HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One Printer
HP (0886112492632 / CX042B) - Built-in display - Card reader integrated - Direct printing - Drivers included - Duplex printing - Energy Star certified - Mac compatibility - Mac operating systems supported
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HP Photosmart 5520 e‑All‑in‑One Printer
The HP Photosmart 5520 is a versatile inkjet printer designed for both home and office environments. It delivers high‑quality color printing, reliable scanning, and efficient copying—all through an intuitive touch‑screen interface.
Key Features
- Print Technology: Advanced inkjet system using four individual cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) for vibrant, photo‑grade output up to 4800 x 1200 DPI.
- Printing Capabilities: Supports color and monochrome printing on a wide range of media types—including envelopes, iron‑on transfers, labels, photo paper, plain paper, and transparencies. Maximum print size is A4 / Letter (216 x 297 mm).
- Scanning Excellence: Flatbed scanner with optical resolution of 1200 x 1200 DPI. Scans can be emailed directly or saved to a computer via USB or wireless connection.
- Copying Functionality: Color copying with resizing options from 25 % to 400 %, up to 30 copies per job. Maximum copy resolution is 600 x 600 DPI.
- Touch‑Screen Control: 2.65‑inch CGD display allows easy navigation of menus, settings, and print jobs.
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 port for wired connection; wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) for Wi‑Fi printing. Supports mobile printing via Apple AirPrint and HP ePrint.
- Memory & Storage: 64 MB internal RAM, 2000 MB minimum hard‑disk space required on the host computer.
- Energy Efficiency: Energy Star certified; standby power consumption is only 1.54 W, and off mode uses 0.09 W.
- Durability: Recommended duty cycle of 400 pages/month, with a maximum capacity of 1000 pages/month for heavy use.
- Dimensions & Weight: Physical size is 545 mm wide × 146 mm high × 436 mm deep; packaged dimensions are 492 mm × 408 mm × 190 mm. The unit weighs 5.05 kg.
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP SP3 (32‑bit), Vista, 7 and Mac OS X v10.6–v10.7.
- Card Reader: Integrated MMC/SD/MS Duo reader for direct printing from memory cards.
Printing Workflow
The printer’s direct printing feature allows users to send documents straight from a computer or mobile device without the need for additional software. The built‑in drivers support PDF, BMP, JPG, PNG, and TIF formats, ensuring compatibility with most document types.
Scanning Workflow
With its flatbed scanner, users can capture high‑resolution images or documents and choose to send them via email or save locally. The scan-to-email function is particularly useful for quick sharing of scanned materials.
Copying Workflow
The copier mode offers a simple interface: select the number of copies, adjust scaling, and choose color options. The machine can handle up to 30 copies in one batch, making it suitable for small print runs.
Mobile Printing Capabilities
The HP Photosmart 5520 supports Apple AirPrint and HP ePrint, enabling users to print from iOS devices or any device with ePrint support. Wireless connectivity eliminates the need for cables, streamlining the printing process.
Media Handling
The printer accommodates a variety of paper weights ranging from 75 g/m² to 300 g/m². It can handle envelopes in DL size and supports up to A4 paper for both printing and scanning.
Environmental Considerations
Being Energy Star certified, the HP Photosmart 5520 meets strict energy efficiency guidelines. Its low standby power consumption reduces environmental impact while maintaining readiness for quick print jobs.
Installation & Setup
- Unpack the unit and place it on a stable surface within the specified temperature range (5 °C–40 °C).
- Connect the USB cable to your computer or enable Wi‑Fi by following the on‑screen instructions.
- Install the provided drivers for Windows or Mac OS X, ensuring that the system meets the minimum storage requirement of 2000 MB.
- Load paper into the tray and adjust settings via the touch screen as needed.
Maintenance Tips
- Regularly clean the print head with the built‑in maintenance routine to prevent clogging.
- Replace ink cartridges before they run completely dry to maintain optimal print quality.
- Keep the unit in a dust‑free environment and wipe the exterior gently with a soft cloth.
Conclusion
The HP Photosmart 5520 e‑All‑in‑One Printer combines high‑resolution printing, versatile scanning, and efficient copying in a compact, energy‑efficient package. Its user-friendly touch interface, robust connectivity options, and support for a wide range of media make it an excellent choice for anyone needing reliable color output in a home or small office setting.
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| Brand |  HP is a technology company that creates a wide range of products, including personal computers, printers and scanners, and software. |
| Model | HP CX042B |
| MPN | HP CX042B |
| ID | 5098667 |
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All-In-One-multitasking Indicates whether a product offers multiple core functions—such as printing, scanning, copying, and faxing—in a single device. A value of "Yes" means the product can perform all these tasks; "No" indicates it is limited to one or fewer functions.
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No |
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Built-in display Indicates whether the product includes a built‑in screen or display unit that can be used directly for viewing content, such as an integrated monitor on a laptop or a built-in display on appliances. A value of "Yes" means the device has such a display; a value of "No" means it does not.
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Yes |
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Card reader integrated Indicates whether the device includes a built‑in card reader that can read removable memory cards such as SD, microSD, MMC or similar formats.
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Yes |
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Compatible memory cards List of the memory card types that a device can read or write, such as MicroSD (TransFlash), SD, MMC, CompactFlash, and others. Each value represents a format that the device’s slot or reader supports for storage expansion.
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MMC,MS Duo,SD |
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Compatible operating systems List of operating systems that the product can run or support, including specific versions and architectures when relevant. Each value represents a distinct OS that is compatible with the hardware or software.
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Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), Mac OS X v10.6, v10.7 |
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Control type The mechanism or method used to operate a product, such as buttons, knobs, touch panels, rotary dials, sensors, or combinations of these. It indicates how the user interacts with the device and what types of controls are available.
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Touch |
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Copier resize The percentage by which a document is scaled when printed, copied or scanned. A value of 100% means the output size matches the original; values below 100% reduce the size and values above 100% enlarge it.
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25 - 400% |
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Copying Indicates whether the device can perform copy functions and the type of copying it supports (e.g., colour or monochrome). The value is a free‑text label that describes the copying feature available on the product.
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Color copying |
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Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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436 mm |
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Digital sender Indicates whether the product can transmit digital signals or data, such as through a digital output interface. The value is "Yes" if the device supports digital sending and "No" otherwise.
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No |
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Direct printing Indicates whether the device can print directly from mobile devices, network shares or other sources without requiring additional drivers or software installation. A value of "Yes" means the printer supports direct printing technologies such as AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, or similar solutions; a value of "No" indicates that direct printing is not supported.
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Yes |
| Display | CGD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.73 cm (2.65") |
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Document formats supported A list of file formats that the product can open, view or print, such as PDF, DOCX, TXT, XPS and other common office or text documents. Each value represents a distinct format supported by the device’s software or firmware.
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Drivers included Indicates whether the product comes with drivers included in the package or available for download. A value of "Yes" means that drivers are supplied, while a value of "No" indicates they are not provided and must be obtained separately.
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Yes |
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Duplex printing Indicates whether the device can automatically print on both sides of a sheet in a single pass. A value of "Yes" means duplex printing is supported; a value of "No" indicates that only single‑sided printing is available.
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Yes |
| Energy Star certified | Yes |
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Envelopes sizes A list of envelope sizes that a product can accept, expressed with standard codes or names (e.g., "DL", "C5", "10"), optionally combined in comma‑separated groups to indicate compatible envelopes.
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DL |
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Ethernet LAN Indicates whether the product has an Ethernet interface for wired network connectivity, allowing data transmission over RJ‑45 or compatible cables.
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No |
| Faxing | No |
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Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
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146 mm |
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Image formats supported A list of the file extensions and codecs that a product can read or write for images. Each value represents a valid format such as JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, HEIF, WebP, etc., and may include multiple formats separated by commas.
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BMP,JPG,PNG,TIF |
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Internal memory The total amount of internal memory available in a device, expressed as a data size such as megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB). It indicates how much information the component can hold for active processes and affects multitasking performance.
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64 MB |
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Mac compatibility Indicates whether a product is compatible with Apple Mac computers or macOS operating systems. The value can be "Yes" if the device supports Macs, or "No" if it does not.
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Yes |
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Mac operating systems supported A list of macOS operating system versions that the product supports or is compatible with, such as "macOS 10.15 Catalina", "macOS 11 Big Sur" or newer releases. Each entry represents a distinct OS version that can run on or be supported by the device.
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Yes |
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Market positioning A classification that indicates the target audience or use case for a product, such as Business, Gaming, Home & Office, Education, etc. It helps customers quickly identify which products are best suited to their needs.
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Home & Office |
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Maximum Copy Resolution The highest pixel resolution that a printer can produce, expressed as width by height (e.g., 600x1200). It indicates the finest detail achievable in printed documents and images.
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600 x 600 DPI |
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Maximum duty cycle The maximum number of pages a printer, copier or fax machine is designed to handle in a typical month of operation. It indicates the expected workload capacity and helps users compare how heavily different models can be used before reaching their limits.
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1000 pages per month |
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Maximum ISO A-series paper size The largest standard ISO A-series paper format that a device can handle, expressed as the ISO code (e.g., "A4", "A3"). This attribute indicates the maximum sheet size supported by printers, scanners, copiers, and similar equipment.
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A4 |
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Maximum number of copies The total count of individual copies that a product can produce, print, or otherwise deliver in a single operation or session. It represents the maximum number of identical units that the device is capable of handling at once, such as the number of pages a printer can copy before needing to pause or reload. The value is an integer and may be accompanied by the word "copies" for clarity.
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30 copies |
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Maximum print size The largest paper or media size that a printer can handle, expressed either as standard format names (e.g., "A4", "Legal") or as physical dimensions in millimeters or inches. It indicates the maximum sheet dimensions supported by the device for printing.
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216 x 297 mm |
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Maximum resolution The maximum pixel dimensions of a display or image, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1920x1080). It indicates the highest resolution that a device can output or support and is commonly used for monitors, TVs, smartphones, cameras, and digital images.
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4800 x 1200 DPI |
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Maximum scan area The largest document dimension that a scanner can capture in a single pass, expressed as width by height in pixels or physical units such as millimeters or inches. This value indicates the maximum size of material that can be processed without trimming.
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A4 / Letter (216 x 297) |
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Minimum processor The minimum processor model required for a product to operate correctly. This attribute lists the specific CPU model or brand that meets the device’s baseline performance needs, such as "Intel Core i3-8100" or "AMD Ryzen 5 3600". It helps users verify compatibility and ensures the product will run with acceptable speed and features.
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1 GHz |
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Minimum storage drive space The smallest amount of internal or built‑in storage that a product requires to operate, typically expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, or TB. This attribute helps users understand the minimum space needed for the operating system, essential applications, and basic usage.
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2000 MB |
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Mobile Printing Technologies A comma‑separated list of mobile printing services or protocols that a device can use to send print jobs from smartphones, tablets or other mobile devices. Typical values include Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service and similar cloud‑based solutions.
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Apple AirPrint,HP ePrint |
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Optical scanning resolution The pixel dimensions of a scanner’s optical sensor, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1200×2400). It indicates how many pixels can be captured per scan and determines the sharpness and detail of scanned images.
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1200 x 1200 DPI |
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Output colour depth The number of distinct colours that a device’s output can represent, expressed as an integer followed by the unit "bit" (e.g., 24 bit). This metric indicates the richness and fidelity of colour reproduction for images or video sent to the device.
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24 bit |
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Package depth The linear measurement from front to back or top to bottom of a product’s packaging, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the packaged item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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190 mm |
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Package Height The vertical dimension of a product’s packaging measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and helps customers assess how tall the package will be when stored or shipped.
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408 mm |
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Package width The horizontal measurement of a product’s packaging, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the package is from one side to the other and helps customers assess fit for storage, shipping, or display.
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492 mm |
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Page description languages A list of natural languages in which the page descriptions or captions of a product are available. This attribute indicates the linguistic options for textual information that accompanies each page, such as titles, annotations, or metadata.
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PCL 3 |
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Paper tray media types A list of the paper or media types that a printer’s input trays can accept, such as envelopes, labels, plain paper, recycled paper, and transparencies. The values are free‑text strings separated by commas, allowing users to see which materials are compatible with the device.
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Envelopes,Iron-On Transfers,Labels,Photo paper,Plain paper,Transparencies |
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Paper tray media weight The weight of the paper or media measured in grams per square metre. It indicates how heavy a sheet of material is and can be used to compare paper density, estimate printing costs, or assess suitability for specific printing tasks.
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75 - 300 g/m² |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.09 W |
| Power consumption (StandBy) | 1.54 W |
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Print technology The type of printing process or technology used by the product, such as laser, inkjet, thermal, LED, or other specialized methods.
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Inkjet |
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Printing Indicates whether the printer can produce colour output or is limited to monochrome (black‑and‑white) printing. Typical values are "Colour printing" for devices that support full colour, "Mono printing" for black‑only devices, and "No" when colour capability is not available.
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Color printing |
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Printing colours A list of the colours that a product can print or produce, such as black, cyan, magenta, yellow and any additional colour variations (e.g., photo‑black, matte black). The value is a comma‑separated string of colour names. This attribute applies to printers, ink cartridges, toner cartridges, and other printing consumables.
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Black,Cyan,Magenta,Yellow |
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Recommended duty cycle The expected number of pages a printer, copier or fax machine is designed to produce in an average month under normal operating conditions. It indicates the workload capacity that the device can handle without overheating or failure.
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400 |
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Scan to A list of destinations or methods to which a device can send scanned documents, such as email, FTP, cloud services, USB storage, or local PC. Each option represents a supported transfer protocol or target location for the scanned output.
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Scanner type The functional configuration of a scanner, indicating how documents are fed into the device. Common types include flatbed scanners with automatic document feeders (ADF), sheet‑fed scanners, single‑pass or dual‑pass ADFs, and specialized modes such as 1D/2D barcode readers. This attribute helps users understand whether the scanner can handle single pages, multiple pages automatically, or specific scanning formats.
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Flatbed |
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Scanning Indicates whether the product can perform scanning operations and what type of scans it supports (e.g., color or monochrome). The value is a free‑text label that may include terms such as "Color scanning", "Mono scanning" or simply "Yes/No" to denote availability.
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Color scanning |
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Standard interfaces A list of the physical or logical interfaces that a device can use to connect with other devices, such as USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, RS‑232, RJ‑45, Parallel, and similar standards.
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USB 2.0,Wireless LAN |
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Total input capacity The maximum amount of material that can be fed into the device in a single operation, expressed as a numeric value followed by an appropriate unit such as sheets, pages or volume.
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80 sheets |
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Total output capacity The maximum number of individual pages that a product—such as a book, magazine, or printed publication—can contain. It represents the total count of physical sheets, regardless of layout or formatting, and is useful for assessing the length or volume of the material.
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15 sheets |
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Touchscreen Ein Touchscreen ist eine berührungsempfindliche Anzeige, die Eingaben über Berührungen erkennt. Er kann als primäre oder sekundäre Eingabemethode dienen und ist in vielen Geräten wie Laptops, Tablets und Smartphones üblich. Der Wert gibt an, ob das Gerät über einen Touchscreen verfügt (Ja) oder nicht (Nein).
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Yes |
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USB port Indicates the presence and quantity of USB connectors on a product. The value is typically an integer representing how many USB ports are available, regardless of type or version.
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Yes |
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Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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5.05 kg |
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Wi-Fi Indicates whether the product has built‑in Wi‑Fi capability, allowing it to connect to wireless networks without requiring external adapters or dongles.
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Yes |
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Wi-Fi standards A list of the wireless networking protocols and frequency bands that a device can connect to, such as 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) or Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax). The values are typically separated by commas and may include both the technical name and a consumer‑friendly label.
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802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
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Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
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545 mm |
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Windows operating systems supported A list of Microsoft Windows operating system versions that the product is compatible with, including any relevant architecture or edition information.
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Yes |
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