Compare Hp Officejet Pro 6978 Vs Hp Officejet Pro 8025

HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 and HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 are all-in-one printers that come from the same series. Both these printers offer the same functions; however, their page yields and print quality are somewhat different from one another.

Continue reading this page to know the complete specifications, features, pros & cons, installation, and more about the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 and HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 printers.

Hp Officejet Pro 6978	SPECIFICATIONS	Hp Officejet Pro 8025
Printer Details
HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 All-in-One Printer	Model Name	HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 All-in-One printer
T0F29A	Product number	1KR57A
Connectivity
YES	Wireless capability	YES
Wired (Ethernet) Wireless USB Wi-Fi Direct	Connection Method	Wired or Ethernet USB Wireless
Mobile Printing Solutions & Web Services
HP ePrint HP Smart app HP ePrint mobile app HP Print Service Plugin Apple AirPrint Mopria certified	Supported Mobile printing solutions	Apple AirPrint Wi-Fi Direct Printing Mopria Certified HP Smart
HP ePrint HP Instant Ink HP Print Apps	Supported Web Services	X
Compatible OS
Windows Linux Mac	Supported operating systems	Windows Linux Mac
Control Panel Display
LCD with IR touch function	Type	LCD with touchscreen
67.31 mm (2.65 inches)	Display Size	Not specified
Color	Color or black and white	Color
Ink Cartridges
Four; Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow	Number of ink cartridges	Four; Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow
Black: HP 902 Black, HP 902XL Black, and HP 906XL Black Cyan: HP 902 Cyan and HP 902 XL Cyan Magenta: HP 902 Magenta, HP 902XL Magenta Yellow: HP 902 yellow and HP 902XL yellow	Cartridge types	Black: HP 910 Original Black ink cartridge, HP 910XL Black, and HP 916XL Black Cyan: HP 910 Cyan and HP 910 XL Cyan Magenta: HP 910 Magenta, HP 910XL Magenta Yellow: HP 910 yellow and HP 910XL yellow
Paper-Handling specifications
Input: Up to 225 sheets of plain paper, 60 sheets of photo paper, 10 envelopes, and 60 cards Duplexer: X Automatic Document Feeder: 35 sheets Output Tray: Up to 60 sheets of plain paper	Paper Tray capacities	Input: Up to 225 sheets of plain paper Duplexer: Letter and executive Automatic Document Feeder: 35 sheets Output Tray: Up to 60 sheets of plain paper
Plain Envelope Photo paper Cards Custom Size	Supported Paper types	Plain Paper HP Photo Paper HP Matte Brochure or Professional Paper HP Matte Presentation Paper HP Glossy Brochure or Professional Paper Other Photo Inkjet Papers Other Matte Inkjet Papers Other Glossy Inkjet Papers Thick Plain Paper Light/Recycled Plain Paper HP Tri-fold Brochure Paper Glossy
Print Specifications
Drop-on-demand thermal Inkjet printing	Print Method or Technology	HP Thermal Inkjet
Automatic & Manual duplexing	Duplex printing	Automatic Duplexing
Draft: 300 x 600 dpi for Black and Automatic for Color Normal: 600 x 600 dpi for Black and Automatic for color Print-Best: 600 x 600 dpi for Black and Automatic for Color Print-Best: 600 x 600 dpi for black and Automatic for color Photo-Best: 600 x 1200 dpi for color	Print Resolution	HP Advanced Photo Paper: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi
HP PCL 3 enhanced	Print or Device Language	HP PCL3 GUI
For Black: 12 seconds For Color: 15 seconds	First page out	Not specified
Not specified	Borderless Printing	YES
Copy Specifications
Digital Image Processing	Copy Method	Not specified
Up to 99 copies	Max. of copies	Up to 99 copies
Up to 600 x 600 dpi	Max. resolution	Up to 600 dpi
YES	Auto Duplex copying	YES
Fit to page Copy Preview	Copy Features	Crop Copy Preview
Scan Specifications
Not Specified	Scan Technology	Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Varies based on the document type	Scan Speed	Black & white: Up to 8 ppm Color: Up to 3.5 ppm
1200 x 1200 dpi	Resolution	Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
From the scanner glass: 216 x 297 mm From ADF: 216 x 356 mm for 1-sided, 216 x 279 for 2-sided	Max. scan size	From the scanner glass: 216 x 297 mm From ADF: 215 x 355 mm for 1-sided
YES	Auto Duplex Scanning	Not specified
Not specified	Twain version	Version 2.1
Fax Specifications
YES	Automatic Duplex Faxing	X
Uncompressed TIFF PDF	Supported File Type	Not specified
Black-and-white faxes	Supported Fax types	Color Fax Digital Fax – Fax to PC
What’s included and accessories
HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 All-in-One printer Genuine Ink cartridges Power Cord A Reference guide, setup, and user manual	Inside the box	HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 All-in-One printer Set of genuine four HP ink cartridges Setup Poster Power cord Instant Ink Flyer A reference Guide User Guide

Hp Officejet Pro 6978

Print, Scan, Copy, and Fax
Duplex printing and scanning
Print from USB
Wireless printing
Mobile printing & Web services

Hp Officejet Pro 8025

Compact all-in-one printer
Convenient Wireless connectivity
Awesome scan and photo printing features
Auto duplex printing and scanning
Smart Tasks mobile app

REVIEWS

Both HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 and HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 are mid-range multi-functional inkjet printers designed for small or medium home/office printing, scanning, faxing, and copying needs. These two printers come with the Instant Ink program that can run at competitive running costs.

The print quality of both the printers is excellent. The connectivity options, print and scan functions, and the setup process of these printers are almost the same. But the printing speed of the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 printer is quite faster than HP OfficeJet Pro 6978.

Overall, the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 and HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 printers are suitable for light or medium printing needs. But if you are someone who’s keen on speed, you can just go for the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 printer.

Hp Officejet Pro 6978

Flatbed scanner with ADF
Auto duplex scanning and printing
It offers several connectivity options
HP Instant Ink
Works with Alexa

Hp Officejet Pro 8025

Impressive design
Touchscreen
Auto duplex printing
Voice-activated printing
Reliable print quality

Hp Officejet Pro 6978

Print speed is quite disappointing

Hp Officejet Pro 8025

Low black ink yield

INSTALLATION

01. Hp Officejet Pro 6978 Installation

Unpack your HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 printer to begin the setup process.
Plug the unpacked printer into a working AC outlet using its power cord.
Press the Power or ON/OFF button on your printer’s control panel to turn it on.
Wait for your HP printer to become idle and silent.
Set the printer settings, such as language, country/region, etc., as per your preferences.
Ensure to save the settings after configuring them.
After configuring the settings, open the ink cartridge access door of your printer.
Unpack the ink cartridges and insert them in their slots.
Make sure that the ink cartridges are seated properly and close the door.
Raise the output tray of your printer.
Pull out the input tray.
Move the width guides to the ends.
Load a stack of the desired paper type with its printable side facing down in the tray.
Push the tray towards the printer.
Lower the output tray.
Configure and save the paper settings, such as type, size, etc., on your printer when prompted.
Align the ink cartridges to complete the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 printer’s hardware setup.
To do so, tap the OK button when the “Align the printer” message is displayed on the screen.
As soon as you tap, your printer will start printing the alignment page.
Once the page is printed, scan it to complete the alignment process.
After completing this process, install the printer software on your Windows, Linux, or Mac computer to complete the entire setup process.
Use the setup CD or the downloaded driver file to perform the driver installation process.
Congratulations! The HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 printer setup is completed successfully.

02. Hp Officejet Pro 8025 Installation

Prepare your HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 printer for the first time setup. To do so, unpack it completely.
When unpacking your printer, ensure that the packing tapes, materials, and cardboard pieces are removed carefully and without damaging the printer’s parts.
Now, connect your printer to an electrical outlet.
As soon as you connect the printer to the outlet, it turns on automatically.
Press the ON/OFF or Power button on your printer’s control panel if it fails to turn on automatically.
Before going into the next step of the setup, ensure that your printer is stable and idle.
Select the desired language when prompted.
Similarly, set the other printer settings when prompted.
Finally, tap Confirm to save the settings.
Now, install the ink cartridges on your printer. To do so, open the front door followed by the ink cartridge access door of your printer.
Remove the cartridges from their package.
Unpack the genuine HP cartridges and install them in their slots.
After installing the cartridges, close the door.
Now, your printer will start charging the ink.
Once it is done, tap OK on your printer’s control panel.
Open the input tray of your printer.
Fan and load a stack of plain, A4, or letter paper into the tray.
Ensure that the paper is loaded with its printable side facing down in the tray.
Adjust the width guides properly and tap OK.
Now, your printer will automatically print an alignment page.
Place the printed alignment page on the scanner glass and scan it to complete the alignment process.
Once the alignment is done, the Alignment Successful message will be displayed on the screen.
Prepare your printer for the Fax function if you wish. To do so, connect the printer to a telephone wall outlet using the phone cord and set the fax settings as per your preferences. If not, skip this step.
Finally, install the OfficeJet Pro 8025 printer driver on your computer to complete the setup process.
Congratulations! The HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 printer setup process is completed successfully.

WI-FI SETUP

For HP OfficeJet Pro 6978

You can set up your HP printer over a wireless network using the traditional method (using Wi-Fi Setup Wizard) or the Wi-Fi Protected Setup. The instructions given below will guide you in setting up your printer using the Wi-Fi Setup Wizard method.

If you wish to perform the wireless setup using the WPS method, refer to the instructions given under the “For HP OfficeJet Pro 8025” section on this page. Even if the model numbers are different, the overall Wi-Fi setup process is the same.

Using the Wi-Fi Setup Wizard

Before you begin the Wi-Fi setup, ensure the following:
Your HP printer’s hardware setup is completed, and it is ready for the Wi-Fi setup.
You’re aware of your Wi-Fi network’s SSID and password.
The antivirus application installed on your computer is disabled temporarily.
The printer is placed closer to your wireless router.
The Windows, Linux, or Mac computer (from which you wish to access the printer) is connected to the same wireless network to which you’re about to connect the printer.
The printer driver file is downloaded and ready to use.
Turn on the printer and your wireless router if they are turned off.
Open the Settings screen on your printer by tapping the Gear icon on its control panel.
Select Wireless Settings > Wireless Setup Wizard.
Now, your printer will search for the wireless networks that are nearby and display their SSIDs on its screen.
Locate and tap on your wireless network’s SSID from the list.
Type your network’s password in the given field when prompted.
Connect your printer to the selected wireless network by following the instructions displayed on the screen.
After connecting your printer to the wireless network successfully, install its driver on the computer.
To do so, use the downloaded driver file or the setup CD/ROM.
Select the Wireless Connection option when prompted.
Install the printer driver to complete the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 wireless setup process.

For HP OfficeJet Pro 8025

“Are you looking to set up your HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 printer over a wireless network using a router with WPS button?” If yes, continue reading this page.

*Note: Refer to the instructions given under the HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 section if you wish to perform the wireless setup using the Wi-Fi Setup Wizard method.

Turn on your printer and the wireless router.
Select Settings > Wireless Settings > Wi-Fi Protected Setup on the printer control panel.
Locate and press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button on your router when prompted.
Once your printer is connected, the Wi-Fi icon will be displayed on its screen.
Now, connect the Windows or Mac (on which you wish to use the printer) computer to the same network.
Run and install the printer driver file on the connected computer to complete the wireless setup process.

TROUBLESHOOTING

For HP OfficeJet Pro 6978

Restart your HP OfficeJet Pro 6978 printer if you’re facing a problem for the first time.
Check and connect your printer and the computer to the same network.
Ensure that the ink cartridges are installed correctly in their slots. Also, check to ensure that the input tray has enough paper to perform the print operation.
Check and remove the jammed paper if the Paper Jam message is displayed on the screen.
Use the HP diagnostic tool “HP Print and Scan Doctor” if you’re facing a print or scan problem with your Windows computer.
Reset the printer settings to default if they are configured wrongly. To do so, follow the instructions below:
Open the Setup screen on your printer.
Select Printer Maintenance > Restore > Restore Factory Defaults and press Continue > YES.

For HP OfficeJet Pro 8025

Identifying the problems: Try to identify the cause of the problem by using the HP Smart app or the printer’s control panel and perform the necessary troubleshooting solutions to fix it.
Clearing Paper Jam: If the Paper Jam message is displayed on the printer screen, then look for the jammed or stuck paper in all possible parts of the printer and remove it.
Using HP Print and Scan Doctor: If you’re facing a problem while performing the print or scan operation from your Windows computer, use this tool to fix it.
Restarting your devices: This is the easiest and simplest way to fix your printer problem.
Fixing the connectivity problems: Reconnect your printer to the network.

Hp Officejet Pro 6978

Hp Officejet Pro 8025

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Hp Officejet Pro 8025

REVIEWS

Hp Officejet Pro 6978

Hp Officejet Pro 8025

Hp Officejet Pro 6978

Hp Officejet Pro 8025

INSTALLATION

01. Hp Officejet Pro 6978 Installation

02. Hp Officejet Pro 8025 Installation

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