PrintIntroduction
This document outlines the product specifications for the HP Photosmart 7550 printer.
System requirements
The HP Photosmart 7550 printer requires the following system specifications to perform properly.
| Processor | RAM | Free Disk Space | Video display | CD-ROM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 98, 2000 pro, Me and Microsoft® Windows XP | Pentium(R) II (or equivalent) or greater | 64 MB RAM | 500 MB | SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16 bit color | 4x CD-ROM drive |
| Mac OS 9, X 10.1 or later | G3 or greater (built-in USB required) | 64 MB | 400 MB | SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16 bit color | 4x CD-ROM drive |
Print resolution
Maximum 4800 x 1200 optimized dots per inch (dpi). Available through the print driver only.
| Black Text | Fast Draft | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Everyday | 300 x 300 dpi | |
| Normal | 600 x 600 dpi | |
| Best | 1200 x 1200 dpi | |
| Color Text | Fast Draft | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Everyday | 300 x 300 dpi | |
| Normal | 600 x 600 dpi | |
| Best | 1200 x 1200 dpi | |
| Photo Paper | Fast Draft | 1200 x1200 dpi |
| Normal | 1200 x 1200 dpi | |
| Best | 1200 x 1200 dpi | |
| 4800 optimized | 4800 x 1200 dpi |
Print speed
NOTE: Print speed may vary depending on the document or image being printed, the software program being used, and the computer settings. All print speeds indicated in pages per minute (ppm).
| Document type | Draft (Econofast) | Normal | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text | 17 ppm | 6.5 ppm | 1.3 ppm |
| Mixed text/color graphics | 11 ppm | 0.5 ppm | 1.2 ppm |
| 4 x 6 inch color photo/plain paper | 7.9 ppm | 2.4 ppm | 0.8 ppm |
| 4 x 6 inch color photo/photo paper | 2.4 ppm | 0.5 ppm | 0.5 ppm |
| Full page color, plain paper | 3.1 ppm | 0.9 ppm | 0.3 ppm |
| Full page color, photo paper | .7 ppm | 0.3 ppm | PhotoREt: 0.2 4800 x 1200: 0.09 |
Printer languages
The HP Photosmart 7150 printer uses the following printer languages:
- PCL3GUI+
- PML (Peripheral Management Language)
I/O
Two serial Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports.
- Front port: 2.0 Full Speed, supporting only camera connectivity to selected HP cameras
- Rear port: supporting computer connectivity
- Four memory card slots
Automatic features
- Media-size sensing using width detection
- Media-type detection
- Low ink detection
Margins (hard-clip limits)
| Top | L/R Margins | Bottom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Duplexer (A/A4) | 1.0 mm | A = 6.4 mm, A4 = 3.4 mm | 11.7 mm |
| Firmware Text | 1.8 mm | 2.68 mm | 9.66 mm |
| Firmware Image | 1.8 mm | 2.60 mm | 11.3 mm |
| Driver Black | 11.68 mm | 2.56 mm | 11.68 mm |
| Driver Color | 11.68 mm | 2.56 mm | 11.68 mm |
Tray capacity
| Capacity | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| Main input tray | 10 mm paper (up to 100 sheets of 20 lb. [newly opened]) 10 mm envelopes (up to 15 envelopes) 8 mm cards (up to 40 cards) 8 mm banner (up to 20 pages) 8 mm labels (up to 20 sheets) 8 mm transparency/photo media (up to 25 sheets) | Specifications indicate uncompressed or freestanding stack height, not a number of sheets. The single envelope slot accommodates only supported envelope sizes. |
| Photo input tray | 6 mm (up to 24 sheets) of 9 mil photo media | |
| Output tray | Up to 50 sheets of 20 lb. paper, sizes A and A4 Up to 20 sheets of 9 mil photo media Up to 10 cards Up to 10 envelopes | Actual capacity varies due to the type of media, the photo printed, environmental conditions, and characteristics of the media. |
Physical dimensions
| Height | 163.9 mm (6.45 inches) |
| Width | 513.4 mm (20.21 inches) |
| Depth | 386 mm (15.20 inches) |
| Weight | 5.05 kg (14.03 lbs) |
Electronics
Control panel assembly
The control panel assembly contains the switch elements for the various buttons that comprise the user interface. It is also the primary attachment point for the alpha/numeric display and routes these signals to the main printed circuit assembly (PCA). It is designed to prevent any electrostatic discharge (ESD) from entering the printer.
Power supply
The power supply is an external module. The Direct Current (DC) input jack is located on the back of the unit next to the rear USB outlet.
Power consumption
| State | Power |
|---|---|
| Printing | 33-45 watt average |
| Idle | 5 watt average |
| Off | 2 watt average |
Environmental specifications
The environmental specifications for the HP Photosmart 7150 printer are as follows:
Operating
| Temperature | 15°C to 35°C |
| Humidity | 20% to 80% Relative Humidity (RH) |
Non-operating
| Printer | -30°C to 65°C |
| Cartridges at 5% to 85% RH | -40°C to 60°C (Transport), -40°C to 40°C (Storage) |
| Factory Calibration Range | 18°C to 26°C |
