phone file/photos, Camera scan or Printer scanner, Option to easily add cover page and save the cover page template, Access to Fax history to see all send faxes and drafts, Ability to edit and resent fax from History, Easily print fax confirmation
PRODUCT NAMES
Sub-brand name : Deskjet Ink Advantage
COPY SPEED
Copy speed color (ISO) : Up to 3 cpm
Copy speed black (ISO) : Up to 6 cpm
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Video action printing supported : No
PictBridge supported : No