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Manufacturer codeQ3388B
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About the HP Photosmart 428 Portable Photo Studio
HP Q3388B is listed in the photo printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Inkjet. This entry covers manufacturer code Q3388B. 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
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 4.4 ppm
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HP Photosmart 428 Portable Photo Studio specifications
Manufacturer code: Q3388B · Icecat product 130582 · Checked 22 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 4.4 ppm |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Acoustic power emissions | 45 dB(A) |
|---|---|
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 45 dB |
Display2 details
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.35 cm (2.5") |
Processor, memory & storage8 details
| Memory (RAM) | 64 MB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMedia Card (MMC) |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroDrive, MMC, SD, SmartMedia, xD |
| Minimum processor | Pentium II / G3 |
| Minimum RAM | 128 MB |
| Minimum storage drive space | 600 MB |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -30 - 65 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95% |
Camera, image & video7 details
| Focus | Normal, macro |
|---|---|
| Optical sensor size | 25.4 / 2.5 mm (1 / 2.5") |
| Zoom capability | 24x (optical 3x, digital 8x) |
| Camera shutter speed | 2 - 1/2 000 s |
| Lens focal range | ~0,5 m (normal), 0,1 - 0,8 m (macro) |
| Lens system | 6 - 18 mm; 36 - 108 mm (35 mm); f2,8 - f4,9 |
| Megapixels (approx.) | 5.2 MP |
Printing, scanning & paper26 details
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
|---|---|
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Print head nozzles | 1800 |
| Print speed (black, best quality, A4) | 2.1 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, best quality, A4) | 2.1 ppm |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Maximum paper trays | 4 |
| Additional paper trays | Y |
| Media types supported | Photo paper, Plain paper, Coated paper, Brochure paper & Film, Transparencies, Banners, Iron-on transfer |
| Custom media sizes | (77 x 127mm) - (215 x 610mm) |
| Duplex print options | Automatic (optional) |
| Paper handling | 100-sheet multisize and 20-sheet photo input trays, 50-sheet output tray; options: 250-sheet plain paper tray, two-sided print accessory with small paper tray |
| Recommended media weight | 65 - 90 g/m² |
| Standard media sizes | 10x15cm, 13x18cm, Panorama 10 x 30cm, Panorama A4 (210 x 610mm), A4, A5, A6, B5, C6, DL, Letter |
| Paper handling optional/input | 250-sheet plain paper tray, two-sided print accessory with small paper tray |
| Paper handling standard/input | 100-sheet multisize tray, 20-sheet photo tray (10 x 15 cm) |
| Power consumption (printing) | 50 W |
| Colour printing technology | HP Photoret Pro precision technology colour management from the application enabled, via ICC profiles |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 4.4 ppm |
| Print quality, vertical alignment accuracy | +/-0.0508 mm |
| Standard input trays | 2 |
| Camera resolution | 690 x 1 pixels |
| Effective sensor resolution | 2620 pixels |
| Print quality (colour, best quality) | 4800 DPI |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Paper handling standard/output | 50-sheet output tray |
Connections & wireless5 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| I/O ports | 1x USB 2.0 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Networking features | Ethernet 10Base-T |
Power & battery1 detail
| Charging time | 4 h |
|---|
Controls & features3 details
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 45 °C |
|---|---|
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 45 °C |
| Control panel | Easy to use control panel with "Save", "HP Instant Share", "Layout", "Select photos", "Print", "Cancel", "Zoom", "Menu", "Rotate" buttons |
Design & dimensions4 details
| Weight | 8 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 227 x 236 x 162 mm |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 536 x 401 x 192 mm |
| Approximate page yield (A4, colour) | 260 pages |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Electromagnetic compatibility | CISPR 22:1997 / EN 55022:1998 Class B; CISPR 24:1997 / EN 55024:1998; IEC 61000-3-2:1995 / EN 61000-3-2:1995; IEC 61000-3-3:1994 / EN 61000-3-3:1995 |
|---|---|
| Export file formats | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
| Bundled software | HP Image Zone Software HP Instant Share |
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Mac OS X 10.1.5 + |
Further product details22 details
| Market positioning | Home & office |
|---|---|
| Page description languages | PML |
| Maximum duty cycle | 3000 pages per month |
| Safety | IEC 60950: third edition: 1999; EN 60950: 2000; UL 1950/CSA22.2 No. 950, third edition: 1995; NOM 019-SFCI-1993; GB4943:2001 |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 350 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for transparencies | 25 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for banners | 20 |
| Maximum input capacity for cards | 30 |
| Maximum input capacity for envelopes | 14 |
| Recommended media | Photo paper, plain paper, coated paper, brochure paper and film, transparencies, banners, iron-on transfer media |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Minimum system requirements | CD-ROM drive Internet Explorer 5.5, 4x CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor (800 x 600 with 16-bit colour), USB port and USB cable (not included), G3 processor or greater, Mac OS X v 10.1.5, 10.2, 10.3, 500 MB free hard disk space, 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended) |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95% |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Power requirements | 100-240V; 50/60Hz |
| Page yield high capacity (black & white) | C8767EE HP No. 339 Black Inkjet Print Cartridge (21 ml) 800 pages* |
| Self-timer delay | 10 s |
| Page yield (photo) | C9369EE HP No. 348 Photo Inkjet Print Cartridge (13 ml) 135 10 x 15 cm photos (+/-10%)** C9368AE HP No. 100 Gray Photo Inkjet Print Cartridge (15 ml) 110 10 x 15 cm photos in colour (+/-10%)*** |
| Technical features | 5 card readers, 11 formats Photo selection: individual, range, all, or device-selected (PictBridge, Bluetooth****, DPOF 1.1) On-printer photo editing: brightness, black and white, zoom, crop, rotate and more Video action print: video files are recognised |
| Typefaces | 8 |
| Service & support | One-year limited hardware warranty backed by HP Customer Care, service and support. |
Packaging & supplied accessories2 details
| Package weight | 9.94 kg |
|---|---|
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 596 x 246 x 468 mm |
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