HP Color LaserJet 2840 All-in-One Printer
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HP Color LaserJet 2840 All-in-One Printer

HP Color LaserJet 2840 All-in-One Printer

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Product specifications

Product name
HP Color LaserJet 2840 All-in-One Printer
Subcategory
Single and multifunction printers
Sub brand
LaserJet
Country of origin
Product of China (only AB2 assembled in Singapore)
Functions
Print, copy, scan, (fax & photo card slots on some models)
Multitasking supported
Yes
Number of print cartridges
4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Print speed black
Normal: Up to 20 ppm Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software program and document complexity.
Print speed color
Normal: Up to 4 ppm Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software program and document complexity.
First page out (ready)
Black: As fast as 18 sec
Duty cycle (monthly, letter)
Up to 30,000 pages Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
Recommended monthly page volume
500 to 2000 HP recommends that the number of pages per month of imaged output be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.
Print technology
Laser
Print quality black (best)
Black: Up to 600 x 600 dpi Color: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print languages
HP PCL 6, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation, PostScript Printer Description (PPD)
Processor speed
264 MHz
Connectivity, standard
Built-in 10/100 wired Ethernet network connectivity with 1 RJ-45 port; 1 Hi-Speed USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications) port
Network ready
Standard
Minimum system requirements
Windows 2000, XP (32-bit Home and Professional): any Pentium II processor (Pentium III or greater recommended), 192 MB RAM, 550 MB hard disk space, SVGA 800 x 600 with 16-bit color display, Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater (full install); CD-ROM drive Mac OS 9.2.2: G3 or G4 processor, 64 MB RAM, 30 MB disk space; Mac OS X v 10.2.8 or 10.3.x: G3, G4 or G5 processor, 128 MB RAM, 30 MB disk space; CD-ROM drive
Compatible operating systems
Windows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Mac OS 9.2.2; Mac OS X v 10.2.8; Mac OS X v 10.3 or higher; Linux (see http://www.hplip.net)
Memory
96 MB
Memory, maximum
224 MB
Internal Storage
None
Media sizes supported
Multipurpose tray: letter, executive, legal, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch); 250-sheet paper tray: letter, executive, 8.5 x 13 in, legal; automatic document feeder (ADF): letter, legal, executive
Media sizes, custom
Multipurpose tray: 4.1 x 5.8 to 8.5 x 14 in; 250-sheet paper tray: 5.8 x 8.3 to 8.5 x 14 in; automatic document feeder (ADF): 5 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in
Paper handling output, standard
125-sheet output bin
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
Up to 125 sheets
Duplex printing
Manual (driver support provided)
Media types
Multipurpose tray: paper (plain, letterhead, prepunched, bond, color, rough, preprinted, recycled), labels, envelopes, cardstock, HP Color Laser Glossy Photo Paper, HP Color Laser Glossy Brochure Paper, HP Color Laser Matte Photo Paper, HP Color Laser Soft Gloss Presentation Paper, HP Color LaserJet Transparencies, HP Laser Tough Paper; 250-sheet paper tray: paper (plain, letterhead, prepunched, bond, color, rough, preprinted, recycled); ADF: paper (plain, bond, recycled), HP transparencies, envelopes, labels, postcards, document carrier; note: papers featuring coatings and finishes designed specifically for use in ink-printing devices are not compatible
Scanner type
Flatbed
Scan file format
BMP, FPX, GIF, JPG (JPEG format, standard and progressive), JPG (EXIF 2.1 and 2.2), PCX, PNG, TIFF, PDF, TXT, RTF, HTML
Scan resolution, optical
Up to 1200 dpi
Automatic document feeder capacity
Standard, 50 sheets
Scan input modes
Walk-up initiated scanning via front control panel (preconfiguration via software required); remote initiated scanning via HP Director, TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant software, HP Image Zone software
Copy resolution (black text)
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy resolution (color text and graphics)
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy reduce / enlarge settings
25 to 400%
Copies, maximum
Up to 99 copies
Fax Speed Dials, Maximum Number
Up to 120 numbers
Power
110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz); 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Power consumption
*Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty.
Blue Angel compliant
Yes
Operating temperature range
59 to 90.5º F
Recommended operating humidity range
20 to 70% RH
Acoustic power emissions (ready)
Not audible
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing)
52 dB(A)
Quantity per pallet
1 (EMEA), 6 (CA, NA, AP)
Cable included
No
Software included
HP PCL 6, PostScript Level 3 emulation print drivers, HP Toolbox, HP LaserJet scan, TWAIN 1.9 or WIA scanner drivers, HP LaserJet fax, installer/uninstaller, HP Director, HP Image Zone, HP Document Viewer, HP All-in-One Setup Assistant for Macintosh; I.R.I.S. Readiris PRO text recognition software (not installed with device software; separate installation required)
Manufacturer Warranty
One-year limited hardware onsite HP warranty, telephone and Web support (varies according to region)