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HP Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer vs HP Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer

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  • 94specifications compared
  • 78differ
  • 16identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer:4800 x 1200 DPI
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:9600 x 2400 DPI
  • Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer:21 ppm
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:33, 32
  • Print head nozzles
    • Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer:600
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:720
  • Total input capacity
    • Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer:20 sheets
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:125 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer:20 sheets
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:50 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer:20 sheets
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:125 sheets
  • Maximum output capacity
    • Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer:20 sheets
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:50 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity for cards
    • Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer:Up to 20 cards
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:25

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Comparison of Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer, Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer
128 specifications
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI9600 x 2400 DPI
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs21 ppm33, 32
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 ppm
Print head nozzlesDiffers600720
Print speed (colour photo, draft quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 ppm
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Printing coloursDiffersCyan, MagentaCyan, Magenta, Photo black, Yellow
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 cm (2.4")
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffersCISPR 22:2005, EN 55022:2006, FCC CFR 47 Part 15, EN 61000-3-2:2006, IEC 61000-3-2:2005, EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 + A2:2005, IEC 61000-3-3:1994 + A1:2001 + A2:2005, EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 2 and Part 15, Class B [USA]; CISPR 22:2005 [International]; ANSI 63.4-2003 [USA]; CAN/CSA–CISPR 22:02 [Canada]; EN 55022:2006, Class B [European Union]; EN 61000-3-2:2006 [European Union]; EN 61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2001 +A2:2005 [European Union]; AS/NZS CISP
SafetyDiffersIEC 60950-1:2001/EN60950-1:2001, IEC 60825-1 Ed. 1.2:2001/EN60825-1+A1:2002+A2:2001 (LED) AS/NZS 60950.1:2003 NOM 019-SCFI-1993, CNS14336:2004, GB4943:2001IEC 60950-1 First Edition (2001), national derivatives, associated voluntary and mandatory certifications: China (CCC), Russia (GOST), Taiwan (BSMI), Mexico (NOM), USA (CSA NRTL), Canada (CSA)
Input & output capacity6 differ
Total input capacityDiffers20 sheets125 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers20 sheets50 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers20 sheets125 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers20 sheets50 sheets
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum input capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum input capacity for cardsDiffersUp to 20 cards25
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 15
Maximum input capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 25
Maximum paper traysDiffers11 plus automated 10 x 15 cm photo tray
Paper handling8 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersPhoto paper, Card stockCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3, A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5, B6, B7
Custom media sizesDiffersTray 1: 4 x 6, 4 x 8, 5 x 7, 4 x 12 inMain Tray: 89 x 127 mm to 216 x 1118 mm, Photo Tray: 89 x 127 mm to 100 x 150 mm
Duplex print optionsDiffersNone (not supported)Manual (driver support provided)
Paper handlingDiffers20-sheet 10 x 15 / 13 x 18 cm photo paper tray, 20-sheet output tray125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo tray, 50-sheet output tray
Paper handling standard/inputDiffers20-sheet input tray125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo tray
Recommended mediaDiffersPhoto paperHP Advanced Photo Paper
Recommended media weightDiffers60 - 90; HP pho- papers: up - 280Main Tray: 60 - 252 Pho- Tray: 200 - 252
Standard media sizesDiffersA6, Hagaki, L size, panorama, 13 x 18 cmA3 (297 x 420 mm), A3+ (330 x 482 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), B6 (125 x 178 mm), B7 (88 x 125 mm), C5 (162 x 229 mm, C6 (114 x 162 mm), JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm), JIS B6 (128 x 182 mm), JIS B7 (91 x 128 mm), 2L; Photo Tray: 100 x 148 mm, 10 x 15 cm, A
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Export file formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPEG, TIFF, PNG
I/O portsDiffers1 USB, 1 PictBridge, 4 Memory card slots1 USB, 1 PictBridge, 3 Memory card slots
SmartCard slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB128 MB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCF, MS Duo, xD
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 dB
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs14 W12.28 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 W
Acoustic power emissionsDiffers5.5 B(A)6.7 B(A) (active/printing)
System requirements1 differ
Minimum system requirementsDiffersWindows 7 ready. For more information go to http://http:///go/windows7. Some features may not be available; Windows Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 512 MB RAM, 10 MB HD, Internet Explorer, USB; Windows XP Home (SP1), Windows XP Professional (SP1), Windows XP Professional x64 (Windows Vista: 1 GHz 32- or 64-bit processor, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5; Windows Vista Home: 512 MB RAM, other Windows Vista: 1 GB RAM, 1.5 GB HD free space, CD-ROM, Internet Explorer 6, USB; Microsoft Windows XP (SP1), XP Professional (SP1), Professional x64 (SP1) editions: 1 GHz 32- or 64-bit process
Operational conditions5 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs59 - 95 °F59 - 90 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 65 °C-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%15 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs15 - 35 °C15 - 32 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers1.52 kg7.6 kg
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Differs251 x 221 x 175 mm580 x 427 x 181 mm
Packaging data2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersSoftware available for free download via the internet(not included)HP Photosmart Essential Software: ArcSoft Creative Project Templates for scrapbooking, photo albums, greeting cards and more.
Package weightDiffers2.37 kg10.9 kg
Battery includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) cases per palletDiffers24 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Layers per palletDiffers12 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers288 pc(s)24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (EU)Differs209 pc(s)16 pc(s)
Pallet gross weightKnown for one705 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features40 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs252 x 117 x 134 mm580 x 389 x 181 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista, Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5Windows Vista; Microsoft Windows XP Home (SP1), XP Professional (SP1), XP Professional x64 (SP1), XP Professional x64 (SP2); Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5
FunctionsDiffersPrintColor printing
Media size (tray 1)DiffersTray 1: 4 x 6 in, 4 x 8-in photo card, 4 x 12-in panorama, 5 x 7 inA3, A4, A5, A6, B5, B7, C5, C6, 76 x 127 to 330 x 483 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs300 x 165 x 203 mm677 x 487 x 277 mm
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Power supply typeDiffersExternal power supply module, optional internal lithium ion battery (not included, sold separately)External 50 watt AC adapter
Print headDiffers1 (cyan, magenta, yellow)One integreated printhead assembly - designed to last the life of the printer. User installable and replacable.
Print quality, vertical alignment accuracyDiffers+/- 0.006 in+/- 0.1524 mm
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Differs25.2 cm (9.92")58 cm (22.8")
Size (imperial)Differs25.2 cm (9.92")58 cm (22.8")
Standard input traysDiffers11 plus automated 10 x 15 cm photo tray
Wireless technologyDiffersBluetoothBluetooth (optional)
Acoustic pressure emissionsDiffers55 dB54 dB
Automatic paper sensorDiffersNoYes
Camera phoneDiffersDirect photo printing from camera phones with the optional Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter YesDirect photo printing from camera phones with the optional HP bt500 Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter
Compatible ink types, suppliesDiffersDye-basedDye-based (photo black, colour), pigment-based (black)
Control panelDiffers4.8-inch display with touchscreen (3.5-in viewing area), one button (Power)6.1 cm colour graphics display; 15 buttons (On; Previous; Photosmart Express; OK; Red Eye Removal; Setup; Help; Zoom +; Zoom -; Left arrow, Right arrow, Up arrow, down arrow; Cancel). 4 LEDs (On LED; Memory Card Slot LED; Red Eye Removal LED; Attention LED).
Fade-resistance (archivability, dye ink)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 year(s)
Maximum input capacity (photo paper)Differs20 sheets40 sheets
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographsDiffers20 sheets60 sheets
Maximum output capacity (photo paper)Differs20 sheets25 sheets
Maximum output capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum print lengthDiffers305 m1117 m
Maximum print length (imperial)Differs12 in44 in
Media sizes supported (imperial)Differs4 x 6 in, 4 x 8-in photo card, 4 x 12-in panorama, 5 x 7 inMain Tray: Letter, legal, tabloid, executive, 4 x 6 in, 4 x 12 in, 5 x 7 in, 8 x 10 in, 11 x 14 in, 12 x 12 in, B, 11 x 17 in, B+, 13 x 19 in, No. 10 envelopes; Photo Tray: 3.5 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 7 in
Media weights by paper pathDiffers60 - 90 g/m2Main Tray: 60 to 252 g/m2; Photo Tray: 200 to 252 g/m2
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Differs299.7 x 165.1 x 202.9 mm (11.8 x 6.5 x 7.99")486.9 x 277.1 x 676.9 mm (19.2 x 10.9 x 26.6")
Package weight (imperial)Differs2.37 kg (5.23 lbs)10.9 kg (24 lbs)
Page yield identifierDiffersPS630PSB8550
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1219.2 x 1016 x 2563 mm1016 x 1219.2 x 2353 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1219.2 x 1016 x 2562.9 mm (48 x 40 x 100.9")1016 x 1219.2 x 2352.8 mm (40 x 48 x 92.6")
Pallet size (EU)Differs1200 x 800 x 2377 mm800 x 1200 x 2360 mm
Paper handling standard/outputDiffers20-sheet output tray50-sheet output tray
Photo proofsheets supportedDiffersNoYes
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source< 31 ppm
Recommended media weight (imperial)Differs16 to 24 lb; HP photo papers: up to 75 lb16 to 24 lb Bond
SkewDiffers+/- 0.006 in+/- 0.003 in
Skew (transparency)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0.003 in
Standard input capacity for cardsDiffersUp to 20 cardsUp to 40 cards
Standard input capacity for legalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 sheets
Standard input capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 40 sheets
Standard output capacity for cardsDiffersUp to 20 cardsUp to 25 cards
Standard output capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Standard output capacity for legalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Technical featuresDiffersHP Auto Red-eye Removal, Photo brightness.Versatile photo and document printing up to A3+.
Weight (imperial)Differs3.35 lb16.7 lb
Wireless option typeDiffersOptional, with HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer AdaptersOptional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory
Processor frequencyKnown for one450 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one21 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one704 kg (1552 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source

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