difference between power adapters for printer??

Hello,
Can anyone tell me if a power supply adapter (for an all in one printer) that has the following information 100-240VAC input, 16VDC/32VDC output, and 40 watts be used on a printer which had an original power supply adapter with the following information : Input voltage 100-240VAC, 50/ 60Hz; Output voltage 32VDC, 625mA, 20 watts.

I recently received an hp officejet j4680 all in one printer and the power adapter that I got with it is not the same model number as the one that came with it originally.

The original power adapter information states Input voltage 100-240VAC, 50/ 60Hz; Output voltage 32VDC, 625mA, 20 watts.

The one that is with the printer now states 100-240VAC input, 32V~940mA, 16V~625mA output, and 40 watts.

Will the current power adapter cause problems since it does seem to have a higher output numbers as well as the watts?

Thanks So Very Much

 

I would not use the power adapter that is a higher wattage than your printers needs. Good way to mess it up. I see that your printer needs part number 0957-2242. You can still order it online.

 

The wattage doesn't matter it just has to be 'enough' so a higher wattage power supply is actually better it won't mess it up.

As long as the voltage and polarity are the same your golden.

Welcome to the forum Rhammond I don't mean to pick on your answer but it wasn't quite right, I think its awesome you went to the trouble of identifying the part number for an original adapter though

 

Agreed. That second adapter might work if you are sure you have it set to 32V and you are 100% sure the polarity of the plug wiring is the same. And of course, the connector must be the same size too. Most power blocks have a diagram of the connector to show you the polarity.

That said, if an exact replacement is available, that may still be your safest bet. My worry would be the voltage setting may get changed to 16V and cause problems.