⚡🖨️ HP 0957‑2304 Printer Adapter
(Dual Output • +32V 1094 mA & +12V 250 mA • Flat Black 3‑Hole Plug)
This AC adapter delivers two regulated DC outputs — 32V and 12V — through a flat, wide 3‑hole connector. It was HP’s standard supply for mid‑range OfficeJet and Photosmart printers that required separate rails for logic and photo systems.
🔧 Charger Form
- Input: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Output:
- +32V DC @ 1094 mA
- +12V DC @ 250 mA
- Connector: Flat black plug with 3 holes in a line
- Common part number: 0957‑2304
- Total power: ~35W
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🟦 HP OfficeJet Series
- OfficeJet 6100 ePrinter (H611a)
- OfficeJet 6600 e‑All‑in‑One
- OfficeJet 6700 Premium
- OfficeJet 7110 Wide Format
- OfficeJet 7610, 7612
🟦 HP Photosmart Series
- Photosmart 7510, 7515
- Photosmart 7520, 7525
🟦 HP DeskJet Series
- DeskJet 4082
- DeskJet C6487CR, C6487E, C6487F
✅ Common Uses
- 🔌 Powering HP’s mid‑range multifunction inkjets with photo and wireless features
- 🧩 Replacing lost or damaged OEM 0957‑2304 adapters
- 🧪 Testing OfficeJet/Photosmart printers with a known‑good 35W dual‑rail supply
🧠 Signal Format
- ⚡ Input: Universal AC (100–240V)
- 🔋 Output: Dual DC rails (32V + 12V)
- 🔌 Flat 3‑hole plug, black plastic
- 🔁 Not interchangeable with HP’s green‑tip (32V/15V) or 0950‑3490 (32V/16V) adapters
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
- 📉 Connector looks similar to green‑tip dual‑rail bricks — but voltage and current are different
- 🔌 Not compatible with HP’s barrel‑style 30V, 31V, or single‑rail 32V adapters
- 🧯 Using the wrong adapter may cause “printer not recognized” or power faults
- 🧪 Always confirm the printer’s underside label (32V/12V dual input) before plugging in
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
- 🧭 Look for “0957‑2304” on the adapter label to confirm match
- 🔌 Use only with printers that accept the flat black 3‑hole plug
- 🧪 If printer won’t power on, inspect plug holes for bent contacts
- 🧯 Label adapters clearly to avoid mix‑ups with HP’s green‑tip or barrel‑style bricks
- 🧵 Essential entry for HP’s mid‑2000s dual‑rail printer ecosystem


