Introduction
This document outlines the product specifications for the HP Photosmart C3100 All-in-One series.
HP Photosmart C3100 All-in-One models
| Printer model | Part number |
|---|---|
| HP Photosmart C3110 | Q8163A |
| HP Photosmart C3125 | Q8159A |
| HP Photosmart C3135 | Q8158A |
| HP Photosmart C3140 | Q8162A |
| Q8167A | |
| HP Photosmart C3150 | Q8161A |
| HP Photosmart C3170 | Q8164B |
| HP Photosmart C3173 | Q8164C |
| HP Photosmart C3175 | Q8157C |
| HP Photosmart C3180 | Q8160A |
| Q8160B | |
| HP Photosmart C3183 | Q8160C |
| HP Photosmart C3188 | Q8160D |
| HP Photosmart C3190 | Q8165B |
| HP Photosmart C3193 | Q8165C |
| HP Photosmart C3194 | Q8166B |
Windows system requirements
| Component | Express installation | Full installation |
|---|---|---|
| Explanation of installation type | The Express installation installs the basic software and the print drivers, and HP Photosmart Essential (not the full version of HP Photosmart Premier) software. | The Full installation installs the basic software and the print drivers, in addition to the HP Photosmart Premier software. |
| Operating system | Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 3 (SP3) or higher Windows XP Windows XP Media or Tablet edition Windows Vista | |
| Processor | Windows 2000 and XP: Any Intel Pentium II, Celeron, or compatible processor (Pentium III or higher recommended) Windows Vista: A modern 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) Processor (1 GHz or higher recommended) | |
| RAM | Windows 2000 and XP: 128 MB RAM (256 MB or higher recommended) Windows Vista: 512 MB RAM (1 GB or higher recommended) | |
| Free disk space | Windows 2000 and XP: 395 MB Windows Vista: 1.2 GB ![]() NOTE:Includes Japanese language operating systems. Express installation does NOT
install the Hagaki software. ![]() NOTE:Full-color scanning requires 50 MB more hard disk space. | Windows 2000 or XP: 855 MB Windows Vista: 1.2 GB ![]() NOTE:1.1 GB required on Japanese language operating systems. Full installation installs the Hagaki software. Hagaki software available for Japanese language only
. ![]() NOTE:Full-color scanning requires 50 MB more hard disk space. |
| Video display | SVGA 800 x 600 monitor with 16-bit color or higher | |
| CD drive | 4x | |
| Connectivity | USB No network support | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer version | Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 2 or higher![]() NOTE:Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or higher is required for Japanese and Finnish versions of Windows Me. | |
Macintosh system requirements
| Component | Macintosh |
|---|---|
| Operating system | OS X v 10.3, 10.4 |
| Processor | G3 or greater |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Free disk space | 500 MB |
| Video display | 800 x 600, 16-bit or higher |
| CD drive | 4x |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 full speed, front and back ports (Mac OS X v 10.3 through v 10.4) |
Cartridges
Click this link,
HP Home & Home Office Store
(US only), and then click Ink Toner & Paper
to purchase cartridges or check cartridge compatibility for your printer.
If you are located outside of the US, follow these steps to purchase cartridges using HP SureSupply.
- Click this link, HP SureSupply .
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and make sure that the country or region location is correct.
Printing specifications
The following tables contain printing specifications.
General
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi) black; 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color |
| Method | Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet |
| Language | PCL3 GUI |
| Print speed (varies by model)* | Up to 30 pages per minute (ppm) black; up to 24 ppm color |
| Duty cycle | 3000 pages per month |
*
See www.hp.com/go/inkjetprinter for details.
Print speeds
| Print mode | Type | Speed (ppm)1 after first page * | Speed (seconds) 4 x 6 inch borderless photo1 after first page* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum dpi | Black and Color | up to 0.4 | as fast as 140 |
| Best | Black and Color | up to 2.3 | as fast as 74 |
| Normal | Black | up to 8.5 | as fast as 54 |
| Color | up to 5.3 | as fast as 54 | |
| Fast Normal | Black | up to 11 | as fast as 30 |
| Color | up to 8 | as fast as 30 | |
| Fast Draft | Black | up to 30 | as fast as 30 |
| Color | up to 24 | as fast as 30 |
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Print speeds vary according to the complexity of the document.
*
See www.hp.com/go/inkjetprinter for details.
Copying specifications
- Digital image processing
- Up to 9 copies from original (varies by model)
- Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi output using a scan resolution of 1200 x 1200ppi when copying onto premium photo media
- Digital image processing
- Fit to page, pre-scan
| Mode | Type | Speed (ppm)1 after first page * | Scan resolution (dpi)1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best | Black | up to 0.8 | up to 600 x 1200 |
| Color | up to 0.8 | up to 600 x 1200 | |
| Normal | Black | up to 8.5 | up to 300 x 300 |
| Color | up to 5.1 | up to 300 x 300 | |
| Fast | Black | up to 30 | up to 300 x 300 |
| Color | up to 24 | up to 300 x 300 |
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Copy speeds vary according to the complexity of the document.
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Maximum at 400% scaling.
*
See www.hp.com/go/inkjetprinter for details.
Scanning specifications
- Image editor included
- Integrated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software automatically converts scanned text to editable text (if installed)
- Scan speeds vary according to the complexity of the document
- TWAIN compliant interface
- Resolution: up to 1200 x 2400 dpi optical (varies by model); 19200 dpi enhanced (software)
- Color: 48-bit color, 8-bit grayscale (256 levels of gray)
- Maximum scan size from the glass: 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 inches)
Memory card specifications
Review the following sections to learn about memory card specifications.
General recommendations
- Maximum recommended number of files on a memory card: 1000
- Maximum recommended individual file size: 12 megapixel or 8 MB
- Maximum recommended memory card size: 1 GB (solid state only)

NOTE:Approaching any of the recommended maximums on a memory card might cause
the performance of the HP All-in-One to be slower than expected.
Supported memory card types
- CompactFlash (I, II)
- Memory Stick
- Memory Stick Duo (with user-supplied adapter)
- Memory Stick Pro
- Secure Digital (SD)
NOTE:SDHC cards are not supported. - MultiMediaCard (MMC)
- xD-Picture Card
Paper specifications
The following tables contain specifications regarding paper.
Paper tray capacities
| Type | Paper weight | Paper tray1 | Output tray2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain paper | 75 to 90 gsm (20 to 24 pounds) | up to 100 (20 pound paper) | up to 50 (20 pound paper) |
| Legal paper | 75 to 90 gsm (20 to 24 pounds) | up to 100 (20 pound paper) | up to 50 (20 pound paper) |
| Cards | up to 200 gsm (110 pounds) | up to 20 | up to 10 |
| Envelopes | 75 to 90 gsm (20 to 24 pounds) | up to 10 | up to 10 |
| Transparency film | N/A | up to 20 | 15 or fewer |
| Labels | N/A | up to 20 | up to 10 |
| 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches) photo paper | up to 236 gsm (145 pounds) | up to 20 | up to 15 |
| 216 x 280 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) photo paper | N/A | up to 20 | up to 10 |
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Maximum capacity.
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The amount of ink and type of paper you use for a print job affects output tray capacity. HP recommends emptying the output tray frequently.
Paper sizes
| Type | Size |
|---|---|
| Paper | Letter: 216 x 280 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) Legal: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) A4: 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches) |
| Envelopes | U.S. 10: 105 x 241 mm (4.125 x 9.5 inches) U.S. 9: 98 x 225 mm (3.9 x 8.9 inches) A2: 111 x 146 mm (4.4 x 5.8 inches) DL: 110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.7 inches) C6: 114 x 162 mm (4.5 x 6.4 inches) |
| Transparency film | Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) A4: 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches) |
| Premium photo paper | 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches)
Letter: 216 x 280 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) A4: 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches) |
| Cards | A6: 105 x 148.5 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches) Index card: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) Index card: 101 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches) |
| Labels | Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) A4: 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches) |
| Custom | 102 x 152 mm to 216 x 356 mm (4 x 6 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches) |
Print margin specifications
| Paper size | Top (leading edge) | Bottom (trailing edge) | Left and Right margins |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Letter US Legal US Executive | 3 mm (0.12 inches) | 3 mm (0.12 inches) | 7.1 mm (0.28 inches) |
| ISO A4 ISO A5 JIS B5 | 3 mm (0.12 inches) | 3 mm (0.12 inches) | 7.1 mm (0.28 inches) |
| Envelopes | 3 mm (0.12 inches) | 3 mm (0.12 inches) | 7.1 mm (0.28 inch) |
| Cards | 3 mm (0.12 inches) | 3 mm (0.12 inches) | 7.1 mm (0.28 inch) |
Physical specifications
| Dimension | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Height | 162 mm (6.4 inches) |
| Width | 434 mm (17.1 inches) |
| Depth (with output tray extended) | 381 mm (15 inches) |
| Weight | 7.66 kilograms (16.9 pounds) |
Power specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power consumption | 25 watt maximum |
| Input voltage | 100 to 240 volts, alternating current |
| Input current | 1 A |
| Input frequency | 50 to 60 Hz, grounded |
| Output voltage | 16 to 32 volts, direct current |
| Output current | 530 to 560 mA |
Environmental specifications
HP recommends using a USB cable less than or equal to 3 m (10 feet) in length to minimize
injected noise due to potential high electromagnetic fields.
Recommended operating conditions
| Recommended operating conditions | Specification |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 15 to 32 degrees C (59 to 90 degrees F) |
| Humidity | 15 to 80 percent relative humidity non-condensing |
Maximum operating conditions
| Maximum operating conditions | Specification |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 5 to 35 degrees C (41 to 95 degrees F) |
| Humidity | 15 to 80 percent relative humidity non-condensing |
Storage conditions
| Maximum operating conditions | Specification |
|---|---|
| Temperature | -20 to 50 degrees C (-4 to 122 degrees F) |
| Humidity | 15 to 80 percent relative humidity non-condensing |
Regulatory specifications
The product requirements from regulatory agencies in your country/region. For a complete listing of regulatory notices, see the on-screen Help.
Exposure to radio frequency radiation
In the presence of high electromagnetic fields, it is possible that the output from the HP Photosmart might be slightly distorted.
Regulatory model identification number
For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The
Regulatory Model Number for your product is SDGOB-0603. This regulatory number should not
be confused with the marketing name (HP Photosmart C3100 All-in-One series, etc.) or product
numbers (Q8150A, etc.).
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