Data sheet

HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 4278 All-

in-One Printer
Simple, stress-free printing.

Effortlessly print, scan, and copy with this compact, wireless Print from anywhere with WeChat1
printer with an automatic document feeder and optional high-
yield cartridges, paired with the easy-to-use WeChat Mini app. Whether you’re working in the office or away from home, use
From labels to recipes, enjoy a seamless experience.1 WeChat to print anywhere at any time.1
With WeChat remote printing, you can use your phone to print
everything from presentations to schoolwork.1
Simply select what you want to print from WeChat and it will be
waiting in your printer when you get home. 1
Unlock resources for learning and play1
The WeChat Mini app gives your family a ton of free learning and
playing resources.1
Access learning resources and download playful printouts in the
WeChat Mini app.1
WeChat Mini App lets you tailor your printer to fit your life while
offering a convenient family experience.1
Easily scan and copy multiple pages
Easily scan and copy multiple pages with the 35-page automatic
document feeder.
Accomplish more tasks while saving time with multi-page scanning
and copying.
Driving innovation with 60% recycled plastic2
Choose printers made with at least 60% recycled plastic.2
For every page you print, HP protects, restores and manages forests
in equal measure.3
Recycle your Original HP ink cartridges after use for free with the HP
Planet Partners program.7

This printer is intended to work only with cartridges that have new or reused HP electronic circuitry, and it uses dynamic security measures to block cartridges using modified or non-HP circuitry. Periodic firmware updates will maintain
the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. Reused HP electronic circuitry enables the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges. More at: http://www.hp.com/learn/ds

Footnotes
1
Printer must be connected to HP WeChat Mini app before using this function. During usage, the printer needs to remain connected to the network.
2
Percentage of recycled plastic is calculated by plastic total weight.
3
HP works collaboratively with non-profit partners to manage, restore and protect forests in many locations. With HP, every print is addressed through HP’s Forest Positive framework to counteract risks of deforestation.
www.hp.com/forestfirst.
4
HP Planet Partners' program availability varies. For details, see www.hp.com/hprecycle.
5
HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 4200 Printer Series has self-healing Wi-Fi , HP’s best and most reliable wireless technology. Internet access required and must be purchased separately. Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz
operations only. Learn more at www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting.
6
HP works collaboratively with non-profit partners to manage, restore and protect forests in many locations. With HP, every print is addressed through HP’s Forest Positive framework to counteract risks of deforestation.
www.hp.com/forestfirst .
7 HP Planet Partners' program availability varies. For details, see www.hp.com/hprecycle .
8
Compared to standard-fill Original HP ink cartridges. High-yield ink cartridges not included; purchase separately. For more information, see hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies .
Data sheet | HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 4278 All-in-One Printer

Technical specifications
Functions Print, copy, scan, wireless, send mobile fax Output capacity Standard: Up to 25 sheets
Print technology HP Thermal Inkjet Envelopes: Up to 5 envelopes
Labels: Up to 10 sheets
Print speed Black (A4, ISO): Up to 8.5 ppm; Colour (A4, ISO): Up Cards: Up to 20 cards
to 5.5 ppm; Draft black (A4): Up to 20 ppm; Draft
colour (A4): Up to 16 ppm Compatible operating systems Windows 11; Windows 10; macOS 10.14 Mojave;
macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS
First page out Black (A4, ready): As fast as 15 sec; Colour (A4, 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; Chrome OS
ready): As fast as 19 sec
Minimum system requirements Windows: Windows 10, 11, : 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or
Print resolution Black (best): Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi; 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB available hard disk
Colour (best): Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi space, Internet connection, Internet Explorer.
color (when printing from a computer on selected Mac: macOS V10.14 Mojave, macOS 10.15 Catalina,
HP photo papers and 1200 input dpi) macOS 11 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey, macOS 13
Monthly duty cycle Up to 1000 pages A4; Recommended monthly Ventura; 2 GB HD; Internet required
page volume: 100 to 300 Software included HP Printer Software, available online
Standard print languages HP PCL 3 GUI; HP PCLm (HP Apps/UPD); URF Printer dimensions (W x D x H) Minimum: 428 x 332 x 200 mm;
(AirPrint) Maximum: 428 x 579 x 261 mm (Output Extension
Print area Print margins: Top: 3 mm, Bottom: 12.7 mm, Left: 3 full out)
mm, Right: 3 mm; Maximum print area: 209.9 x Package dimensions (W x D x H) 475 x 242 x 405 mm
349.6 mm
Printer weight 4.82 kg
Borderless printing No
Package weight 6.19 kg
Number of supplies 2 (1 each black, tri-color)
Operating environment Temperature: 5 to 40°C
Multitasking supported No Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Duplex printing Manual (driver support provided) Storage conditions Temperature: -40 to 60°C
Copy speed Black (A4, ISO): Up to 6 cpm; Colour (A4, ISO): Up to Humidity: 5 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
3 cpm Acoustics Acoustic power emissions: 6.2 B(A)
Copier specifications ; Maximum number of copies: Up to 9 copies; Copy Acoustic pressure emission: 55 dB(A) (printing at
resolution: Up to 300 x 300 dpi; Reduce/Enlarge: 6ppm)
Via HP app Power Requirements: Input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC (+/-
Copier smart software features N/A 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), 350 mA. India input
voltage: 200 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3
Scan speed Duplex (A4): N/A
Hz), 350 mA. ;
Scan file format JPEG, TIFF, PDF, BMP, PNG Consumption: 2.8 W (ready), 1.53 W (sleep), 0.3 W
Scanner specifications Scanner type: Flatbed, ADF; Scan input modes: HP (auto-off), 0.3 W (off). ;
Smart App, Webscan; Twain version: Version 2.4; Power supply type: Internal
Scan size maximum (flatbed): 216 x 297 mm; Scan Certifications EN 55032:2015+A11:2020 CLASS B, IEC 61000-4-
size maximum (ADF,metric): 215.9x355.6mm; 2:2008,EC 61000-4-2:2008, IEC 61000-4-
Optical scan resolution: Up to 1200 dpi 3:2020,IEC 61000-4-4:2012, IEC 61000-4-
Scannable area Maximum media size (flatbed): 216 x 297 mm; 5:2014+A1:2017, IEC 61000-4-6:2013, IEC 61000-
Maximum media size (ADF): 215.9x355.6mm 4-8:2009, IEC 61000-4-11:2004+A1:2017, EN 301
489-1 V2.2.3,EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4, FCC CFR 47
Bit depth/ Grey scale levels 24-bit / 256
PART 15, ICES-003, ISSUE 7
Digital sending Standard: No IT ECO Declaration
Fax smart software features Option to add files from your phone file/photos, Sustainable impact specifications 60% post-consumer recycled plastic
Camera scan or Printer scanner, Option to easily
Country of origin Made in China
add cover page and save the cover page template,
Access to Fax history to see all send faxes and Control panel Fixed icons display; 7 buttons (Power, Cancel Job,
drafts, Ability to edit and resent fax from History, Resume, Info, Wireless, Color Copy & Black Copy); 5
Easily print fax confirmation LED indicator lights (Power, Ink level, Wifi, resume &
Info).
Processor speed 1.0 GHz
What's in the box 588N3B: HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 4278 All-in-
Connectivity Standard: 1 Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0
One; HP 682 Setup Black Cartridge; HP 682 Setup
(device)
Tri-color Cartridge; Regulatory flyer; Setup guide;
Wireless Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz single- Reference guide; Power cord, USB cable [For ink
band only volume and page yield information, visit
Network capabilities Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz single- http://hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies]
band only Supplies, After market or 3YM76AA HP 682 Tri-color Original Ink Advantage
Hard disk No Supplies, replacement Cartridge
3YM77AA HP 682 Black Original Ink Advantage
Memory Standard: 64 MB DDR1
Cartridge
Number of paper trays Standard: 1
Service and Support UG457E HP 3 year Onsite Exchange Service for
Media types Plain paper, photo paper, brochure paper, envelopes Multifunction Printers
and other specialty inkjet papers UG062E HP 3 year Next Day Exchange Service for
Media size Custom (metric): 76 x 127 to 215 x 355 mm Multifunction Printers
Supported (metric): A4; B5; A6; DL envelope UG235E HP 3 year Return to Depot Service for
Multifunction Printers
Media weight, supported A4: 60 to 90 g/m²; HP envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m²; HP
U6N05E HP Installation with Networking Service for
cards: up to 200 g/m²; HP 10 x 15 cm photo paper:
Consumer Printer
up to 300 g/m²
Warranty One-year limited warranty. For more info please
Input capacity Standard: Up to 60 sheets
visit us at http://support.hp.com .For full terms and
ADF: Standard, 35 sheets
conditions visit: www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments
Envelopes: Up to 5 envelopes
.Warranty and support options vary by product,
Labels: Up to 10 sheets
country, and local legal requirements
Cards: Up to 20 cards
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express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial
errors or omissions contained herein.
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