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Manufacturer codeCB656B
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About the HP DeskJet F4280
HP CB656B is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Thermal inkjet; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: No; wi-fi: No. This entry covers manufacturer code CB656B. 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
- No
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 9 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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HP DeskJet F4280 specifications
Manufacturer code: CB656B · Icecat product 1587583 · Checked 22 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 | No |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 9 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Mono copying |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Acoustic power emissions | 6.9 B(A) (when printing at 26 ppm) |
|---|
Processor, memory & storage5 details
| Card reader integrated | No |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 16 MB |
| Processor frequency | 1600 MHz |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 122 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% |
Camera, image & video2 details
| Image scaling/enlargement range | 25 to 200% |
|---|---|
| Camera phone | N |
Printing, scanning & paper70 details
| Print resolution colour | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
|---|---|
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 6.5 ppm |
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 26 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (black, best quality, A4) | 2.5 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, best quality, A4) | 2.5 ppm |
| Print speed (black, best quality, letter) | Up to 2.5 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, best quality, letter) | Up to 2.5 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter) | Up to 20 ppm |
| Duplex copying | No |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 26 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 20 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, draft, A4) | 20 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal, US Letter) | 8.5 cpm |
| Copy resolution (black graphics) | Up to 600 dpi |
| Maximum copy speed (black, A4) | 26 cpm |
| Maximum copy speed (colour, A4) | 20 cpm |
| Copy speed (black, concept, A4) | 26 cpm |
| Duplex scanning | No |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan input modes | Front-panel scan, HP Director, TWAIN |
| Scanner features | Scan cover can be easily removed so thick items can be scanned. |
| Duplex faxing | No |
| Faxing | No |
| Number of print cartridges | 2 |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Standard output capacity for cards | Up to 10 cards |
| Maximum output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 297 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive, Hagaki card, Index card |
| Recommended media weight | 70 - 90 g/m² |
| Maximum paper trays | 1 |
| Paper handling standard/input | 80-sheet input tray |
| Paper handling standard/output | 20-sheet output tray |
| Direct printing | No |
| Standard input trays | 1 |
| Media types supported | Paper (inkjet, photo, plain), envelopes, labels, cards, transparencies, iron-on transfers, HP premium media |
| Print head | 2 (1 each black, tri-color) |
| Print quality, vertical alignment accuracy | +/- 0.0002 in |
| Compatible ink types, supplies | Dye-based, pigment-based |
| Custom media sizes | 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 30 in 76.2 x 127 to 215.9 x 762 mm |
| Duplex print options | Manual |
| Media weights by paper path | A4, legal, envelopes: 70 to 90 g/m2; cards: up to 200 g/m2; photos: up to 280 g/m2 |
| Standard media sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), C6, Hagaki |
| Print quality (black, normal quality) | 600 DPI |
| Standard output capacity for transparencies | 15 sheets |
| Automatic paper sensor | N |
| Maximum scan area (imperial) | 21.6 cm (8.5") |
| Acoustic power emissions (active, print, copy or scan) | 61 dB |
| Exifprint supported | Yes, Version 2.2 |
| Maximum input capacity (photo paper) | 15 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity (photo paper) | 15 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity for labels | 10 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity for transparencies | 15 sheets |
| Maximum print length (imperial) | 30 in |
| Media sizes supported (imperial) | Letter, legal, executive, cards, DL |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, 10 x 15 photo) | As fast as 29 sec |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, 10 x 15 photo) | As fast as 71 sec |
| Printer features | Color printing, color scanning, color copying |
| Recommended media weight (imperial) | 20 to 24 lb |
| Standard output capacity for labels | 10 sheets |
| Standard output capacity for legal | 20 sheets |
| Video action printing supported | N |
| Vivera inks supported | Y |
| Media size (tray 1) | A2, A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), C6, Hagaki |
Connections & wireless5 details
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| I/O ports | 1 Hi-Speed USB |
| Networking features | None |
| Network ready | No |
Power & battery3 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 17 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 4 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 3 W |
Controls & features2 details
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 30 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C |
Design & dimensions12 details
| Input colour depth | 48 bit |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Grey, White |
| Width | 438 mm |
| Depth | 482 mm |
| Height | 162 mm |
| Weight | 4.9 kg |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 437.5 x 290.4 x 161.5 mm |
| Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) | 43.7 cm (17.2") |
| Colour all-in-one functions | Print, Scan |
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 437.5 x 559 x 415 mm |
| Dimensions with trays up | 438 x 290 x 162 mm |
| Weight (imperial) | 10.8 lb |
Software & compatibility8 details
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard |
| Bundled software | HP Photosmart Essential Software |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows Vista(R); Windows XP Home (SP2); Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Professional x64; Windows 2000 Professional SP2 + |
| Photo proofsheets supported | N |
| SureSupply supported | Yes |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | EN55022: 1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003/ Class B / CISPR 22: 1997 Class B + A1:2000 + A2:2002 EN55024: 1998/A1:2001/A2:2003/CISPR 24:1997/A1:2001, A2:2002 EN 61000-3-2: 2000 EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1:2001 FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B |
Further product details42 details
| Maximum number of copies | 9 copies |
|---|---|
| Copier settings | Stand-alone black and color copying for plain paper or photo paper |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| TWAIN version | Version 1.1 |
| Maximum duty cycle | 3000 pages per month |
| Digital sender | No |
| Page description languages | PCL 3 |
| All-In-One-multitasking | Yes |
| Total input capacity | 80 sheets |
| Standard input capacity for cards | Up to 30 cards |
| Standard input capacity for transparencies | Up to 20 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for envelopes | Up to 10 envelopes |
| Maximum input capacity for labels | Up to 20 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for transparencies | 30 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographs | 30 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 80 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| Maximum input capacity for cards | Up to 20 cards |
| Media handling | Sheetfed |
| Minimum system requirements | For Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home, Windows 2000 (SP4 or higher): Any Intel Pentium II, Intel Celeron, or compatible processor (233 MHz or higher); 128 MB RAM (256 MB or higher recommended); 450 MB available hard disk space; Internet Explorer 6 or higher. For Windows Vista(R) Ready: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor; 512 MB RAM; 900 MB available hard disk space; Internet Explorer; CD-ROM drive; available USB port and USB cable; SVGA 800 x 600 monitor with 16-bit color; A |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Layers per pallet | 7 pc(s) |
| Power requirements | 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz |
| Minimum system requirements for Macintosh | Mac OS X v 10.3.9, v 10.4, v 10.5 or higher; PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel Core processor; 256 MB RAM (512 MB or higher recommended); 200 MB available hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; available USB port and USB cable; Any Web browser; Internet access recommended |
| Safety | EN 60950-1:2001; IEC 60950-1:2001; IEC 60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001 and EN 60825-1:1994+A2:2001+A1:2002/Class 1 for LEDs |
| PictBridge | No |
| A6 Card | Yes |
| Functions | Color printing, color copying, color scanning |
| Duty cycle letter size (maximum) | 3000 pages per month |
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Scan |
| Technical features | Auto red-eye removal, Adaptive Lighting |
| Standard input capacity for envelopes | 10 sheets |
| Page yield identifier | DJF4200 |
| Skew | +/- 0.006 in |
| Standard input capacity for legal | 80 sheets |
| SureSupply connection type | Direct |
| UNSPSC-code | 43212110 |
Packaging & supplied accessories10 details
| Package width | 474 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 195 mm |
| Package height | 335 mm |
| Package weight | 6.41 kg |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 12 pc(s) |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1219 x 1016 x 2474 mm |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 474 x 195.1 x 335.3 mm (18.7 x 7.68 x 13.2") |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 1219.2 x 1016 x 2474 mm (48 x 40 x 97.4") |
| Package weight (imperial) | 6.41 kg (14.1 lbs) |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 474 x 195 x 335 mm |
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