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HP ENVY 4520 reviews
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Manufacturer codeJ6U70B
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About the HP ENVY 4520
HP J6U70B is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Thermal inkjet; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code J6U70B. 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)
- 9.5 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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TechGearLab
2.25 / 5Original rating: 45 / 100
Reviewed model: HP ENVY 4520. Colour and included accessories may differ from this listing.
Read the full review ↗Checked 10 Oct 2026
PCMag
2.50 / 5Original rating: 2.5 / 5
Reviewed model: HP ENVY 4520. Colour and included accessories may differ from this listing.
Read the full review ↗Checked 10 Oct 2026
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HP ENVY 4520 specifications
Manufacturer code: J6U70B · Icecat product 29567454 · Checked 20 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) | 9.5 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
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Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 5.59 cm (2.2") |
| Colour display | No |
Processor, memory & storage7 details
| Maximum internal memory | 64 MB |
|---|---|
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Memory (RAM) | 64 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 360 MHz |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -30 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Image formats supported | BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper28 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 6.8 ppm |
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 16 ppm |
| Print margins (top, bottom, right, left) | 3 mm |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 300 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 7.5 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 4 cpm |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 216 x 297 mm |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | E-mail, File |
| Scan speed (colour) | 4 ppm |
| Scan speed (black) | 8 ppm |
| Faxing | No |
| Number of print cartridges | 2 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Total output capacity | 25 sheets |
| Paper input type | Paper tray |
| Maximum number of input trays | 1 |
| Maximum output capacity | 25 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Photo paper, Plain paper |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Power consumption (printing) | 15 W |
Connections & wireless3 details
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Power & battery6 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 15 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 3.05 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.55 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.13 W |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions7 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 20 s |
|---|---|
| Input colour depth | 24 bit |
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 445 mm |
| Depth | 367 mm |
| Height | 128 mm |
| Weight | 5.41 kg |
Software & compatibility3 details
| Document formats supported | |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
Further product details17 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 18 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of copies | 50 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| TWAIN version | 2.1 |
| Recommended duty cycle | 100 - 400 pages per month |
| Maximum duty cycle | 1000 pages per month |
| Digital sender | Yes |
| Page description languages | PCL 3 |
| All-In-One-multitasking | No |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 100 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| Envelopes sizes | B5, C6, DL |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
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What is the listed print technology for HP ENVY 4520?
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What is the listed colour printing for HP ENVY 4520?
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