⚡🖨️ HP 32V 844 mA Printer Adapter
(32V DC • 0.844A • 27W • 5.5 mm × 2.5 mm Barrel • No Pin)
This AC adapter delivers 32V of regulated DC power to HP’s compact Photosmart printers. With a 27W capacity and a larger 5.5 mm barrel, it was the standard supply for HP’s portable photo printers in the mid‑2000s.
🔧 Charger Form
- Input: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Output: 32V DC, 844 mA (≈27W)
- Connector: 5.5 mm outer / 2.5 mm inner barrel, no center pin
- Common part numbers: 0957‑2120, 0957‑2121
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🟦 HP Photosmart Compact Printers
- Photosmart 335, 375, 385
- Photosmart 425, 475
- Photosmart A430, A433, A434
- Photosmart A516, A610, A616, A617
- Photosmart A710, A716, A717
🟦 HP Photosmart Portable Photo Studios
- A433, A434, A516, A710 series (battery‑optional portable printers)
✅ Common Uses
- 🔌 Powering HP’s compact photo printers (4×6″ snapshot printers)
- 🧩 Replacing lost or damaged OEM 32V 844 mA bricks
- 🎒 Travel setups with portable Photosmart printers
- 🧪 Testing small HP photo printers with a known‑good supply
🧠 Signal Format
- ⚡ Input: Universal AC (100–240V)
- 🔋 Output: Regulated 32V DC, 27W max
- 🔌 Simple 2‑wire barrel, no center pin
- 🔁 Not interchangeable with HP’s dual‑rail 32V/16V adapters
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
- 📉 Not compatible with HP’s 30V or 31V printer bricks
- 🔌 Connector is larger (5.5 mm × 2.5 mm) than the 4.7 mm × 1.7 mm barrels used on DeskJets/PSCs
- 🧯 Using the wrong adapter can cause “printer not recognized” or no power
- 🧪 Always confirm the printer’s underside label (32V 844 mA) before plugging in
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
- 🧭 Check the printer’s underside for “32V 844 mA” rating
- 🔌 Use only with printers that accept the 5.5 mm × 2.5 mm barrel
- 🧪 If printer won’t power on, inspect barrel tip for wear or oxidation
- 🧯 Label adapters clearly to avoid mix‑ups with HP’s 32V/16V dual‑rail bricks
- 🧵 Keep one in your collection to cover HP’s portable photo printer era


