System requirements
The
following tables contain the minimum system requirements and
recommended system requirements for supported Windows and Macintosh
operating systems.
Windows system requirements
Supported Windows operating systems
: Windows XP, Windows Vista
| NOTE: | For Windows XP SP 1 Starter Edition, and Windows Vista Starter Edition only
the print driver and Toolbox are available. |
| Component | Minimum system requirement | Recommended system requirement |
|---|
| Processor | Windows XP (32-bit) Service Pack 1 | Intel Pentium II or Celeron processor | Intel Pentium III or higher processor |
| Windows Vista | 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor | 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor |
| RAM | Windows XP (32-bit) Service Pack 1 | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Windows Vista | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Free disk space | Windows XP (32-bit) Service Pack 1 | 225 MB | 360 MB |
| Windows Vista | 902 MB | 1056 MB |
| Browser | Windows XP (32-bit) Service Pack 1 | Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
|
| Windows Vista | Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 |
| Other | Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later |
Macintosh system requirements
Supported Windows operating systems
: Mac OS X (v.10.4, v.10.5)
| Component | Minimum system requirement | Recommended system requirement |
|---|
| Processor | PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel Core processor | PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel Core processor |
| Memory | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Free disk space | 500 MB | 500 MB |
| Other | Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later
Quick Time 5.0 or later |
Physical dimensions
The dimensions listed are for the product without the power supply attached.
| Height | 210.8 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Width | 431.8 mm (17 inches) |
| Depth | 374.7 mm (14.8 inches) |
| Weight | 7.3 kg (16 pounds) |
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Input/output
USB port: Rear hi-speed, front PictBridge port for storage devices and optional HP USB Bluetooth adaptor
Memory
card slots: Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Select, Memory
Stick Magic Gate, Memory
Stick Duo or Duo Pro (adapter optional), or Memory Stick Micro (adapter
required), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, Secure MultiMedia Card, MMC
Mobile (RS-MMC; adapter
required), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital Mini, Secure Digital
High Capacity (SDHC),
TransFlash MicroSD Card (adapter required), or xD-Picture card
Wireless network: 802.11 supported
Bluetooth wireless printing: Supported (Windows Vista or Windows XP and either the Microsoft Bluetooth®
Protocol Stack or the Widcomm Bluetooth® Protocol Stack required)
Paper-handling specifications
The following tables contain specifications for supported paper.
Paper tray capacities
| Paper Type | Paper weight | Input tray (maximum capacity) | Output tray* | Photo tray (maximum capacity) | Document feeder tray |
|---|
| Plain paper | 75 to
90 gsm (20 to 24 lb) | Up to 125 (20 lb
paper) | 50 (20 lb paper) | n/a | Up to 50 |
| Legal paper | 75 to
90 gsm (20 to 24 lb) | Up to 100 (20 lb
paper) | 10 (20 lb paper) | n/a | Up to 50 |
| Cards | 200 gsm
(110 lb index max) | Up to 20 | 25 | Up to 20 | n/a |
| Envelopes | 75 to
90 gsm (20 to 24 lb) | Up to 15 | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Transparency film | n/a | Up to 40 | 25 | n/a | n/a |
| Labels | n/a | Up to 40 | 25 | n/a | n/a |
| 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) Photo paper | 236 gsm (145 lb) | Up to 20 | 20 | Up to 20 | n/a |
| 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch)
Photo paper | 236 gsm
(145 lb) | Up to 20 | 20 | Up to 20 | n/a |
| 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch) Panorama Photo paper | n/a | Up to 40 | 25 | n/a | n/a |
| 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inch) Photo paper | n/a | Up to 40 | 25 | n/a | n/a |
*Output
tray capacity is affected by the type of paper and the amount of ink
you are using.
HP recommends emptying the output tray frequently. FAST DRAFT print
quality mode
requires the extender tray to be extended and the end tray rotated up.
Without the end tray rotated up, both letter and legal-sized paper will
fall on the first sheet.
Paper sizes
The following table contains lists of supported paper sizes.
| Paper Type | Size |
|---|
| Letter | 216 x 279 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) |
| HV | 101 x 180 mm (3.98 x 7.09 inches) |
| Photo card with tab | 100 x 200 mm (3.9 x 7.9 inches) |
| B7 (JIS) | 91 x 128 mm (3.6 x 5 inches) |
| B7 (ISO) | 88 x 125 mm (3.5 x 4.9 inches) |
| Photo paper | varies - see photo paper specifications |
Paper types
The following table contains lists of supported paper types.
| Paper Type | Dimension | Specification |
|---|
| Supported envelopes | #10 | Up to 15 envelopes |
| Supported transparencies | Up to 40 sheets | n/a |
| Supported labels | Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) | Up to 25 sheets |
Photo Paper
The following tables contain information on supported photo paper
Supported borderless photo paper
| Photo paper type | Size |
|---|
| 10 x 15 cm | 100 x 150 mm (3.9 x 5.9 inches) |
| 13 x 18 cm | 130 x 180 mm (5.1 x 7.1 inches) |
| 4 x 6 inch | 101.6 mm x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 inches) |
| 4 x 6 inch with tab | 101.6 mm x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 inches) |
| 4 x 8 inch with tab | 101.6 mm x 203.2 mm (4 x 8 inches) |
| 2L | 127 x 178 mm (5 x 7 inches) |
| 3.5 x 5 inch | 89 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches) |
| 5 x 7 inch | 127 x 178 mm (5 x 7 inches) |
| A6 | 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches) |
| A4 | 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches) |
| A5 | 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches) |
| B5 | 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 inches) |
| Cabinet | 120 x 165 mm (4.7 x 6.5 inches) |
| Double A4 | 210 x 594 mm (8.3 x 23.4 inches) |
| Hagaki | 100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 inches) |
| L | 89 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches) |
| Letter | 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) |
| 4 x 11 inch | 102 x 279 mm (4 x 11 inches) |
| 4 x 12 inch | 102 x 305 mm (4 x 12 inches) |
| 10 x 28 cm | 100 x 280 mm (3.9 x 11.02 inches) |
| 10 x 30 cm | 100 x 300 mm (3.9 x 11.8 inches) |
| HV | 101 x 180 mm (3.98 x 7.09 inches) |
| B7 (JIS) | 91 x 128 mm (3.6 x 5 inches) |
| B7 (ISO) | 88 x 125 mm (3.5 x 4.9 inches) |
| 10 x 15 cm with tab | 100 x 150 mm (3.9 x 5.9 inches) |
Supported photo paper with borders
| Paper type | Paper size |
|---|
| A4 | 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 inches) |
| 3.5 x 5 inch | 89 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches) |
| 4 x 6 inch | 101.6 mm x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 inches) |
| 4 x 6 inch with tab | 101.6 mm x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 inches) |
| 5 x 7 inch | 127 x 178 mm (5 x 7 inches) |
| 10 x 15 cm | 100 x 150 mm (3.9 x 5.9 inches) |
| Letter | 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) |
| Hagaki | 100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 inches) |
| L | 89 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches) |
Printing specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|
| Resolution | 4800 dpi print |
| Method
| Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet |
| Language
| PCL3 GUI |
| Print speed | Black: 30 ppm
Color: 28 ppm |
Copying specifications
Digital image processing
Maximum number of copies varies by model
Copy speeds vary according to the complexity of the document and model
Maximum copy enlargement ranging from 200-400% (depends on model)
Maximum copy reduction ranging from 25-50% (depends on model)
Scanning specifications
Image editor included
Twain-compliant software interface
Resolution: up to 1200 x 2400 ppi optical (depends on model); 19200 ppi enhanced (software)
Color: 48-bit color, 8-bit grayscale (256 levels of gray)
Maximum scan size from glass: 21.6 x 29.7 cm (8.5 x 11.7 inches)
Power specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|
| Average power consumption | 42 watts maximum |
| Input voltage | AC 100 to 240 V ~ |
| Output current | 1300 mA |
| Input frequency | 50–60 Hz |
| Output voltage | DC 32 V===1300 mA |
Environmental specifications
In the presence of high electromagnetic fields, it is possible that the output from the product might be slightly distorted.
HP recommends using a USB cable less than or equal to 3 m (10 feet) in length to minimize
injected noise due to high electromagnetic fields.
Recommended operating conditions
Recommended operating temperature range: 15 ºC to 32 ºC (59 ºF to 90 ºF)
Humidity: 15% to 80% RH non-condensing
Maximum operating conditions
Allowable operating temperature range: 5 ºC to 40 ºC (41 ºF to 104 ºF)
Storage conditions
Temperature range: –40 ºC to 60 ºC (–40 ºF to 140 ºF)
This
product is designed to reduce power consumption and save natural
resources without compromising product performance. It has been
designed to reduce total energy consumption both during operation and
when the device is not active. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR®,
which is a voluntary program established to encourage the development
of energy-efficient office products.
Figure 2: Energy Star logo

ENERGY
STAR is a U.S. registered service mark of the U.S. EPA. As an ENERGY
STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Material safety data sheets
This
product is suited for the use of recycled paper according to DIN 19309
and EN 12281:2002. Plastic parts over 25 grams (0.88 ounces) are marked
according to international standards that enhance the ability
to identify plastics for recycling purposes at the end of product life.
HP
offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in
many countries and regions,
and partners with some of the largest electronic recycling centers
throughout the world. HP
conserves resources by reselling some of its most popular products. For
more information about the recycling of HP products, go to
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/
(in English).
Regulatory specifications
The product requirements from regulatory agencies in your country/region. For
a complete listing of regulatory notices, see the onscreen Help.
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-0824. This regulatory number should not be
confused with the marketing name (HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-One series, etc.) or product
numbers (CDO20A, etc.).
Exposure to radio frequency radiation
The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner
that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This
product and any attached external antenna, if supported, shall be placed in such
a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation. In
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure
limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches)
during normal operation.