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HP OfficeJet 8740 reviews
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Manufacturer codeD9L21A
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About the HP OfficeJet 8740
HP D9L21A is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Thermal inkjet; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: No. This entry covers manufacturer code D9L21A. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is Thermal inkjet. Compare replacement consumable prices and expected page volumes alongside the purchase price. Features such as duplex printing or a scanner should be confirmed independently in the specification table.
- Print technology
- Thermal inkjet
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 4800 x 1200 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 24 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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Craving Tech
5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
Reviewed model: HP OfficeJet 8740. Colour and included accessories may differ from this listing.
Read the full review ↗Checked 18 Oct 2026
PCMag
4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
Reviewed model: HP 8740. Colour and included accessories may differ from this listing.
Read the full review ↗Checked 18 Oct 2026
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HP OfficeJet 8740 specifications
Manufacturer code: D9L21A · Icecat product 31985854 · Checked 19 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Thermal inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 24 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.9 cm (4.3") |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Colour display | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Maximum internal memory | 512 MB |
|---|---|
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Memory (RAM) | 512 MB |
| Processor frequency | 1200 MHz |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Image formats supported | JPG, TIFF, BMP, JPEG, TIF, PNG |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper46 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Print resolution colour | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
| Print resolution black | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 36 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 36 ppm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black | 24 ppm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour | 20 ppm |
| N-in-1 print function | Yes |
| Watermark printing | Yes |
| Secure printing | Yes |
| Cover page printing function | Yes |
| Booklet printing function | Yes |
| Borderless printing | Yes |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 36 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 36 cpm |
| Copy speed (black, draft, A4) | 36 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, draft, A4) | 36 cpm |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 216 x 356 mm |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | Fax, Software |
| Scan speed (black) | 19 inch/min |
| Scan speed (colour) | 8 inch/min |
| Scan drivers | TWAIN |
| Faxing | Colour faxing |
| Fax resolution (black) | 300 x 300 DPI |
| Fax transmission speed | 4 sec/page |
| Fax memory | 100 pages |
| Fax broadcasting | 20 locations |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Total number of input trays | 2 |
| Total output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Paper input type | Paper tray |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Maximum number of input trays | 2 |
| Maximum output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Glossy paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper |
| Direct printing | No |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria Print Service |
Connections & wireless5 details
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, RJ-11, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| RJ-11 ports quantity | 1 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | No |
Power & battery6 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 35 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 7.2 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 1.3 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.14 W |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features2 details
| Control type | Touch |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C |
Design & dimensions7 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 11 s |
|---|---|
| Input colour depth | 24 bit |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Width | 499.5 mm |
| Depth | 439.3 mm |
| Height | 410.5 mm |
| Weight | 18.5 kg |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Document formats supported | RTF, TXT, PDF |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
Further product details16 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 10 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| TWAIN version | 1.9 |
| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Recommended duty cycle | 250 - 2000 pages per month |
| Maximum duty cycle | 30000 pages per month |
| Digital sender | Yes |
| Page description languages | PCL 6, PostScript 3 |
| All-In-One-multitasking | Yes |
| Total input capacity | 500 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4 |
| Market positioning | Business |
| HP Dynamic security | Yes |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Layers per pallet | 4 pc(s) |
Packaging & supplied accessories8 details
| Package width | 583 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 551 mm |
| Package height | 612 mm |
| Package weight | 23 kg |
| Pallet gross weight | 200 g |
| Products per pallet | 8 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 2 pc(s) |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1219 x 1016 x 2590 mm |
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What is the listed print technology for HP OfficeJet 8740?
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What is the listed colour printing for HP OfficeJet 8740?
The source specification records colour printing as Yes. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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