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Manufacturer codeQ8401B
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About the HP Photosmart C4580
HP Q8401B is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Thermal inkjet; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: No; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code Q8401B. 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)
- 8.9 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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HP Photosmart C4580 specifications
Manufacturer code: Q8401B · Icecat product 6991701 · 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) | 8.9 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Acoustic power emissions | 5.9 B(A) |
|---|---|
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 46 dB |
Display3 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 3.81 cm (1.5") |
Processor, memory & storage9 details
| Maximum internal memory | 32 MB |
|---|---|
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 MB |
| Compatible memory cards | Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, SD, SDHC, xD |
| Minimum RAM | 128 MB |
| Minimum storage drive space | 800 MB |
| Minimum processor | Intel Pentium II/Celeron, 233MHz |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
Printing, scanning & paper40 details
| Printing | Colour printing |
|---|---|
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 5.3 ppm |
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 30 ppm |
| Economical printing | Yes |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter) | 23 ppm |
| Duplex copying | No |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 0.7 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 0.7 cpm |
| Copy speed (black, draft, A4) | 30 cpm |
| Copy speed (black, normal, US Letter) | 7.7 cpm |
| Copy resolution (colour text and graphics) | 4800 DPI |
| Duplex scanning | No |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | A4 / Letter (216 x 297) |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Duplex faxing | No |
| Faxing | No |
| Number of print cartridges | 3 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Standard output capacity for envelopes | 10 sheets |
| Standard output capacity for cards | 10 |
| Maximum output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive |
| Photo paper sizes (imperial) | 4x6,10x15" |
| Paper tray media weight | 75 - 90 g/m² |
| Recommended media weight | 75 - 90 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 1200 |
| Print head | 3 |
| Supported media weight (imperial) | 49.9 kg (110 lbs) |
| Automatic paper sensor | Y |
| Print speed (colour, full-page colour, normal quality, A4) | 5.3 ppm |
| Print quality, vertical alignment accuracy | +/-0.0508 mm |
Connections & wireless3 details
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Network ready | Yes |
Power & battery5 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 21 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 4.3 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 4.9 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.83 W |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features2 details
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 32.2 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C |
Design & dimensions10 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 49 s |
|---|---|
| Input colour depth | 48 bit |
| Custom media width | 76 - 215 mm |
| Product colour | Grey, White |
| Width | 434 mm |
| Depth | 290 mm |
| Height | 162 mm |
| Weight | 5.06 kg |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 434 x 290 x 162 mm |
| Colour all-in-one functions | Copy, Print, Scan |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows XP Home/Professional (SP1) Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6 Linux |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | FCC, CE, C-tick, VCCI, BSMI, CCC S&E, MIC |
Further product details31 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 49 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of copies | 50 copies |
| Copier resize | 50 - 400% |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| TWAIN version | 1.8/1.9 |
| Maximum duty cycle | 1000 pages per month |
| Digital sender | No |
| Page description languages | PCL 3 |
| All-In-One-multitasking | Yes |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for envelopes | 10 |
| Maximum input capacity for labels | 20 |
| Maximum input capacity for transparencies | 20 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographs | 20 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 100 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Envelopes sizes | C6, DL |
| Custom media length | 127 - 610 mm |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| Maximum input capacity for cards | 20 |
| Minimum system requirements | CD-ROM USB IE 6.0+ |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Layers per pallet | 7 pc(s) |
| Minimum system requirements for Macintosh | PowerPC G3/G4/G5, Intel Core 256MB RAM 500MB HDD |
| Safety | IEC, EU LVD, EN, NEMKO, CSA, CCC, BSMI |
| PictBridge | No |
| Maximum media length (imperial) | 24" |
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Print, Scan |
Packaging & supplied accessories7 details
| Package width | 470 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 196 mm |
| Package height | 334 mm |
| Package weight | 6.48 kg |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 12 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 84 pc(s) |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 470 x 334 x 196 mm |
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What is the listed print technology for HP Photosmart C4580?
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