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Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

HP OfficeJet 6500A Inkjet A4 vs HP Pro 8500

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 45identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 32 ppm
    • 35 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 31 ppm
    • 34 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 16 s
    • 15 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • 18 s
    • 15 s
  • Maximum copy resolution
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
    • 1200 x 600 DPI
  • Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
    • 32 cpm
    • 35 cpm
  • Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
    • 31 cpm
    • 34 cpm
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 100 copies
    • 99 copies

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OfficeJet 6500A Inkjet A4

Model 6500A

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Printing4 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Maximum resolution4800 x 1200 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs32 ppm35 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs31 ppm34 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs16 s15 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs18 s15 s
Economical printingYesYes
Copying4 differ
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Maximum copy resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs32 cpm35 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs31 cpm34 cpm
Maximum number of copiesDiffers100 copies99 copies
Copier resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
Scanning1 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Duplex scanningYesYes
Maximum scan resolution4800 x 4800 DPI4800 x 4800 DPI
Maximum scan areaDiffers216 x 297 mm216 x 356 mm
Image formats supportedJPGJPG
Input colour depth48 bit48 bit
Scanner typeKnown for oneFlatbed scanner
Fax3 differ
FaxingColour faxingColour faxing
Fax memoryDiffers100 pages125 pages
Auto-redialingYesYes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Differs10099
Fax forwardingYesYes
Fax broadcastingDiffers20 locations48 locations
Fax delayed sendingYesYes
Fax speed (A4)3 sec/page3 sec/page
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers7000 pages per month15000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers8001250
Digital senderNoNo
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers50 sheets150 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)YesYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity35 sheets35 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size216 x 356 mm216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersCard stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Iron-On Transfers, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, TransparenciesCard stock, Envelopes, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5A4, A5
Non-ISO print media sizesExecutive, StatementExecutive, Statement
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneDL
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0
Direct printingNoNo
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Performance1 differ
Internal memory64 MB64 MB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), miniSD, MMC, MMCmicro, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xDCF, Memory Stick (MS), miniSD, MMC, MMCmicro, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xD
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dB
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Minimum system requirementsCD-ROM USBCD-ROM USB
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersHome & officeBusiness
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalKnown for one5.99 cm (2.36")
Display number of linesKnown for one2 lines
Power2 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs36.6 W55 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs5.5 W5.8 W
System requirements2 differ
Minimum RAM128 MB128 MB
Minimum processorDiffersIntel Pentium II, Celeron 233MHzIntel Pentium II, Celeron
Minimum storage drive spaceDiffers750 MB200 MB
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs59 - 90 °F59 - 95 °F
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers8.17 kg11.8 kg
Other features4 differ
Networking featuresEthernetEthernet
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs476.2 x 450 x 258.3 mm494 x 479 x 299 mm
All-in-one functionsCopy, Fax, ScanCopy, Fax, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsCopy, Fax, Print, ScanCopy, Fax, Print, Scan
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP SP2 Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6 LinuxWindows 2000/XP/Vista/7 Mac OS X v10.4 - 10.6 Linux
Maximum internal memory0.064 GB0.064 GB
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240V (+/- 10%), 50/60Hz110 - 240 V (+/-10), 50/60 Hz
Power supply typeACAC
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.1b/g/n
Acoustic power emissions (active, print, copy or scan)Differs53/68 dB67/71 dB
Junk barrier supportedYesYes
Standard media sizes3'' x 5'' 4'' x 6'' 5'' x 7'' 5'' x 8'' 4'' x 10'' 4'' x 11'' 4'' x 12'' 8'' x 10''3'' x 5'' 4'' x 6'' 5'' x 7'' 5'' x 8'' 4'' x 10'' 4'' x 11'' 4'' x 12'' 8'' x 10''
PictBridgeKnown for oneYes

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