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HP Photosmart 8450xi photo printer Inkjet vs HP Pro B8850

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 9identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Photosmart 8450xi photo printer Inkjet:20 ppm
    • Pro B8850:28 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Photosmart 8450xi photo printer Inkjet:20 ppm
    • Pro B8850:26 ppm
  • Product colour
    • Photosmart 8450xi photo printer Inkjet:Grey, Silver
    • Pro B8850:Black
  • Built-in display
    • Photosmart 8450xi photo printer Inkjet:Yes
    • Pro B8850:No
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • Photosmart 8450xi photo printer Inkjet:3000 pages per month
    • Pro B8850:1000 pages per month
  • Total input capacity
    • Photosmart 8450xi photo printer Inkjet:100 sheets
    • Pro B8850:200 sheets
  • Maximum print size
    • Photosmart 8450xi photo printer Inkjet:216 x 356 mm
    • Pro B8850:A3+ (330 x 483 mm)
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • Photosmart 8450xi photo printer Inkjet:A4, A5, A6
    • Pro B8850:A3, A3+, A4, A5, A6

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Comparison of 8450xi, Pro B8850
78 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
Duplex printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolution4800 x 1200 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs20 ppm28 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs20 ppm26 ppm
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1056 black ink nozzles, 1056 colour ink nozzles per colour
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (10x15 cm)Known for one27 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
Maximum duty cycleDiffers3000 pages per month1000 pages per month
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEU (EMC Directive 2004/108/EC), USA (FCC Part 15 Class B Rules),Canada (ICES-003 Issue 4) Australia/New Zealand (EN55022:2006),China CCC (GB9254:1998), Korea (RRL certified), Taiwan BSMI (CNS13438:1998), Russia (GOST)
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEC 60950-1:2001 compliant, EU LVD 2006/95/EC and EN 60950-1:2001 compliant, Russia GOST, China CCC GB4943:2001, Taiwan BSMI CNS14336", CSA(us) 60950-1:2003 listed, CSA 60950-1-03
Page description languagesKnown for onePCL 3, PMLUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one6.35 cm (2.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers100 sheets200 sheets
Total output capacity50 sheets50 sheets
Maximum input capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50
Maximum input capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 50
Paper input typeKnown for onePaper trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 356 mmA3+ (330 x 483 mm)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A3, A3+, A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5B4, B5, B6
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper (photo, Digital Fine Art media (DFA), coated, inkjet, plain), labels, cards (index, greeting)
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMain tray: 89 x 127 mm to 330 x 482 mm; single sheet feed: 100 x 150 mm to 330 x 1117 mm
Duplex print optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNone (not supported)
Paper handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200-sheet input tray, single sheet feed, 50-sheet output tray
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200-sheet input tray, single sheet feed
Recommended mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhoto paper, plain paper, digital fine art media, brochure paper
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3+ (330 x 483 mm), A3 (297 x 420 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm) including panorama, A5 (148 x 210 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), B4 (250 x 353 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), B6 (125 x 178 mm), C6 envelope (114 x 162 mm), DL envelope (110 x 220 mm), 100 x 150 mm (with or without tab), 130 x 180 mm
Envelopes sizesKnown for one9, 10, C6, DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for one4x6, 5x7, 8.5x11, Hagaki card, Index card, LUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6,5x7,8.5x11Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
PictBridgeDiffersYesNo
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for oneBluetooth, Wireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Internal memory64 MB64 MB
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneCF, CF Type II, MMC, Memory Stick (MS), SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.7 B(A) (active/printing)
System requirementsidentical
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows XP Home, XP Professional, XP Media Center Edition: 512 MB RAM, 1 GHz or higher; Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, 1 GB RAM, 1 GHz or higher; Windows Vista Home: 512 MB RAM, 1 GHz or higher; Windows Vista (all others) 1 GB RAM, 1 GHz or higher; CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive;
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers536 mm673.1 mm
DepthDiffers400.6 mm429 mm
HeightDiffers192.6 mm241.3 mm
WeightDiffers8 kg17.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Photosmart Essential Software for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source785 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source598 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.5 kg
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows XP Home, XP Professional, XP Media Center Edition, Certified for Windows Vista; Mac OS 10.3.9 or higher
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNone
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInput voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 5 Hz), 1 amp
Print quality, vertical alignment accuracyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0.05 mm
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePigment-based
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 front-panel buttons (Power, Cancel, Paper Feed, Toolbox) 8 Low-ink indicator LEDs, 1 print head servicing LED
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50-sheet output tray
Technical featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEight individual high capacity HP Vivera pigment inks; water-resistant; 200+ years fade resistance.
A6 CardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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