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HP OfficeJet CB023A multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4 vs HP Pro 8500 - A909a

152specifications compared
22differ
130identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Print speed (black, best quality, A4)
- OfficeJet CB023A multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:11 ppm
- Pro 8500 - A909a:5 ppm
Maximum scan area
- OfficeJet CB023A multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:216 x 356 mm
- Pro 8500 - A909a:216 x 297 mm
Faxing
- OfficeJet CB023A multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:Colour faxing
- Pro 8500 - A909a:Mono faxing
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
- OfficeJet CB023A multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:50 sheets
- Pro 8500 - A909a:35 sheets
Maximum print size
- OfficeJet CB023A multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:216 x 356 mm
- Pro 8500 - A909a:216 x 297 mm
Non-ISO print media sizes
- OfficeJet CB023A multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:Legal
- Pro 8500 - A909a:Executive
Maximum input capacity for cards
- OfficeJet CB023A multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:-55
- Pro 8500 - A909a:55
Standard interfaces
- OfficeJet CB023A multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:Ethernet, USB 2.0
- Pro 8500 - A909a:Ethernet, RJ-11, USB 2.0

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Comparison of CB023A, Pro 8500 - A909a
166 specifications	A HP OfficeJet CB023A multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4 Model CB023A View product	B HP Pro 8500 - A909a View product
Printing1 differ
Print technology	Thermal inkjet	Thermal inkjet
Printing	Colour printing	Colour printing
Duplex printing	Yes	Yes
Maximum resolution	4800 x 1200 DPI	4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	15 ppm	15 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	19, 11	19, 11
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)	35 ppm	35 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)	34 ppm	34 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Differs	11 ppm	5 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)	5 ppm	5 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)	3.5 ppm	3.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)	3.5 ppm	3.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)	34 ppm	34 ppm
Print speed (colour photo, draft quality)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 ppm
Copyingidentical
Copying	Colour copying	Colour copying
Maximum copy resolution	1200 x 600 DPI	1200 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)	17 cpm	17 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)	17 cpm	17 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal, US Letter)	17 cpm	17 cpm
Time to first copy (colour, normal)	23 s	23 s
Maximum number of copies	99 copies	99 copies
Copier resize	25 - 400%	25 - 400%
Time to first copy (letter)	18 sec	18 sec
Copy resolution (black graphics)	1200 x 600 dpi	1200 x 600 dpi
Copy speed (black, best, letter)	5 cpm	5 cpm
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)	35 cpm	35 cpm
Maximum copy speed (colour, A4)	34 cpm	34 cpm
Scanning1 differ
Scanning	Colour scanning	Colour scanning
Optical scanning resolution	2400 x 4800 DPI	2400 x 4800 DPI
Maximum scan resolution	4800 x 4800 DPI	4800 x 4800 DPI
Maximum scan areaDiffers	216 x 356 mm	216 x 297 mm
Scanner type	Flatbed scanner	Flatbed scanner
Scan technology	CIS	CIS
Input colour depth	48 bit	48 bit
Greyscale levels	256	256
TWAIN version	1.9	1.9
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffers	Colour faxing	Mono faxing
Modem speed	33.6 Kbit/s	33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memory	125 pages	125 pages
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)	99	99
Fax forwarding	Yes	Yes
Auto reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Distinctive ring	Yes	Yes
Fax broadcasting	48 locations	48 locations
Fax delayed sending	Yes	Yes
Fax speed (A4)	3 sec/page	3 sec/page
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycle	15000 pages per month	15000 pages per month
Digital sender	No	No
Number of print cartridges	4	4
Printing colours	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
All-In-One-multitasking	Yes	Yes
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacity	250 sheets	250 sheets
Total output capacity	150 sheets	150 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)	Yes	Yes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	50 sheets	35 sheets
Maximum input capacity	500 sheets	500 sheets
Maximum output capacity	150 sheets	150 sheets
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographs	55 sheets	55 sheets
Maximum input capacity for envelopes	20	20
Maximum input capacity for transparencies	70 sheets	70 sheets
Standard output capacity for cards	55	55
Standard output capacity for envelopes	15 sheets	15 sheets
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4	A4
Maximum print sizeDiffers	216 x 356 mm	216 x 297 mm
Paper tray media types	Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies	Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5, A6	A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)	B4, B5, B6	B4, B5, B6
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffers	Legal	Executive
Envelope feeder	No	No
Maximum input capacity for cardsDiffers	-55	55
Maximum paper trays	2	2
Recommended media weight	75 - 90 g/m²	75 - 90 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Ethernet, USB 2.0	Ethernet, RJ-11, USB 2.0
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	128 MB	64 MB
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	CF, Memory Stick (MS), miniSD, MMC, MMCmicro, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xD	CF, Memory Stick (MS), miniSD, MMC, MMCmicro, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xD
Processor frequency	384 MHz	384 MHz
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black, Grey
Market positioning	Business	Business
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display	LCD	LCD
Display diagonalKnown for one	8.76 cm (3.45")	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for one	Touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (average operating)	34 W	34 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	5.7 W	5.1 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	7.2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)	0.4 W	0.4 W
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard	Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows Server 2008, Windows Small Business Server 2008	Windows Server 2008
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 60 °C	-40 - 60 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)	15 - 35 °C	15 - 35 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width	494 mm	494 mm
Depth	479 mm	479 mm
HeightDiffers	331 mm	299 mm
WeightDiffers	12.7 kg	11.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package width	593 mm	593 mm
Package depth	450 mm	450 mm
Package height	581 mm	581 mm
Package weight	17.4 kg	17.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled software	HP Solution Center, HP Photosmart Essential, HP Smart Web Printing, HP Update, HP Document Manager, HP Product Assistant	HP Solution Center, HP Photosmart Essential, HP Smart Web Printing, HP Update, HP Document Manager, HP Product Assistant
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weight	295 kg	295 kg
Master (outer) cases per pallet	4 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Layers per pallet	4 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet	16 pc(s)	16 pc(s)
Other features6 differ
Standard input trays	1	1
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	494 x 479 x 331 mm	494 x 479 x 299 mm
A6 Card	Yes	Yes
All-in-one functions	Copy, Fax, Scan	Copy, Fax, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsDiffers	Copy, Fax, Print, Scan	Copy, Print, Scan
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Microsoft Windows 7 ready, Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit x86 & 64-bit), Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows XP Professional x64 (SP1), Windows XP Professional (SP1) & Home (SP1) (32 & 64-bit), & Windows 2000 (SP4), Windows	Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit x86 & 64-bit), Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows XP Professional x64 (SP1), Windows XP Professional (SP1) and Home (SP1) (32 & 64-bit), Windows 2000 (SP4), Windows Founda
Maximum scan area (ADF)	216 x 356 mm	216 x 356 mm
Media types supported	Paper (brochure, inkjet, plain), photo paper, envelopes, cards (index), transparencies	Paper (brochure, inkjet, plain), photo paper, envelopes, cards (index), transparencies
Minimum system requirements for Macintosh	Mac OS X v 10.4, v 10.5, v 10.6; PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core processor; 256 MB RAM; 500 MB hard disk space; CD-ROM; USB	Mac OS X v 10.4, v 10.5, v 10.6; PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core processor; 256 MB RAM; 500 MB hard disk space; CD-ROM; USB
PictBridge	Yes	Yes
Power requirements	100 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 - 60 Hz	100 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 - 60 Hz
Size (imperial)	49.4 cm (19.4")	49.4 cm (19.4")
Media size (tray 1)Differs	A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, C5, C6, 76 x 127 mm - 216 x 356 mm	A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, C5, C6, 76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)	593 x 450 x 581 mm	593 x 450 x 581 mm
Acoustic pressure emissions	59 dB	59 dB
Auto fax reduction supported	Yes	Yes
Automatic paper sensor	No	No
Case or master carton quantityKnown for one	40 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Custom media sizes	76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm	76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm
Duplex supported media size	A4	A4
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)	15000 pages per month	15000 pages per month
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)	15 s	15 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)	15 s	15 s
Junk barrier supported	Yes (requires Caller ID)	Yes (requires Caller ID)
Maximum input capacity (photo paper)	55 sheets	55 sheets
Maximum scan area (ADF) (imperial)	215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14")	215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14")
Maximum scan area (imperial)	21.6 cm (8.5")	21.6 cm (8.5")
Media sizes supported (imperial)	Letter, legal, statement, executive, 3 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 7 in, 5 x 8 in, 4 x 10 in, 4 x 11 in, 4 x 12 in, 8 x 10 in, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch, DL)	Letter, legal, statement, executive, 3 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 7 in, 5 x 8 in, 4 x 10 in, 4 x 11 in, 4 x 12 in, 8 x 10 in, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch, DL)
Package dimensions (W x D x H)	593.1 x 450.1 x 580.9 mm (23.4 x 17.7 x 22.9")	593.1 x 450.1 x 580.9 mm (23.4 x 17.7 x 22.9")
Package weight (imperial)	17.4 kg (38.3 lbs)	17.4 kg (38.3 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)	1219 x 1016 x 2468 mm	1219 x 1016 x 2468 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)	1219.2 x 1016 x 2468.1 mm (48 x 40 x 97.2")	1219.2 x 1016 x 2468.1 mm (48 x 40 x 97.2")
Pallet weight (imperial)	293.9 kg (648 lbs)	293.9 kg (648 lbs)
Print quality (black, best quality)	1200 x 1200 DPI	1200 x 1200 DPI
Print quality (black, draft quality)Known for one	35 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print quality (black, normal quality)	1200 DPI	1200 DPI
Print quality (colour, best quality)	4800 DPI	4800 DPI
Recommended media weight (imperial)	20 to 24 lb	20 to 24 lb
Send to email capabilityDiffers	Yes	No
Standard input capacity for legal	250 sheets	250 sheets
Standard output capacity for legal	150 sheets	150 sheets
Standard output capacity for transparencies	60 sheets	60 sheets
SureSupply supported	Yes	Yes
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	43211507	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vivera inks supported	No	No
Wireless option typeDiffers	Yes	Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory
Media size (tray 2)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, C5, C6, 182 x 257 mm to 216 x 356 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.9 kg (26.2 lbs)

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