







HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw
Get productive multifunction printer (MFP) performance with HP's smallest in its class. Conveniently print, scan, and copy from your phone, and enjoy high-quality colour results.
Features
Uncompromising laser quality

Legendary quality, surprisingly affordable price
This compact laser delivers exceptional quality page after page, with sharp black text and crisp colour graphics, all at an affordable price.

Designed to fit your space
Quickly and easily print with a multifunction printer (MFP) designed to fit into your workspace like a glove. Enjoy print speeds of up to 19 ppm (black) and 4 ppm (colour).

Easy mobile printing with HP Smart app
Access simple setup and print and scan from your phone or tablet with HP Smart – the best-in-class mobile print app.**

Simple, intuitive control panel
Get quick and easy printing and directly at the control panel. Reduce interruptions with self-healing Wi-Fi™ that keeps you connected.
Specifications
- Print speed, black
- 11 - 20
- Color output
- Color
- Print speed, color
- <=10
- Product types
- Laser printers
- Series
- LaserJet
- Perfect For
- Home
- Recommended Usage
- Business
- Functions
- Print scan and copy
- Paper Size
- A4, B5, Legal, Letter
- Connectivity
- Ethernet networking, USB, Wireless direct printing
- Connectivity, optional
- None
- Modem
- 33.6 kbps
- Connectivity, standard
- Hi-speed USB 2.0 port, Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-Tx network port, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n
- Network capabilities
- Via built-in 10/100 Base-TX networking
- Wireless capability
- Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Mobile printing capability
- HP Smart App; Apple AirPrint™; Mobile Apps; Mopria™ Certified; Wi-Fi® Direct Printing; Google Cloud Print™
- Network protocols, supported
- Via built-in networking solution: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6; print: TCP-IP port 9100 Direct Mode, LPD (raw queue support only), Web Services Printing; discovery: SLP, Bonjour, Web Services Discovery; IP Config: IPv4 (BootP, DHCP, AutoIP, Manual), IPv6 (Stateless Link-Local and via Router, Statefull via DHCPv6); management: SNMPv1/v2/v3, HTTP
- Finished output handling
- Sheetfed
- Output capacity
- Up to 50 sheets
- Maximum output capacity (sheets)
- Up to 50 sheets
- Media type and capacity, tray 1
- Sheets (75 g/m²): 150
- Paper handling input, standard
- 150-sheet input tray
- Input capacity
- Up to 150 sheets
- Paper handling output, standard
- 50-sheet output bin
- Maximum input capacity (sheets)
- Up to 150 sheets
- Display
- 2-Line LCD
- Display area (metric)
- 65.5 x 14.8 cm
- Technology
- Laser
- Number of print cartridges
- 4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
- Replacement cartridges
- HP 116A Original Laser Toner Cartridge (~1000/~700 pages) W2060A/W2061A/W2062A/W2063A (AMS); HP 117A Original Laser Toner Cartridge (~1000/~700 pages) W2070A/W2071A/W2072A/W2073A (EMEA); HP 118A Original Laser Toner Cartridge (~1000/~700 pages) W2080A/W2081A/W2082A/W2083A (China Only); HP 119A Original Laser Toner Cartridge (~1000/~700 pages) W2090A/W2091A/W2092A/W2093A (APJ excl China); Drum WW (less China) W1120A; Drum (China only) W1132A
- Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
- Up to 14 cpm
- Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
- Up to 4 cpm
- Copy speed black (normal, letter)
- Up to 19 cpm
- Copy speed color (normal, letter)
- Up to 4 cpm
- Power
- 110-volt input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC, 50/60 Hz and 220-volt input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Power Consumption Description
- 300 watts (Active Printing), 38 watts (Ready), 1.9 watts (Sleep), 0.2 watts (Manual off)
- Power supply type
- Internal (Built-in) power supply
- Digital sending standard features
- Scan to WSD; PC Scan
- First page out black (letter, ready)
- As fast as 12.4 sec
- First page out black (A4, ready)
- As fast as 12.4 sec
- First page out color (A4, ready)
- As fast as 25.3 sec
- First page out color (letter, ready)
- As fast as 25.3 sec
- First page out black (letter, sleep)
- As fast as 13 sec (15 min)
- First page out black (A4, sleep)
- As fast as 13 sec (15 min)
- First page out color (letter, sleep)
- As fast as 26 sec (15 min)
- First page out color (A4, sleep)
- As fast as 26 sec (15 min)
- Duty cycle (monthly, letter)
- Up to 20,000 pages
- Duty cycle note
- Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output.
- Envelope feeder
- No
- Functions
- Print, copy, scan, Fax
- Print languages
- SPL
- Paper trays, maximum
- 1
- Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
- Up to 20,000 pages
- Paper trays, standard
- 1
- Recommended monthly page volume
- 100 to 500
- Print technology
- Laser
- Duplex printing
- Manual (driver support provided)
- Automatic paper sensor
- No
- Print colours
- Yes
- Top key features
- Scan to PDF
- Target user and print volume
- For teams up to 5 users; Prints up to 500 pages/month
- Scan size (ADF), maximum
- 216 x 356 mm
- Scan file format
- PDF, JPG, TIFF
- Color scanning
- Yes
- Auto document feeder capacity
- Standard, 40 sheets
- Scanner type
- Flatbed, ADF
- Scan size, maximum
- 216 x 297 mm
- Levels of grayscale
- 256
- Scan input modes
- Front-panel scan, copy, HP MFP scan software, user application via TWAIN or WIA
- Scan size ADF (minimum)
- 145 x 145 mm
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit (color)
- Twain version
- Version 1.9
- Recommended monthly scan volume
- 6250 to 10,500
- Native scan file format
- PDF; JPG; TIFF
- Scan technology
- Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
- Recommended monthly scan volume note
- HP recommends that the number of scanned pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance
- ENERGY STAR® certified
- No
- Energy Efficiency Compliance
- CECP
- Electromagnetic Emission Standard
- EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN55024: 2010, EN 55032: 2012/AC: 2013, 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B I ANSI C63.4-2009, ICES-003 Issue 5, KN32, KN35, GB/T 9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012, CISPR22: 2008, CISPR32: 2012, CNS 13438 (Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries.)
- Safety Approvals and Requirements
- IEC 60950-1: 2005 +A1: 2009 +A2 2013 (International); EN 60950-1: 2006 +A11: 2009 +A1: 2010 +A12: 2011 +A2: 2013 (EU); IEC/EN 60825-1: 2014 (Class 1 Laser Product); EN 62479: 2010 /IEC 62749: 2010; Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC with CE Mark (Europe); GS Certificate (Germany, Europe); UL/cUL Listed and UC CoC (US/Canada); CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2nd Ed. 2014-10; Compliance with Laser safety standards 21 CFR 1002.10 and 1002.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser notice No. 50, Dated June 24, 2007; Other safety approvals as required by individual countries
- Telecom compliance (fax capability)
- EBR21, FCC Prat 68
- Environmental
- Mercury free
- Certifications and compliances
- UL listed, CSA (Canada), CE Marking, Nemko, Fimko, Demko, Semko, Eastern European
- FCC Class A Emissions
- FCC Class A emissions - for use in commercial environments, not residential environments
- What's in the box
- Preinstalled introductory HP Laser Printer 0.7 K pages Black , 0.5 K pages Cyan, Yellow, Magenta print cartridges; Imaging drum, Toner collection unit; Installation guide, Getting Started guide, User's Guide, Support flyer, Warranty guide; No CD-ROM; Power cord; USB cable (WW); tel line cable
- Cable included
- Yes, 1 USB
- Operating humidity range
- 10 to 80% RH (non-condensing)
- Storage temperature range
- -20 to 40°C
- Operating temperature range
- 10 to 30°C
- Acoustic power emissions
- 6.5 B(A) (printing at with Mono mode); 6.1 B(A) (printing at with Color mode)
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Dimensions without stand (W x D x H)
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406 x 363 x 344.1 mm
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Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)
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421.9 x 422.9 x 344.1 mm
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Dimension note (metric)
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Dimensions vary as per configuration
Weights
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Weight
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14.08 kg
Weight note (metric)Weight varies as per configuration
Fax Specifications
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Auto redial
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Yes
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Speed dials, maximum number
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Up to 200 numbers
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Fax memory
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Up to 400 pages
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Polling
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No
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Fax forwarding
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Yes
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Broadcast locations
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210
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Fax delayed sending
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Yes
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Faxing
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Yes
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Junk fax barrier
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Yes, requires Caller ID
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Remote retrieval
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No
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Auto fax reduction supported
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Yes
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PC interface supported
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Yes
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Telephone handset supported
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No
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Distinctive ring detection supported
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Yes
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Fax telephone mode supported
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Yes
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Fax memory
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Up to 400 pages
System Components
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Control panel
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2-Line LCD; 31 Buttons(Power, Cancel, Start(Mono/Color), Navigation(Menu, OK, Back, Left, Right), ID_Copy, Contrast, Scale, Wireless, Numeric & Tel(1~9, 0, *, #, Address Book, Redial, On hook), Mode(Fax, Copy, Scan to); LED indicator lights(Power, Status, Wireless, Mode)
Processors
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Processor speed
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800 MHz
Scan Resolution
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Scan Resolution, Hardware
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Up to 4,800 x 4,800 dpi
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Enhanced scanning resolution
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Up to 19,200 dpi
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Scan Resolution, Optical
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Up to 600 × 600 dpi
Memory
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Memory
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128 MB
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Memory, maximum
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128 MB
Fax Speed
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Fax transmission speed
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33.6 kbps
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Fax transmission speed
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33.6 kbps
Supported Printing Media
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Media sizes supported
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Tray1: A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Oficio 216 x 340. Tray2: Not supported; Optional Automatic duplexer: Not supported
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Media size, tray 1
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A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Oficio 216 x 340, 76 x 148.5 to 216 x 356 mm
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Media weight, supported
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60 to 220 g/m²
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Media types
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Plain, Light, Heavy, Extra Heavy, Colored, Preprinted, Recycle, Labels, Bond, Glossy
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Media weight (tray 1)
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60 to 220 g/m²
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Media weights, supported, ADF
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60 to 105 g/m²
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Media sizes, custom
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76 x 148.5 to 216 x 356 mm
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Media sizes supported, key
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10 x 15 cm; A4
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Media size (ADF)
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B5
System Requirements
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Minimum System Requirements
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Windows 7 or newer, Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor or higher, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB HDD
Fax Resolution
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Fax resolution
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Up to 300 x 300 dpi
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Resolution (black and white, standard mode)
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203 x 98 dpi
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Fax resolution black
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Up to 203 x 196 dpi
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Resolution (black and white, superfine mode)
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Up to 300 x 300 dpi
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Resolution (black photo grayscale)
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300 x 300 dpi
Software and Applications
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Driver updates
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Latest supported operating systems and print drivers available at https://support.hp.com
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Downloadable software
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V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, TWAIN/WIA Driver, HP MFP Scan, OCR program, HP LJ PC-FAX (Only for 4-in-1 model)
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Mac compatible
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Yes
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Software included
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Common Installer, V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, TWAIN/WIA Driver, HP MFP Scan, HP LJ Network PC-FAX, OCR program
Supported Operating Systems
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Compatible Operating Systems
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Windows®: 7 (32/64 bit), 2008 Server R2, 8 (32/64 bit), 8.1 (32/64 bit), 10 (32/64 bit), 2012 Server, 2016 Server, macOS v10.14 Mojave, macOS v10.13 High Sierra, macOS v10.12 Sierra, OS X v10.11 El Capitan
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Compatible network operating systems
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Windows®: 7 (32/64 bit), 2008 Server R2, 8 (32/64 bit), 8.1 (32/64 bit), 10 (32/64 bit), 2012 Server, 2016 Server, macOS v10.14 Mojave, macOS v10.13 High Sierra, macOS v10.12 Sierra, OS X v10.11 El Capitan
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Operating system (supported note)
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Windows 7 or higher
Print Resolution
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Print quality black (normal)
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Up to 600 x 600 dpi
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Print quality black (best)
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Up to 600 x 600 dpi
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Print quality color (best)
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Up to 600 x 600 dpi
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Print resolution color (normal)
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Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Rack and Power Specifications
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Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number
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0.876 kWh/Week (BA), 1.093 kWh/Week (ES)
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Number of users
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1-5 Users
Print Area
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Maximum print area
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216 x 356 mm
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Right margin (A4)
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5 mm
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Top margin (A4)
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5 mm
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Bottom margin (A4)
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5 mm
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Left margin (A4)
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5 mm
Services
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Services (Care Pack)
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UB4W6E - HP 2 year Onsite Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4W7E - HP 3 year Onsite Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4W8E - HP 4 year Onsite Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4W9E - HP 2 year Next Business Day Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X0E - HP 3 year Next Business Day Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X1E - HP 4 year Next Business Day Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X2E - HP 2 year Standard Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X3E - HP 3 year Standard Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X4E - HP 4 year Standard Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X5E - HP 2 year Return to Depot Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X6E - HP 3 year Return to Depot Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X7E - HP 4 year Return to Depot Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP
Advanced Features
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Scanner advanced features
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Scan to WSD (network support only);Book Scanning; Poster Stitching for multiple scan; Text Converting; Scan to E-Book; Existing File to E-Book
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Copier smart software features
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Automatic document feeding; Automatic adjusting background; Extended layout(2-up, 4-up, ID copy); expanded contrast adjustments (11 different settings);Scale from one paper size to another(Letter>A4, AutoFit)
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Printer smart software features
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Manual duplex and booklet print, N-up printing, skip blank pages, poster print, watermarks
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Fax smart software features
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Permanent fax memory backup, color faxing, auto fax reduction, auto redialing, delayed sending, fax forwarding, PC fax, Secure receive
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Energy savings feature technology
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HP Auto-Off Technology
Copier Specifications
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Copies, maximum
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Up to 999 copies
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Copy reduce / enlarge settings
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25 to 400%
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Copier scaling (ADF)
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25 to 400%
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Copier settings
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Copies; Original Size; Reduce/Enlarge; Darkness; Original Type; Collation; 2-Up; 4-Up; ID Copy; Adjust Background; Auto Fit Copy; Color Mode
Security Management
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Security management
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Password-protected network embedded Web server; enable/disable Network ports; SNMPv1 community password change; SNMPV2&V3; IPSec; Filtering : MAC, IPv4, IPv6
Compatibility
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Orderable supplies
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HP 120A Original Laser Imaging Drum for WW W1120A, HP 132A Original Laser Imaging Drum for China W1132A, HP Laser Toner Collection Unit for WW 5KZ38A, HP Laser Toner Collection Unit for China 5LX86A
Scan Speed
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Scan speed (normal, A4)
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Up to 15 ipm (b&w), up to 6 ipm (color)
- Fax phone TAM interface supported
- Yes