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Product comparison · 2 inkjet printers

HP Deskjet 6940 inkjet printer Colour vs HP Officejet K5400 inkjet printer Colour

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 12identical
  • 120known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum duty cycle
    • 5000 pages per month
    • 7500 pages per month
  • Number of print cartridges
    • 2
    • 4
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 9.6 ppm
    • 16, 12
  • Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 27 ppm
    • 35 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 5.8 ppm
    • 15 ppm
  • Total input capacity
    • 150 sheets
    • 250 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • 50 sheets
    • 150 sheets
  • Standard interfaces
    • Ethernet, USB
    • USB 2.0

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HP

Deskjet 6940 inkjet printer Colour

Model 6940

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Officejet K5400 inkjet printer Colour

Model K5400

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Features2 differ
ColourYesYes
Maximum duty cycleDiffers5000 pages per month7500 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesDiffers24
Duplex printingKnown for oneO
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneFCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 Class B (USA), CE (European Union), ICES (Canada), VCCI (Japan), MIC (Korea), BSMI (Taiwan), China S&E (China)
SafetyKnown for oneCE (European Union), FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 Class B (USA), ICES (Canada), Japan (VCCI), Korea (MIC), China (Requirements for Class B Products), Taiwan (BSMI), Mexico NOM-NYCE, Russia GOST, IEC 60950 compliant, USA UL listed, EU LVD, EN 60950 compliant, NEMKO GS, Canada CSA, China CCC, Taiwan BSMI,
Print head nozzlesKnown for one1056 black ink nozzles, 1056 ink nozzles per colour
Page description languagesKnown for onePCL 3
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolution4800 x 1200 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs9.6 ppm16, 12
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs27 ppm35 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)36 ppm36 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs5.8 ppm15 ppm
Print margin top (A4)Known for one3.3 mm
Print margin right (A4)Known for one3.3 mm
Print margin left (A4)Known for one3.3 mm
Print margin bottom (A4)Known for one3.3 mm
Print speed (colour, full-page colour, best quality, A4)Known for one2.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for one5 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for one5 ppm
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for one1200 x 1200 DPI
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers150 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers50 sheets150 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one150 sheets
Paper input typeKnown for onePaper tray
Envelope feederKnown for oneNo
Standard input capacity for cardsKnown for oneUp to 80 cards
Input capacity for envelopes (primary tray)Known for oneenvelopes
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for one15 sheets
Standard output capacity for cardsKnown for oneUp to 60 cards
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for one30
Maximum paper traysKnown for one2
Media size (tray 2)Known for oneA4, B5, 182 x 257 to 216 x 356 mm
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Known for onesheets: 350
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for one250-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for one150-sheet output tray
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one215 x 355 mm
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneA4, A5, A6, B5, 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Media weight (tray 1)Known for one60 to 105 g/m² (plain media), 60 to 280 g/m² (special media), up to 200 g/m² (card media)
Duplex media weightKnown for one60 - 105 (plain media), 60 - 200 (special media), up - 200 (card media)
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneTray 1: plain media: 60 to 105 g/m2, special media: 60 to 280 g/m2, cards media: up to 200 g/m2; Tray 2: plain media: 60 to 105 g/m2
Recommended media weightKnown for one75 - 90 g/m²
Standard media sizesKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), C5 (162 x 229 mm), C6 (114 x 162 mm), 100 x 150 mm, 130 x 180 mm
Custom media sizesKnown for one76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Duplex supported media sizeKnown for oneA4, A5, B5, executive, letter, card (4 x 6 in, 5 x 8 in, A6)
Media handlingKnown for oneSheetfed
Media weight (tray 2)Known for one60 to 105 g/m² (plain media)
Paper handling optional/inputKnown for oneOptional 350-sheet paper tray
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA4
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneBanner, Card stock, Envelopes, Iron-On Transfers, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC6
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneDL
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Direct printingKnown for oneNo
PictBridgeKnown for oneNo
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, USBUSB 2.0
I/O portsKnown for one1 Hi-Speed USB port - compatible with USB 2.0 specifications
Wireless option typeKnown for oneOptional, with HP Jetdirect Wireless Print Server
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneNo
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one32 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 MB
Memory slotsKnown for one1
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneNot supported
Processor frequencyKnown for one192 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs46.5 dB61 dB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneNo
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one6.6 B(A) (active)
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
Built-in displayKnown for oneNo
CertificationKnown for oneEN55022: 1998/Class B/CISPR 22: 1997 Class B/CISPR 22: +A1 2000; EN55024: 1998: 2001; EN 61000-4-2: 1995; EN 61000-4-3: 1996; EN 61000-4-4: 1995; EN 61000-4-5: 1995; EN 61000-4-6: 1996; EN 61000-4-8: 1993; EN 610004-11: 1994; IEC/EN 61000-3-2: 1995/A14: 2000; IEC/EN 61000-3-3: 1995: 2001; FCC Title
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP HoWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimat
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 TigerMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows 2000 (SP4), XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64; Certified for Windows Vista; Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4.9, v10.5
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows 2000 (SP4): Intel Pentium II or Celeron processor, 128 MB RAM, 280 MB free hard disk space, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0; Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit): Intel Pentium II or Celeron processor, 512 MB RAM, 280 MB free hard disk space, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0; Microsoft Win
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneMac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4.9, v10.5*: PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core Duo processor, 256 MB memory, 300 MB free hard disk space, QuickTime 5.0 or higher, CD-ROM drive, USB port (* Software is available for download from: /support)
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C68 - 86 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one20 - 30 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers450 mm495 mm
DepthDiffers367 mm382 mm
HeightDiffers144 mm207 mm
WeightDiffers6 kg8.8 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1219 x 1016 x 2155 mm
Packaging data1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Drivers includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Bundled softwareDiffersHP Photosmart PremierHP Solution Center
Package weightKnown for one13 kg
Package weight (imperial)Known for one13 kg (28.7 lbs)
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for one332 kg
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one6 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for one4 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for one24 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Printer managementKnown for oneHP Web Jetadmin
Network readyKnown for oneNo
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one495 x 382 x 207 mm
InterfaceKnown for oneHi-Speed USB port - compatible with USB 2.0 specifications
Media types supportedKnown for onePaper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, brochure paper, transparencies, labels, cards (index, greeting), photo media
Networking featuresKnown for oneNo
Power requirementsKnown for oneInput voltage 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz); 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
Print cartridge volume (metric)Known for oneHP 88XL Print Cartridge: black (58.5 ml), cyan (17 ml), magenta (17 ml), yellow (17 ml); HP 88 Print Cartridge: black (20.5 ml), cyan (9 ml), magenta (9 ml), yellow (9 ml)
Print headKnown for one2 (1 black/yellow, 1 magenta/cyan)
Print technologyKnown for oneThermal inkjet
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for one49.5 cm (19.5")
Size (imperial)Known for one49.5 cm (19.5")
Standard input traysKnown for one1
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11b; 802.11g (optional)
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one302 x 598 x 503 mm
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for onePigment-based (black), dye-based (colour)
Printer smart software featuresKnown for oneAccepts a variety of paper sizes and types, automatic duplex (optional)
Duplex print optionsKnown for oneNone
TypefacesKnown for one8 built-in fonts, 4 each in portrait and landscape orientation; CG Times, CG Times Italic, Univers, Univers Italic, Courier, Courier Italic, Letter Gothic, Letter Gothic Italic (Euro symbol supported)
Automatic paper sensorKnown for oneNo
Case or master carton quantityKnown for one1 pc(s)
Control panelKnown for one3 buttons (Power, Job cancel, Resume), 2 LEDs (Attention, Ready), 4 LEDs for supplies, 2 LEDs for printhead; LED display
Driver updatesKnown for oneLatest driver updates available at /support/
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographsKnown for one55 sheets
Maximum print length (imperial)Known for oneUS legal
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneLetter, legal, statement, executive, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch), cards (index), borderless photo (4 x 6 in, 5 x 7 in, 8 x 10 in), borderless panorama (4 x 10 in, 4 x 11 in, 4 x 12 in)
Media thickness (by paper path)Known for oneTray 1: up to 11.8 mil; envelopes: up to 15.7 mil; Tray 2: up to 11.8 mil
Operating altitude (imperial)Known for one10000 ft
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one596.9 x 302.3 x 502.9 mm (23.5 x 11.9 x 19.8")
Page yield identifierKnown for oneOJ K5400
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1219.2 x 1016 x 2153.9 mm (48 x 40 x 84.8")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one332 kg (731.9 lbs)
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Known for one< 5
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)Known for one< 5
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Known for one< 35
Recommended media weight (imperial)Known for one20 to 24 lb
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for one60 sheets
SureSupply connection typeKnown for oneDirect and Network
SureSupply supportedKnown for oneYes
Technical featuresKnown for oneLaser Quality Speeds of up to 12 ppm black/10 ppm colour. Economical printing with individually replaceable HP Vivera ink cartridges, each linked into a unique ink recirculation system for maximum ink efficiency. Optional high capacity cartridges available (not included, purchase separately). Print
Upgrade typeKnown for oneNot applicable
Vivera inks supportedKnown for oneNo
Weight (imperial)Known for one19.4 lb
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)Known for one50 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz

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