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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn

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FunctionsPrint, copy, scan, fax, email
  • Print, copy, scan, fax, email
  • Print speed letter: Up to 28 ppm (black and color)
  • Auto duplex printing; Scan to email; 50-sheet ADF; 2 paper trays (standard)
  • Best-in-class security - detect and stop attacks
  • Dynamic security enabled printerSee all Specs
Product # W1A79A#BGJ
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Winning in business means working smarter. The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479 is designed to let you focus your time where it’s most effective-growing your business and staying ahead of the competition.
HP Office Laser Multifunction Printers are designed for SMBs and small workteams in larger companies, delivering enhanced productivity, simplified workflows and reduced costs.
This printer is intended to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip, and it uses dynamic security measures to block cartridges using a non-HP chip. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. A reused HP chip enables the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges. More at:
http://www.hp.com/learn/ds

Built to keep you—and your business—moving forward

Scan files directly to Microsoft® SharePoint®, email, USB, and network folders.[1] Help save time by automating all the steps in a complicated workflow and apply saved settings.[2] Print effortlessly from any device, virtually anywhere, to any HP printer—securely through the cloud.

Best-in-class security--detect and stop attacks[6]

A suite of embedded security features help protect your MFP from being an entry point for attacks.[6] Help ensure security of confidential information with optional PIN/Pull printing to retrieve print jobs.[7] Optional HP JetAdvantage Security Manager lets you set configuration Thwart potential attacks and take immediate action with instant notification of security issues.[11]

Simply designed to uncomplicate your day

Set up this MFP fast, and easily manage device settings to help increase overall printing efficiency. Tackle tasks quickly and easily—with the simple 4.3” (10.9cm) color touchscreen. Print Microsoft® office formatted files in addition to PDFs right off your USB drive.[8] Avoid interruptions with an HP LaserJet MFP designed to be streamlined for maximum productivity.

Sustainability is smart business

Avoid frustrating reprints, wasted supplies, and service calls using Original HP toner cartridges. Help save paper right out of the box. The duplex print setting is set at default paper savings mode.[9] Saves up to 18% energy over prior products.[10] Help save energy with HP Auto-on/Auto-off technology. [12]

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Enhanced workflow

Wi Fi-Dual band

Enhanced security

Bluetooth® Low-Energy for HP Roam for Business

New user interface

Energy efficient

Compact design and footprint

Competitive hardware specs

SMB Manageability

Higher capacity supplies with Next Generation JETINTELLIGENCE

Technical details

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479 Series Printer

Functions

Print, copy, scan, fax, email

Print Speed - Black (normal)

Up to 28 ppm

Print speed - Color (normal)

Up to 28 ppm

First page out (ready) black

As fast as 9.3 sec

First page out (ready) color

As fast as 10.9 sec

Resolution (black)

600 x 600 dpi, Up to 38,400 x 600 enhanced dpi

Resolution (color)

600 x 600 dpi, Up to 38,400 x 600 enhanced dpi

Resolution technology

HP ImageREt 3600, PANTONE® calibrated

Monthly duty cycle

Up to 50,000 pages
Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.

Recommended monthly page volume

750 to 4000[13]

Print Technology

Laser

Display

4.3" intuitive touchscreen Color Graphic Display (CGD)

Number of print cartridges

4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)

Replacement cartridges

AMS: For distribution and use in North America and Latin America only: HP 414A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,400 pages), W2020A; HP 414A Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,100 pages), W2021A; HP 414A Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,100 pages), W2022A; HP 414A Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,100 pages), W2023A; HP 414x Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~7,500 pages), W2020x; HP 414x Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6,000 pages), W2021x; HP 414x Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6,000 pages), W2022x; HP 414x Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6,000 pages), W2023x; EMEA: For distribution and use in Europe, Middle East, Russia, CIS, and Africa only: HP 415A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,400 pages), W2030A; HP 415A Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,100 pages), W2031A; HP 415A Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,100 pages), W2032A; HP 415A Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,100 pages), W2033A; HP 415x Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~7,500 pages), W2030x; HP 415x Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6,000 pages), W2031x; HP 415x Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6,000 pages), W2032x; HP 415x Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6,000 pages), W2033x; APJ: For distribution and use only in Asia Pacific only: HP 416A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,400 pages), W2040A; HP 416A Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,100 pages), W2041A; HP 416A Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,100 pages), W2042A; HP 416A Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,100 pages), W2043A; HP 416x Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~7,500 pages), W2040x; HP 416x Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6,000 pages), W2041x; HP 416x Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6,000 pages), W2042x; HP 416x Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6,000 pages), W2043x[4]

Product disclaimer

This printer is intended to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip, and it uses dynamic security measures to block cartridges using a non-HP chip. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. A reused HP chip enables the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges. More at:
http://www.hp.com/learn/ds

Print languages

HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, HP postscript level 3 emulation, PDF, URF, Native Office, PWG Raster

Automatic paper sensor

No

Paper trays, standard

2

Paper trays, maximum

3

Mobile Printing Capability

HP Smart App; HP ePrint; Apple AirPrint™; Mobile Apps; Mopria™ Certified; Google Cloud Print™

Connectivity, standard

1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0; 1 host USB at rear side; Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T network; 802.3az(EEE)

Security management

Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Integrity, Runtime Code Integrity, password protected EWS, secure browsing via SSL/TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2; IPP over TLS; Network: enable/disable network ports and features, unused protocol and service disablement, SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3, community password change; HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access Authentication, SASL authentication; LDAP authentication and authorization; Firewall and ACL; control panel lock, certificates configuration, UPD PIN printing, Syslog, signed firmware, administrator settings, access control, 802.1x authentication (EAP-TLS, and PEAP); Encrypted data storage; Secure data erase; Automatic firmware updates; Secure Encrypted Print via optional job storage, compatible with optional HP JetAdvantage Security Manager

Minimum system requirements

2 GB available hard drive space, Internet connection or USB port, OS hardware requirements see apple.com
2 GB available hard disk space, Internet connection, USB port, Internet browser. For additional OS hardware requirements see microsoft.com

Compatible operating systems

Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 7; Windows Client OS; Android; iOS; Mobile OS; macOS 10.12 Sierra; macOS 10.13 High Sierra; macOS 10.14 Mojave

Memory, standard

512 MB NAND Flash, 512 MB DRAM

Memory, maximum

512 MB NAND Flash, 512 MB DRAM

Printer management

HP Printer Assistant; HP Utility (Mac); HP Device Toolbox; HP Web JetAdmin Software; HP JetAdvantage Security Manager; HP SNMP Proxy Agent; HP WS Pro Proxy Agent; Printer Administrator Resource Kit for HP Universal Print Driver (Driver Configuration Utility - Driver Deployment Utility - Managed Printing Administrator)

Supported network protocols

TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6; Print: TCP-IP port 9100 Direct Mode, LPD (raw queue support only), Web Services Printing, HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint™, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Mopria, IPP Print; Discovery: SLP, Bonjour, Web Services Discovery; IP Config: IPv4 (BootP, DHCP, AutoIP, Manual), IPv6 (Stateless Link-Local and via Router, Stateful via DHCPv6), SSL Security and Certificate management; Management: SNMPv1, SNMPv2, SNMPv3, HTTP/HTTPS, Syslog, FTP FW Download

Paper handling input, standard

50-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray, 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Paper handling output, standard

150-sheet output bin

Duplex printing

Automatic (default)

Envelope input capacity

Up to 15 envelopes

Finished output handling

Sheetfeed

Media sizes supported

Tray 1, Tray 2: Letter, legal, executive, Oficio (8.5 x 13 in), 4 x 6 in, 5 x 8 in, envelopes (No 10, Monarch); Optional Tray 3: Letter, legal, executive, Oficio (8.5 x 13 in), 4 x 6 in, 5 x 8 in; Automatic duplexer: Letter, legal, executive, Oficio (8.5 x 13 in)

Media sizes supported

Tray 1, Tray 2: A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); B6 (JIS); 16K (195 x 270 mm, 184 x 260 mm, 197 x 273 mm); 10 x 15 cm; Oficio (216 x 340 mm); postcards (JIS single, JIS double); envelopes (DL, C5, B5); Optional Tray 3: A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); B6 (JIS); 16K (195 x 270 mm, 184 x 260 mm, 197 x 273 mm); 10 x 15 cm; Oficio (216 x 340 mm); postcards (JIS single, JIS double); Automatic duplexer: A4; B5; 16K (195 x 270 mm, 184 x 260 mm; 197 x 273 mm); Oficio (216 x 340 mm)

Media sizes, custom

Tray 1: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in; Tray 2, optional Tray 3: 3.94 x 5.83 to 8.5 x 14 in

Media types

Paper (bond, brochure, colored, glossy, letterhead, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), postcards, labels, envelopes

Supported media weight

Tray 1: 16 to 47 lb bond (up to 52 lb with HP Color laser glossy photo papers); Tray 2: 16 to 43 lb bond (up to 47 lb with postcards, up to 52 lb with HP Color laser glossy photo papers); optional Tray 3: 16 to 43 lb bond (up to 47 lb with postcards, up to 40 lb with HP Color laser glossy photo papers); Automatic duplexer: 16 to 43 lb bond

Media weights by paper path

Tray 1: 60 to 176 g/m² (up to 200 g/m² with postcards and HP Color laser glossy photo papers); Tray 2: 60 to 163 g/m² (up to 176 g/m² with postcards, up to 200 g/m² HP Color laser glossy photo papers): optional Tray 3: 60 to 163 g/m² (up to 176 g/m² with postcards, up to 150 g/m² Glossy media); Automatic duplexer: 60 to 163 g/m²

Power

110-volt input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz); 220-volt input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz) (Not dual voltage, power supply varies by part number with # Option code identifier). Not dual voltage, power supply varies by part number with # Option code identifier.

Power consumption

550 watts (Active Printing), 20 watts (Ready), 0.7 watts (Sleep), 0.7 watts (HP auto-off/auto-on), 0.06 watts (auto-off/manual on), 0.06 watts (Off)

Energy efficiency

CECP; ENERGY STAR® qualified; EPEAT® Silver

Operating temperature range

50 to 90.5°F

Operating humidity range

30 to 70% RH (non-condensing)

Software included

No software solutions are included in the Box, only on http://hp.com, http://123.hp.com/laserjet

Warranty

One-year, next-business day, onsite warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Contact your Contractual Vendor or go to hp.com/support to learn about HP award winning service and support options in your region. (wty code 4G; wty ID A001)

Dimensions (W X D X H)

16.4 x 18.6 x 15.7 in

Dimensions Maximum (W X D X H)

16.8 x 25.7 x 16.3 in

Weight

51.6

Package weight

58.9 lb

What's in the box

HP Color LaserJet Pro M479fdn; 4 preinstalled Introductory HP LaserJet Toner cartridges (Black~2400 pages, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: ~1200 pages); In-box documentation (Getting Started Guide, Install Poster); warranty card (Where required); Internet connection is required to set up the printer. HP printer software is available at www.hp.com/support; Power cord

Cable included

Yes, 1 USB cable (AP only); No, please purchase USB cable separately (Americas, EMEA); Yes, fax cable

Sustainability Impact

Mercury free

Dynamic security

Dynamic security enabled printer
Certain HP printers are intended to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip or electronic circuitry. These printers use dynamic security measures to block cartridges using a non-HP chip or electronic circuitry. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. Reused HP chips and electronic circuitry enable the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges.
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We would like to purchase the HP M479dfw printer.  It is currently out of stock. Any idea when it will become available?

Asked by: britta123456
Hi and thanks for your question! Due to supply chain issues and inventory constraints, we are unable to give ETA on a product’s arrival. Hopefully, this situation resolves soon, and your patience is greatly appreciated!
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-09-12

Can this print on 80# cardstock?

Asked by: Nisi89
Hello. Thanks for your question. This HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw printer can handle the following media weights: Tray 1: 16 to 47 lb bond (up to 52 lb with HP Color laser glossy photo papers); Tray 2: 16 to 43 lb bond (up to 47 lb with postcards, up to 52 lb with HP Color laser glossy photo papers); and Automatic duplexer: 16 to 43 lb bond.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2023-05-27

We are buying a new HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw. We have a bunch of unused ink cartridges (410A style). My question is, would these 410A ink cartridges work in a Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw? Thank you!!

Asked by: Jim from NIH
Hello. Thanks for your question. The HP LaserJet Pro M479fdw printer uses the HP 414A or 414X toner series: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2023-02-28

Is there a maintenance kit available for this printer? The roller seems to be covered in magenta toner and spreading it across all prints.

Asked by: Stampy
The dimensions for this HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw are(W X D X H)16.2 x 18.5 x 11.6 in. Thanks for your question!
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-11-13

where are paper trays loaded from - looks like front? where is the manual feed tray located? It doesn't seem like it's on the side.

Asked by: Amiable
Hello. Thanks for your question. Here are some videos that will show you the two paper trays. This is tray number 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjU2ShksgnI and tray 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUJyRoF_3t8
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2023-05-27

I am getting a line down the middle of a copy made from the top feed but not from the glass. How do I make the line go away?

Asked by: Thack
Our apologies for the issues with this HP product! Please visit our HP Support Page for help resolving this technical issue. Online Support: For technical support with this product, visit HP Customer Support at http://support.hp.com. Social Media Support: To find solutions, ask questions, and share tips, join us on the HP Support Community at community.hp.com, on Twitter at twitter.com/HPSupport, and on Facebook at facebook.com/HPSupport.
Answered by: HP Team Rahmique
Date published: 2023-08-07

Can the M479 connect to wifi or only hard wired network? Also is there a major difference with the enhanced DPI on the M479 vs the M283?

Asked by: Nick25
Hello Nick, yes this HP Color LaserJet Pro M479FDN is hard wired only. The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw is the wireless option. The differences between the M479 and M283 are too numerous to list in the limited space. Please open a chat with an HP Live Expert today. Click on the chat icon on this page.
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2022-11-25

Can you buy additional paper trays or an envelope feeder for this?

Asked by: Glennzie
Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes, you can add 1 optional HP LaserJet 550-sheet Feeder Tray, CF404, to this HP LaserJet Pro M479fdn printer.
Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
Date published: 2023-05-27
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Return and exchange information
HP.com will accept returns or exchanges for this product up to 30 days from the date of delivery. A 15% restocking fee may apply. For details, please visit: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/cv/returnsandexchanges.