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Manufacturer codeQ7161A
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About the HP Pro B8850
HP Q7161A is listed in the photo printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Inkjet; duplex printing: No. This entry covers manufacturer code Q7161A. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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- Print technology
- Inkjet
- Maximum resolution
- 4800 x 1200 DPI
- Duplex printing
- No
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HP Pro B8850 specifications
Manufacturer code: Q7161A · Icecat product 1554118 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
| Duplex printing | No |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Acoustic power emissions | 5.7 B(A) (active/printing) |
|---|
Display1 detail
| Built-in display | No |
|---|
Processor, memory & storage2 details
| Memory (RAM) | 64 MB |
|---|---|
| Card reader integrated | No |
Printing, scanning & paper16 details
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 28 ppm |
|---|---|
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 26 ppm |
| Print head nozzles | 1056 black ink nozzles, 1056 colour ink nozzles per colour |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Maximum print size | A3+ (330 x 483 mm) |
| Media types supported | Paper (photo, Digital Fine Art media (DFA), coated, inkjet, plain), labels, cards (index, greeting) |
| Custom media sizes | Main tray: 89 x 127 mm to 330 x 482 mm; single sheet feed: 100 x 150 mm to 330 x 1117 mm |
| Duplex print options | None (not supported) |
| Paper handling | 200-sheet input tray, single sheet feed, 50-sheet output tray |
| Standard media sizes | A3+ (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 |
| Paper handling standard/input | 200-sheet input tray, single sheet feed |
| Power consumption (printing) | 35 W |
| Compatible ink types, supplies | Pigment-based |
| Print quality, vertical alignment accuracy | +/- 0.05 mm |
| Standard input trays | 1 |
| Paper handling standard/output | 50-sheet output tray |
Connections & wireless4 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| I/O ports | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Networking features | None |
Power & battery3 details
| Power source | AC |
|---|---|
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features2 details
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C |
|---|---|
| Control panel | 4 front-panel buttons (Power, Cancel, Paper Feed, Toolbox) 8 Low-ink indicator LEDs, 1 print head servicing LED |
Design & dimensions5 details
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Width | 673.1 mm |
| Depth | 429 mm |
| Height | 241.3 mm |
| Weight | 17.1 kg |
Software & compatibility3 details
| Electromagnetic compatibility | EU (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) |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | HP Photosmart Essential Software for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh |
| Compatible operating systems | Microsoft Windows XP Home, XP Professional, XP Media Center Edition, Certified for Windows Vista; Mac OS 10.3.9 or higher |
Further product details15 details
| Market positioning | Home & office |
|---|---|
| Maximum duty cycle | 1000 pages per month |
| Safety | IEC 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 |
| Total input capacity | 200 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for cards | 60 |
| Maximum input capacity for envelopes | 50 |
| Maximum input capacity for labels | Up to 50 |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A3, A3+, A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B4, B5, B6 |
| Recommended media | Photo paper, plain paper, digital fine art media, brochure paper |
| PictBridge | No |
| Minimum system requirements | Microsoft 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; available USB port and USB cable; SVGA 800 x 600 monitor with 16 bit colour; Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP2 or higher; 400 MB available hard disk space; |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Power requirements | Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 5 Hz), 1 amp |
| Technical features | Eight individual high capacity HP Vivera pigment inks; water-resistant; 200+ years fade resistance. |
Packaging & supplied accessories4 details
| Package width | 785 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 598 mm |
| Package height | 330 mm |
| Package weight | 22.5 kg |
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What is the listed print technology for HP Pro B8850?
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What is the listed maximum resolution for HP Pro B8850?
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