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HP 8500 - A909d vs HP Photosmart Q8433B multifunction printer Inkjet A4

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 14identical
  • 89known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • 8500 - A909d:Thermal inkjet
    • Photosmart Q8433B multifunction printer Inkjet A4:Inkjet
  • Duplex printing
    • 8500 - A909d:Yes
    • Photosmart Q8433B multifunction printer Inkjet A4:No
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 8500 - A909d:19 ppm
    • Photosmart Q8433B multifunction printer Inkjet A4:16 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 8500 - A909d:19 ppm
    • Photosmart Q8433B multifunction printer Inkjet A4:12 ppm
  • Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 8500 - A909d:35 ppm
    • Photosmart Q8433B multifunction printer Inkjet A4:30 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 8500 - A909d:34 ppm
    • Photosmart Q8433B multifunction printer Inkjet A4:28 ppm
  • Maximum copy resolution
    • 8500 - A909d:1200 x 600 DPI
    • Photosmart Q8433B multifunction printer Inkjet A4:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
    • 8500 - A909d:17 cpm
    • Photosmart Q8433B multifunction printer Inkjet A4:9 cpm

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Comparison of 8500 - A909d, Q8433B
140 specifications
Printing6 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermal inkjetInkjet
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingDiffersYesNo
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneAutoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution4800 x 1200 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution blackKnown for one1200 x 1200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs19 ppm16 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs19 ppm12 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs35 ppm30 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs34 ppm28 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one15 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one15 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 ppm
Copying4 differ
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Maximum copy resolutionDiffers1200 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs17 cpm9 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs17 cpm10.5 cpm
Copy speed (black, draft, A4)Known for one34 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (colour, draft, A4)Known for one35 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers99 copies30 copies
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex copyingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Copy resolution (colour text and graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 DPI
Scanning2 differ
ScanningDiffersColour scanningMono scanning
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers2400 x 4800 DPI1200 x 2400 DPI
Maximum scan areaKnown for one216 x 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeKnown for oneFlatbed & ADF scannerUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan technologyKnown for oneCISUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan speed (black)Known for one5 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan speed (colour)Known for one4 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Input colour depthKnown for one48 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levels256256
Scan driversKnown for oneTWAIN, WIAUnknown — not stated by the source
TWAIN versionKnown for one1.9Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffersColour faxingNo
Fax resolution (black)Known for one300 x 300 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax resolution (colour)Known for one200 x 200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax transmission speedKnown for one3 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one33.6 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax memoryKnown for one125 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto-redialingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speed diallingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one99Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto reductionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Caller IDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcastingKnown for one48 locationsUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex faxingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers15000 pages per month2500 pages per month
Number of print cartridges44
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for onePCL 3Unknown — not stated by the source
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital senderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets80 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for one150 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one35 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 sheets
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Maximum input capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 sheets
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 356 mm210 x 297 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersCard stock, Envelopes, Photo paper, Plain paper, TransparenciesCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5, B6B5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC5, C6Unknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesDiffers10, DL, MonarchC6, DL
Photo paper sizesKnown for one10x15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x12,4x6,5x7,5x8,8x10Unknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing media sizesDiffersLegal, LetterA4
Paper tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 - 90 g/m²
Maximum input capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Maximum paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, RJ-11, USB 2.0USB 2.0
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Internal memory64 MB64 MB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one384 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, SD, SDHC
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome & office
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display number of linesKnown for one2 linesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (max)Known for one55 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (printing)Known for one16 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (copying)Known for one34 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs5.8 W4.8 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one5.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Differs0.4 W0.5 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (average operating)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 W
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HP SureSupplyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Software providedKnown for oneHP Solution Center, HP Photosmart Essential, HP Smart Web Printing, HP Update, HP Document Manager, HP Product Assistant, HP Real Life TechnologiesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7, 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, WindowWindows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow LeopardMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%5 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 32 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers494 mm451.8 mm
DepthDiffers479 mm418.5 mm
HeightDiffers299 mm188.2 mm
WeightDiffers11.9 kg6 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers593 mm491 mm
Package depthDiffers581 mm227 mm
Package heightDiffers420 mm349 mm
Package weightDiffers17.4 kg7.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
PictBridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source451.8 x 418.5 x 188.2 mm
All-in-one functionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCopy, Print, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCopy, Print
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported media weight(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 - 280 g/m²
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source491 x 227 x 349 mm
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.9 B(A), 57 dB(A)
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2736
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 sheets
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Live Photo Gallery
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 pc(s)

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