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HP Smart Tank Color Printer reviews
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Manufacturer code4A8J0A
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About the HP Smart Tank Color Printer
HP 4A8J0A is listed in the photo printers category. The recorded specifications include colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code 4A8J0A. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
For HP Smart Tank Color Printer, the recorded details include colour printing: Yes; maximum resolution: 4800 x 1200 DPI; duplex printing: Yes. Use these facts to narrow a shortlist, then compare the reviewers’ findings on the features that matter for your use.
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 4800 x 1200 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
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HP Smart Tank Color Printer specifications
Manufacturer code: 4A8J0A · Icecat product 138922717 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Colour printing | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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Display3 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 2.79 cm (1.1") |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Memory (RAM) | 64 MB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 MB |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 60 °C |
| Processor frequency | 980 MHz |
Printing, scanning & paper15 details
| Borderless printing | Yes |
|---|---|
| Duplex printing mode | Manual |
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 22 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 16 ppm |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Total output capacity | 30 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity | 30 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Envelopes |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Legal |
| Custom media sizes | 88.9 x 127 to 215 x 355 mm |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Mopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint |
| Sound power level (printing) | 6.4 dB |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
Connections & wireless2 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Power & battery5 details
| Power consumption (sleep) | 1.33 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (off) | 0.07 W |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power supply type | Internal |
Controls & features3 details
| Control type | Buttons |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 30 °C |
Design & dimensions7 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 21 s |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Blue, White |
| Colour name | Dark surf blue |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | 45% post-consumer recycled plastic; Recyclable through HP Planet Partners; EPEAT registered |
| Width | 434.1 mm |
| Depth | 360 mm |
| Height | 134.5 mm |
Software & compatibility6 details
| Electromagnetic compatibility | EN 55032:2015+A11:2020 Class B; EN 55024:2010+A1:2015; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019 |
|---|---|
| Certification | EN 55032:2015+A11:2020 Class B; EN 55024:2010+A1:2015; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOS |
| Other operating systems supported | ChromeOS, Android, iOS |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; Chrome OS; macOS 14 Sonoma |
Further product details15 details
| Page description languages | PCL 3 GUI, PCLm, URF |
|---|---|
| Maximum duty cycle | 3000 pages per month |
| HP segment | Home, Home office |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 100 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Envelopes sizes | B5, DL |
| PictBridge | No |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (AC8) 199896172165; (AKH) 199896172172; (AKY) 199896172189 |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 199896172165, 199896172172, 199896172189 |
| Layers per pallet | 5 pc(s) |
| UNSPSC-code | 43212104 |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| Recommended humidity operating range | 20 - 80% |
Packaging & supplied accessories9 details
| Package width | 495 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 478 mm |
| Package height | 175 mm |
| Pallet gross weight | 353 kg |
| Products per pallet | 65 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 13 pc(s) |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1219 x 1016 x 2390 mm |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 1219.2 x 1016 x 2387.6 mm (48 x 40 x 94") |
| Pallet weight (imperial) | 352 kg (776 lbs) |
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HP Smart Tank Color Printer FAQs
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What is the listed colour printing for HP Smart Tank Color Printer?
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.
What is the listed maximum resolution for HP Smart Tank Color Printer?
The source specification records maximum resolution as 4800 x 1200 DPI. 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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Are cartridge yields guaranteed?
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Is Wi-Fi printing less secure?
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Does a scanner mean it has an automatic document feeder?
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