Subcategory
Single and multifunction printers
Country of origin
Product of China (engine), Japan (accessories)
Number of print cartridges
4 toner bottles (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Print quality black (best)
Black: 600 x 600 dpi Color: 600 x 600 dpi (600 x 1800 enhanced resolution)
Print languages
PostScript Level 3, PCL 5e (with color)
Connectivity, standard
1 LAN Ethernet port 10/100/1000, 1 FireWire port (used only for connecting the MFP to the external print controller), 1 parallel port (available only in internal print controller)
Minimum system requirements
PC with 128 MB RAM, Intel P2 CPU, 500 MB hard disk, CD ROM drive, keyboard, monitor, mouse 333 MHz, Apple Macintosh G3, 256 MB RAM, 80 MB hard disk space (installation), 500 MB hard disk space
Compatible operating systems
Windows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows Vista(TM) supported soon (visit www.hp.com/go/windowsvista for more information); Mac OS 9.2; Mac OS 10.2.4 or higher
Memory
512 MB (MFP engine), 256 MB (EFI print controller)
Memory, maximum
MFP engine: 1.5 GB, optional 20 GB hard drive; EFI Print Controller: 512MB, 40 GB hard drive
Internal Storage
Standard, 40 GB (in embedded EFI print controller)
Paper handling input, standard
Three 500-sheet input trays, 250-sheet multisheet bypass tray, 100-sheet reversing automatic document feeder, built-in duplexer
Paper handling input, optional
2500-sheet high-capacity input tray
Paper handling output, standard
No output option standard; requires output accessory
Paper handling output, optional
HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker, HP 3000-sheet Multifunction Finisher, HP Trimmer Unit, HP Post-insertion Kit, HP Hole-punch Kits
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
Up to 3200 sheets (with optional output accessory)
Media types
Paper (plain, coated, color), heavy stock
Automatic document feeder capacity
Standard, 100 sheets
Scan input modes
Fiery LCD or Copier control panel LCD, Copy, Email, Fiery Remote Scan, Fiery Remote Scan TWAIN plug in, Web Scan
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%
Power
100 to 240 VAC, 60/50 Hz, 3 amp
Recommended operating humidity range
11 to 80% RH
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing)
59 dB(A)
What's in the box
HP Color 9850mfp, User's Guide
Cable included
Yes, 1 FireWire power core
Software included
EFI Command WorkStation, EFI WebTools, EFI FreeForm
Manufacturer Warranty
90-day warranty (parts only)