Reviews of the HP Photosmart A636
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itreviews.co.uk
Review Summary: If you haven't yet purchased a compact photo printer to keep with you on the move where PCs might be hard to come by, then the Photosmart A636 produces good quality images with a host of editing and fun creative features.
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macuser.co.uk
Review Summary: This is an excellent little photo printer and HP has integrated the touchscreen into its design so that it's much more than a gimmick. It's a genuinely easier way to select and edit images and the no-CD installation is something else that adds ...
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: A dedicated photo printer with some unusual innovations.
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: If you need a quick and versatile photo printer that won't break the bank, and can live with minor image defects, look no further than the HP Photosmart A636.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The Photosmart A636 may miss on a few minor points, but it's a fast, capable printer--and its ability to accept an unusually extensive range of paper sizes is a definite plus
Manufacturer: HP
Part number: Q8637A#ABA
General
- Printer Type Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color
- Form Factor Desktop
- Width 9.9 in
- Depth 8.7 in
- Height 6.9 in
- Weight 3.4 lbs
- Localization English / United States
Printer
- Inkjet Technology HP Thermal Inkjet
- Print Speed up to 3.7 pages/min - Color draft - 4 in x 6 in
- Built-in Devices Touch screen, Preview screen
- Preview Screen Size 3.5"
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Interface USB
- Max Resolution ( B&W ) 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi
- Max Resolution ( Color ) 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi
- Direct Printing Specifications PictBridge
- Language Simulation PCL 3
- Printer Features Red eye reduction, Borderless printing
Processor
- Processor 233 MHz
RAM
- RAM Installed ( Max ) 64 MB
Card Reader
- Type Card reader
- Supported Flash Memory Cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro, CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II
Media Handling
- Media Type Index cards, Photo paper
- Media Sizes 4 in x 6 in, 4 in x 8 in, 5 in x 7 in, 4 in x 12 in
- Total Media Capacity 20 sheets
- Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 20
- Max Media Capacity 20 sheets
Duty Cycle
- Cartridge / Printhead Included Qty 1
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Connectivity Technology Cable
Scanner
- Type None
Copier
- Copier Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 Memory
- Interfaces USB
- Connections 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B, 1 x Direct print port - USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Operational 25 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 14 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.4, Apple MacOS X 10.5, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Min Processor Type Intel Pentium II (Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Home), Intel Celeron (Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Home), 233 MHz (Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Home), 800 MHz (Microsoft Windows Vista), PowerPC G3 (Apple Mac), PowerPC G4 (Apple Mac), PowerPC G5 (Apple Mac)
- Peripheral / Interface Devices USB port
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 59 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
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