Overview:
Make an impact with high-quality color and increased productivity. Get the fastest in-class two-sided printing speed and First Page Out Time (FPOT).1,2 Scan, copy, and fax. Count on simple security solutions, and get easy mobile printing.
HP Personal Laser Multifunction Printers are designed for individuals or small workteams who need affordable, reliable multifunction performance in a compact and easy-to-use desktop device.
Dynamic security enabled printer. Only intended to be used with cartridges using an HP original chip. Cartridges using a non-HP chip may not work, and those that work today may not work in the future.
Increase productivity with a color MFP
Get the fastest in-class two-sided printing speed and First Page Out Time (FPOT). Breeze through tasks with a 50-page automatic document feeder.Scan digital files directly to email, network folders, and more. Print documents directly from a USB drive.Stay productive and change paper less often with a 250-sheet capacity paper tray.
More. Pages, Performance, and Protection.
Count on high-quality color and more pages with Original HP Toner cartridges with JetIntelligence.
Spend less time replacing toner, with optional high-yield cartridges.This printer helps detect, stop, and give notifications of security breaches.This printer includes write-protected memory that helps prevent malware intrusion.
Easy mobile printing and scanning – HP Smart app
Get simple setup, and print and scan from your phone, with the HP Smart app. Have confidence in your connection with steady performance from dual band Wi-Fi. Connect your smartphone or tablet directly to your printer – and easily print without accessing a network.
Simply tap the print button on your smartphone or tablet to print.
Print speed: Up to 22 ppm black; Up to 22 ppm color
Two-sided print speed: Up to 13 ppm black; Up to 13 ppm color
Print Resolution: Black (best): Up to 600 dpi; Color (best): Up to 600 dpi
Print Technology Resolution: HP ImageRET 3600
Display: 2.7'' color grahpic touch screen
Copy resolution: Black (text and graphics): Up to 600 x 600 dpi; Up to 600 x 600 dpi; Color (text and graphics): 600 x 600 dpi
Standard connectivity: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port; built-in Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-TX network port, Dual band 802.11n 2.4/5GHz, Fax port, Front Host USB
Wireless Capability: Built-in Dual band 802.11n 2.4/5GHz authentication via WEP, WPA/WPA2, or 802.11x; encryption via AES or TKIP; WPS; Wi-Fi Direct
Paper Handling: 250-sheet input tray; 1-sheet priority tray; 100-sheet output bin
Memory: 256 MB DDR, 256 MB Flash
Increase productivity with a color MFP
- Get the fastest in-class two-sided printing speed and First Page Out Time (FPOT).1, 2
- Breeze through tasks with a 50-page automatic document feeder.
- Scan digital files directly to email, network folders, and more. Safeguard data, devices, and documents.5
- Easily manage tasks at the device with an intuitive touchscreen. Print documents directly from a USB drive.
More. Pages, Performance, and Protection.
- Count on high-quality color and more pages with Original HP Toner cartridges with JetIntelligence.6
- Get the Original HP quality you paid for with anti-fraud technology.
- Spend less time replacing toner, with optional high-yield cartridges.
- Speed through print jobs right out of the box, using preinstalled Original HP Toner cartridges
Easy mobile printing and scanning – HP Smart app
- Print and scan from your smartphone, and easily order toner, with the HP Smart app.7
- Have confidence in your connection with steady performance from dual band Wi-Fi.4
- Connect your smartphone or tablet directly to your printer – and easily print without accessing a network.8
- Simply tap the print button on your smartphone or tablet to print.6
1 Compared with the majority of color laser MFPs < $300 USD and Print Speed 0-30ppm, based on market share of IDC CYQ1 2017 Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. Automatic Duplex Printing Speed based on manufacturers’ published specifications as of June 12, 2017. See hp.com/go/printerspeeds.
2 Comparison based on manufacturers’ published specifications for First Page Out Time FPOT as of March 6, 2017. Includes color laser MFPs 2 Comparison based on manufacturers’ published specifications for First Page Out Time FPOT as of March 6, 2017. Includes color laser MFPs
3 For details on local printing requirements see hp.com/go/mobile printing.
4 Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz operations only. Learn more at hp.com/go/mobileprinting. Wi-Fi is a registered
trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
5 Optional HP JetAdvantage Security Manager for additional purchase. Available on select product models and firmware versions. See product documentation or see http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03601723 (PDF 372KB) for details.
6 Based on cartridge yields for HP 201X compared with HP 202X Original HP LaserJet Toner Cartridges. For more information, see hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
7 Requires the HP Smart app download. Features controlled may vary by mobile device
operating system. Full list of supported operating systems and details at http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03561640. For details on local printing requirements see hp.com/go/mobileprinting.
8Mobile device needs to be connected to Wi-Fi Direct® signal of a Wi-Fi Direct-supported AiO or printer prior to printing. Details at hp.com/go/mobileprinting. Wi-Fi Direct® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Specifications:
Functions
Print, copy, scan, fax
First page out (ready) black
As fast as 10.3 sec
First page out (ready) color
As fast as 11.7 sec
Resolution (black)
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Resolution (color)
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Resolution technology
HP ImageREt 3600
Monthly duty cycle
Up to 40,000 pages
Recommended monthly page volume
150 to 2500
Print Technology
Laser
Display
2.7'' color graphic screen
Number of print cartridges
4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Replacement cartridges
HP 202A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1400 page yield) CF500A; HP 202A Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1300 page yield) CF501A;HP 202A Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1300 page yield) CF502A;HP 202A Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1300 page yield) CF503A; HP 202X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~3200 page yield) CF500X; HP 202X Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2500 page yield) CF501X;HP 202X Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2500 page yield) CF502X;HP 202X Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2500 page yield) CF503X
Dynamic security
Dynamic security enabled printer. Only intended to be used with cartridges using an HP original chip. Cartridges using a non-HP chip may not work, and those that work today may not work in the future.
Print languages
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5c, HP postscript level 3 emulation, PCLm, PDF, URF
Automatic paper sensor
No
Paper trays, standard
2
Paper trays, maximum
2
Mobile Printing Capability
HP ePrint; Apple AirPrint™; Mopria™-certified; Wireless Direct Printing; Mobile Apps
Connectivity, standard
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port; built-in Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-TX network port, Dual band 802.11n 2.4/5GHz, Fax port, Front Host USB
Network ready
Standard built-in Ethernet 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi operates as both an AP (with Wi-Fi Direct) and STA
Ports
1 USB 2.0 port; 1 Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-TX network port; 1 Front Host USB port; 1 Phone line jack (in); 1 Phone line jack (out)
Security management
Embedded Web Server: password-protection, secure browsing via SSL/TLS; Network: enable/disable network ports and features, SNMPv1 community password change; HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access Authentication; Firewall and ACL; SNMPv3
Minimum system requirements
Apple® OS X Sierra(v10.12), El Capitan (v10.11), Yosemite (v10.10); 1.5 GB HD; Internet required; USB
Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7: 32-bit or 64-bit, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer. Windows Vista®: (32-bit only), 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8. Windows® XP SP3 or higher (32-bit only): any Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or 233 MHz compatible processor, 850 MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8. Windows Server support is provided via the command line installer and supports Win Server 2008 R2 and higher.
Compatible operating systems
Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7: 32-bit or 64-bit, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer. Windows Vista®: (32-bit only), 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8. Windows® XP SP3 or higher (32-bit only): any Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or 233 MHz compatible processor, 850 MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8. Windows Server support is provided via the command line installer and supports Win Server 2008 R2 and higher. Apple® OS X El Sierra(v10.12), Capitan (v10.11), Yosemite (v10.10); 1.5 GB HD; Internet required; USB. Linux (For more information, see http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/index.html). Unix (For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/unixmodelscripts)
Memory, standard
256 MB DDR, 256 MB Flash
Memory, maximum
256 MB DDR, 256 MB Flash
Printer management
HP Printer Assistant (UDC); HP Utility (Mac); HP Device Toolbox; HP JetAdvantage Security Manager
Supported network protocols
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
Paper handling input, standard
250-sheet input tray; 1-sheet priority tray
Paper handling output, standard
100-sheet output tray
Duplex printing
Automatic (standard)
Envelope input capacity
Up to 5 envelopes (Recommended only 5 envelopes or less at a time)
Finished output handling
Sheetfeed
Media sizes supported
Letter(216 x 280); Legal(216 x 356); Executive(184 x 267); Oficio 8.5x13(216 x 330); 4 x 6(102 x 152); 5 x 8(127 x 203); A4(210 x 299); A5(148 x 210); A6(105x148); B5(JIS)(182 x 257); B6(JIS)(128 x 182); 10x15cm(100 x 150); Oficio 216x340mm(216 x 340); 16K 195x270mm(195x270); 16K 184x260mm(184x260); 16K 197x273mm(197x273); Postcard(JIS)(100 x 147); Double Postcard(JIS)(147 x 200); Envelope #10(105 x 241); Envelope Monarch(98 x 191); Envelope B5(176 x 250); Envelope C5(162 x 229); Envelope DL(110 x 220); A5-R(210 x 148)
Media sizes, custom
3 x 5 to 5 x 14 in
Media types
Paper (bond, brochure, colored, glossy, heavy, letterhead, light, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstock
Supported media weight
16 to 43 lb (Uncoated/Matte, recommended), however up to 47 lb Postcards and 53 lb HP Matte is allowed in the driver; 16 to 43 lb (Coated/Glossy, recommended), however up to 47 lb Postcards and 59 lb HP Glossy is allowed in the driver.
Media weights by paper path
60 to 163 g/m² (Uncoated/Matte, recommended), however up to 175 g/m² Postcards and 200 g/m² HP Matte is allowed in the driver; 60 to 163 g/m² (Coated/Glossy, recommended), however up to 175 g/m² Postcards and 220 g/m² HP Glossy is allowed in the driver.
Power
110-volt input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), 60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz); 220-volt input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), 60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)(Not dual voltage, product varies by part number with # Option code identifier)
Print speed, black (normal)
Up to 22 ppm
Power consumption
342 watts (active printing), 8.0 watts (ready), 1.2 watts(sleep), 0.1 watt (Manual-Off), 0.1 (Auto-off/Manual-on), 0.1 watt(Auto-Off/Wake on LAN)
Energy efficiency
ENERGY STAR® certified; EPEAT® Silver
Operating temperature range
59 to 86°F
Operating humidity range
30 to 70% RH
Dimensions
16.5 x 16.4 x 12.7 in
Dimensions (Maximum)
16.7 x 18.7 x 13.3 in
Weight
41.2 lb
Package weight
47.3 lb
What's in the box
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw; Introductory HP LaserJet Color cartridges (~700 color composite (C/Y/M) page yield and ~1400 page yield black); Installation guide; Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM; Power cord; USB cable
Print speed, color (normal)
Up to 22 ppm
Cable included
Yes, 1 USB
Warranty
One-year limited hardware warranty
Software included
For Windows OS: HP Software Installer, HP Software Uninstaller, HP PCL6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected), Device Setup & Software, HP Printer Assistant, HP Product Improvement Study, Online user manuals, HP Scan Driver, HP Scan Application, HP Fax Driver, HP Fax Application. For Mac OS: Welcome Screen, (Directs users to HP.com or OS App Source for LaserJet Software)