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Don’t wait for documents. Print your first page in as few as 8.5 seconds from energy-efficient sleep mode.
This printer leads its class in low energy use—thanks to its innovative design and toner technology.[5]
Speed through jobs on a variety of media. Print two-sided documents almost as quickly as one.
Now almost 30% smaller—this printer fits in tight places and delivers quiet operation.[3]
Embedded features detect security threats and heal your printer, protecting it from boot up to shutdown.[7]
Protect sensitive data stored on the printer and in transit, using embedded and optional security features.[7]
Protect sensitive business data with embedded and optional HP JetAdvantage Security Solutions.[9]
Centralize control of your print environment with HP Web Jetadmin[8]—and help build business efficiency.
Produce sharp text, bold blacks, and crisp graphics with precision black toner.
Get more. Original HP Toner with JetIntelligence delivers more pages per cartridge than predecessors.[2]
Help ensure the Original HP quality you paid for with anti-fraud and cartridge authentication technology.
Print right away with a preinstalled toner cartridge. Replace it with an optional high-yield cartridge.[6]
Use optional, 128-bit encrypted wireless direct printing from mobile devices—no network needed.[11]
Add the option to print with a touch of your NFC-enabled mobile device to this printer—no network needed.[12]
Easily access, print, and share resources with Ethernet and optional wireless networking.[10]
Compact design lets this printer fit into small spaces
Print the first page from sleep mode as fast as 8.0 seconds
Get more pages, performance, and protection out of your printer—using Original HP Toner cartridges with JetIntelligence.
Print from a variety of smartphones, tablets and laptops
Save time by refilling paper less often with an optional paper input tray.
Print right away with Instant-on Technology.
Supported Operating Systems | |
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Compatible Operating Systems | Windows OS compatible with In-Box Driver: Windows XP SP3 all 32-bit editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc), Windows Vista all 32-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc), Windows 7 all 32- & 64-bit editions, Windows 8/8.1 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets) Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (From HP.com): Windows XP SP3 32- & 64-bit editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc), Windows Vista all 32- & 64-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc), Windows 7 all 32- & 64-bit editions, Windows 8/8.1 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets) Mac OS (HP Print Drivers available from http://www.hp.com and Apple Store): OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite Mobile OS (In-OS drivers): iOS, Android, Windows 8/8.1/10 RT Linux OS (In-OS HPLIP): SUSE Linux (12.2, 12.3, 13.1), Fedora (17, 18, 19, 20), Linux Mint (13, 14, 15, 16, 17), Boss (3.0, 5.0), Ubuntu (10.04, 11.10, 12.04, 12.10, 13.04, 13.10, 14.04, 14.10), Debian (6.0.x, 7.x) Other OS: UNIX |
Compatible Network Operating Systems | Windows OS compatible with In-Box Driver: Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 32-bit (SP1/SP2) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2008 32-/64-bit (SP2) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit (SP1) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services) Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (UPD) or Product-Specific drivers from HP.com: Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 32-/64-bit (SP1/SP2) Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 32-/64-bit (SP1/SP2) Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 64-bit Standard/Foundation/Essentials/Datacenter (+ Cluster & Terminal Services) Citrix (on Windows Server 2003/2003R2): Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, 3.0, Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server (Feature Release 1, 2, and 3), Citrix Presentation Server 4.0/4.5, Citrix XenApp 5.0 (Plus Feature Pack 2 & 3) Citrix (on Windows Server 2008/2008 R2): Citrix XenApp 5.0 (Plus Feature Pack 2 & 3), Citrix XenApp 6.0/6.5/7.5, Citrix XenDesktop 5.6/7.0/7.5, Citrix (on Windows Server 2012/2012R2), Citrix XenApp 7.5, Citrix XenDesktop 7.0/7.5 Novell Servers (http://www.novell.com/iprint): Novell iPrint Appliance v1.0, Novell Open Enterprise Server 11/SP1, Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 for Linux, NetWare 6.5/SP8 Novell Clients (http://www.novell.com/iprint): Windows 8 (32-bit / 64-bit) recommend v5.86+, 8.1 recommend v5.94+, Windows 7 (32-bit / 64-bit) recommend v5.82+, Windows Vista (32-bit / 64-bit) recommend v5.82+, Windows XP / SP3 (32-bit only) recommend v5.82+ |
Operating system supported footnote number | [11] |
Advanced Features | |
Energy savings feature technology | HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology Instant-on Technology |
Printer smart software features | FutureSmart Firmware, Open Extensibility Platform, Instant-on Technology, HP Auto-On/Auto-Off technology, Easy Access USB, Two-Sided Printing, JetIntelligence cartridges, Mopria-certified, Apple AirPrint™, HP ePrint, Hardware Integration Pocket, Online help |
Processor | |
Processor speed | 1.2 GHz |
Printing Media Handling | |
Maximum input capacity (sheets) | Up to 2300 sheets |
Input capacity | Up to 650 sheets |
Standard input capacity (envelopes) | Up to 10 |
Finished output handling | Sheetfed |
Media type and capacity, tray 1 | Sheets: 100 envelopes: 10 |
Media type and capacity, tray 2 | Sheets: 550 |
Media type and capacity, tray 3 | Sheets: 550 |
Maximum output capacity (sheets) | Up to 250 sheets |
Output capacity | Up to 250 sheets |
Standard output capacity (envelopes) | Up to 10 envelopes |
Standard output capacity (transparencies) | Up to 75 sheets |
Paper handling input, optional | Up to 3 optional 550-sheet paper feeders |
Paper handling input, standard | 100-sheet multipurpose Tray 1, 550-sheet input Tray 2, automatic duplex printing |
Paper handling note number | [10] |
Paper handling output, standard | 250-sheet output bin |
Print Area | |
Bottom margin (A4) | 5 mm |
Left margin (A4) | 5 mm |
Right margin (A4) | 5 mm |
Top margin (A4) | 5 mm |
Print Resolution | |
Print quality black (best) | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Print resolution black (fine lines) | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Print quality black (normal) | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
Print Resolution Technologies | 300 dpi, 600 dpi, HP FastRes 1200, HP ProRes 1200 |
Box contents | |
What's in the box | HP LaserJet M506 Printer Introductory HP Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6000 pages) CDs containing software and electronic documentation Warranty Guides HIGS Erratas |
Print Time | |
First page out black (A4, ready) | As fast as 6.0 sec As fast as 11.5 sec (100 V) |
First page out black (A4, sleep) | As fast as 8.1 sec As fast as 13.7 sec (100 V) |
First page out black (letter, ready) | As fast as 5.9 sec As fast as 11.3 sec (100 V) |
First page out black (letter, sleep) | As fast as 8.0 sec As fast as 13.3 sec (100 V) |
First page out footnote number | [19] |
Storage Specifications | |
Storage | 4 GB eMMC |
Memory | |
Memory | 512 MB |
Memory Slots | 1 slot, 90-pin, DDR3 SlimDIMM |
Maximum Memory | 1.5 GB |
Memory upgrade | Expandable to 1.5 GB through 90-pin 1 GB SlimDIMM accessory |
Display Specifications | |
Display | 4-line LCD (color graphics) |
Display area (metric) | 48 x 19 mm |
Connectivity and Communications | |
Ports | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device port 2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 host ports built-in Fast Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-Tx, Gigabit ethernet 1000Base-T |
Network protocols, supported | IPv4/IPv6: Apple Bonjour Compatible (Mac OS 10.2.4 or higher), SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, TFTP, Port 9100, LPD, WS Discovery, IPP, Secure-IPP, IPsec/Firewall IPv6: DHCPv6, MLDv1, ICMPv6 IPv4: Auto-IP, SLP, Telnet, IGMPv2, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, IP Direct Mode, WS Print Other: NetWare NDS, Bindery, NDPS, ePrint Google Cloud Print 2.0 |
Mobile printing capability footnote | Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz operations only. App or software and HP ePrint account registration may also be required. Some features require purchase of an optional accessory. Learn more at hp.com/go/mobileprinting. |
Mobile printing capability | HP ePrint Apple AirPrint™ Mopria™-certified |
Connectivity, optional | HP Jetdirect 3000w NFC/Wireless Accessory J8030A, HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server J8031A |
Connectivity, standard | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port built-in Fast Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-Tx, Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-T |
HP ePrint capability | Yes |
Network ready | Standard (built-in Gigabit Ethernet) |
Network capabilities | Yes, via built-in Gigabit Ethernet |
Wireless capability | Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory |
Mobile printing capability footnote number | [16] |
Rack and Power Specifications | |
Blue Angel (sleep mode) | 2.51 W |
Number of users | 5-15 Users |
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number | 1.824 kWh/Week (Blue Angel) 1.886 kWh/Week (Energy Star) |
Best technical electricity consumption (TEC) | 1.605 kWh/Week |
Best technical electricity consumption (TEC) footnote number | [4] |
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) footnote number | [3] |
Weights | |
Weight | 11.8 kg |
Package weight | 14.6 kg |
System Components | |
Control panel | 4-line color LCD 19 buttons (Cancel job, Up and Down arrow, Select, Back, Home, 12-key and Help) 3 LED indicator lights (Attention, Ready, Busy) |
System Requirements | |
Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh | Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite Internet USB 1 GB available hard disk OS compatible hardware (For OS hardware requirements see http://www.apple.com) |
Minimum System Requirements | Windows XP SP3 all 32-bit editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc), Windows Vista all 32-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc), Windows 7 all 32- & 64-bit editions, Windows 8/8.1 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets) CD-ROM or DVD drive, or Internet connection Dedicated USB or network connection or Wireless connection 200 MB available hard disk space OS compatible hardware (For OS hardware requirements see http://www.microsoft.com) |
Security Management | |
Security management | Management security: SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WPA2-Enterprise, 802.1X authentication (EAP- PEAP, EAP-TLS), IPP over TLS, IPsec/Firewall with Certificate, Pre-Shared Key Authentication, and Kerberos Authentication Support for WJA-10 IPsec Configuration using IPsec Plug-in |
Software and Applications | |
Software included | For Windows OS: HP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Update, Product Registration Assist, HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected), Online user manuals For Mac OS: Welcome Screen (Directs users to http://www.HP.com or OS App Source for LaserJet Software) |
Driver updates | Current HP printer drivers and software can be obtained from the HP Customer Care Web site: In the US, go http://www.hp.com/support/ljM506 Outside the US, go http:www.hp.com/support 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select the country/region 2. Select Drivers & Downloads 3. Enter a product name/number 4. Under Download Options, select Drivers, Software & Firmware 5. Select the operating system version 6. Then select DOWNLOAD. |
Mac compatible | Yes |
Downloadable software | From 123.hp.com: HP Easy Start (Guided Software Install for Windows and Mac) From HP.com for Windows OS: Full-solution software and drivers (Same solution as "Software Included"), HP PLC 6 print driver only (No installer for "Add Printer" installs), HP PCL 6 print driver with installer, Product Documentation and Support From HP.com for Mac OS: Full-solution software and drivers For Mobile OS: See "HP Mobile Printing" (http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ads/mobility/overview.html) From In-OS app stores: HP recommended printer drivers and software From HP.com for printer administrators: Printer Administrator Resource Kit (Driver Configuration Utility, Driver Deployment Utility, Managed Printing Administrator), HP Universal Print Drivers (PCL6, PCL5 & PS for Windows), HP ePrint Software (ePrint Mobile Driver for Windows), Linux/Unix Print Drivers, SAP (PCL 5 and PS Print Drivers), HP Web JetAdmin Software, HP Proxy Agent Software, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager. |
Printer Specifications | |
Functions | |
Automatic paper sensor | No |
Storage device and direct print support | Storage devices not supported |
Duplex printing | Automatic (standard) |
Duty cycle (monthly, letter) | Up to 150,000 pages |
Duty cycle (monthly, A4) | Up to 150,000 pages |
Recommended monthly page volume | 2000 to 7500 |
Envelope Feeder | No |
Internal Storage | Optional, 500 GB minimum encrypted hard disk drive |
Paper trays, maximum | 5 |
Paper trays, standard | 2 |
Print colors | No |
Print languages | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5 (HP PCL 5 driver available from the Web only), HP postscript level 3 emulation, native PDF printing (v 1.7) |
Printer Management | Printer Management Printer Administrator Resource Kit (Driver Configuration Utility, Driver Deployment Utility, Managed Printing Administrator) HP Web JetAdmin Software HP Proxy Agent Software HP JetAdvantage Security Manager. |
Print technology | Laser |
SureSupply supported | Yes |
Top key features | Two-sided printing Front-facing USB printing |
Fonts and typefaces | 105 internal TrueType fonts scalable in HP PCL, 92 internal scalable fonts in HP postscriopt Level 3 emulation (Euro symbol built-in) 1 internal Unicode Fonts (Andale Mono World Type) 2 Internal Windows Vista 8 Fonts (Calibri, Cambria) additional font solutions available via third-party flash memory cards HP LaserJet Fonts and IPDS Emulation available at Http://www.hp.com/go/laserjetfonts |
Target user and print volume | For teams up to 15 users Prints up to 7,500 pages/month |
SureSupply note | HP SureSupply alerts you when your print cartridge is running low and helps you purchase online or locally through HP or a participating retailer. Only available with Original HP supplies Internet access required. To learn more, visit http://www.hp.com/go/SureSupply. |
SureSupply footnote number | [9] |
Recommended monthly page volume footnote number | [8] |
Duty cycle footnote number | [7] |
Print Speed | |
Print speed | Print speed up to 45 ppm (black) |
Print speed duplex (A4) | Up to 34 ipm |
Print speed duplex (letter) | Up to 36 ipm |
Print speed black (Landscape, A5) | Up to 65 ppm |
Print speed black (ISO, letter) | Up to 45 ppm |
Print speed black (ISO, A4) | Up to 43 ppm |
Print speed (A4/letter) footnote number | [18] |
Print speed footnote number (A5) | [18] |
Dimensions | |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 418 x 376 x 298 mm |
Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 497 x 398 x 466 mm |
Cartridges and Printheads | |
Number of print cartridges | 1 (black) |
Supplies feature | HP JetIntelligence Cartridge |
Replacement cartridges | HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~9000 pages) CF287A, HP 87X Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~18,000 pages) CF287X |
Replacement cartridges footnote | Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 and continuous printing. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies. |
Replacement cartridges footnote number | [5] |
Supported Printing Media | |
Recommended media weight (duplex) | 60 to 120 g/m² |
Media sizes supported, key | 10 x 15 cm A4 Envelopes |
Media sizes supported, key | 4 x 6 in Letter Legal Envelopes |
Media sizes, custom | Tray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm 550-sheet input Tray 2: 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm Optional 550-sheet input Tray 3+: 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm |
Standard media sizes (duplex) | A4 |
Media sizes supported | Tray 1: A4, A5, A6, B5, 16k, 10 x 15 cm, post cards (JIS single and double), envelopes (DL, C5, C6, B5) Tray 2: A4, A5, B5, 16k, double postcard Optional trays 3+: A4, B5, 16k, double postcard Optional Automatic Duplexer: A4 |
Media size, tray 1 | A4 A5 A6 B5 16k 10 x 15 cm post cards (JIS single and double) envelopes (DL, C5, B5) 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm |
Media size, tray 2 | A4 A5 A6 B5 16k post cards (JIS double) 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm |
Media size, tray 3 | A4 A5 A6 B5 16k post cards (JIS double) 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm |
Media types | Paper (bond, color, letterhead, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough) envelopes labels cardstock transparencies user-defined |
Media weight, supported | Tray 1: 60 to 200 g/m² Tray 2+: 60 to 120 g/m² |
Media weight (tray 1) | 60 to 200 g/m² |
Media weight (tray 2) | 60 to 120 g/m² |
Media weight (tray 3) | 60 to 120 g/m² |
Battery and Power | |
Power | Input voltage: 100 to 127 VAC, 60 Hz Input voltage: 200 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz (Not dual voltage, power supply varies by part number with #option code identifier) |
Power supply type | Internal (Built-in) power supply |
Power consumption | 741.98 watts (Active Printing), 13.72 watts (Ready), 2.51 watts (Sleep), 0.08 watts (Auto-Off), 0.08 watts (Off) |
Power consumption footnote number | [2] |
Warranty | |
Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty (Return to HP/Dealer - Standard Bench Repair) |
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