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HP Photosmart B209a Inkjet A4 vs HP LaserJet CM4730fsk Laser A4

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 9identical
  • 178known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • Photosmart B209a Inkjet A4:Inkjet
    • LaserJet CM4730fsk Laser A4:Laser
  • Maximum resolution
    • Photosmart B209a Inkjet A4:4800 x 1200 DPI
    • LaserJet CM4730fsk Laser A4:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Photosmart B209a Inkjet A4:15 ppm
    • LaserJet CM4730fsk Laser A4:30 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Photosmart B209a Inkjet A4:11 ppm
    • LaserJet CM4730fsk Laser A4:30 ppm
  • Maximum copy resolution
    • Photosmart B209a Inkjet A4:600
    • LaserJet CM4730fsk Laser A4:600 x 600 DPI
  • Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
    • Photosmart B209a Inkjet A4:9.5 cpm
    • LaserJet CM4730fsk Laser A4:30 cpm
  • Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
    • Photosmart B209a Inkjet A4:10 cpm
    • LaserJet CM4730fsk Laser A4:30 cpm
  • Maximum number of copies
    • Photosmart B209a Inkjet A4:50 copies
    • LaserJet CM4730fsk Laser A4:999 copies

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216 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetLaser
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs15 ppm30 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs11 ppm30 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one30 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one28 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for one2.5 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Known for one< 2.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for one2 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)Known for one< 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Known for one< 28Unknown — not stated by the source
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 s
Copying4 differ
Maximum copy resolutionDiffers600600 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs9.5 cpm30 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs10 cpm30 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal, US Letter)Known for one9.5 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers50 copies999 copies
Copy resolution (black graphics)Known for oneUp to 600 dpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy resolution (colour text and graphics)Known for one600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (black, best, letter)Known for one0.7Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Known for one30 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy speed (colour, A4)Known for one28 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Copier resizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 - 400%
Scanning4 differ
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers1200 x 2400 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Scanner typeDiffersFlatbed scannerFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan technologyKnown for oneCISUnknown — not stated by the source
Input colour depthDiffers48 bit24 bit
Greyscale levelsDiffers65536256
TWAIN versionKnown for oneVersion 1.9Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan input modesKnown for oneFront Panel scan, HP Photosmart softwareUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanner featuresKnown for oneScan Functional Keys on Control PanelUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-mail, Fax
Scan speed (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 ppm
Scan speed (colour)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 ppm
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffersNoColour faxing
Fax resolution (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 x 300 DPI
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.6 Kbit/s
Auto-redialingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100
Fax forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Distinctive ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Fax broadcastingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 locations
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Featuresidentical
Digital senderKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source175000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000 - 9000 pages per month
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Total input capacityDiffers125 sheets1600 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers50 sheets500 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one50 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard input capacity for cardsKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard input capacity for transparenciesKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Input capacity for envelopes (primary tray)Known for one15 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUp to 15Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity for labelsKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity for transparenciesKnown for one40 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for cardsKnown for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for one15 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper input typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper tray
Paper handling2 differ
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5, B6Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneExecutiveUnknown — not stated by the source
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5, B6B5
Media weight (tray 1)Known for one60 to 280 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Envelope feederKnown for one15Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity for cardsKnown for one60Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum paper traysKnown for one1 plus automated 13 x 18 cm photo trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Media handlingKnown for oneSheet feedUnknown — not stated by the source
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Known for onephoto paper: 20Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for one125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for one50-sheet output trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended media weightKnown for one60 - 280 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingKnown for one125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo tray, 50-sheet output trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Lightweight paper, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Transparencies
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC5, D5, DL
Paper tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 220 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceParallel, RJ-11, USB 2.0
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, SNMP, SSL/TLS
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFTP, IPP2, Auto-IP, Telnet, SLP, IGMPv2, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, 9100, LPD, IP Direct
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDHCPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, 9100, IP , LPD, IPP, MLDv6, ICMPv6, FTP, WS
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB448 MB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows XP* (SP1) or higher; any Intel Pentium II, Celeron or compatible processor; 233 MHz or higher; 128 MB RAM (256 MB or higher recommended), 800 MB hard disk space, Internet Explorer 6 or higher, USB port; Windows Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (64) processor, 512 MB RAM, 920 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRISC
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source533 MHz
Sound pressure level (copying)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 dB
Sound power level (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 dB
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Market positioningDiffersHome & officeBusiness
Display diagonalKnown for one5.99 cm (2.36")Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Power1 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.4 W0.5 W
Power consumption (average operating)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source604 W
Power consumption (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source604 W
Power consumption (copying)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source615 W
Power consumption (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.731 kWh/week
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow LeopardUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs15 - 80%10 - 70%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one59 - 90 °FUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 60 °C15 - 30 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 32 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 90%
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STARBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers452 mm1106 mm
DepthDiffers407 mm639 mm
HeightDiffers206 mm1153 mm
WeightDiffers7.2 kg136 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one500 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one283 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one469 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one8.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneWindows Live Photo GalleryUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for one252 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one8 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one32 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Standard input traysKnown for one1 plus automated 13 x 18 cm photo trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneBluetooth via HP bt500 Bluetooth USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter (Q6273A), Wireless 802.11g/bUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one452 x 407 x 206 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
All-in-one functionsKnown for oneCopy, ScanUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour all-in-one functionsKnown for oneCopy, Print, ScanUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows Vista (32/64-bit); Microsoft Windows XP (SP1 or higher/32-bit); Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5Unknown — not stated by the source
FunctionsKnown for onePrint, copy, scanUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for onePaper (plain, inkjet, photo), transparencies, envelopes, labels, cards (index, greeting)Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneMac OS X v10.4 or v10.5; PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel Core processor; 256 MB RAM; 500 MB available hard disk space; CD ROM drive; USB portUnknown — not stated by the source
PictBridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneInput voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Print quality, vertical alignment accuracyKnown for one+/- 0.1524 mm +/- 0.006 inUnknown — not stated by the source
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for one45.2 cm (17.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneIEC 60950-1: 2001/EN 60950-1: 2001 compliant, EU LVD 2006/95/EC, IEC 60825-1: 1993+A1; 1997+A2: 2001/EN 60825-1: 1994: Class 1 for LEDs, US/Canada CSA60950-1 first edition/UL60950-1 first edition and CSA listed. Power supply: Nemko CB Certificate, EU LVD Directive, US/Canada UL listedUnknown — not stated by the source
Size (imperial)Known for one45.2 cm (17.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b/gUnknown — not stated by the source
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneA4, A5, A6, B5, B6, B7, C5, C6, 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one500 x 283 x 469 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUS/Canada-CFR 47 Part 15 subpart b, EU/EMEA-CISPR22: 2005/EN55022: 2006+A1: 2007 Class B, CISPR24: 1997+A1: 2001 + A2: 2002/EN55024: 1998+A1: 2001+A2: 2003, IEC61000-3-2: 2000 A1: 2000+A2: 2005/EN61000-3-2: 2000+A2: 2005, IEC61000-3-3: 1994+A1: 2001+ A2: 2005/EN61000-3-3: 1995+A1: 2001+A2: 2005/EN 3Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one1 USB; 1 PictBridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one6.7 B(A) (printing at 16 ppm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic power emissions (active, print, copy or scan)Known for one60 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Automatic paper sensorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera phoneKnown for oneDirect photo printing from camera phones included Bluetooth YesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for oneDye-based; pigment-basedUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media sizesKnown for oneMain tray: 80 x 130 to 220 x 360 mm, photo tray: 90 x 130 to 130 x 180 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print optionsKnown for oneManual (driver support provided)Unknown — not stated by the source
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)Known for one2500 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Exifprint supportedKnown for oneY, Version 2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Export file formatsKnown for oneJPEG (EXIF); TIFUnknown — not stated by the source
Image scaling/enlargement rangeKnown for one25 to 400% in 1% incrementsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one452 x 524 x 440 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity (photo paper)Known for one60 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacity (photo paper)Known for one25 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacity for cardsKnown for one25 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacity for envelopesKnown for one15 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacity for labelsKnown for one25 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacity for transparenciesKnown for one25 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print length (imperial)Known for one14 inUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan area (imperial)Known for one21.6 cm (8.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Media size (tray 2)Known for oneA6, B6, B7, C6, B7 (JIS), 90 x 130 to 130 x 180 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneMain Tray: letter, legal, executive, 3 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 7 in, 8 x 10 in, No. 10 envelopes; photo tray: 3.5 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 7 inUnknown — not stated by the source
Media weight (tray 2)Known for one200 to 280 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneMain tray: 60 to 280 g/m², photo tray: 200 to 280 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one500.4 x 284.5 x 469.9 mm (19.7 x 11.2 x 18.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weight (imperial)Known for one8.9 kg (19.6 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Page yield identifierKnown for onePSB209aUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 1000 x 2015 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1201.4 x 1000.8 x 2014.2 mm (47.3 x 39.4 x 79.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one251.3 kg (554 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head nozzlesKnown for one2736Unknown — not stated by the source
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for one600Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, full-page colour, draft quality, A4)Known for one1 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Printer smart software featuresKnown for oneManual/automatic duplex printing; Booklet printing; N-up printing; Paper saving shortcuts; Watermarks; Supports a variety of paper sizes and types; Quick forms (Sudoku)Unknown — not stated by the source
Product dimensions optional (metric)Known for one452 x 407 x 206 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended media weight (imperial)Known for one16 to 24 lbUnknown — not stated by the source
SkewKnown for one+/- 0.003 inUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard input capacity for legalKnown for one125 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for oneMain tray: A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, B7, C5, C6, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), B7 (JIS); photo tray: 100 x 150 mm, 130 x 180 mm, A6, B6, B7, C6, B7 (JIS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for labelsKnown for one25 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for legalKnown for one10 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for one25 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
SureSupply connection typeKnown for oneDirect and NetworkUnknown — not stated by the source
SureSupply supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical featuresKnown for oneHP Smart Web Printing, HP Photo Print Gadget, automated 13 x 18 cm photo tray. HP Photosmart 4 individual inks; optional high-capacity cartridges. Easy to use wireless all-in-one with HP TouchSmart screen. Paper-saving printing option, ENERGY STAR qualified. Standalone copying without having to switUnknown — not stated by the source
Video action printing supportedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Vivera inks supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one7.12 kg (15.7 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless option typeKnown for oneYes, embeddedUnknown — not stated by the source

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