HP Photosmart C6180 Driver Download

The compatible versions of Windows Operating Systems for HP Photosmart C6180 driver include Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. The minimum processor required depends on the release of Windows in use. For instance, Windows 2000 and Windows XP need any Intel Pentium II, Celeron or any other compatible processor. However, the manufacturer recommends a Pentium III or higher versions.

HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-One Printer cartridges

Black Original Ink HP 177 Cartridge (~660 pages ), HP 177 Cyan Ink Cartridge (~400 pages ), HP 177 Magenta Ink Cartridge (~370 pages ), HP 177 Yellow Ink Cartridge (~ 500 pages ), HP 177 Light Magenta Ink Cartridge (~ 230 pages ), HP 177 Light Cyan Ink Cartridge (~ 220 pages )

HP Photosmart C6180

The HP Photosmart C6180 (Model number – Q8181A) all in one Printer is a model in the C6100 series which comprises of

1. HP Photosmart C6150 All-in-one

2. HP Photosmart C6170 All-in-one

3. HP Photosmart C6175 All-in-one

4. HP Photosmart C6180 All-in-one

5. HP Photosmart C6183 All-in-one

6. HP Photosmart C6185 All-in-one

7. HP Photosmart C6186 All-in-one

8. HP Photosmart C6188 All-in-one

RAM: Windows XP and Windows 2000 typical installation require a 128 MB of RAM while the recommended RAM size is double that size, that is 256 MB of RAM. When systems with Windows Vista and Windows 7 are in use, a capacity of 512 MB is of need from the RAM while the recommended size is 1 GB or higher RAM size.

Specifications

For users of Windows Vista and Windows 7, a modern 800 MHz 32-bit and 64-bit processor will work fine. However, the manufacturer recommends 1 GHz or higher versions of the processor for a smoother drive, whether for installation or running the printer itself.

Before you install this printer software at all, ensure your free hard disk space is at least 795 MB (or 1 GB for Jan only). This feature is applicable when running it on a Windows 2000 or Windows XP versions. Also, reserve another 50 MB free space for full-color scanning. However, if your system is a Windows Vista or Windows 7, a typical installation will require 920 MB of open hard disk space plus an additional 50 MB that will be free for all full-color scanning.

Macintosh System Requirements

The minimum operating systems versions include Mac OS 10.3.9 and higher versions. The minimum processor compatible with this printer is a G3 processor or higher version. However, the required processor type is a G4 processor or a later version. The RAM size needed is a 128 MB of RAM, but the size of required ram is double of that size, that is a 256 MB of RAM for OS X.

Connectivity

The all-in-one printer has some connectivity options. One of them is through the typical Hi-speed USB 2.0 ports. With this device, there are two ports; one at the front and the other on the rear side. In addition to the USB ports, we also have a wireless 802.11 enabled connectivity. This characteristic allows connectivity with mobile devices for printing. Also, there is the ethernet CAT RJ-45 network connection which uses a means of networking the printer. Finally, the last option is connections through the Bluetooth. The connectivity options are the same irrespective of the Operating system versions in use, whether Windows or Macintosh.

Print Specifications of HP Photosmart C6180 Printer

The standard resolution of the black print on this printer is at 1200 x 1200 (maximum). However, to print in colored, the resolution can still be up to 4800 x 1200 optimized from a computer with a 1200 dpi input. The print speeds vary according to the complexity of the document to be printed as well as the system used. The printer has an ability for panoramic size printing and runs with a drop-on-demand Thermal Inkjet technology. The printing language is PCL3 GUI. The total monthly duty cycle of this printer is 3000 pages. However, the manufacturer recommends a far lesser print demand on it monthly.