Technical details
Control panel |
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). |
Media sizes supported (imperial) |
Main 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 |
Maximum output capacity (photo paper) |
Up to 25 sheets sheets |
Maximum output capacity for labels |
Up to 25 sheets sheets |
Fade-resistance (archivability, dye ink) |
50 years (open air); 100+ years (under glass) on Advanced Photo Paper year(s) |
Standard input capacity for transparencies |
Up to 40 sheets |
Automatic paper sensor |
Y |
Media weights by paper path |
Main Tray: 60 to 252 g/m2; Photo Tray: 200 to 252 g/m2 |
Network ready |
N |
Package dimensions (W x D x H) |
19.17 x 10.91 x 26.65 " |
JetDirect Compatible Products |
N |
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) |
22.83 " |
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) |
40 x 48 x 92.63 " |
Skew (transparency) |
+/- 0.003 in |
Wireless option type |
Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory |
Print head |
One integreated printhead assembly - designed to last the life of the printer. User installable and replacable. |
Standard output capacity for transparancies |
25 sheets |
Standard input capacity for cards |
Up to 40 cards |
Standard output capacity for cards |
Up to 25 cards |
Video action printing supported |
N |
Maximum print length (imperial) |
44 in |
Photo proofsheets supported |
Y |
Print resolution (photo, best quality) |
< 9600 x 2400-color ( on selected photo papers & 1200-input) DPI |
Maximum input capacity (photo paper) |
Up to 40 sheets sheets |
Exifprint supported |
Yes, Version 2.2 |
Standard output capacity for legal |
Up to 50 sheets sheets |
Standard output capacity for labels |
Up to 25 sheets sheets |
Skew |
+/- 0.003 in |
Camera phone |
Direct photo printing from camera phones with the optional HP bt500 Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter |
Page yield identifier |
PSB8550 |
Recommended media weight (imperial) |
16 to 24 lb Bond |
Vivera inks supported |
Y |
SureSupply supported |
Y |
Maximum output capacity for transparencies |
25 sheets |
Maximum output capacity |
50 sheets |
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographs |
60 sheets |
Media handling |
Sheetfeed |
Media size (tray 1) |
A3, A4, A5, A6, B5, B7, C5, C6, 76 x 127 to 330 x 483 mm |
Maximum print length |
1117 m |
Wireless technology |
Bluetooth (optional) |
Package weight (imperial) |
23.99 lb lbs |
Standard input capacity for legal |
Up to 125 sheets sheets |
Pallet size (EU) |
800 x 1200 x 2360 mm |
Euro pallet quantity |
16 pc(s) |
Power consumption (off) |
0.4 W |
Print speed (color, draft quality, letter) |
< 31 ppm ppm |
Functions |
Color printing |
Operating temperature (T-T) |
59 - 90 °F |
Paper handling
Paper handling standard/input |
125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo tray |
Paper handling |
125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo tray, 50-sheet output tray |
Recommended media |
HP Advanced Photo Paper |
Duplex print options |
Manual (driver support provided) |
Recommended media weight |
Main Tray: 60 to 252 g/m²; Photo Tray: 200 to 252 g/m² g/m² |
Standard media sizes |
A3 (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, A6 (105 x 148 mm), B6 (125 x 178 mm), B7 (88 x 125 mm), JIS B6 (128 x 182 mm), JIS B7 (91 x 128 mm), C6 (114 x 162 mm) |
Custom media sizes |
Main Tray: 89 x 127 mm to 216 x 1118 mm, Photo Tray: 89 x 127 mm to 100 x 150 mm |
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) |
B5, B7, B6 |
Media types supported |
Paper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, labels, cards (index, greeting) |
Ports & interfaces
PictBridge |
Y |
Export file formats |
JPEG, TIFF, PNG |
Direct printing |
Y |
USB port |
Y |
USB version |
2.0 |
Input capacity
Maximum input capacity for labels |
Up to 25 |
Maximum input capacity for cards |
25 |
Maximum input capacity |
125 sheets |
Maximum paper trays |
1 plus automated 10 x 15 cm photo tray |
Maximum input capacity for transparencies |
25 sheets |
Maximum input capacity for envelopes |
Up to 15 |
Standard input capacity |
125 sheets |
Print quality
Print quality (black, best quality) |
1200 x 1200 DPI |
Other features
Standard input trays |
1 plus automated 10 x 15 cm photo tray |
Print quality, vertical alignment accuracy |
+/- 0.1524 mm |
Mac compatibility |
Y |
Power supply type |
External 50 watt AC adapter |
Operational conditions
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) |
15 - 32 °C |
Output capacity
Standard output capacity |
50 sheets |
Paper handling standard/output |
50-sheet output tray |
Sound emission
Acoustic pressure emissions |
54 dB |
Noise level |
54 dB |
Printing
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) |
33, 32 ppm |
Print speed (color, best quality, A4) |
0.4 ppm |
Print speed (color, draft quality, A4/US Letter) |
31 ppm |
Print speed (colour photo, draft quality) |
31 ppm |
Power
Acoustic power emissions |
6.7 B(A) (active/printing) |
Energy Star certified |
Y |
Consumables
Compatible ink types, supplies |
Dye-based (photo black, colour), pigment-based (black) |
Certificates
Safety |
IEC 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) |
Electromagnetic compatibility |
Federal 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 CISPR 22:2004 [Australia and New Zealand], Class B; CNS 13438 [Taiwan]; EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 [European Union], VCCI (Japan) |
Packaging data
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) |
1016 x 1219.2 x 2353 mm |
Storage
Compatible memory cards |
CF, MS Duo, xD |
Print technology
Print head nozzles |
720 |
Printing colours |
Yellow, Photo black, Magenta, Cyan |
Print technology |
Inkjet |
Weight & dimensions
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) |
580 x 427 x 181 mm |
Additionally
Print speed (colour, full page, draft quality, letter) |
>40s ppm |
Photosmart Pro B8550
The HP Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer series is designed for family photographers looking for the best of both worlds: the freedom to print photos as large as A3+ and the versatility to be able to produce fast everyday documents from the same machine.
Features
- Expand your horizons and print beautiful photos in a wide range of sizes from 10 x 15 cm right up to A3+ enlargements – perfect for framing. Print posters, calendars and other creative projects too, as well as A3 design layouts and spreadsheets.
- Enjoy real flexibility with this easy-to-use printer. Print photos direct from memory card using the built-in colour display. Get fast document printing at up to 33 ppm black, 31 ppm colour, and better web pages with HP Smart Web Printing.
- Five individual HP Vivera inks mean you only ever have to replace the cartridges that run out. Four inks deliver lab-quality photos; pigment-based black ink is perfect for crisp, sharp text. Optional high-capacity XL ink cartridges available.