HP Envy Photo 7978 All-in-One PrinterBeige
HP · Released September 29, 2025

Envy Photo 7978 All-in-One Printer

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Weight
17.9 lb (8.12 kg)
Dimensions
460 mm × 383 mm × 233 mm
Colors
Beige, White
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Weight17.9 lb (8.12 kg)460 mm × 383 mm × 233 mm
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Full specifications

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Colour name
Light Portobello
Colour display
Yes
Screen size
6.86" (174 mm)
Built In Display
Yes
Number of users
5 user(s)
Sound power level (printing)
6.2 dB
HP segment
Home
Image formats supported
BMP, JPG, PNG, TIFF
Power supply type
Internal universal power supply
AC input frequency
50/60 Hz
AC input voltage
100 - 240 V
Power consumption (off)
0.06 W
Power consumption (sleep)
1.02 W
Power consumption (ready)
14 W
Power consumption (printing)
14 W
Wifi Version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
HP Instant Ink
Yes
Auto fit function
Yes
Copier resize
25 - 400%
Maximum number of copies
50 copies
Copy speed (colour, draft, A4)
15 cpm
Copy speed (black, draft, A4)
22 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
15 cpm
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
22 cpm
Copying
Colour copying
Compatible operating systems
Windows 11; Windows 10; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; Linux
Certification
EN 55032:2012/AC:2013 Class B; ETSI EN 301 489-1 v2.2.3:2019-11; ESTI EN 301 489-17 v3.2.4:2020-09; EN 6100-3-2:2018; EN 61000-3-3:2013; IEC 61000-4-2:2008; EN55035:2017; FCC CFR 47 Part 15.
Windows operating systems supported
Windows 10, Windows 11
All-In-One-multitasking
Yes
Page description languages
PCL 3 GUI
Printing colours
Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Number of print cartridges
2
Digital sender
Yes
Maximum duty cycle
1000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle
300 - 400 pages per month
Maximum resolution
4800 x 1200 DPI
Maximum input capacity
125 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
35 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)
Yes
Total output capacity
60 sheets
Total input capacity
125 sheets
Total number of input trays
2
Pallet weight (imperial)
318.4 kg (702 lbs)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer
6 pc(s)
Products per pallet
30 pc(s)
Layers per pallet
5 pc(s)
Pallet gross weight
438 kg
Harmonized System (HS) code
8,443,310,000
Maximum internal memory
256 MB
Mobile printing technologies
Mopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint
Operating temperature (T-T)
5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-40 - 60 °C
Colors
Beige, White
Storage
256 MB
Electromagnetic compatibility
EN 55032:2012/AC:2013 Class B; ETSI EN 301 489-1 v2.2.3:2019-11; ESTI EN 301 489-17 v3.2.4:2020-09; EN 6100-3-2:2018; EN 61000-3-3:2013; IEC 61000-4-2:2008; EN55035:2017; FCC CFR 47 Part 15.
UNSPSC-code
43,212,110
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)
1140 x 912.1 x 2320 mm (44.9 x 35.9 x 91.3")
Recommended system requirements
Windows 11; Windows 10 32 bit or 64 bit; 2 GB available hard disk space; Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge; Internet connection. macOS 15 Sequoia; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 13 Ventura; 2 GB HD; Internet required.
Custom media sizes
Main Tray: 97.79 x 215 to 127 x 355 mm; Photo Tray: No custom sizes
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)
10 - 32.5 °C
Recommended humidity operating range
20 - 80%
Envelope feeder
No
Printing
Colour printing
Box contents
HP Envy Photo 7978 All-in-one Printer; HP 64 Setup Black Original Ink Cartridge; HP Setup Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge; Setup Guide; Reference Guide; Power cord
Bundled software
Download HP app from www.hp.com/hp-app
Cables included
AC
Included cartridge capacity (black)
170 pages
Cartridge(s) included
Yes
Package weight
10.6 kg
Paper tray media weight
75 - 300 g/m²
Custom media length
215 - 355 mm
Custom media width
97.79 - 127 mm
Borderless printing media sizes
Letter
Photo paper sizes
10x15,13x18,13x13,10x30
Envelopes sizes
10, B5, C5, C6, DL
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)
B5
Non-ISO print media sizes
Hagaki card, 2L
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)
C5, C6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
B5
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
A4, A5, A6
Paper tray media types
Plain paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper, Lightweight paper
Maximum ISO A-series paper size
A4
Height
233 mm
Depth
383 mm
Width
460 mm
USB port
Yes
Borderless printing
Yes
Time to first page (colour, normal)
20 s
Time to first page (black, normal)
18 s
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour
10 ppm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black
15 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
20 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
22 ppm
Duplex printing
Yes
Print technology
Thermal inkjet
Print resolution black
1200 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colour
4800 x 1200 DPI
Duplex printing mode
Auto
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
Scan drivers
TWAIN
Greyscale levels
256
Input colour depth
24 bit
Document formats supported
PDF
Scan technology
CIS
Scanner type
Flatbed scanner
Maximum scan area
215.9 x 297 mm
Maximum scan resolution
1200 x 1200 DPI
Optical scanning resolution
1200 x 1200 DPI
Mac operating systems supported
Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOS
Control Type
Buttons, Touch
Country Of Origin
Thailand
Sustainable technologies and materials
Recyclable through HP Planet Partners; 60% post-consumer recycled plastic
Sustainability certificates
ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver
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