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HP DeskJet 2842e Wireless All-in-One Color Printer, Instant Ink; Copier, Scanner reviews
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Manufacturer code6W7E7A
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About the HP DeskJet 2842e Wireless All-in-One Color Printer, Instant Ink; Copier, Scanner
HP 6W7E7A is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Thermal inkjet; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code 6W7E7A. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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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)
- 7.5 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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HP DeskJet 2842e Wireless All-in-One Color Printer, Instant Ink; Copier, Scanner specifications
Manufacturer code: 6W7E7A · Icecat product 128639759 · Checked 24 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) | 7.5 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Copying | Colour copying |
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Display2 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
Processor, memory & storage5 details
| Maximum internal memory | 64 MB |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 64 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 1000 MHz |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 60 °C |
Printing, scanning & paper31 details
| Duplex printing mode | Manual |
|---|---|
| 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) | 5.5 ppm |
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 16 ppm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black | 7 ppm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour | 5 ppm |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Scan drivers | TWAIN |
| Faxing | No |
| Number of print cartridges | 2 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Replacement cartridges | HP 67 Black Original Ink Cartridge (~120 pages yield) 3YM56AN; HP 67XL Black High Yield Original Ink Cartridge (~240 pages yield) 3YM57AN; HP 67 Tri-Color Original Ink Cartridge (~100 pages yield) 3YM55AN; HP 67XL Tri-Color High-Yield Original Ink Cartridge (~200 pages yield) 3YM58AN; Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Total output capacity | 25 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | No |
| Maximum number of input trays | 1 |
| Maximum output capacity | 25 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 209.9 x 349.6 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Photo paper, Envelopes |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 300 g/m² |
| Mobile printing technologies | Mopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint |
| Sound power level (printing) | 6.1 dB |
| HP Instant Ink | Yes |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Included cartridge capacity (black) | 120 pages |
| Included cartridge capacity (CMY) | 75 pages |
| Custom media sizes | 76 x 127 to 215 x 355 mm |
| Number of print heads | 2 |
Connections & wireless3 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11b |
Power & battery7 details
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 0.3 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (ready) | 2.8 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 1.4 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power supply type | Internal |
Controls & features3 details
| Control type | Buttons |
|---|---|
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 30 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 19 s |
|---|---|
| Custom media width | 76 - 215 mm |
| Colour name | Early dusk |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | 60% post-consumer recycled plastic |
| Width | 425 mm |
| Depth | 304 mm |
| Height | 154 mm |
| Weight | 3.42 kg |
Software & compatibility7 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, 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 |
| Certification | EN 55032:2015+A11:2020 CLASS B, IEC 61000-4-2:2008,EC 61000-4-2:2008, IEC 61000-4-3:2020,IEC 61000-4-4:2012, IEC 61000-4-5:2014+A1:2017, IEC 61000-4-6:2013, IEC 61000-4-8:2009, IEC 61000-4-11:2004+A1:2017, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3,EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4, FCC CFR 47 PART 15, ICES-003, ISSUE 7 |
| Bundled software | HP Printer Software, available online |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 11; Windows 10; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; Chrome OS |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | EN 55032:2015+A11:2020 CLASS B, IEC 61000-4-2:2008,EC 61000-4-2:2008, IEC 61000-4-3:2020,IEC 61000-4-4:2012, IEC 61000-4-5:2014+A1:2017, IEC 61000-4-6:2013, IEC 61000-4-8:2009, IEC 61000-4-11:2004+A1:2017, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3,EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4, FCC CFR 47 PART 15, ICES-003, ISSUE 7 |
Further product details26 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 15 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of copies | 9 copies |
| Recommended duty cycle | 50 - 100 pages per month |
| Maximum duty cycle | 1000 pages per month |
| Digital sender | No |
| Page description languages | PCL 3 GUI, PCLm, URF |
| All-In-One-multitasking | Yes |
| HP segment | Home |
| Total input capacity | 60 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 60 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Envelopes sizes | B5, DL |
| Custom media length | 127 - 355 mm |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| HP Dynamic security | Yes |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (1H5) 198990280080; (1HA) 198990280103 |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 198990280080, 198990280103 |
| Operating altitude | 0 - 3000 m |
| Non-operating altitude | 0 - 4500 m |
| Layers per pallet | 6 pc(s) |
| Box contents | HP DeskJet 2842e All-in-One; HP 67 Setup Black Cartridge; HP 67 Setup Tri-color Cartridge; Regulatory flyer; Setup guide; Reference guide; Power cord [For ink volume and page yield information, visit http://hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies ] |
| Number of users | 3 user(s) |
| Recommended system requirements | Windows 10; 11; 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor; 2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection; Internet Explorer. macOS V10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; 2 GB HD; Internet required. |
| UNSPSC-code | 43212104 |
| Manufacturer warranty | One-year limited warranty. For more info please visit us at http://support.hp.com .For full terms and conditions visit: www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments .Warranty and support options vary by product, country, and local legal requirements |
Packaging & supplied accessories11 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package width | 475 mm |
| Package depth | 191 mm |
| Package height | 354 mm |
| Package weight | 4.58 kg |
| Cables included | AC |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8443310000 |
| Pallet gross weight | 351 kg |
| Products per pallet | 72 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 12 pc(s) |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1200 x 1000 x 2261 mm |
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