HP W680 H P D e s k W r i t e r 6 8 0 C P r i n t e r M o d e l N u m b e r a n d D e s c r i p t i o n Model Number and Description
H P D e s k W r i t e r 6 8 0 C P r i n t e r M o d e l N u m b e r a n d D e s c r i p t i o n
Model Number and Description
HP DeskWriter 680C Printer
Printer Name Model Number Availability Description
HP DeskWriter 680C C4550A U.S., Caribbean,
Canada, Japan
Fast black and color personal
printer for Macintosh computers
H P D e s k W r i t e r 6 8 0 C P r i n t e r F r o n t V i e w
Access Door
Resume Button & Light
Print Cartridge Cradles
Card Guide
IN Tray
Paper Width Adjuster
Paper Length Adjuster
Power Button & Light
OUT Tray
Single Envelope Slot
Banner Paper Support
Banner Lever
Front View
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Rear View
Interface Port
Power Module Socket
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Ordering Printer Options
Localized Printer Options
User’s
Region or
Country
Canada English
Caribbean English C4550A ARV 9100-5346 C4550-60050
1
Japan
United States English C4550A ABA 9100-5124 C4550-60050
1. Includes Karakura Bundle, Part Number: C4550-60017
Documentation
Language
French
Japanese C4550A ABJ 9100-5130 C4550-60054
Printer
Option
Numbers
C4550A A2L 9100-5124 C4550-60050
Power
Module
Part Numbers
User’s
Documentation
Kit Part Numbers
C4550-70052
Available Power Modules
Region or Country Power Requirements Power Module Part Number
Argentina 220V/50 Hz 9100-5129 (C2179A)
Australia 240V/50 Hz 9100-5127 (C2181A)
Brazil, Philippines 220V/50 Hz 9100-5391
Canada 120V/60 Hz 9100-5124 (C2175A)
Caribbean 220V/50 Hz 9100-5346
China 220V/50 Hz 9100-5129 (C2179A)
Europe (Except U.K.) 230V/50 Hz 9100-5132 (C2176A)
Hong Kong 220V/50 Hz 9100-5348
Japan 100V/50/60 Hz 9100-5130 (C2178A)
Korea 220V/60 Hz 9100-5126 (C2182A)
Mexico 120V/60 Hz 9100-5124 (C2175A)
South Africa 220V/50 Hz 9100-5128 (C2180A)
U. K. 240V/50 Hz 9100-5131 (C2177A)
U. S. 120V/60 Hz 9100-5124 (C2175A)
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Packaging Restraint
Items Included
HP DeskWriter 680C Printer
Power Module
User's Guide
Printer software
on diskette
Black print cartridge
Color print cartridge
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Fonts Included
Scalable TrueType® Fonts For Macintosh
Arial Black New Century Schoolbook CG Poster Bodini
Arial Narrow New Century Schoolbook Italic Graphite Light
Arial Narrow Italics New Century Schoolbook Bold Graphite Light Narrow
ITC Avant Garde New Century Schoolbook Bold Italic
ITC Avant Garde Bold ITC Zapf Chancery
ITC Bookman ITC Zapf Dingbats PL Benguiat Frisky
ITC Bookman Italic Bernhard Modern Phyllis
ITC Bookman Bold Cooper Black Signet Roundhand
ITC Bookman Bold Italic Dom Casual
Lucida Casual
Lucida Casual Italic
Milestones
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Part Numbers
Orderable Items
Item Description Part Number
Print Cartridges Black Inkjet Print Cartridge 51629A
Color Inkjet Print Cartridge 51649A
Media HP Banner Paper (U.S. Letter, 100 sheets) C1820A
HP Banner Paper (210 x 297 mm, 100 sheets) C1821A
HP Premium Transparency Film (U.S. letter, 50 sheets) C3834A
HP Premium Transparency Film (U.S. letter, 20 sheets) C3828A
HP Premium Transparency Film (European A4, 50
sheets)
HP Premium Transparency Film (European A4, 20
sheets)
HP Premium Glossy Paper (U.S. letter, 50 sheets) C3836A
HP Premium Glossy Paper (U.S. letter, 10 sheets) C3833A
HP Premium Glossy Paper (European A4, 50 sheets) C3837A
HP Premium Glossy Paper (European A4, 10 sheets) C3831A
HP Premium InkJet Paper (U.S. letter, 200 sheets) 51634Y
HP Premium InkJet Paper (European A4, 200 sheets) 51634Z
C3835A
C3832A
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User Replaceable Components
Access Door
Base Foot
Paper Tray
Description Part Number
Access Door Assembly with Nameplates C4549-67809
Base Foot C2128-40063
Output Tray Assembly C4549-60003
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Host/System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Macintosh system software version 7.1
68030/33 MHz with at least 4 MB of system memory
Power PC with at least 8 MB of system memory
At least 7.5 MB free hard disk space
Recommended System Requirements
Macintosh system software version 7.5 or later
Power PC with at least 16 MB of system memory
At least 7.5 MB free hard disk space
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Driver Installation
For the printer to operate properly, the DeskWriter 680C 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 DeskWriter 680C Printer has an 8-pin mini-DIN interface
connector port. This connector port is compatible with RS-422-A serial,
AppleTalk, and high-speed externally-clocked serial mode
communication. The printer automatically determines if it is connected to
an AppleTalk network or directly to a Macintosh printer port.
Communication Modes and Supported Protocols
Category Macintosh I/O Connector
Communication Modes RS-422-A High-speed Serial
AppleTalk (230.4 Kbaud)
Macintosh Protocols Serial Pacing Protocol (SPP)
AppleTalk Transaction Protocol (ATP)
AppleTalk Link Access Protocol (ALAP)
Datagram Delivery Protocol (DDP)
Echo Protocol (EP)
Name Binding Protocol (NBP)
Printer Access Protocol (PAP)
Routing Table Maintenance Protocol (RTMP)
Printer Memory
Category Specification
Built-In RAM 512 KB
Receive Buffer 32 Kbyte
Note For a complete description of your printer’s interface, see
“Printer Interface Information.”
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Product Performance Specifications
The HP DeskWriter 680C prints a 600x300 dot size. Dots are placed on a
600x300 grid. Depletion is used to remove approximately 10% of the dots
to prevent laying too much ink on the page.
In the Best mode, the paper advances at 600 DPI increments and places
dots on a true 600x600 grid. Depletion in the Best mode removes
approximately 43% of the dots.
Resolution determinations are made in the Macintosh and sent to the
printer.
Print Speed
EconoFast Mode Normal Mode Best Mode
Black Print Speed 15 pages per minute 3.0 pages per minute 1.0 page per minute
Color Print Speed 11.5 pages per minute 0.7 pages per minute 0.3 pages per minute
1. Approximate figures. Exact speed will vary depending upon the system configuration, software
program, and document complexity.
Resolution
EconoFast Mode Normal Mode Best Mode
Black Resolution 300 x 300 DPI 600 x 300 DPI 600 x 600 DPI
Color Resolution
Plain Paper 300 x 300 DPI 300 x 300 DPI 300 x 300 DPI
Premium Paper, Glossy Paper
and Transparency Film
(Black and Color)
N/A 600 x 300 DPI 600 x 300 DPI
Note DPI is measured in addressable raster points per inch.
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Paper Handling Specifications
Category Specification
Paper Grain Long Grain Only
Paper 60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb.)
Envelopes 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb.)
Cards 110 to 200 g/m2 (29 to 53 lb., 61 to 110 lb. index
max.; 8.5 pt max thickness)
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Labels
IN Tray Capacity Up to 100 Sheets (<1/2 in.)
OUT Tray Capacity Up to 50 Sheets
Multiple Envelopes
Banners Up to 20 sheets
Card Capacity Up to 30 Cards
Transparencies Up to 50 sheets
1. Envelope capacity is dependent on the manufacturer, type of envelope and its construction.
2. Use only U.S. letter or A4 size sheets. Use only Avery paper labels specifically designed for use
with HP InkJet Printers.
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Up to 25 Sheets of Avery Paper Labels. Use
only U.S. letter or A4 size sheets. Use only
Avery paper labels specifically designed for use
with HP InkJet printers.
Up to 20 Envelopes (<1/2 in.)
Note The HP DeskWriter 680C printer works well with most types
of paper although variables in paper composition may affect
print quality and paper handling. Bond paper, such as
letterhead, gives excellent quality. Paper should be tested to
ensure best performance.
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Supported Media/Sizes
Category Specification
U.S. Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
U.S. Legal 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)
U.S. Executive 184.1 x 266.7 mm ( 7.25 x 10.5 in.)
ISO & JIS A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 in.)
ISO & JIS A5 148.5 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.)
ISO & JIS B5 182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 in.)
U.S. No. 10 Envelope
U.S. A2 Envelope (5.5) 111 x 146 mm (4.375 x 5.75 in.)
European DL Envelope
European C6 Envelope
U.S. 4 x 6 Card 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 in.)
U.S. 5 x 8 Card 127 x 203.2 mm (5 x 8 in.)
European A6 Card 105 x 148.5 mm (4.13 x 5.83 in.)
Japanese Hagaki Postcard 100 x 148 mm (3.94 x 5.83 in.)
Custom Size (user defined)
Length 148 to 356 mm (5.83 to 14 in.)
1. To minimize print skew, use envelopes with rectangular flaps rather than triangular flaps.
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1
1
104.7 x 241.3 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in.)
110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in.)
114 x 162 mm (4.49 x 6.38 in.)
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Printable Area Specifications
U.S. Paper and Transparency
Page Size Top Margin Bottom Margin
U.S. Executive
184.1 x 266.7 mm
(7.25 x 10.5 in.)
U.S. Letter
215.9 x 279.4 mm
(8.5 x 11 in.)
U.S. Legal
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 in.)
6.6 mm
(0.26 in.)
6.6 mm
(0.26 in.)
6.6 mm
(0.26 in.)
14.9 mm
(0.59 in.)
14.9 mm
(0.59 in.)
14.9 mm
(0.59 in.)
Left and Right
Margins
6.4 mm
(0.25 in.)
6.4 mm
(0.25 in.)
6.4 mm
(0.25 in.)
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International Paper and Transparency
Left and Right
Page Size Top Margin Bottom Margin
International A4
210 x 297 mm
(8.27 x 11.69 in.)
International A5
148.5 x 210 mm
(6.00 x 8.27 in.)
International B5
182 x 257 mm
(7.17 x 10.12 in.)
6.6 mm
(0.26 in.)
6.6 mm
(0.26 in.)
6.6 mm
(0.26 in.)
14.9 mm
(0.59 in.)
21.3 mm
(0.84 in.)
14.9 mm
(0.59 in.)
Margins
6.4 mm
(0.25 in.)
6.4 mm
(0.25 in.)
6.4 mm
(0.25 in.)
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Envelopes
Left and Right
Envelope Size Top Margin Bottom Margin
U.S. #10 Envelope
104.7 x 241.3 mm
(4.12 x 9.5 in.)
International DL
110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 in.)
International C6
114 x 162 mm
(4.49 x 6.38 in.)
26 mm
(0.84 in.)
26 mm
(0.84 in.)
26 mm
(0.84 in.)
6.6 mm
(0.29 in.)
6.6 mm
(0.29 in.)
6.6 mm
(0.29 in.)
Margins
3.2 mm
(0.125 in.)
3.2 mm
(0.125 in.)
3.2 mm
(0.125 in.)
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Cards
Left and Right
Card Size Top Margin Bottom Margin
U.S. 4 x 6
101.6 x 152.4 mm
(4 x 6 in.)
U.S. 5 x 8
127 x 203.2 mm
(5 x 8 in.)
International A6
105 mm x 148.5 mm
(4.13 x 6.00 in.)
Japanese Hagaki
Postcard
100 mm x 148 mm
(3.94 x 5.83 in.)
6.6 mm
(0.26 in.)
6.6 mm
(0.26 in.)
6.6 mm
(0.26 in.)
6.6 mm
(0.26 in.)
0.84 mm
(21.3 in.)
0.84 mm
(21.3 in.)
0.84 mm
(21.3 in.)
0.84 mm
(21.3 in.)
Margins
6.4 mm
(0.25 in.)
6.4 mm
(0.25 in.)
6.4 mm
(0.25 in.)
6.4 mm
(0.25 in.)
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Physical Specifications
Weight: 5.3 Kg (11.6 lb.)
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Electrical Specifications
Category Specification
Input Voltage
Frequency
100 VAC 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz)
120 VAC 60 Hz (±3 Hz)
127 VAC 60 Hz (±3 Hz)
220 VAC 50 Hz (±3 Hz)
230 VAC 50 Hz (±3 Hz)
240 VAC 50 Hz (±3 Hz)
Maximum Power Consumption
Powered Off (plugged in) 2 Watts
Powered On (non-printing) 4.5 Watts
Powered On (printing state) 12 Watts
1. Power modules are available for each listed input voltage.
1
100 VAC, 120 VAC, 127 VAC, 220 VAC,
230 VAC, or 240 VAC (±10%)
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Environmental Specifications
Category Specification
Temperature
Operating 5 to 40° C (41 to 104° F)
Non-Operating (storage) –40 to 60° C (–40 to 140° F)
Relative Humidity 10 to 80% RH non-condensing
Recommended
Operating
Conditions for
Best Print Quality
Noise Levels per ISO
9296
Sound Power, L
Sound Pressure, L
1. Bystander positions.
wAd
pAm
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15 to 35° C (59 to 95° F),
20 to 80% RH non-condensing
Best Mode
6.0 B(A)
46 dB(A) 50 dB(A) 51 dB(A)
Normal Mode
6.3 B(A)
EconoFast
Mode
6.5 B(A)
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Safety and EMI Specifications
Category Specification
Safety Certifications
Power Module UL, CSA, TUV, SEMKO, NEMKO, SEV, SECV,
FIMKO, DEMKO, NOM
Printer with Power Module UL, CSA, TUV, NEMKO, POLAND, NOM 1, CE
EMI Certifications
Printer with Power Module FCC Class B, when used with a Class B
computing device (USA), VCCI (Japan)
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Reliability Specifications
Category Specification
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) 20,000 hours
Pages Per Month 1,000 pages total maximum
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Packaging Specifications
Weight = 8.137 kg (17.94 lb.)
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