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HP Deskjet 3940 inkjet printer Colour vs HP Photosmart D6160 Printer

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 4identical
  • 130known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum duty cycle
    • Deskjet 3940 inkjet printer Colour:500 pages per month
    • Photosmart D6160 Printer:3000 pages per month
  • Number of print cartridges
    • Deskjet 3940 inkjet printer Colour:2
    • Photosmart D6160 Printer:6
  • Maximum resolution
    • Deskjet 3940 inkjet printer Colour:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • Photosmart D6160 Printer:4800 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Deskjet 3940 inkjet printer Colour:5.7 ppm
    • Photosmart D6160 Printer:7.8 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Deskjet 3940 inkjet printer Colour:2.1 ppm
    • Photosmart D6160 Printer:5.7 ppm
  • Total input capacity
    • Deskjet 3940 inkjet printer Colour:80 sheets
    • Photosmart D6160 Printer:100 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • Deskjet 3940 inkjet printer Colour:80 sheets
    • Photosmart D6160 Printer:100 sheets
  • PictBridge
    • Deskjet 3940 inkjet printer Colour:No
    • Photosmart D6160 Printer:Yes

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145 specifications
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers500 pages per month3000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesDiffers26
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN55022: 1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003 / Class B; CISPR 22: 1997 +A1 2000 +A2: 2002 / Class B; EN55024: 1998 +A1: 2001 + A2: 2003; CISPR 24: 1997; IEC/EN 61000-3-2: 2000 (2nd Edition); IEC/EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceI
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs5.7 ppm7.8 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs2.1 ppm5.7 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 ppm
Print quality (colour, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4800 DPI
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 DPI
Print quality (black, draft quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 DPI
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200
Print speed (black, fast normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.9 ppm
Print speed (colour, fast normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.3 ppm
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers80 sheets100 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers80 sheets100 sheets
Envelope feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Standard input capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 40 cards
Standard input capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 30 sheets
Standard output capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 25 cards
Maximum output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum input capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 sheets
Maximum input capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 30 sheets
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Maximum input capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Maximum paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 plus automated 4 x 6-in photo tray
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-sheet input tray, automated 10 x 15 cm photo tray
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50-sheet output tray
Total number of input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper input typeKnown for oneSheetfedUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLetter, legal, executive, No. 10 envelopes, index cards, 5 x 7-in photo, 4 x 6-in photo, 4 x 12-in panorama, 4 x 24-in panorama
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUS letter: 60 to 90 g/m2; A4: 60 to 90 g/m2; legal: 75 to 90 g/m2; envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m2; cards: up to 200 g/m2; photo paper: up to 280 g/m2
Recommended media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4: 60 - 90, HP envelopes: 70 - 90, HP cards: up - 200, HP pho- paper: up - 280
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm) ; A5 (148 x 210 mm) ; B5 (176 x 250 mm) ; DL (110 x 220 mm) ; C6 (114 x 162 mm) ; A6 (105 x 148 mm) ; panorama (100 x 300 mm, 215 x 610 mm) ; 130 x 180 mm ; 100 x 150 mm
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76 x 102 ~ 215 x 610 mm
Media handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheetfed
Recommended mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cards (index, greeting), borderless media
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA2Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA2, A4, A5, A6Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PictBridgeDiffersNoYes
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x USB 1 x PictBridge
Wireless option typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional, with HP bt450 Bluetooth Wireless Printer and PC Adapter
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 MB
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6,6 B(A)
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 dB
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs25 W4 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP, Mac OS X v10.3, 10.4
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium II / Celeron
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source425 MB
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAny Intel Pentium II Celeron compatible processor or higher; 128 MB RAM (Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional); 256 MB or higher recommended for all operating systems; 425 MB available hard disk space; SVGA 800 x 600 monitor with 16-bit colour; Wind
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X v10.3.9, 10.4; G3 processor (G4 or higher recommended); 128 MB RAM (256 MB or higher recommended); 400 MB available hard disk space; SVGA 800 x 600 monitor with 16-bit colour; CD-ROM drive; available USB port and USB cable for direct connection;
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 30 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.95 kg7.37 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1219 x 1016 x 2476 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source462.5 x 500 x 236.2 mm
WidthKnown for one421.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one345.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one142.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Photosmart Essential and Premier Software, HP Photosmart Express
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.4 kg
Package weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.34 kg (20.6 lbs)
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source443.6 kg
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source462.5 x 387.3 x 172.9 mm
FunctionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceColor printing
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB (USB 2.0), PictBridge
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper (inkjet, photo, plain), envelopes, labels, cards (greeting, index), transparencies, iron-on transfers
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 ~ 240 V (+/- 10 %), 50/60 Hz (+/-3 Hz)
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta)
Print quality, vertical alignment accuracyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0,0508 mm
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInkjet
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46.2 cm (18.2")
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46.2 cm (18.2")
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBluetooth
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source532 x 233 x 466 mm
Maximum print lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source610 m
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDye-based, pigment-based
Duplex print optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAutomatic (optional)
TypefacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 built in
Automatic paper sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Camera phoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDirect photo printing from camera phones with the optional HP bt450 Bluetooth Wireless Printer and PC Adapter Yes
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 front-panel buttons (Power, Ink Indicator, Cancel, Resume, HP Photosmart Express)
Exifprint supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fade-resistance (archivability, dye ink)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 year(s)
Maximum input capacity (photo paper)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 sheets
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 sheets
Maximum output capacity (photo paper)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 sheets
Maximum output capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum print length (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 in
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLetter, legal, executive, No. 10 envelopes, index cards, 5 x 7-in photo, 4 x 6-in photo, 4 x 12-in panorama, 4 x 24-in panorama
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source530.9 x 233.7 x 464.8 mm (20.9 x 9.2 x 18.3")
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1219.2 x 1016 x 2476.5 mm (48 x 40 x 97.5")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source443.6 kg (978 lbs)
Photo proofsheets supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 2.1 ppm
Print speed (black, fast normal quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 7.9 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 2.1 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, 10 x 15 photo)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAs fast as 12 sec
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 31 ppm
Print speed (colour, fast normal, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 7.3 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, 10 x 15 photo)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAs fast as 21 sec As fast as 49 sec
Printer featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceColor printing
Recommended media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 to 24 lb
SkewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0.006 in
Skew (transparency)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0.010 in
Standard input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 sheets
Standard input capacity for legalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Standard output capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Standard output capacity for legalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
SureSupply supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 x 15 cm photos in as fast as 12 seconds; documents up to 32 ppm black/31 ppm colour. Economical printing with individual ink cartridges and ink recirculation system. Convenient on-board control panel with one-touch buttons including HP Photosmart softw
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212104
Vivera inks supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.2 lb

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