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Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

HP Officejet Pro 8500A - A910a vs HP Pro 8600

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 42identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 15 ppm
    • 18 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 11 ppm
    • 13 ppm
  • Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
    • 35 cpm
    • 12 cpm
  • Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
    • 34 cpm
    • 11 cpm
  • Maximum scan area
    • Legal (216 x 356)
    • A4 / Letter (216 x 297)
  • Scan speed (black)
    • 5.2 ppm
    • 5.6 ppm
  • Scan speed (colour)
    • 5.1 ppm
    • 5.6 ppm
  • Fax resolution (black)
    • 200 x 200 DPI
    • 203 x 98 DPI

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Printing2 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Maximum resolution4800 x 1200 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs15 ppm18 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs11 ppm13 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one35 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one34 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one14 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one15 s
Copying2 differ
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Maximum copy resolution1200 x 600 DPI1200 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs35 cpm12 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs34 cpm11 cpm
Maximum number of copies99 copies99 copies
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%
Scanning3 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Optical scanning resolution4800 x 4800 DPI4800 x 4800 DPI
Maximum scan areaDiffersLegal (216 x 356)A4 / Letter (216 x 297)
Scanner typeFlatbed & ADF scannerFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan technologyCISCIS
Scan speed (black)Differs5.2 ppm5.6 ppm
Scan speed (colour)Differs5.1 ppm5.6 ppm
Image formats supportedBMP, JPG, PNG, TIFBMP, JPG, PNG, TIF
Input colour depth24 bit24 bit
Greyscale levels256256
TWAIN version1.91.9
Fax1 differ
FaxingColour faxingColour faxing
Fax resolution (black)Differs200 x 200 DPI203 x 98 DPI
Fax memory100 pages100 pages
Auto-redialingYesYes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one75
Fax delayed sendingYesYes
Fax transmission speedKnown for one4 sec/page
Fax forwardingKnown for oneYes
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers15000 pages per month25000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleKnown for one1250
Digital senderNoNo
Number of print cartridges44
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, MagentaBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesPCL 3PCL 3
All-In-One-multitaskingYesYes
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographsKnown for one55 sheets
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for one20
Maximum input capacity for transparenciesKnown for one70 sheets
Standard output capacity for cardsKnown for one60
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for one15 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one500 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one150 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 356 mm216 x 297 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersCard stock, Envelopes, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, TransparenciesCard stock, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4A4, A5, A6
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersExecutive, Hagaki card, Letter, StatementLetter
Envelopes sizesDiffers7 3/4, 10, DLC5, C6, DL
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6,5x7,8x10
Custom media lengthKnown for one127 - 356 mm
Custom media widthKnown for one76 - 216 mm
Media weight (tray 1)Known for one20 - 24 lb
Envelope feederKnown for oneNo
Maximum input capacity for cardsKnown for one55
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LANEthernet, RJ-11, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB128 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 MB128 MB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneCD-ROM USB
Processor frequencyKnown for one360 MHz
Designidentical
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Built-in displayYesYes
Display diagonalKnown for one5.99 cm (2.36")
TouchscreenYesYes
Control typeTouchTouch
Colour displayYesYes
Power3 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs25 W28 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one2.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs4.9 W5.81 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.3 W0.22 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Minimum RAMKnown for one128 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneIntel Pentium II/Celeron, 233MHz
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one750 MB
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 90%5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 60 °C
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for one25 - 75%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 32.2 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers12 kg11.5 kg
Equalizer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one501.9 x 471.9 x 282.9 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers16.2 kg17.1 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs501.9 x 417.8 x 282.9 mm494 x 412.8 x 300 mm
All-in-one functionsCopy, Fax, Print, ScanCopy, Fax, Print, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsCopy, Fax, Print, ScanCopy, Fax, Print, Scan
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP SP2 Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6 Linux
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for onePowerPC G4/G5, Intel Core 300MB HDD
Network readyKnown for oneYes
PictBridgeKnown for oneYes
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V
Scan file formatsKnown for oneBMP, JPG, PDF, PNG, RTF, TIFF, TXT
Acoustic pressure emissionsDiffers62.2 dB57 dB
Automatic paper sensorKnown for oneNo
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one494 x 645.5 x 300 mm
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one6.4 B(A)
Acoustic power emissions (active, print, copy or scan)Known for one64 dB

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