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HP OfficeJet E709a Inkjet A4 vs HP Pro 8500 - A909a

130specifications compared
78differ
52identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Print technology
- OfficeJet E709a Inkjet A4:Inkjet
- Pro 8500 - A909a:Thermal inkjet
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- OfficeJet E709a Inkjet A4:7 ppm
- Pro 8500 - A909a:15 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- OfficeJet E709a Inkjet A4:10, 7
- Pro 8500 - A909a:19, 11
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
- OfficeJet E709a Inkjet A4:32 ppm
- Pro 8500 - A909a:35 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
- OfficeJet E709a Inkjet A4:31 ppm
- Pro 8500 - A909a:34 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)
- OfficeJet E709a Inkjet A4:2.5 ppm
- Pro 8500 - A909a:5 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)
- OfficeJet E709a Inkjet A4:< 2.5 ppm
- Pro 8500 - A909a:5 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)
- OfficeJet E709a Inkjet A4:2.5 ppm
- Pro 8500 - A909a:3.5 ppm

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Comparison of E709a, Pro 8500 - A909a
183 specifications	A HP OfficeJet E709a Inkjet A4 Model E709a View product	B HP Pro 8500 - A909a View product
Printing10 differ
Print technologyDiffers	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)Differs	7 ppm	15 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	10, 7	19, 11
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	32 ppm	35 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	31 ppm	34 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Differs	2.5 ppm	5 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Differs	< 2.5 ppm	5 ppm
Print speed (colour photo, draft quality)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Differs	2.5 ppm	3.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)Differs	< 2.5 ppm	3.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Differs	< 31 ppm	34 ppm
Duplex printing modeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copying7 differ
Copying	Colour copying	Colour copying
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs	8 cpm	17 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs	7 cpm	17 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal, US Letter)Differs	10.5 cpm	17 cpm
Time to first copy (colour, normal)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 s
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	100 copies	99 copies
Copier resize	25 - 400%	25 - 400%
Time to first copy (letter)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 sec
Copy resolution (black graphics)	1200 x 600 dpi	1200 x 600 dpi
Copy speed (black, best, letter)Differs	0.5 cpm	5 cpm
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Differs	32 cpm	35 cpm
Maximum copy speed (colour, A4)Differs	31 cpm	34 cpm
Copier settingsKnown for one	Actual size, Full Page, Fit to page, Custom, Legal to letter, Letter to A4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanning1 differ
Scanning	Colour scanning	Colour scanning
Optical scanning resolution	2400 x 4800 DPI	2400 x 4800 DPI
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4800 x 4800 DPI
Maximum scan areaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 versionDiffers	Version 1.9	1.9
Scan input modesKnown for one	Front-panel scan, HP Solution Center	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax3 differ
FaxingDiffers	Colour faxing	Mono faxing
Modem speed	33.6 Kbit/s	33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memoryDiffers	100 pages	125 pages
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Differs	100	99
Fax forwarding	Yes	Yes
Distinctive ring	Yes	Yes
Fax broadcasting	48 locations	48 locations
Fax delayed sending	Yes	Yes
Fax speed (A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 sec/page
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers	7000 pages per month	15000 pages per month
Digital sender	No	No
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Printing coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
All-In-One-multitasking	Yes	Yes
Input & output capacity7 differ
Total input capacity	250 sheets	250 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers	50 sheets	150 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers	250 sheets	500 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers	50 sheets	150 sheets
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographsDiffers	80 sheets	55 sheets
Maximum input capacity for envelopesDiffers	30	20
Maximum input capacity for transparenciesDiffers	50 sheets	70 sheets
Standard output capacity for cardsDiffers	25	55
Standard output capacity for envelopes	15 sheets	15 sheets
Maximum input capacity for labelsKnown for one	50	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4	A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Differs	B5, B6	B4, B5, B6
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Executive
Envelope feeder	No	No
Maximum input capacity for cardsDiffers	Up to 80	55
Maximum paper traysDiffers	1	2
Recommended media weight	75 - 90 g/m²	75 - 90 g/m²
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for one	B5, B6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media handlingKnown for one	Flatbed; sheetfeed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for one	250-sheet input tray, 35-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for one	50-sheet output tray	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet, RJ-11, USB 2.0
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Direct printingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	32 MB	64 MB
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CF, Memory Stick (MS), miniSD, MMC, MMCmicro, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xD
Processor frequencyDiffers	192 MHz	384 MHz
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	Microsoft Windows 7 ready. For more information go to http:///go/Windows7. Windows Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 512 MB RAM, 425 MB free hard disk space, Internet Explorer 7.0; Windows XP (32-bit) (SP1): Intel Pentium II or Celeron processor, 512 MB RAM, 410 MB free hard dis	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black, Grey	Black, Grey
Market positioningDiffers	Home & office	Business
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display	LCD	LCD
Power3 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs	22 W	34 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	5.6 W	5.1 W
Power consumption (off)Differs	0.6 W	0.4 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP	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
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008	Windows Server 2008
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	59 - 90 °F	5 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 90%	20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 60 °C	-40 - 60 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs	15 - 32 °C	15 - 35 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	476 mm	494 mm
DepthDiffers	410 mm	479 mm
HeightDiffers	258 mm	299 mm
WeightDiffers	7.6 kg	11.9 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	568 mm	593 mm
Package depthDiffers	333 mm	450 mm
Package heightDiffers	534 mm	581 mm
Package weightDiffers	12.3 kg	17.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	HP Solution Center; HP Photosmart Essential Software; 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 data3 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers	310 kg	295 kg
Master (outer) cases per palletDiffers	6 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Layers per pallet	4 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers	24 pc(s)	16 pc(s)
Other features25 differ
Standard input trays	1	1
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	476 x 410 x 258 mm	494 x 479 x 299 mm
A6 CardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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. For more information go to http:///go/windows7. Windows Vista (32 and 64-bit), Windows XP Professional (SP1) and Windows XP Home (SP1) (32 and 64-bit), Windows XP Home, Windows 2000 (SP4) Windows Foundation Server 2008, Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard Edition;	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 supportedDiffers	Paper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, brochure paper, transparencies, labels, cards (index, greeting)	Paper (brochure, inkjet, plain), photo paper, envelopes, cards (index), transparencies
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshDiffers	Mac OS X v 10.4.11, v 10.5, v 10.6: PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core processor; 256 MB memory; 500 MB free hard disk space	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
PictBridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power requirementsDiffers	Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)	100 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 - 60 Hz
Size (imperial)Differs	47.5 cm (18.7")	49.4 cm (19.4")
Media size (tray 1)Differs	A4; A5; B5 (JIS); B5 (ISO); 10 x 15 cm; 13 x 18 cm; 2L; A6; Cabinet; Hagaki; L size; Ofuku Hagaki; HV 101 x 180 mm; photo card 10 x 20 cm; B7 (ISO); 10 x 28 cm; 10 x 30 cm; double A4 210 x 594 mm, 10 x 25 cm; envelopes (No. 10, C6 JIS Chou No. 3, JIS Chou No. 4, No. 6 3/4)	A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, C5, C6, 76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	568 x 333 x 534 mm	593 x 450 x 581 mm
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59 dB
Auto fax reduction supported	Yes	Yes
Automatic paper sensorDiffers	Yes	No
Custom media sizesDiffers	76 x 102 to 216 x 762 mm	76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm
Duplex supported media size	A4	A4
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)Differs	7000 pages per month	15000 pages per month
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)Differs	20 s	15 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)Differs	20 s	15 s
Junk barrier supportedDiffers	Yes	Yes (requires Caller ID)
Maximum input capacity (photo paper)Differs	80 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 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
Media sizes supported (imperial)Differs	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); envelope 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)Differs	569 x 332.7 x 533.4 mm (22.4 x 13.1 x 21")	593.1 x 450.1 x 580.9 mm (23.4 x 17.7 x 22.9")
Package weight (imperial)Differs	27.06 Ib	17.4 kg (38.3 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	1219 x 1016 x 2280 mm	1219 x 1016 x 2468 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs	1219.2 x 1016 x 2280.9 mm (48 x 40 x 89.8")	1219.2 x 1016 x 2468.1 mm (48 x 40 x 97.2")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs	309.3 kg (682 lbs)	293.9 kg (648 lbs)
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 x 1200 DPI
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 capability	No	No
Standard input capacity for legal	250 sheets	250 sheets
Standard output capacity for legalDiffers	50 sheets	150 sheets
Standard output capacity for transparenciesDiffers	25 sheets	60 sheets
SureSupply supported	Yes	Yes
Vivera inks supported	No	No
Weight (imperial)Differs	8.05 kg (17.8 lbs)	11.9 kg (26.2 lbs)
Wireless option typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory
Networking featuresKnown for one	Via HP Jetdirect external print servers	Unknown — not stated by the source
FunctionsKnown for one	Print, copy, scan, fax	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	33.6 Kbps	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for one	IEC 60950-1: 2001/EN 60950-1: 2001+A11: 2004, EN 60825-1 1994+A1: 2002+A2: 2001, UL 60950-1: 2003 CAN/CSA-22.2 No. 60950-1-03, AS/NZS 60950: 2000, GB4943: 2001, NOM-019-SCFI-1998	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Not applicable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	CISPR 22: 2005/EN 55022: 2006 Class B, EN 55024: 1998+A1: 2001+A2: 2003, EN 61000-3-2: 2006, EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1: 2001, FCC CFR 47, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 4 Class B	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	1 USB 2.0; 1 Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one	6.8 B(A) (draft printing), 6.5 B(A) (normal printing), ADF: 6.4 B(A) (draft copying), 6.1 B(A) (normal copying)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for one	Dye-based (colour), pigment-based (black)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print optionsKnown for one	Manual (driver support provided)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image scaling/enlargement rangeKnown for one	25 to 400%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media weights by paper pathKnown for one	A4: 60 to 105 g/m², envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m², HP cards: up to 200 g/m², HP photo paper: up to 280 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for one	ISO: A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), B6 (125 x 176 mm), C5 (162 x 229 mm), C6 (114 x 162mm); JIS: B5 (182 x 257 mm), B6 (128 x 182 mm), B7 (91 x 128 mm), 100 x 150 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for labelsKnown for one	25 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical featuresKnown for one	Embedded Ethernet for wired networking across up to 5 workstations. 35-sheet automatic document feeder. Speeds equivalent to a laser printer with up to 7 ppm black / 7 ppm colour. Scan to PC, scan to memory card (up to 300 dpi), fax to PC. Low energy use, ENERGY STAR qualified device. Individually r	Unknown — not stated by the source

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