HP Photosmart C4680 All-in-One Printer
Get lab-quality photos plus laser-quality printing, copying and scanning, all from the comfort of your home. It's easy with HP's Photosmart C4680 All-in-One Printer.
- Photos at your fingertips
- Print, copy and scan with one compact machine
- Automatically remove red eye and make other enhancements
- View and print photos without a computer
Overview
The easy way to great photos and everyday prints, HP's Photosmart C4680 packs plenty of fun and energy efficiency into an all-in-one.
Super photos
Just pop in a memory card and the all-in-one automatically removes red-eye and makes other enhancements before printing them.
Features
- Photos at your fingertips
- Print, copy and scan with one compact machine
- View and print lab-quality photos without a computer using the color display with HP TouchSmart frame
- Scan, copy and enlarge with the hassle-free HP TouchSmart
- Use paper efficiently by printing multiple pages on each side of the paper
- Save energy with this efficient, ENERGY STAR qualified all-in-one
- Use less than 1-watt of energy while in Off mode
- Print great-looking documents on 100% recycled paper
- Help reduce waste with HP 60 print cartridges, which contain at least 50% recycled plastic
Technical specifications
- Functions: Print; copy; scan
- Print speed: Black: Up to 29 ppm*; Color: Up to 23 ppm*
- Print resolution: Black: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi from 1200 dpi input data (when printing from a computer on photo paper)
- Duplex printing: Manual (driver support provided)
- Display: 1.45-in. LCD (color graphics) with TouchSmart frame
- Borderless printing: Yes (up to 8.5 x 11 in.)
- Direct photo printing: No
- Memory card support: Memory Stick; Memory Stick Duo; Secure Digital/MultimediaCard; Secure Digital High Capacity Card; xD-Picture Card
- Real Life technologies: HP Auto Red-Eye Removal; HP Photo Brightening and HP Smart Focus and Digital Flash
- Scanner resolution: Up to 1200 dpi (optical)
- Scanner bit depth: 48-bit
- Maximum document scan size: 8.5 x 11.7 in. (flatbed)
- Scanner input type: Flatbed
- Copy speed: Up to 29 cpm*
- Max. number of copies: 30
- Supported paper sizes: Letter; legal; executive; cards; 4 x 6 in.
- Duty cycle: Up to 1000 pages
- Paper handling: 80-sheet input tray; 15-sheet output tray
- Max. memory: 64MB
- Connectivity: One USB 2.0 port
- Dimensions: 17.39 x 16.59 x 6.69 in./44.17 x 42.14 x 16.99 cm
- Weight: 10.18 lbs./4.62 kg
* Print, copy and scan speeds will vary based on usage.
At a glance
| Printer Type: | Color InkJet (Print, scan, copy) |
|---|---|
| Connection: | USB 2.0 |
| LCD Display: | Yes |
| Number of Inks: | 2 |
| Printing Resolution: | Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| Transparency Unit: | No |
| Maximum Paper Size: | Legal |
| Minimum Paper Size: | 4 x 6 in. |
| Maximum Number of Sheets: | Up to 80 sheets |
| Number of Trays: | 1 |
| Automatic Document Feeder: | No |
| Two-sided Printing: | Yes (manual) |
| Borderless Printing: | Yes |
| Camera Memory Card Reader: | Yes |
Did you notice?
The TouchSmart frame around the color LCD display puts all the printer controls at your fingertips.
System requirements
- Mac OS X v10.4 or v10.5; or Windows Vista/XP (SP1 or later)
What's in the box?
- HP Photosmart C4680 All-in-One printer
- Power supply
- Power cord
- HP 60 black cartridge (approx. 200 pages)
- HP 60 tri-color cartridge (approx. 150 pages)
- CD with software
- Reference guide
- Set-up poster
Warranty
One-year limited, plus Total Advice care and support
Mfr. Part No.: Q8418A
Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Actual print speeds will vary depending on computer and type of document printed. Contact manufacturer for print speeds. Apple’s Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
Most Useful Reviews
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HP Photosmart C4680 All-in-One Printer
Best $100 printer yet...
Written by GG from Grosse Pointe Woods
Aug 7, 2009
I got this printer with a new MacBook, and it works flawlessly. If you hear that it is unreliable or unusable, then that person clearly can't follow 4 simple directions. In fact, after the easy setup process, this printer created crisp and clear photos. I even used it with multiple PCs and Macs.
The cartridges are significantly less than most, which makes them a good bargain. If you have the chance to get this for free, or even if you have to pay for it, this printer is an awesome value. …More132 of 138 people found this useful
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HP Photosmart C4680 All-in-One Printer
Easy to use printer
Written by GS
Jul 22, 2009
This printer was SUPER EASY to set up with my iMac, and I was printing documents within 10 minutes of plugging it in the wall. So far, I'm pleased with document print quality. I don't really have any high tech printing needs- I mainly print black and white documents for my classroom and class projects for my own children. I have only printed one photo so far to test photo print quality- I prefer to order my prints. The one picture I did print seemed to lack good color saturation (on high quality glossy photo paper). Overall, I have been happy with this printer for the 3 weeks I have owned it. …More
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HP Photosmart C4680 All-in-One Printer
better printer than canon for rebate
Written by DN from Lake Villa
Jul 25, 2009
I chose this HP over the Canon mp 480 because of the better scanner and better b&w printing resolution. It's performed well and is easy to use. It's nothing fantastic but you can't go wrong with a free printer after rebate. The only reason I would have gotten the Canon (and their more expensive 5? printing cartridges) was cuz it looks better... …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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HP Photosmart C4680 All-in-One Printer
Does not communicate with IMac
Written by TM from Great Barrington
Nov 24, 2009
It prints well, but any time I want to scan I have to insert a memory card, if I do not insert a memory card a message that an unexpected error has occurred shows up and the printer stops working. When I have a memory card inserted in the printer it opens a window and gives the message that an unknown error as occurred, closes the window and the scan appears in IPhoto. I have uninstalled all of the terrible HP software that came with the printer. Too bad Mac doesn't make a printer, because this one doesn't get along with my Mac. I have a 27" iMac. …More
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HP Photosmart C4680 All-in-One Printer
Disappointment and Frustration
Written by CW from brooklyn
Nov 19, 2009
Just the facts: printer arrived with a new Mac Pro and was defective, it would not load the print cartridges that came with it. Following the setup instruction did not work because the carriage would not move to the center when the front door was opened. I called Apple to return it and they said that I had to deal directly with HP. So, HP sent me another printer that installed the print cartridges and printed flawlessly, but refuses to scan anything.
The problem and my present frustration going on my third unit is that I don't have lots of time to spend working on this problem. The people at HP are nice, but hold times are anywhere from 45 mins to an hour.
Something for me to consider in the future when Apple offers a free printer with purchase is going to be is it really worth the headache? At this point, I'm looking to just buy a decent printer and be done with it.
I don't know if anyone else feels this way, and perhaps it is inappropriate to vent like this; but I expect better after spending $3500 on a new computer system. This has soured me on Apple. …More8 of 10 people found this useful
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HP Photosmart C4680 All-in-One Printer
Cant Scant!! Dont Buy
Written by EC from Houston
Nov 17, 2009
I bought my mac thinking that i was going to set with their so called awesome deal with ipod and a printer but the printer is worthless since it cannot scan anything on my mac. Apple should not advertise a product that is not compatible with macs and say its good when it doesnt even work.(It Can print and copy BUT IT CANT SCAN!) …More
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Does it work with Snow Leopard 10.6.1
- Asked by NG from Pleasant Hill
- Oct 26, 2009
Best Answer
Initially I got frustrated because it would neither scan nor print. However, I if you uninstall the HP software, download the updated drivers from HP and install them, then turn of the computer and printer and turn on again it works fine.
To print there is an icon on the toolbar. To scan go to application and choose HP scan.
The supplied software should 'just work', alas it does not. However, the fix is relatively easy. …More- Answered by AD from Fremont
- Oct 29, 2009
- 8 of 8 people found this useful
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what is the cost of a replacement cartridge
- Asked by IW
- Oct 8, 2009
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The HP C4680 printer requires a USB 2.0 connect to operate, but why is there no USB 2.0 cable included in the box?
- Asked by TG from Lake Forest
- Oct 25, 2009
Best Answer
I had this issue the other day also, and remembered that my last printer didn't come with a USB cable either. My old cable for my other HP printer worked fine. You might get lucky too. …More
- Answered by ML from MILLIS
- Oct 27, 2009
- 7 of 10 people found this useful
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Does it work with Snow Leopard 10.6.1
- Asked by NG from Pleasant Hill
- Oct 26, 2009
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The HP C4680 printer requires a USB 2.0 connect to operate, but why is there no USB 2.0 cable included in the box?
- Asked by TG from Lake Forest
- Oct 25, 2009
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Will the HP photosmart C4680 All-in-One Printer work with Airport Extreme on a wireless network?
- Asked by EM from Raleigh
- Oct 19, 2009
