HP OfficeJet Pro 8740 All-in-One Printer series
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HP OfficeJet Pro 8740 All-in-One Printer series

HP OfficeJet Pro 8740 All-in-One Printer series

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Product specifications

Product name
HP OfficeJet Pro 8740 All-in-One Printer series
Subcategory
Single and multifunction printers
Sub brand
OfficeJet Pro
Country of origin
Made in China
Number of print cartridges
4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Print speed black
ISO Laser comparable, Professional Mode: Up to 24 ppm,General Office Mode: Up to 36 ppm [5]
Print speed color
ISO Laser comparable, Professional Mode: Up to 20 ppm,General Office Mode: Up to 36 ppm [5]
First page out (ready)
Black: As fast as 10 sec [6]
Print quality black (best)
Black: Up to 1200 x 1200 optimized dpi on plain paper from 600 x 600 input dpi Color: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi on HP enhanced photo quality. Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi input optimized on HP Advance Photo Paper
Duty cycle (monthly, letter)
Up to 30,000 pages [7]
Recommended monthly page volume
250 to 2000
Print quality color (best)
Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi on HP enhanced photo quality. Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi input optimized on HP Advance Photo Paper
Print technology
HP Thermal Inkjet
Printer drivers included
Windows PCL6 Discrete, Mac PS, Windows HP UPD (PCL6, PS) , Linux, UNIX, SAP
Display
4.3” CGD touchscreen
Processor speed
1.2 Ghz
Print languages
HP PCLXL (PCL6), PCL5, native PDF, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation
Paper handling input, standard
500-sheet (two 250-sheet input-trays)
Paper handling input, optional
Extra/Optional 250-sheet input tray
Paper handling output, standard
150-sheet output tray
Duplex printing
Automatic (standard)
Maximum Input Capacity (envelopes)
Up to 30
Borderless printing
Yes, Edge to Edge for A4 and Edge to Edge for Letter size
Media types
Plain; HP EcoFFICIENT; HP Premium Presentation Matte 120g; HP Tri-fold Brochure Glossy 180g; HP Brochure Matte 180g; HP Brochure Glossy 180g; HP Advanced Photo Papers Light 60-74g; Intermediate 85-95g; Cardstock; Thick Plain Paper; Letterhead
HP ePrint capability
Yes
Mobile printing capability
Chrome OS; HP ePrint; Apple AirPrint™; Mopria™ Certified Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz operations only. App or software and HP ePrint account registration may also be required. Some features require purchase of an optional accessory. Learn more at http://www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting [4]
Wireless capability
Yes, built-in Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Connectivity, standard
1 USB 2.0; 1 Host USB; 1 Ethernet; 1 Wireless 802.11b/g/n; 2 RJ-11 modem ports
Connectivity, optional
Support the following external Jetdirect servers; Print only: HP Jetdirect en1700 External Print Server (J7988G), HP Jetdirect en3700 Fast-Ethernet External Print Server for Network Capable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Peripherals (J7942G), HP Jetdirect ew2400 802.11b/g wireless and Fast Ethernet external print server (USB 2.0, 10/100Base-TX, 802.11b/g) (J7951G), HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11b/g Wireless Print Server (J8021A); Other supported accessories: Apple AirPort Express, Apple AirPort Extreme, Apple Airport Time Capsule
Minimum System Requirements
Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7: 32-bit or 64-bit, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer. Windows Vista: (32-bit only), 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8. Windows XP SP3 or higher (32-bit only): any Intel Pentium II, Celeron or 233 MHz compatible processor, 850 MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8. Apple OS X v10.11 El Capitan, OS X v10.10 Yosemite, OS X v10.9 Mavericks; 1 GB HD; Internet required; USB Linux (For more information, see http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/index.html)
Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh
Apple® OS X v10.11 El Capitan, OS X v10.10 Yosemite, OS X v10.9 Mavericks; 1 GB HD; Internet required; USB
Compatible operating systems
Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8.1; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Linux; OS X 10.11 El Capitan; macOS 10.12 Sierra; Chrome OS Not supporting Windows® XP (64-bit) and Windows Vista® (64-bit)
Memory, standard
512 MB
Maximum Memory
512 MB
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)
19.7 x 17.3 x 16.2 in (desktop footprint); 19.7 x 20.9 x 16.2 in (duplexer built-in, output tray no need to extend)
Package dimensions (W x D x H)
22.95 x 21.69 x 24.09 in
Pallet dimensions
48 x 40 x 102 in
Weight
40.61 lb
Package weight
50.6 lb
Pallet weight
440 lb
Quantity per pallet
8
Count of layers in pallet
4
Manufacturer Warranty
One-year limited hardware warranty; 24-hour, 7 days a week Web support; business hour phone support within warranty period
Tech spec footnote
[1] Dimensions vary as per configuration
Tech spec footnote
[2] Weight varies as per configuration
Tech spec footnote
[3] 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.
Tech spec footnote
[4] Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from the access point. Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz routers only; excludes wireless direct. Wireless direct may require driver or apps be installed and connected on wireless-enabled mobile device or PC. Wireless functionality may vary by computer and mobile operating systems, see hpconnected.com. HP ePrint requires: account registration, HP ePrint-enabled printer, Internet connection, and a wireless-enabled mobile device or Internet-connected computer with email capability. Separately purchased data plans or usage fees may apply. Print times and connection speeds may vary. AirPrint supports OS X® Lion, OS X® Mountain Lion and the following devices running iOS 4.2 or later: iPad®, iPhone® (3GS or later), iPod touch® (3rd generation or later) and requires the printer be connected to the same network as your OS X or iOS device. AirPrint, the AirPrint Logo, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple® Inc. Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. BlackBerry® names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
Tech spec footnote
[5] Speed specifications have been updated to reflect current industry testing methods.
Tech spec footnote
[6] Either after first page or after first set of ISO test pages. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims
Tech spec footnote
[7] HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement