HP Photosmart A636 Compact photo printer Inkjet 4800 x 1200 DPI

  • Brand : HP
  • Product family : Photosmart
  • Product series : A630
  • Product name : Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer
  • Product code : Q8637A
  • GTIN (EAN/UPC) : 0883585823796
  • Category : Photo Printers
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  • Long product name HP Photosmart A636 Compact photo printer Inkjet 4800 x 1200 DPI :

    Print, personalise and share your photos with this ultimate portable printer. Print full size 13 x 18 cm photos wherever you go – with or without a PC – and add captions, borders and other creative effects via the 12 cm touch screen.

  • HP Photosmart A636 Compact photo printer Inkjet 4800 x 1200 DPI :

    Print, personalise and share your photos with this ultimate portable printer. Forget being tied to the PC – share the fun wherever you go and print lab-quality, full size 13 x 18 cm photos directly from memory card. What’s more, you can personalise your photos too using the 12 cm tilting touch screen and stylus. Add captions, create greeting cards and try different creative effects via the easy-to-use menu – you can even fix red-eye or remove blemishes there and then.

  • Short summary description HP Photosmart A636 Compact photo printer Inkjet 4800 x 1200 DPI :

    HP Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer, Inkjet, 4800 x 1200 DPI, Borderless printing, Direct printing

  • Long summary description HP Photosmart A636 Compact photo printer Inkjet 4800 x 1200 DPI :

    HP Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer. Print technology: Inkjet, Maximum resolution: 4800 x 1200 DPI, Borderless printing. Direct printing

Specs
Printing
Borderless printing
Print technology Inkjet
Maximum resolution 4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) 21 ppm
Print head nozzles 600
Features
Market positioning Home & office
Printing colours Cyan, Magenta
Electromagnetic compatibility CISPR 22:2005, EN 55022:2006, FCC CFR 47 Part 15, EN 61000-3-2:2006, IEC 61000-3-2:2005, EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 + A2:2005, IEC 61000-3-3:1994 + A1:2001 + A2:2005, EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003
Safety IEC 60950-1:2001/EN60950-1:2001, IEC 60825-1 Ed. 1.2:2001/EN60825-1+A1:2002+A2:2001 (LED) AS/NZS 60950.1:2003 NOM 019-SCFI-1993, CNS14336:2004, GB4943:2001
Input & output capacity
Total input capacity 20 sheets
Total output capacity 20 sheets
Maximum input capacity 20 sheets
Maximum input capacity for cards Up to 20 cards
Maximum output capacity 20 sheets
Maximum paper trays 1
Paper handling
Paper tray media types Photo paper, Card stock
Non-ISO print media sizes Index card
Custom media sizes Tray 1: 4 x 6, 4 x 8, 5 x 7, 4 x 12 in
Duplex print options None (not supported)
Paper handling 20-sheet 10 x 15 / 13 x 18 cm photo paper tray, 20-sheet output tray
Recommended media weight 60 - 90; HP pho- papers: up - 280
Standard media sizes A6, Hagaki, L size, panorama, 13 x 18 cm
Recommended media Photo paper
Paper handling standard/input 20-sheet input tray
Ports & interfaces
Direct printing
PictBridge
USB port
USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
I/O ports 1 USB, 1 PictBridge, 4 Memory card slots
SmartCard slot
Performance
Internal memory 64 MB
Power
Power consumption (printing) 14 W
Acoustic power emissions 5.5 B(A)
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
System requirements
Minimum system requirements Windows 7 ready. For more information go to http://http:///go/windows7. Some features may not be available; Windows Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 512 MB RAM, 10 MB HD, Internet Explorer, USB; Windows XP Home (SP1), Windows XP Professional (SP1), Windows XP Professional x64 (SP1) editions;: Any Intel Pentium II, Intel Celeron, or 233 MHz compatible processor, 128 MB RAM, 10 MB HD, Internet Explorer 6, USB. (Software is embedded in printer for XP (32-bit and Vista (32-bit). No CD required. Vista 64-bit and XP 64-bit available via Web download; XP and Vista 64-bit versions require Internet access.) Windows Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 512 MB RAM, 10 MB HD, Internet Explorer, USB; Windows XP Home (SP1), Windows XP Professional (SP1), Windows XP Professional x64 (SP1) editions; Windows 7 ready. For more information go to http:///go/windows7. Some features may not be available: Any Intel Pentium II, Intel Celeron, or 233 MHz compatible processor, 128 MB RAM, 10 MB HD, Internet Explorer 6, USB. (Software is embedded in printer for XP (32-bit and Vista (32-bit). No CD required. Vista 64-bit and XP 64-bit available via Web download; XP and Vista 64-bit versions require Internet access.), PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core processor; 256 MB RAM (512 MB or higher recommended for Mac OS X v 10.5); Mac OS X v 10.4, Mac OS X v 10.5; 10 MB HD; Web browser; USB port; (Software is embedded in printer for Mac OS X v 10.4, Mac OS X v 10.5, Mac OS X v 10.6)
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 5 - 40 °C
Operating temperature (T-T) 59 - 95 °F
Storage temperature (T-T) -30 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) 15 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions
Weight 1.52 kg
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) 251 x 221 x 175 mm

Packaging data
Battery included
Bundled software Software available for free download via the internet(not included)
Package weight 2.37 kg
Logistics data
Pallet gross weight 705 kg
Master (outer) cases per pallet 24 pc(s)
Layers per pallet 12 pc(s)
Products per pallet 288 pc(s)
Products per pallet (EU) 209 pc(s)
Other features
Processor frequency 450 MHz
Dimensions (WxDxH) 252 x 117 x 134 mm
Power requirements 100 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Mac compatibility
Acoustic pressure emissions 55 dB
Compatible ink types, supplies Dye-based
Control panel 4.8-inch display with touchscreen (3.5-in viewing area), one button (Power)
Package dimensions (WxDxH) 300 x 165 x 203 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) 1219.2 x 1016 x 2563 mm
Power supply type External power supply module, optional internal lithium ion battery (not included, sold separately)
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) 21 ppm
Print quality (black, best quality) 1200 x 1200 DPI
Print quality, vertical alignment accuracy +/- 0.006 in
Standard input trays 1
Technical features HP Auto Red-eye Removal, Photo brightness.
Paper handling standard/output 20-sheet output tray
Compatible operating systems Microsoft Windows XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista, Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5
Automatic paper sensor
Camera phone Direct photo printing from camera phones with the optional Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter Yes
Exifprint supported Yes, Version 2.2
Maximum input capacity (photo paper) 20 sheets
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographs 20 sheets
Maximum print length (imperial) 12 in
Maximum print length 305 m
Media handling Sheetfeed
Media size (tray 1) Tray 1: 4 x 6 in, 4 x 8-in photo card, 4 x 12-in panorama, 5 x 7 in
Media sizes supported (imperial) 4 x 6 in, 4 x 8-in photo card, 4 x 12-in panorama, 5 x 7 in
Media weights by paper path 60 - 90 g/m2
Package dimensions (W x D x H) 299.7 x 165.1 x 202.9 mm (11.8 x 6.5 x 7.99")
Package weight (imperial) 2.37 kg (5.23 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) 1219.2 x 1016 x 2562.9 mm (48 x 40 x 100.9")
Pallet weight (imperial) 704 kg (1552 lbs)
Photo proofsheets supported
Print head 1 (cyan, magenta, yellow)
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD) 25.2 cm (9.92")
Recommended media weight (imperial) 16 to 24 lb; HP photo papers: up to 75 lb
Size (imperial) 25.2 cm (9.92")
Skew +/- 0.006 in
Standard output capacity for cards Up to 20 cards
SureSupply supported
Video action printing supported
Vivera inks supported
Weight (imperial) 3.35 lb
Wireless option type Optional, with HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapters
JetDirect Compatible Products
Network ready
Maximum output capacity (photo paper) 20 sheets
Page yield identifier PS630
Pallet size (EU) 1200 x 800 x 2377 mm
Standard input capacity for cards Up to 20 cards
Wireless technology Bluetooth
Functions Print
Distributors
Country Distributor
1 distributor(s)
Reviews
Updated:
2011-09-26 17:29:14
Average rating:87
Uk has collected 17 expert reviews for HP Photosmart A636 Compact photo printer Inkjet 4800 x 1200 DPI and the average expert rating is 87 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2015-06-25 06:55:54
Average rating:100
HPs Photosmart A636 is the only mini-photo printer here to use inkjet rather than dye sublimation technology. Its also the only inkjet that takes a single three-colour print cartridge rather than individual ink tanks. HP supplies an introductory...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2015-06-25 06:55:54
Average rating:100
A little prince of little prints. Easy setup and great looking photos. HPs innovative Photosmart A636 is designed to be used either on its own or with your PC. Instead of coming with a driver disc, the printer appears as a virtual CD-ROM drive when...
itreviews.com
Updated:
2015-06-25 06:55:54
Average rating:0
If you havent 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. HP - Photosmart A636 price Bu...
pcadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2015-06-25 06:55:54
Average rating:80
Snapshot printers, beware: HPs new Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer sets a high standard - and rewards impatient, on-the-go users. This midpriced inkjet-based HP Photosmart A636 is fast: 6x4in photos came out in less than a minute; other snaps...
  • If you need a quick and versatile photo printer that wont break the bank, and can live with minor image defects, look no further than the HP Photosmart A636. Melissa Riofrio Lowest online price: ££88.32...
electronicsme.com
Updated:
2011-09-26 17:29:14
Average rating:92
HP Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer Q8637A features the largest touchscreen color LCD available on a dedicated photo printer - 4.8 in. It can also print 5"x7" prints - most dedicated printers in this price range are limited to 4"x6". It features e...
  • HP has packed a lot of features into this little printer. It's small enough to be out of the way at home and easy to take along with you to a wedding, party or even on vacation. The 4.8" LCD touchscreen allows you to do more with your photos before pri...
pcworld.com_techhive.com
Updated:
2015-06-25 06:55:54
Average rating:85
Other snapshot printers, beware: HPs new Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer sets a high standard. This medium-priced, inkjet-based model is fast and very easy to use. Its print quality is nearly as good as that of the Epson PictureMate Dash, which...
  • Fast; easy to use; many printing options, Prints on 5by7inch media...
  • Documentation skimps on some key details...
trustedreviews.com
Updated:
2015-06-25 06:55:54
Average rating:80
HP's Photosmart A636 could just be the most innovative photo printer we'll see this year. While at first sight it looks like any of the other, toaster-inspired dedicated ink-jet printers the company has produced in the last couple of years, on closer insp...
techworld.com
Updated:
2015-06-25 06:55:54
Average rating:0
Snapshot printers, beware: HP's new Photosmart A636 Compact Photo Printer sets a high standard - and rewards impatient, on-the-go users.This midpriced inkjet-based HP Photosmart A636 is fast: 6x4in photos came out in less than a minute; other snapshot...
  • 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...
Laptopmag.com
Updated:
2015-06-25 06:55:55
Average rating:70
It’s not fast, but the A636 offers pretty good photo quality at an affordable price along with built-in editing capabilities.
  • Easy to use, Compact design, Large touchscreen, In-printer editing and effects...
  • Many photos looked overexposed, A bit slow...
  • For $149, the HP Photosmart A636 offers pretty-good print quality, and we like the built-in touchscreen and editing capabilities. If you’re on a budget, we recommend this standalone photo printer.
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