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Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

HP OfficeJet E709a Inkjet A4 vs HP Pro 8500 - A909a

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

Key differences

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

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OfficeJet E709a Inkjet A4

Model E709a

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Printing10 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetThermal inkjet
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs7 ppm15 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs10, 719, 11
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs32 ppm35 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs31 ppm34 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Differs2.5 ppm5 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Differs< 2.5 ppm5 ppm
Print speed (colour photo, draft quality)Known for one34 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Differs2.5 ppm3.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)Differs< 2.5 ppm3.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Differs< 31 ppm34 ppm
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneManual
Copying7 differ
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one1200 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs8 cpm17 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs7 cpm17 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal, US Letter)Differs10.5 cpm17 cpm
Time to first copy (colour, normal)Known for one23 s
Maximum number of copiesDiffers100 copies99 copies
Time to first copy (letter)Known for one18 sec
Copy speed (black, best, letter)Differs0.5 cpm5 cpm
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Differs32 cpm35 cpm
Maximum copy speed (colour, A4)Differs31 cpm34 cpm
Copier settingsKnown for oneActual size, Full Page, Fit to page, Custom, Legal to letter, Letter to A4
Scanning1 differ
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one4800 x 4800 DPI
Maximum scan areaKnown for one216 x 297 mm
TWAIN versionDiffersVersion 1.91.9
Scan input modesKnown for oneFront-panel scan, HP Solution Center
Fax3 differ
FaxingDiffersColour faxingMono faxing
Fax memoryDiffers100 pages125 pages
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Differs10099
Fax speed (A4)Known for one3 sec/page
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers7000 pages per month15000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one4
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Input & output capacity7 differ
Total output capacityDiffers50 sheets150 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for oneYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one35 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers250 sheets500 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers50 sheets150 sheets
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographsDiffers80 sheets55 sheets
Maximum input capacity for envelopesDiffers3020
Maximum input capacity for transparenciesDiffers50 sheets70 sheets
Standard output capacity for cardsDiffers2555
Maximum input capacity for labelsKnown for one50
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for one216 x 297 mm
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5, B6B4, B5, B6
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneExecutive
Maximum input capacity for cardsDiffersUp to 8055
Maximum paper traysDiffers12
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5, B6
Media handlingKnown for oneFlatbed; sheetfeed
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for one250-sheet input tray, 35-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for one50-sheet output tray
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneEthernet, RJ-11, USB 2.0
USB portKnown for oneYes
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1
Direct printingKnown for oneYes
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 MB64 MB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneCF, Memory Stick (MS), miniSD, MMC, MMCmicro, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xD
Processor frequencyDiffers192 MHz384 MHz
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYes
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneMicrosoft 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
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersHome & officeBusiness
Power3 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs22 W34 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs5.6 W5.1 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.6 W0.4 W
System requirementsidentical
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs59 - 90 °F5 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 90%20 - 80%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs15 - 32 °C15 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers476 mm494 mm
DepthDiffers410 mm479 mm
HeightDiffers258 mm299 mm
WeightDiffers7.6 kg11.9 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers568 mm593 mm
Package depthDiffers333 mm450 mm
Package heightDiffers534 mm581 mm
Package weightDiffers12.3 kg17.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersHP Solution Center; HP Photosmart Essential Software; HP Smart Web Printing; HP Update; HP Document Manager; HP Product AssistantHP Solution Center, HP Photosmart Essential, HP Smart Web Printing, HP Update, HP Document Manager, HP Product Assistant
Logistics data3 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers310 kg295 kg
Master (outer) cases per palletDiffers6 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)16 pc(s)
Other features25 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs476 x 410 x 258 mm494 x 479 x 299 mm
A6 CardKnown for oneYes
Colour all-in-one functionsDiffersCopy, Fax, Print, ScanCopy, Print, Scan
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft 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
Media types supportedDiffersPaper (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 MacintoshDiffersMac 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 spaceMac 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 oneYes
Power requirementsDiffersInput voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)100 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 - 60 Hz
Size (imperial)Differs47.5 cm (18.7")49.4 cm (19.4")
Media size (tray 1)DiffersA4; 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)Differs568 x 333 x 534 mm593 x 450 x 581 mm
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one59 dB
Automatic paper sensorDiffersYesNo
Custom media sizesDiffers76 x 102 to 216 x 762 mm76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)Differs7000 pages per month15000 pages per month
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)Differs20 s15 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)Differs20 s15 s
Junk barrier supportedDiffersYesYes (requires Caller ID)
Maximum input capacity (photo paper)Differs80 sheets55 sheets
Media size (tray 2)Known for oneA4, A5, A6, B5, B6, C5, C6, 182 x 257 mm to 216 x 356 mm
Media sizes supported (imperial)DiffersLetter; 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 DLLetter, 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)Differs569 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)Differs27.06 Ib17.4 kg (38.3 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1219 x 1016 x 2280 mm1219 x 1016 x 2468 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1219.2 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)Differs309.3 kg (682 lbs)293.9 kg (648 lbs)
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for one1200 x 1200 DPI
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for one1200 DPI
Standard output capacity for legalDiffers50 sheets150 sheets
Standard output capacity for transparenciesDiffers25 sheets60 sheets
Weight (imperial)Differs8.05 kg (17.8 lbs)11.9 kg (26.2 lbs)
Wireless option typeKnown for oneOptional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory
Networking featuresKnown for oneVia HP Jetdirect external print servers
FunctionsKnown for onePrint, copy, scan, fax
Modem typeKnown for one33.6 Kbps
SafetyKnown for oneIEC 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
Wireless technologyKnown for oneNot applicable
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneCISPR 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
I/O portsKnown for one1 USB 2.0; 1 Ethernet
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one6.8 B(A) (draft printing), 6.5 B(A) (normal printing), ADF: 6.4 B(A) (draft copying), 6.1 B(A) (normal copying)
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for oneDye-based (colour), pigment-based (black)
Duplex print optionsKnown for oneManual (driver support provided)
Image scaling/enlargement rangeKnown for one25 to 400%
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneA4: 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
Standard media sizesKnown for oneISO: 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
Standard output capacity for labelsKnown for one25 sheets
Technical featuresKnown for oneEmbedded 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

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