Compare HP Deskjet 2620 Vs HP Deskjet 2630

HP DeskJet 2620 and HP DeskJet 2630 are All-in-One printers with similar designs, specifications, and functionalities. However, the performance is different. Keep reading the instructions on this page to know more about the specifications, features, installation procedures, pros, and cons of the HP DeskJet 2620 and 2630 printers.

SPECIFICATIONS	HP DESKJET 2620	HP DESKJET 2630
Dimensions
Width	16.73 in	16.73 in
Depth	21.56 in	21.56 in
Height	9.79 in	9.79 in
Weight	7.55 lb	7.55 lb
Paper handling
Input capacity	60 sheets	60 sheets
Standard input capacity (cards)	20 cards	20 cards
Standard input capacity (envelopes)	5 envelopes	5 envelopes
Output capacity	25 sheets	25 sheets
Media sizes supported	Letter, Legal, 4 in x 6 in, 5 in x 7 in, 8 in x 10 in	Letter, Legal, 4 in x 6 in, 5 in x 7 in, 8 in x 10 in
Custom media sizes	3 in x 5 in to 8.5 in x 14 in	3 in x 5 in to 8.5 in x 14 in
Media types	Plain paper, Photo paper, Brochure paper	Plain paper, Photo paper, Brochure paper
Media weight supported (U.S. standard)	20 lb	20 lb
Borderless printing	No	No
Printing
Duplex printing	Manual	Manual
Print speed (black, draft)	20 ppm	20 ppm
Print speed (color, draft)	16 ppm	16 ppm
Print speed black (ISO)	7.5 ppm	7.5 ppm
Print resolution (best)	5.5 ppm	5.5 ppm
Maximum print area	8.5 x 14 in	8.5 x 14 in
Minimum print margin, top (A4)	3 mm	3 mm
Minimum print margin, bottom (A4)	12.7 mm	12.7 mm
Minimum print margin, left (A4)	3 mm	3 mm
Minimum print margin, right (A4)	3 mm	3 mm
Monthly duty cycle	Up to 1000 pages	Up to 1000 pages
Scanning
Scan technology	CIS (Contact Image Sensor)	Contact Image Sensor
Scan resolution, hardware	Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi	Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Levels of grayscale	256	256
Bit depth	24-bit	24-bit
Maximum flatbed scan size	8.5 x 11.69 in	8.5 x 11.69 in
Copying
Copier settings	Auto-enlarge	Auto-enlarge
Color copy capability	Yes	Yes
Maximum number of copies	Up to 9 copies	Up to 9 copies
Copy resolution	Up to 600 x 300 dpi	Up to 600 x 300 dpi
Interface
Hi-Speed USB	Yes	Yes
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Mobile printing	Apple AirPrint; HP ePrint; Wireless	Apple AirPrint; HP ePrint; Wireless
Supported Operating Systems	Windows 10, 8, and 7 & Mac OS X v10.12 (Sierra), v10.11 (El Capitan), v10.10 (Yosemite)	Windows 10, 8, and 7 & Mac OS X v10.12 (Sierra), v10.11 (El Capitan), v10.10 (Yosemite)

For HP Deskjet 2620:

Print, copy, and scan
AirPrint
Hi-Speed USB
Wireless LAN
Auto-enlarge
Manual duplexing
Flatbed scanner
Color copying & scanning

For HP Deskjet 2630 :

Print, copy, and scan
Apple AirPrint
HP ePrint
Wireless printing
Auto-enlarge copier settings
Hi-Speed USB
60 sheets input tray capacity
Manual duplex
Color copying

REVIEWS

Both HP DeskJet 2620 and HP DeskJet 2630 are HP's compact and colorful budget inkjet printers. Based on a survey, the HP DeskJet 2620 printer is not affordable to run though it is cheap. Since both the printers are almost the same in printing features, you will get the same output from both of them. For a stylish and sleek design, you can go for the HP DeskJet 2630 printer as it has a blue color control panel in contrast to the white printer body. In addition, you can avail of HP Instant Ink with the HP DeskJet 2630 printer and use HP ePrint to print anywhere from a wireless device. Comparing the costs, HP DeskJet 2620 is better than HP DeskJet 2630.

Pros of HP Deskjet 2620

Mobile printing support with AirPrint and Google CloudPrint.
Print wirelessly from any device.
Windows and Mac OS compatible.
Quick access to HP Instant Ink
Aimed for photo printing.

Pros of HP Deskjet 2630

Affordable and cheap to buy.
Good print quality.
Easy to set up and use.
Windows and Mac OS compatible.
Wireless printing capacity.

Cons of HP Deskjet 2620

No Ethernet connectivity.
It doesn't have a memory card slot.
It doesn't support borderless printing.

Cons of HP Deskjet 2630

Very slow print speed.
No automatic duplexing.
Expensive running cost.

01. First Time Installation Of HP Deskjet 2620

If you are setting up the HP DeskJet 2620 printer for the first time, follow these steps.

Unboxing Printer:

Take out the printer from the package.
Check the printer components.
Remove all the protective tapes from the outside of the printer.
Lower the front output tray and remove the packing materials inside the printer.
Remember to recycle the packing materials.
Connect your HP printer to an electrical outlet using the provided power cord.
Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
Wait until the printer is idle before you continue.

Installing Ink Cartridges:

Open the output tray and then the ink cartridge access door.
Wait until the carriage stops moving.
Take out the ink cartridges from the package.
Remove the protective seals from the cartridges without touching the copper-colored parts.
Insert the black ink cartridge into the right-side slot and the color ink cartridge into the left-side slot of the carriage.
Next, close the ink cartridge access door.
Lower the output tray cover.

Loading Print Media:

Start by lifting the paper input tray.
Slide the paper width guide towards the left.
Fan a paper stack and load it into the paper input tray.
Adjust the paper stack with the paper width guide.
Open the paper output tray and pull out the tray extender.

You have now completed the hardware setup for your HP DeskJet 2620 printer. Continue reading the steps to complete the software setup.

Downloading HP Smart App:

On your computer, open the default browser and go to the official HP site.
Type ‘HP DeskJet 2620' in the search field and hit the Enter key.
Click the Software, Drivers and Firmware tab from the left-side panel.
On the next page, check if your OS version has been detected and displayed at the top.
If your OS version is not detected, click the Choose a different OS link and select your OS and version from the drop-down menus.
Click the Update button and select the HP Smart app from the displayed list.
Click Install and wait until the app gets downloaded.

Installing HP Smart App:

Once you have downloaded the HP Smart app, launch it on your computer.
In the HP Smart app, you will be prompted to sign in to your HP account.
If you don't have an HP account, create a new one.
After signing in to your account, accept the license agreements.
Connect your printer and computer via a USB cable or over a wireless network.
Wait until your printer is detected.
If your printer is not detected, click the Add icon and carry out the on-screen instructions to add the printer to your app.
The software setup is now completed. These are the simple steps for hp deskjet 2620 setup

02. First Time Installation Of HP Deskjet 2630

For HP DeskJet 2630:

If you are new to the HP DeskJet 2630 printer setup, go through the steps given below.

Unboxing the printer:

First, take out the printer and its supplies from the package.
Check the printer components.
Remove the protective tapes and covers from the printer.
Recycle the packing materials.
Connect your printer to a wall outlet using the provided power cord and turn it on.

Installing Ink Cartridges:

Open the output tray and then the ink cartridge access door.
Wait for the ink carriage to become idle.
Open the ink cartridges from the package.
Remove the protective tapes and caps from the cartridges.
Make sure not to touch the copper-colored parts.
Insert the color ink cartridge into the left-side slot of the carriage.
Similarly, insert the black ink cartridge into the right-side slot of the carriage.
Close the ink cartridge access door and open the output tray.

Loading Print Media:

Prepare a stack of legal plain paper.
Raise the paper input tray on your printer.
Slide the paper width guide towards the left.
Fan a paper stack and load it into the paper input tray.
Slide the paper width guide towards the right to touch the edges of the paper stack.
Lower the paper output tray and pull the tray extender.

The hardware setup is over. Continue reading to start the software setup for your HP DeskJet 2630 printer.

Downloading the HP Easy Start software:

On your Windows computer, open the default browser and go to the official HP site.

Enter ‘HP DeskJet 2630' in the search field and hit the Enter key.

Click the Software, Drivers and Firmware tab from the left-side panel.

Check if your OS version has been detected and displayed at the top of the screen.

If your OS version is not detected, click the Choose a different OS link and select your OS version from the drop-down menu.

Click the Update button and choose the HP Easy Start software from the displayed list.

Click the Download button and save the software to your computer.

Installing HP Easy Start Software:

After downloading the HP Easy Start software, go to the Downloads folder and extract the downloaded file.
Double-click the setup file to run the driver installation process.
Agree to the EULA in the driver installation wizard to continue with the setup.
Connect your HP printer and computer via a USB cable.
If necessary, you can also connect your printer to the same wireless network as your computer.
Wait for the HP Easy Start software to detect your printer.
Your printer will be shown on the Printer found screen.
If your printer is not detected, click the My Printer is Not Shown button and follow the on-screen instructions.
Once your printer has been detected, install the required software by selecting them in the driver installation wizard.
After completing the driver installation, verify the printer functionality.

You have completed the hp deskjet 2630 setup.

HP Deskjet 2620 Printer

HP Deskjet 2630 Printer

Pros of HP Deskjet 2630

01. First Time Installation Of HP Deskjet 2620

02. First Time Installation Of HP Deskjet 2630

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