PrintHP Officejet 4250 series models
| HP Officejet 4250 Series Models | HP part number |
|---|---|
| HP Officejet 4251 | Q5612A |
| HP Officejet 4252 | Q5613A |
| HP Officejet 4255 | Q5611A |
| HP Officejet 4259 | Q5614A |
System requirements - Windows
| Supported Windows versions | Minimum system requirement | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows Me | Processor - Any Intel Pentium II, Celeron, or compatible processor 128 MB RAM 950 MB free hard disk space plus an additional 50 MB free for full color scanning Available USB port CD-ROM drive 800 x 600 display resolution with 16-bit color depth Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher | Processor - Intel Pentium III or higher or AMD Athlon processor 256 MB RAM 1.1 GB free disk space plus an additional 50 MB free for full color scanning Available USB port CD-ROM drive 800 x 600 display resolution with 16-bit color depth Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher CD Writer and 700 MB additional free disk space for creating HP memories disks Internet Access Sound card Adobe Acrobat 4.0 or higher |
| Windows 20001 Windows XP2 | Processor - Any Intel Pentium II, Celeron, or compatible processor 128 MB RAM 1.1 GB free hard disk space plus an additional 50 MB free for full color scanning Available USB port CD-ROM drive 800 x 600 display resolution with 16-bit color depth Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher | Processor - Intel Pentium III or higher or AMD Athlon processor 256 MB RAM 1.1 GB free disk space plus an additional 50 MB free for full color scanning CD Writer and 700 MB additional free disk space for creating HP memories disks Available USB port CD-ROM drive 800 x 600 display resolution with 16-bit color depth Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher Internet Access Sound card Adobe Acrobat 4.0 or higher |
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- Windows 2000 Server not supported.
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- Home, Professional, and Media Center Edition. Windows XP Server and Windows 2003 not supported.
NOTE:If your computer does not meet the minimum system requirements, the software includes a minimum installation option. This option installs just the drivers required for the all-in-one to print and scan. The HP Image Zone software is not installed and access to some important product features will be limited. The minimum installation option is not recomended if your computer meets the minimum system requirements.
System requirements - Macintosh
| Operating system | Minimum system requirement | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS 9.11 OS X versions 10.1.5, 10.2.3, 10.3.x1 | Processor - G3 or higher 128 MB RAM 400 MB free disk space plus an additional 50 MB free for full color scanning Available USB port CD-ROM drive 800 x 600 display resolution with 16-bit color depth Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher | Processor - G4 or higher 256 MB RAM 400 MB free disk space for OS 9.1 plus an additional 50 MB free for full color scanning Available USB port CD-ROM drive 800 x 600 display resolution with 16-bit color depth Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher CD Writer and 700 MB additional free disk space for creating HP memories disks Internet Access Sound card Adobe Acrobat 4.0 or higher |
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Macintosh OS 9.0 and earlier not supported.
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Macintosh OS X versions 10.2, 10.2.1 and 10.2.2 not supported.
Printing specifications
- Up to 17 pages per minute (ppm) in black and white (depending on model)
- Up to 12 (ppm) in color (depending on model)
- Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi color printing resolution
Print cartridge part numbers
| Print cartridge number | HP part number |
|---|---|
| HP 56 black print cartridge (19 ml)1 | C6656A |
| HP 28 tri-color print cartridge (8 ml)1 | C8728A |
| HP 57 tri-color print cartridge (17 ml) | C6657A |
| HP 58 tri-color photo print cartridge (17 ml)2 | C6658A |
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Included in the box
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Replaces the black ink cartridge for six ink photo printing and includes cartridge holder.
Print mode resolution
| Color/Mode | Resolution (dpi) |
|---|---|
| Black/Fast | 300 x 300 |
| Color/Fast | 300 x 300 |
| Black/Normal | 600 x 600 |
| Color/Normal | 600 x 600 |
| Black/Best | 1200 x 1200 |
| Color/Best - Maximum dpi | 4800 x 1200 |
Model specific maximum print speeds
| Model | 4251 | 4252 | 4255 | 4259 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum black print speed (PPM) | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 |
| Maximum color print speed (PPM) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Print method and duty cycle
Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet
1,500 printed pages per month
Print language and technology
- Print language: Lightweight Imaging Device Interface Language (LIDIL)
- Print technology: HP PhotoREt III (HP PhotoREt IV with HP 58 photo cartridge installed)
I/O interface
USB (USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible)
Direct print or Exif print compatibility
Yes, Version 2.2
Copying specifications
- Walk up black and white or color copying
- Digital image processing
- Fit to page, poster, and many on page features
- Digital zoom
- Up to 17 copies per minute (CPM) in black and white
- Up to 100 copies from one original
- Approximate cost per page black copy with 5 percent coverage - .04 U.S. dollars
- Approximate cost per page color copy with 20 percent coverage - .16 U.S. dollars
Model specific copy features
| Model | 4251 | 4252 | 4255 | 4259 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum black copy speed (CPM) | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 |
| Maximum color copy speed (CPM) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Copy Enlargement (percentage) | 50-200 | 50-200 | 25-200 | 25-200 |
Scanning specifications
- 600 x 1200 dpi optical scanning resolution, up to 19,200 dpi with digital enhancement
- Up to 36-bit color depth when scanning to graphics software capable of 36-bit color depth (not included); 24-bit color depth without purchasing additional software
- Up to 8-bit grayscale (256 levels of gray)
- TWAIN scanning compliant - version 1.7
- HP photo and imaging software
- Integrated ReadIRIS Pro optical character recognition (OCR) software
Faxing specifications
- Walk-up color fax
- Five one-touch speed dial buttons
- Automatic redial
- Confirmation and activity reports
- CCIT/ITU Group 3 fax with error correction
- 36.6 Kbps transmission speed
- 3 seconds per page speed at 33.6 Kbps (based on ITU-T test image #1 at standard resolution.
- Ring detect with automatic fax/answering machine switching
| Sending mode | Resolution black (dpi) | Resolution color (dpi) |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | 300 x 300 | |
| Fine | 203 x 196 (8-bit) | 200 x 200 |
| Standard | 203 x 98 | 200 x 200 |
Model specific faxing specifications
| Model | 4211 | 4212 | 4215 | 4219 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fax page memory | 70 | 80 | 100 | 100 |
| Available speed dials | 80 | 80 | 80 | 100 |
Paper types, sizes and capacities
| Type | Weight | Input tray | Output tray | Automatic document feeder | Supported sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain and photo paper | 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 pounds) | 100 | 20 | 20 | Letter: 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) Legal: 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) Exec: 184.2 x 266.7 mm (7.25 x 10.5 inches) A4: 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 inches) A5: 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 inches) B5: 182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 inches) |
| Cards | Up to 200 g/m2 (110 pounds max.) | 20 | 10 | N/A | Index: 76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) Index: 101.6 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches) Index: 127 x 203.2 mm (5 x 8 inches) A6: 105 x 148.5 mm (4.13 x 5.85 inches) Hagaki: 100 x 148 mm (3.94 x 5.83 inches) |
| Envelopes | 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 pounds) | 10 | 5 | N/A | US #10: 104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.13 x 9.5 inches) A2: 111 x 146 mm (4.4 x 5.75 inches) DL: 110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.66 inches) C6: 114 x 162 mm (4.49 x 6.38 inches) |
| Transparencies | N/A | 30 | 10 | N/A | Letter: 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) A4: 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 inches) |
| Labels | N/A | 20 | 10 | N/A | Letter: 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) A4: 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 inches) |
| 4 by 6 photo | 240 g/m2
. 145 pounds | 20 | 10 | N/A | 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches) |
| Custom media | N/A | up to 100 | 20 | N/A | 76.2 x 127 up to 216 x 356 mm (3 x 5 inch up to 8.5 x 14 inches) |
Paper margins
Sheet paper
| Paper size | Top | Bottom | Left/Right side |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Letter US Legal US Executive | 1.8 mm (.07 inch) | 11.7 mm (.46 inch) | 6.4mm (.25 inch) |
| ISO A4 ISO A5 JIS B5 | 1.8 mm (.07 inch) | 11.7 mm (.46 inch) | 3.4 mm (.13 inch) |
Envelopes
| Envelope size | Top | Bottom | Left/Right side |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Number 10 A2 DL C6 | 3.4 mm (.13 inch) | 11.7 mm (.46 inch) | 3.4 mm (.13 inch) |
Cards
| Card size | Top | Bottom | Left/Right side |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 3 x 5 inches U.S. 4 x 6 inches U.S. 5 x 8 inches ISO and JIS A6 Hagaki (100 by 148 mm) | 1.8 mm (.07 inch) | 11.7 mm (.46 inch) | 3.4 mm (.13 inch) |
| Borderless photo (4 x 6 inches) Borderless A6 card (105 x 148 mm) Borderless Hagaki (100 x 148 mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Additional specifications
Memory
- 8 MB ROM
- 8 MB DRAM
Physical specifications
Dimensions with the paper trays closed.
| Dimension | Measure |
|---|---|
| Height | 18.0 cm (7.1 inches) |
| Width | 41.6 cm (16.4 inches) |
| Depth | 20.4 cm (8.0 inches) |
| Weight | 5.5 kg (12 pounds) |
Dimensions with the paper trays extended.
| Dimension | Measure |
|---|---|
| Height | 33 cm (13 inches) |
| Width | 41.6 cm (16.4 inches) |
| Depth | 45 cm (16.7 inches) |
| Weight | 5.5 kg (12 pounds) |
Electrical specifications
- Meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency
- Power supply type: internal
- Power consumption: 50 watts maximum
- Input voltage: AC 100 - 240 volts (+/- 10%), 1 Amp maximum, 50 - 60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), grounded
Declaration of conformity
Safety
- IEC 60950:1999 3rd Edition
- EN 60950:1999
- UL1950/CSA22.2 No.950, 3rd Edition: 1995
EMC
- CISPR 22:1997 / EN 55022:1998, Class B
- CISPR 24:1997 / EN 55024:1998
- IEC 61000-3-2:1995 / EN 61000-3-2:1995
- IEC 61000-3-3:1994 / EN 61000-3-3:1995
- FCC Part 15-Class B/ICES-003, Issue 2
Telecom
TBR 21:1998
Supplementary information
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EC, the EMC
Directive 89/336/EC, and with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (Annex II) and carries the CE marking
accordingly.
Material safety data sheets
Material safety data sheets (MSDS) can be obtained from the HP Web site at
http://www.hp.com/go/msds
