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HP Photosmart C4480 Thermal inkjet A4 vs HP Photosmart C4485 Inkjet A4

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 38identical
  • 142known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • Photosmart C4480 Thermal inkjet A4:Thermal inkjet
    • Photosmart C4485 Inkjet A4:Inkjet
  • Maximum copy resolution
    • Photosmart C4480 Thermal inkjet A4:600
    • Photosmart C4485 Inkjet A4:1200 x 2400 DPI
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • Photosmart C4480 Thermal inkjet A4:A4, A5
    • Photosmart C4485 Inkjet A4:A4, A5, A6

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Comparison of C4480, C4485
184 specifications
Printing1 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermal inkjetInkjet
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution4800 x 1200 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for one4800 x 1200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)8.9 ppm8.9 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)5.3 ppm5.3 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)30 ppm30 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)23 ppm23 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Known for oneUp to 23 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Copying1 differ
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Maximum copy resolutionDiffers6001200 x 2400 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)7.7 cpm7.7 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)7.7 cpm7.7 cpm
Copy speed (colour, draft, A4)Known for one23 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (colour, normal, US Letter)Known for one7.7 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one50 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Copier resizeKnown for one50 - 400%Unknown — not stated by the source
Copier settingsKnown for oneStand-alone copying: Fit to page, 100% (with software: Photo-size choices and Reduce/Enlarge)Unknown — not stated by the source
Copy resolution (black graphics)Known for one600 dpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (black, best, letter)Known for one0.7 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (black, concept, A4)Known for one30 cpmUnknown — 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 one23 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (black, draft, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 cpm
Scanningidentical
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 2400 DPI1200 x 2400 DPI
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one4800 x 4800 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan areaKnown for one216 x 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeFlatbed scannerFlatbed scanner
Scan technologyCISCIS
Input colour depthKnown for one48 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levels256256
TWAIN versionKnown for one1.9Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan input modesKnown for oneFront-panel scan, HP Director, TWAINUnknown — not stated by the source
Faxidentical
FaxingNoNo
Auto-redialingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax forwardingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Distinctive ringKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycle1000 pages per month1000 pages per month
Digital senderNoNo
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCL 3
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Total output capacity50 sheets50 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacityKnown for one50 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard input capacity for cardsKnown for one20Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard input capacity for transparenciesKnown for one20Unknown — not stated by the source
Input capacity for envelopes (primary tray)Known for one10 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographsKnown for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity for labelsKnown for one20Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity for transparenciesKnown for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for cardsKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for one10 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, TransparenciesEnvelopes, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneExecutiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelope feederKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity for cardsKnown for one20Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum paper traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Media handlingKnown for oneSheetfedUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for one100-sheet input trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for one50-sheet output trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended media weightKnown for one75 - 90 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANNoNo
Performanceidentical
Internal memory32 MB32 MB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMS Duo, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneWindows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher, Intel Pentium II, Celeron or compatible processor, 233 MHZ or higher, 128 MB RAM, 700 MB hard disk space, CD-ROM, USB port; Windows Vista(TM): Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 800 MHZ 32 or 64-bit processor, 512 MB RAM,Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal3.81 cm (1.5")3.81 cm (1.5")
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 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 LeopardUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one15 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one59 - 90 °FUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one104 - 140 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width434 mm434 mm
Depth290 mm290 mm
Height162 mm162 mm
Weight5.06 kg5.06 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package width470 mm470 mm
Package depth196 mm196 mm
Package height334 mm334 mm
Package weight6.48 kg6.48 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Photosmart Essentials for Macintosh and Microsoft WindowsUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for one567 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one12 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletKnown for one7 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one84 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Standard input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one434 x 403 x 167 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 oneMac OS X v 10.3.9, v 10.4, v 10.5; Windows Vista (R) (32 and 64-bit); Windows XP Home and Professional (32 and 64-bit)Unknown — not stated by the source
FunctionsKnown for onePrint, copy, scanUnknown — not stated by the source
HandsetKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for onePaper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cards, the HP premium media, iron-on transfers, borderless media, panoramaUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneMac OS X v 10.3.9, v 10.4, v 10.5; PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel Core Processor; 256 MB RAM; 200 MB hard disk space; USB port; CD-ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PictBridgeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Print quality, vertical alignment accuracyKnown for one+/- 0.0002 in+/- 0.0508 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for one43.4 cm (17.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneEN 60950/IEC 60950 Compliance (International), CSA (Canada), GS Certified (Germany), CE Marking (Europe), NOM-NYCE (Mexico), GOST (Russia), CCC S&E (China)Unknown — not stated by the source
Size (imperial)Known for one43.4 cm (17.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneA4 (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), (300 x 100 mm), (130 x 180 mm), (100 x 150 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one470 x 196 x 334 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneFCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 Class B (USA), CE (European Union), C-tick (Australia and New Zealand), VCCI (Japan), BSMI (Taiwan), CCC S&E (China), MIC (Korea)Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one1 USB 2.0, 4 Memory card slotsUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one5.6 B(A) (color printing), 5.9 B(A) (black-and-white normal printing), 5.4 B(A) (color copying), 5.7 B(A) (black-and-white copying), 3.3 B(A) (idle)Unknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic power emissions (active, print, copy or scan)Known for one56 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one42 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto fax reduction supportedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Automatic paper sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera phoneKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for oneDye-based (color), pigment-based (black)Unknown — not stated by the source
Custom media sizesKnown for one77 x 127 to 215 x 610 mm 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 24 inUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print optionsKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)Known for one3000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Exifprint supportedKnown for onev 2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Export file formatsKnown for oneJPEGUnknown — not stated by the source
Image scaling/enlargement rangeKnown for one50 - 400%Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one434 x 587 x 162 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity (photo paper)Known for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacity (photo paper)Known for one15 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacity for cardsKnown for one10 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacity for envelopesKnown for one10 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacity for labelsKnown for one10 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacity for transparenciesKnown for one15 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print length (imperial)Known for one24 inUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan area (imperial)Known for one21.6 cm (8.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneLetter, legal, executive, cards, panorama, 4 x 6 inchUnknown — not stated by the source
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneA4: 75 to 90 g/m2; legal: 75 to 90 g/m2; envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m2; cards: up to 200 g/m2; 10 x 15 cm photo: up to 280 g/m2Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one469.9 x 196.1 x 334 mm (18.5 x 7.72 x 13.2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weight (imperial)Known for one6.48 kg (14.3 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Page yield identifierKnown for onePSC4200Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1219 x 1016 x 2472 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1219.2 x 1016 x 2463.8 mm (48 x 40 x 97")Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one567 kg (1250 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo proofsheets supportedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for one1200Unknown — not stated by the source
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for one1200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, draft quality, 10 x 15 photo)Known for oneAs fast as 25 secUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, normal quality, 10 x 15 photo)Known for oneAs fast as 49 secUnknown — not stated by the source
Printer featuresKnown for oneColor printing, color copying, color scanning, black-and-white printing, black-and-white copying, black-and-white scanningUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended media weight (imperial)Known for one20 to 24 lbUnknown — not stated by the source
SkewKnown for one+/- 0.006 inUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard input capacity for envelopesKnown for one10 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard input capacity for legalKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for oneA4 (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), (300 x 100 mm), (130 x 180 mm), (100 x 150 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for labelsKnown for one10 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for legalKnown for one50 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for one15 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
SureSupply connection typeKnown for oneDirectUnknown — not stated by the source
SureSupply supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical featuresKnown for oneHP Adaptive Lighting, HP Auto Red-eye RemovalUnknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43212110Unknown — not stated by the source
Upgrade typeKnown for oneNoneUnknown — 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 one5.06 kg (11.2 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (average operating)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V

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