United KingdomEnglishC2145A ABU8120-6173C2145-60201
1. Macintosh, v 9.01
2. MS Windows (English)
3. PC98, v 9.0 (Japanese)
4. DOS V, v 9.0 (Japanese)
5. All HP DeskJet 850C printers except C2145A ABJ are discontinued
Documentation
Language
EnglishC2145A ACD8120-6179C2145-60201
FrenchC2145A ABQ8120-6179C2145-60207
GermanC2145A ABP8120-6179C2145-60208
ItalianC2145A ACN8120-6179C2145-60210
Printer
Option
Numbers
1
Power
Cable Part
Numbers
User’s
Documentation
Kit Part Numbers
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Items Included
HP DeskJet 850C Printer
Power cord
User's Guide
Printer software (diskettes)
One black print cartridge
One color print cartridge
MediaSample Kit
DOS Printing Guide
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Fonts Included
Scalable TrueType Fonts For MS Windows
Scalable TrueType Fonts For Macintosh
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Internal Fonts
All of the fonts included with the HP DeskJet 850C Printer are scalable
fonts. These fonts are available in Portrait and Landscape orientation.
There are no bitmapped fonts installed in the printer.
PC-8 HP Roman-8 Danish/Norwegian (60)
PC-8 Danish/Norwegian PC-8 Turkish ANSI/ASCII (06)
United Kingdom (04) French (69) German (21)
Italian (15) Spanish (17) Swedish (11)
PC-850 Multilingual PC-852 Latin 2 ECMA-94 Latin 1 (8859/1)
Legal Windows Latin 1 ECMA-94 Latin 2 (8859/2)
Windows Latin 2 Windows Latin 5 ECMA-128 Latin 5 (8859/5)
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Additional Fonts in Region Specific Printers
Additional fonts and symbol sets are available in region specific printers
such as: Hebrew, Arabic, and Greek. These fonts and symbol sets are
added to the existing ones, and no other fonts are removed.
Identifying Printers with Flash Memory
With Flash Memory
Without Flash Memory
To identify a printer with flash memory, look for the lightning bolt symbol
on the serial number label located on the back of the printer. The flash
font code found directly below the lightning bolt can be used to identify the
language of fonts downloaded into flash memory.
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Use the following tables to identify the fonts and symbol set(s) loaded into
flash memory.
MediaPremium Transparency Film (U.S. letter, 50 sheets)C3834A
Premium Transparency Film (U.S. letter, 20 sheets)C3828A
Premium Transparency Film (European A4, 50 sheets)C3835A
Premium Transparency Film (European A4, 20 sheets)C3832A
Premium Glossy Paper (U.S. letter, 50 sheets)C3836A
Premium Glossy Paper (U.S. letter, 10 sheets)C3833A
Premium Glossy Paper (European A4, 50 sheets)C3837A
Premium Glossy Paper (European A4, 10 sheets)C3831A
Premium InkJet Paper (U.S. letter, 200 sheets)51634Y
Premium InkJet Paper (European A4, 200 sheets)51634Z
AccessoriesHP PrinterPal AccessoryC2970A
HP SupportPackContact your local
C2950A
C2951A
HP24542D
dealer
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User Replaceable Components
Access Door (Top Cover) Assembly (C2145-67903)
Base Foot Assembly (4 ea.)
(C2162-60098) (Shown below
printer)
Paper Tray Assembly (C2145-67902)
Service Station Assembly (C2145-67901)
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Host/System Requirements
DOS/MS Windows
80386 or faster (MS Windows), 80286 or faster (DOS)
MS Windows 3.1 or later
MS DOS, Version 3.3 or later
4 MB RAM
7.5 MB free hard disk space (1.5 MB - printer driver, 6.0 MB - fonts)
VGA monitor (minimum)
Macintosh QuickDraw Operation
System 7.0 or later
68020 16 MHZ or faster processor, 60040 25 Mhz recommended
At least 4 MB of RAM, 8 MB recommended
At least 10 MB free hard disk space
Macintosh QuickDraw GX Operation
System 7.5 or later
68020 16 MHZ or faster processor, 60040 25 Mhz recommended
At least 8 MB RAM, 12 MB recommended
At least 10 MB free hard disk space
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Driver Installation
For the printer to operate properly, a printer driver must be installed in your
computer. Refer to “Printer Driver Information/Installing the Printer Driver”
for more detailed information.
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Interface Specifications
The HP DeskJet 850C Printer has two interface connectors to support both
DOS and Macintosh computers. The 36-pin Centronics style connector is
used with DOS/MS Windows based computers. The 8-pin mini-circular
DIN connector is used with Macintosh computers.
Note that only one connector can be active at a time. At power-up, the first
connector that senses active incoming data will be the dedicated I/O port.
The other connector will remain inactive.
CategoryDOS I/O ConnectorMacintosh I/O Connector
Communication Modes
Available
Supported Macintosh
Protocols
Compatible (standard Centronics) is the default communication mode
Compatible (Centronics)
Nibble
Byte
Extended Capabilities Port
(ECP)
RS-422 Serial (57.6 Kbaud)
AppleTalk (230.4 Kbaud)
High-Speed Externally-Clocked Serial
NoteFor a complete description of your printer’s interface, see
“Printer Interface Information.”
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Product Performance Specifications
The HP DeskJet 850C prints a true 600 DPI dot size. In the Normal mode,
300x300 data is sent which the printer REts to 600x600. This happens
very quickly because the conversion uses a hard-coded table to convert to
600x600 rather than an on-the-fly algorithm.
In the Best mode, 600x600 data is sent to the printer and used directly.
Although somewhat slower than the Normal mode, this approach
produces the highest quality.
In either case, internal fonts are stored as outlines which are rendered
directly to 600x600 or 300x300 depending upon print mode.
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Print Modes
Print
Mode
EconoFast300 x 300
Normal
Best600 x 600
1. In the Normal mode, a special Text/Lines mode is supported that optimizes performance and
quality when only text and lines are present on the page. The printer uses this mode on a pageby-page basis if the following are true:
All text (of any color) is less than 24 pt.
All lines (of any color) are less than 4 pt. (including framed objects)
There are no more than 75 lines on the page
Only lines and text occur on the page.
Plain PaperHP PremiumGlossy PaperTransparency
N/AN/AN/A
1 Pass Color
1 Pass Black
1
300x300
Black (REt to
600x600)
300x300
Color (with CREt)
2 Pass Color
1 Pass Black
Black
300 x 300
Color
4 Pass Color
3 Pass Black
300x300
Black (REt to
600x600)
300x300
Color (with CREt)
4 Pass Color
3 Pass Black
600 x 600
Black
300 x 300
Color
8 Pass Color
4 Pass Black
300x300
Black (REt to
600x600)
300x300
Color (with CREt)
4 Pass Color
3 Pass Black
600 x 600
Black
300 x 300
Color
8 Pass Color
4 Pass Black
300x300
Black (REt to
600x600)
300x300
Color (with CREt)
4 Pass Color
3 Pass Black
600 x 600
Black
300 x 300
Color
8 Pass Color
4 Pass Black
DOS Graphics Resolution
75 dpi
150 dpi
300 dpi
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Paper Handling
CategorySpecification
Paper GrainLong Grain Only
Paper Weight16 to 36 lb (60 to 135 g/m2)
Envelope Weight20 to 24 lb (75to 90 g/m2)
Card Stock Weight110 lb Maximum, 8.5 pt Maximum Thickness
(110 to 200 g/m
IN Tray Capacity150 Sheets of 20 lb Paper
Envelope Feeder CapacityUp to 15 Envelopes
OUT Tray Paper CapacityUp to 50 Sheets of 20 lb Paper
OUT Tray Envelope CapacityUp to 20
Single Sheet Capacity1 Sheet at a Time
Card Stock CapacityUp to 30 Cards
Label CapacityUp to 25 Sheets
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Supported Media/Sizes
MediaEnglish SizeMetric Size
U.S. Letter8 1/2 in. x 11 in.215.9 mm x 279.4 mm
U.S. Legal8 1/2 in. x 14 in.215.9 mm x 355.6 mm
U.S. Executive7 1/4 in. x 10 1/2 in.184.1 mm x 266.7 mm
ISO & JIS A48.27 in. x 11.69 in.210 mm x 297 mm
ISO & JIS A55.85 in. x 8.27 in.148.5 mm x 210 mm
JIS B57.17 in. x 10.12 in.182 mm x 257 mm
U.S. No. 10 Envelope4 1/8 in. x 9 1/2 in.104.8 mm x 241.3 mm
International DL Envelope4.33 in. x 8.66 in.110 mm x 220 mm
International C6 Envelope4.49 in. x 6.38 in.114 mm x 162 mm
U.S. Size Card Stock4 in. x 6 in.101.6 mm x 152.4 mm
U.S. Size Card Stock5 in. x 8 in.127 mm x 203.2 mm
ISO & JIS A6 Postcard4.13 in. x 5.85 in.105 mm x 148.5 mm
Japanese Hagaki Postcard3.94 in. x 5.83 in.100 mm x 148 mm
Custom Minimum Size3.94 in. x 5.83 in.100 mm x 148 mm
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Printable Areas
U.S. Paper
Supported Media
MediaMedia SizePrintable Area
U.S. Letter8.5 in. X 11 in.
(215.9 mm X 279.4 mm)
U.S. Legal8.5 in. X 14 in.
(215.9 mm X 355.6 mm)
U.S. Executive7.25 in. X 10.5 in.
(184.1 mm X 266.7 mm)
8.0 in. X 10.50 in.
(203.2 mm X 266.7 mm)
8.0 in. X 13.50 in.
(203.2 mm X 342.9 mm)
6.75 in. X 10.00 in.
(172.5 mm X 254.0 mm)
Margins (Portrait Orientation)
MediaTopBottomLeftRight
U.S. Letter0.04 in.
(1.0 mm)
U.S. Legal0.04 in.
(1.0 mm)
U.S.
Executive
0.04 in.
(1.0 mm)
0.46 in.
(11.7 mm)
0.46 in.
(11.7 mm)
0.46 in.
(11.7 mm)
0.25 in.
(6.3 mm)
0.25 in.
(6.3 mm)
0.25 in.
(6.3 mm)
0.25 in.
(6.3 mm)
0.25 in.
(6.3 mm)
0.25 in.
(6.3 mm)
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A4, A5, B5 Paper
Supported Media
MediaMedia SizePrintable Area
ISO & JIS A48.27 in. X 11.69 in.
(210mm X 297 mm)
ISO & JIS A55.83 in. X 8.27 in.
(148mm X 210 mm)
JIS B57.17 in. X 10.12 in.
(182 mm X 257mm)
8.0 in. X 11.19 in.
(203.2 mm X 284.3 mm)
5.57 in. X 7.77 in.
(141.6 mm X 197.3 mm)
6.91 in. X 9.62 in.
(175.6 mm X 244.3 mm)
Margins (Portrait Orientation)
MediaTopBottomLeftRight
ISO &
JIS A4
ISO &
JIS A5
JIS B50.04 in.
0.04 in.
(1.0 mm)
0.04 in.
(1.0 mm)
(1.0 mm)
0.46 in.
(11.7 mm)
0.46 in.
(11.7 mm)
0.46 in.
(11.7 mm)
0.13 in.
(3.44 mm)
0.13 in.
(3.44 mm)
0.13 in.
(3.44 mm)
0.13 in.
(3.44 mm)
0.13 in.
(3.44 mm)
0.13 in.
(3.44 mm)
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Card Stock
Supported Media
MediaMedia SizePrintable Area
U.S. Card Stock4 in. X 6 in.
(101.6 mm X 152.4mm
U.S. Card Stock5 in. X 8 in.
(127.0 mm X 203.2 mm)
ISO & JIS A6 Cards4.13 in. X 5.83 in.
(105 mm X 148 mm)
Japanese Hagaki Postcard3.94 in. X 5.85 in.
(100 mm X 148.5 mm)
3.75 in. X5.50 in.
95.3 mm X 139.7 mm)
4.75 in. 7.50 in.
(120.7 mm X 190.5 mm)
3.88 in. X 5.34 in.
(98.6 mm X 135.3 mm)
3.69 in. X 5.33 in.
(93.6 mm X 135.3 mm)
Margins (Portrait Orientation)
MediaTopBottomLeftRight
U.S. Card Stock0.04 in.
(1.0 mm)
U.S. Card Stock0.04 in.
(1.0 mm)
ISO & JIS A6 Cards0.04 in.
(1.0 mm)
Japanese
Hagaki Postcard
0.04 in.
(1.0 mm)
0.46 in.
(11.7 mm)
0.46 in.
(11.7 mm)
0.46 in.
(11.7 mm)
0.46 in.
(11.7 mm)
0.125 in.
(3.2 mm)
0.125 in.
(3.2 mm)
0.125 in.
(3.2 mm)
0.125 in.
(3.2 mm)
0.125 in.
(3.2 mm)
0.125 in.
(3.2 mm)
0.125 in.
(3.2 mm)
0.125 in.
(3.2 mm)
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Envelopes
Supported Media
MediaMedia SizePrintable Area
No. 10 Envelope4.125 in. X 9.5 in.
(104.8 mm X 241.3 mm)
International DL Envelope4.33 in. X 8.66 in.
(110 mm X 220 mm)
International C6 Envelope4.49 in. X 6.38 in.
(114 mm X 162 mm)
3.88 in. X 8.59 in.
(98.4mm X 218.3 mm)
4.08 in. X 7.76 in.
(103.6 mm X 197.0 mm)
4.24 in. X 5.47 in.
(107.6 mm X 139.0 mm)
Margins (Portrait Orientation)
MediaTopBottomLeftRight
No. 10 Envelope0.125 in.
(3.2 mm)
International
DL Envelope
International
C6 Envelope
0.125 in.
(3.2 mm)
0.125 in.
(3.2 mm)
0.125 in.
(3.2 mm)
0.125 in.
(3.2 mm)
0.125 in.
(3.2 mm)
0.87 in.
(22.0 mm)
0.87 in.
(22.0 mm)
0.87 in.
(22.0 mm)
0.04 in.
(1.0 mm)
0.04 in.
(1.0 mm)
0.04 in.
(1.0 mm)
NoteThe bottom margin is the left side (return address side) of the
envelope.
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Environmental Specifications
AttributesSpecification
Operating temperature5 ∞ C to 40 ∞ C (41 ∞ F to 104 ∞ F)
Optimum temperature15 ∞ C to 35 ∞ C (59 ∞ F to 95 ∞ F)
Storage temperature-40 ∞ C to 60 ∞ C (-40 ∞ F to 140 ∞ F)
Operating humidity
(noncondensing)
Storage humidity
(noncondensing)
Am:
P
1
Noise Levels ISO 9296
Sound Power, LWAd:
Sound Pressure, L
Altitude
Operating
Nonoperating
Mechanical vibration
Frequency range
Operating (random)
Nonoperating (random)
Swept sine
Thermal output164 BTU/hour (maximum)
1. Bystander position
15% to 80% relative humidity,
maximum wet bulb 35 ∞ C (95 ∞ F)
15% to 80% relative humidity,
maximum wet bulb 60 ∞ C (140 ∞ F)
Best Mode EconoFast Mode
6.4 B(A) 6.4 B(A)
51 dB(A) 52 dB(A)
3,048 m (10,000 ft) maximum
4,572 m (15,000 ft) maximum
5 to 500 Hz
Approximately 0.21 G rms
Approximately 2.09 G rms
0.5 G (0 to peak)
Optimal Operating Conditions
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Safety and EMI Specifications
CategorySpecification
Safety
certifications
EMI
certifications
UL, CSA, ETL, KEMA, TUV, SEMKO, NEMKO, FIMKO, DEMKO, NOM
USA: FCC Part 15, Class B, when used with a Class B computing Device
Japan: VCCI Class 2
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Reliability Specifications
CategorySpecification
Printer usage rate1,000 Pages per Month (Black)
160 Pages per Month (Color)
Mean time between failures
(MTBF)
Mechanism life60,000 Pages
20,000 hours
(2,000 hours Power On and 12,000 Printed Pages per Year)
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Packaging Specifications
Weight: 8.432 kg (18.59 lb.)
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