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Get fast, multi-page scanning with an automatic document feeder, and use the HP Smart app to print, scan, copy, and send a fax from anywhere.[2]
Work fast and hands-free—the 35-page auto-feeder helps you complete scan and copy jobs quickly.
Connect to your computer, tablet, or phone and start printing in minutes with HP Smart – best-in-class mobile print app.[2,5] Get better range and faster, more reliable connections using dual-band Wi-Fi® with self-reset.[1]
Get started fast with simple setup that guides you through each step, using HP Smart app.[2]
Depend on low-cost Original HP ink cartridges to deliver the everyday documents and photos you need, and help save on printing by avoiding reprints.
Original HP ink cartridges deliver sharp text and vibrant graphics for all your everyday documents and photos.
Multitask with ease.
Affordable all-in-one
Best value for essential print, scan, copy and mobile fax.
Print
Scan
Copy
Mobile Fax
35-page auto-feeder
Work fast and hands-free, scan and copy jobs quickly.
Built-in wireless capabilities
Dual-band Wi-Fi® with self-reset2 for faster, more reliable connections.
HP Smart app1
Print documents, get high-quality scanning and sharing, and make copies - all from your smartphone.
Quality you can count on
Print more pages and change cartridges less often with Original HP high-yield cartridges.
Product Walkaround
Product Build
Starting at 4.82 kg
Product Colour
White
*Subject to stock availability
Dynamic security enabled printer. Intended to be used with cartridges using only HP original electronic circuitry. Cartridges with modified or non-HP electronic circuitry may not work, and those that work today may not work in the future.
Print speed up to 8.5 ppm (black) and 5.5 ppm (color)
Connectivity And Communications
Mobile printing capability
Apple AirPrint™; Chrome OS; HP Smart app; Mopria-certified
Wireless capability
Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Network capabilities
Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Connectivity, standard
1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Multimedia And Input Devices
Fax phone TAM interface supported
No
Cartridges And Printheads
Number of print cartridges
2 (1 each black, tri-color)
Ink types
Dye-based (color); Pigment-based (black)
Color(s) of printing supplies
Black; Cyan; Magenta; Yellow
Print colors maximum
4
Replacement cartridges
HP 682 Tri-color Original Ink Advantage Cartridge (~150 pages yield) 3YM76A; HP 682 Black Original Ink Advantage Cartridge (~480 pages yield) 3YM77A. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
Print head nozzles
328 (black), 588 (color)
Print heads
2 (1 each black, tri-color)
Number of print cartridges
2 (1 each black, tri-color)
Ink types
Dye-based (color); Pigment-based (black)
Camera Specifications
Video action printing supported
No
Printing Media Handling
Maximum input capacity (4x6 photo)
Up to 20 sheets
Maximum input capacity (photo paper)
Up to 20 sheets
Maximum input capacity (sheets)
Up to 60 sheets
Maximum input capacity (cards)
Up to 20 cards
Input capacity
Up to 60 sheets
Standard input capacity (cards)
Up to 20 cards
Finished output handling
Sheetfed
Maximum output capacity (photo paper)
Up to 20 sheets
Maximum output capacity (envelopes)
Up to 5 envelopes
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
Up to 25 sheets
Output capacity
Up to 25 sheets
Standard output capacity (envelopes)
Up to 5 envelopes
Standard output capacity (legal)
Up to 25 sheets
Paper handling input, standard
60-sheet input tray
Paper handling output, standard
25-sheet output tray
Print Area
Top margin (A4)
3 mm
Left margin (A4)
3 mm
Right margin (A4)
3 mm
Bottom margin (A4)
12.7 mm
Print Resolution
Print quality black (best)
Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi
Print quality color (best)
Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color (when printing from a computer on selected HP photo papers and 1200 input dpi)
Supported Printing Media
Media sizes supported, key
10 x 15 cm; A4; Envelopes
Media sizes supported
A4; B5; A6; DL envelope
Standard media sizes (duplex)
Not Applicable
Media types
Plain paper, photo paper, brochure paper, envelopes and other specialty inkjet papers
Media weight, supported
A4: 60 to 90 g/m²; HP envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m²; HP cards: up to 200 g/m²; HP 10 x 15 cm photo paper: up to 300 g/m²
Media weight, recommended
75 g/m²
Copier Specifications
Copies, maximum
Up to 9 copies
Copier settings
Auto-enlarge
Copy reduce / enlarge settings
Via HP Smart app
Copy Speed
Copy speed black (ISO)
Up to 6 cpm
Scanner Specifications
Scan technology
Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Color scanning
Yes
Scan input modes
Front-panel scan
Scan size, maximum
216 x 297 mm
Bit Depth
24-bit
Levels of grayscale
256
Twain version
Version 2.1
Scan file format
JPEG, TIFF, PDF, BMP, PNG
Scan Resolution
Scan Resolution, Hardware
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Scan Resolution, Optical
Up to 1200 dpi
Fax Specifications
Auto fax reduction supported
No
Fax delayed sending
No
Fax forwarding
Yes
Distinctive ring detection supported
No
Fax telephone mode supported
No
Faxing
Yes, mobile fax (send only)
Fax Speed
Fax transmission speed
14.4 kbps
Supported Operating Systems
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 7; macOS 10.12 Sierra; macOS 10.13 High Sierra; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; Chrome OS
Memory
Memory
86 MB
Memory slots
None
Advanced Features
Fax smart software features
Option to add files from your phone file/photos, Camera scan or Printer scanner, Option to easily add cover page and save the cover page template, Access to Fax history to see all send faxes and drafts, Ability to edit and resent fax from History, Easily print fax confirmation
System Components
Control panel
Fixed icons display; 7 buttons (Power, Cancel Job, Resume, Info, Wireless, Color Copy & Black Copy); 5 LED indicator lights (Power, Ink level, Wifi, resume & Info).
Dimensions
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)
428 x 579 x 261 mm (Output Extension full out)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
428 x 332 x 200 mm
System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Windows 10, 7: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB available hard disk space, Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer.
Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh
MacOS Sierra v10.12 (previously OS X), macOS High Sierra v10.13, macOS Mojave v10.14, macOS Catalina v10.15, 2 GB Available Space, Internet Access.
One-year limited hardware warranty; 24-hour, 7 days a week support
Box Contents
What's in the box
HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 4178 All-in-One; HP 682 Setup Black Cartridge; HP 682 Setup Tri-color Cartridge; Software CD (AP Indo only) Regulatory flyer; Setup guide; Reference guide; Power cord [For ink volume and page yield information, visit http://hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies]
Cable included
No, please purchase (USB) cable separately
Offers
Special offers
Upgrade your warranty at 20% off
Extend your HP tech warranty with 20% off discount.
Select either the 3-year or 5-year add-on from the Recommended Section to enjoy the special offer.
You will receive an email with the redemption instructions for your add-on software within 21 business days.
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Get access to educational printouts for ages 3 - 12 with select HP Printer purchases*
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The offer can only be redeemed once per customer.
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FEATURES
[1] Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz operations only. Learn more at http://hp.com/go/mobileprinting. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. Supports both 5.0 GHz and 2.4 GHz using up to 12 non-overlapping channels vs only 3 non-overlapping channels for 2.4 GHz only. Supports 5.0 GHz band (up to 150 mbps) vs 2.4 GHz band (up to 72.2 mbps). Internet access required and must be purchased separately.
[2] Requires the HP Smart app download. For details on local printing requirements see http://hp.com/go/mobileprinting. Certain features/software are available in English language only. Internet access required and must be purchased separately. Fax capabilities are for sending a fax only, and may require additional purchase. For more information, see http://hpsmart.com/mobile-fax.
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