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Manufacturer codeQ8444B
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About the HP Photosmart B109n
HP Q8444B is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Inkjet; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: No; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code Q8444B. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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- Print technology
- Inkjet
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 4800 x 1200 DPI
- Duplex printing
- No
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 16 ppm
- Scanning
- Colour scanning
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HP Photosmart B109n specifications
Manufacturer code: Q8444B · Icecat product 3440801 · Checked 25 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
| Duplex printing | No |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 16 ppm |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Acoustic power emissions | 6.9 B(A) (printing at 15 ppm) |
|---|
Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 3.68 cm (1.45") |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 64 MB |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 25 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Camera phone | N |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper58 details
| Print resolution colour | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
|---|---|
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 12 ppm |
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 30 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 28 ppm |
| Print speed (black, best quality, A4) | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, best quality, A4) | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (black, best quality, letter) | < 10 |
| Print speed (colour, best quality, letter) | < 10 |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter) | < 28 |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 9 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 10.5 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal, US Letter) | 13.5 cpm |
| Copy resolution (black graphics) | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Copy resolution (colour text and graphics) | 1200 DPI |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 216 x 297 mm |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan input modes | Front-panel scan, HP Director, TWAIN |
| Faxing | No |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Total output capacity | 15 sheets |
| Standard output capacity for envelopes | 5 sheets |
| Standard output capacity for cards | 15 |
| Maximum output capacity | 15 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Card stock, Envelopes, Iron-On Transfers, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies |
| Recommended media weight | A4, legal, envelopes: 75 - 90; cards: up - 200; 10 x 15 cm pho-: up - 280 |
| Maximum paper trays | 1 |
| Paper handling standard/input | 80-sheet input tray |
| Paper handling standard/output | 15-sheet output tray |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Standard input trays | 1 |
| Compatible ink types, supplies | Dye-based; pigment-based |
| Media types supported | Paper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cards, HP premium media, iron-on transfers, borderless media |
| Print head | 4 |
| Print quality, vertical alignment accuracy | +/- 0.1524 mm +/- 0.006 in |
| Custom media sizes | 77 x 127 to 215 x 279 mm |
| Duplex print options | Manual (driver support provided) |
| Media weights by paper path | A4, legal, envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m²; cards: up to 200 g/m²; 10 x 15 cm photo: up to 280 g/m² |
| Standard media sizes | A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), DL (110 x 220 mm), C6 (114 x 162 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), 300 x 100 mm, 130 x 180 mm, 100 x 150 mm |
| Print quality (black, best quality) | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Standard output capacity for transparencies | 10 sheets |
| Automatic paper sensor | N |
| Maximum scan area (imperial) | 21.6 cm (8.5") |
| Acoustic power emissions (active, print, copy or scan) | 60 dB |
| Exifprint supported | Yes, Version 2.2 |
| Maximum input capacity (photo paper) | 30 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity (photo paper) | 10 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity for labels | 10 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity for transparencies | 10 sheets |
| Media sizes supported (imperial) | Letter, legal, executive, cards, 4 x 6 in |
| Print head nozzles | 2736 |
| Recommended media weight (imperial) | 20 to 24 lb |
| Standard output capacity for labels | 10 sheets |
| Standard output capacity for legal | 10 sheets |
| Video action printing supported | N |
Connections & wireless5 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| I/O ports | 1 USB 2.0; 1 WiFi 802.11g |
| Networking features | Wireless 802.11g |
| Wireless technology | 802.11g |
| Wireless option type | Yes, WiFi 802.11g |
Power & battery1 detail
| Power consumption (off) | 0.5 W |
|---|
Controls & features3 details
| Control type | Touch |
|---|---|
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 32 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C |
Design & dimensions11 details
| Input colour depth | 48 bit |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 451.8 mm |
| Depth | 418.5 mm |
| Height | 188.2 mm |
| Weight | 6 kg |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 451.8 x 418.5 x 188.2 mm |
| Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) | 45.1 cm (17.8") |
| Colour all-in-one functions | Copy, Print, Scan |
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 451.8 x 607.6 x 394.7 mm |
| Weight (imperial) | Weight vary as per configuration 13.2 lb |
Software & compatibility8 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard |
| Bundled software | Windows Live Photo Gallery |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows Vista (32 and 64-bit); Windows XP (SP1 or higher [32-bit]); Windows 7 ready. For more information go to http:///go/windows7. Some features may not be available Mac OS X v 10.4; Mac OS X v 10.5; Mac OS X v 10.6 |
| Export file formats | JPEG |
| Photo proofsheets supported | N |
| SureSupply supported | Yes |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | CISPR 22: 2005/EN 55022: 2006 Class B, EN 55024: 1998+A1: 2001+A2: 2003, EN 61000-3-2: 2006, EN61000-3-3: 1995+A1: 2001+A2: 2005, FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class B/ICES-003 Issue 4 Class B |
Further product details35 details
| Maximum number of copies | 30 copies |
|---|---|
| Copier settings | Stand-alone copying |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| TWAIN version | Version 1.9 |
| Digital sender | No |
| All-In-One-multitasking | Yes |
| Total input capacity | 80 sheets |
| Standard input capacity for cards | 40 cards |
| Standard input capacity for transparencies | Up to 30 cards |
| Input capacity for envelopes (primary tray) | 10 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for envelopes | 10 |
| Maximum input capacity for labels | 25 |
| Maximum input capacity for transparencies | 30 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographs | 30 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 80 sheets |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| Maximum input capacity for cards | 40 |
| Media handling | Sheetfed |
| Minimum system requirements | Windows XP* (SP1)* or higher: any Intel Pentium II, Celeron or compatible processor; 233 MHz or higher; 128 MB RAM (256 MB or higher recommended); 800 MB hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD or Internet; Internet Explorer 6 or higher; USB port; Windows Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (64) processor; 512 MB RAM; 920 MB hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection; Internet Explorer; USB port; Windows 7 ready. For more information go to http:///go/windows7. Some features may not be availa |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Layers per pallet | 6 pc(s) |
| Power requirements | Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz) |
| Minimum system requirements for Macintosh | Mac OS X v 10.4, v 10.5 or v 10.6; Power PC G3, G4, G5 or Intel Core processor; 256 MB RAM; 500 MB available hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection; USB port |
| Safety | EN 60950/IEC 60950 Compliance (International), CE Marking (Europe) |
| PictBridge | No |
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Scan |
| Functions | Print, copy, scan |
| Duty cycle letter size (maximum) | 2500 pages per month |
| Size (imperial) | 45.2 cm (17.8") |
| Technical features | HP Smart Web Printing, HP Photo Print Gadget. HP Photosmart 4 individual inks; optional high-capacity cartridges. Versatile everyday wireless photo and document printing, scanning and copying. Paper-saving printing option, ENERGY STAR qualified. Standalone copying without having to switch on the PC. Print at up to 30 ppm black, 28 ppm colour. Colour display with HP TouchSmart frame, memory card slots for direct printing. |
| Dimension note (imperial) | Dimensions vary as per configuration |
| Page yield identifier | PSB109n |
| Standard input capacity for legal | 80 sheets |
Packaging & supplied accessories13 details
| Package width | 491 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 227 mm |
| Package height | 349 mm |
| Package weight | 7.4 kg |
| Pallet gross weight | 468 kg |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 10 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 60 pc(s) |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1219 x 1016 x 2233 mm |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 491 x 227.1 x 349 mm (19.3 x 8.94 x 13.7") |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 1219.2 x 1016 x 2232.7 mm (48 x 40 x 87.9") |
| Pallet weight (imperial) | 467.2 kg (1030 lbs) |
| Package weight (imperial) | 7.44 kg (16.4 lbs) |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 491 x 227 x 349 mm |
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