Part Number: A8P79A
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn Printer
inc. GST
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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn Printer
Finish jobs faster, produce high-quality documents, and make scanning and sharing simple. Get set up and connected quickly. Send quick commands from an intuitive colour touchscreen. Easily conserve resources and recycle used cartridges.
- Print, copy, scan, fax
- 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host; 1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TX; 1 Telecom; 1 Phone
- Up to 75,000 pages
Accessories
Features
Quickly create, capture, and deliver documents
Finish faster—with less standing around—using single-pass, dual-head scanning.
Stay on schedule—print up to 42 pages per minute.[4] Handle high-volume printing without worries.
Scan documents and send digital files in one easy step—to email, the cloud, network folders, or a USB drive.
Efficiently handle large jobs, with an input capacity up to 1,100 sheets and automatic two-sided printing.
Increase efficiency with an easy-to-manage MFP
Work smarter—access, store, and print business content quickly from the 3.5-inch colour touchscreen.[5]
Go from zero to done, right at the MFP—print, copy, scan, and fax with ease.
Get a fast start with preinstalled cartridges. Save even more, using optional high-capacity cartridges.[6]
Efficiently manage this MFP, using HP Web Jetadmin to remotely monitor office printing and device status.[12]
Set up fast and stay connected
HP ePrint—print from your smartphone or tablet.[8] Easily send print jobs wirelessly without a network.[2][9]
Use resources more efficiently with wireless and 10/100 Ethernet networking—easily print and share.[1]
Pull print jobs from your pocket—walk up and print right from a memory device via the USB port.
Improve your energy costs and save resources
Help save energy with HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology, Instant-on Copy, and Instant-on Technology.[10]
Conserve resources and save paper—use automatic two-sided printing.
Get centralized, easy access to custom energy-saving options and printer settings with HP EcoSMART Console.
Reduce your impact—easily recycle Original HP LaserJet toner cartridges through HP Planet Partners.[11]
- [1]Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from access point, and may be limited during active VPN connections.
- [2]Mobile device must be wireless-enabled. Printer must be HP ePrint-enabled. Feature may require drivers or apps, available for download at www.hpconnected.com.
- [3]HP Auto Wireless Connect may not be available for all system configurations. Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from access point. For information on compatibility, visit www.hp.com/go/autowirelessconnect.
- [4]Printing speed measured using ISO/IEC 24734 and excludes first set of test docs. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity.
- [5]Requires an Internet connection to the printer. Services may require registration. App availability varies by country, language, and agreements. For details, see www.hpconnected.com.
- [6]HP LaserJet 255X Black Toner Cartridge not included; please purchase separately.
- [8]Requires an Internet connection to HP web-enabled printer and HP ePrint account registration. Mobile devices require Internet connection and email capability. May require wireless access point. Print times and connection speeds may vary.
- [9]HP wireless direct printing, built-in wireless connectivity, and HP Auto Wireless Connect are only available on the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dw.
- [10]HP Auto-On and Auto-Off Technology are subject to printer and settings. Instant-on Technology claim based on comparison with products that use traditional fusing. Instant-on Copy claim based on comparison with fluorescent tubes.
- [11]Program availability varies. Original HP cartridge return and recycling is currently available in more than 50 countries through the HP Planet Partners program. For more information, visit: www.hp.com/recycle.
- [12]HP Web Jetadmin is free and can be downloaded at www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin.
Technical details
| Supported Operating Systems | |
|---|---|
| Compatible Operating Systems | Full software installs supported on: Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows XP 32-bit (SP2 or higher) Driver only installs supported on: Windows 2012 Windows Server 2008 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Server 2003 32-bit (SP3 or higher) Mac OS X v 10.6.8 and later Linpus Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package) SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3) (supported by the automatic installer) HPUX 11 and Solaris 8/9 |
| Operating system (supported note) | Windows 7 / 2008 R2 SP1, Windows XP (64-bit) SP2 and greater, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 (Standard Edition), Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition), Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition), Windows Server 2003 (Enterprise Edition), Windows Server 2003 (64-bit), SP1 (x86 and x86-64) only support Print driver and Scan driver. |
| Advanced Features | |
| Copier smart software features | Automatic document feeding Reduce/enlarge from scanner glass (25 to 400%) Collate Two-sided copying Image adjustments (darkness, background cleanup, sharpness) |
| Energy savings feature technology | HP Auto-on/Auto-off Technology Instant-on Technology Instant-on Copy |
| Fax smart software features | Permanent fax memory backup Fax forwarding Fax address book TAM interface, Speed-dial Group dial Auto redial Block junk faxes Polling Send a fax with confirmation Private fax receive |
| Printer smart software features | HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint™, Mopria-certified, HP Auto-On/Auto-Off technology |
| Scanner advanced features | Duplex scanning from ADF Scan to USB flash drive Scan to network folder Scan to email Scan to cloud Optimize text/picture Selectable scan resolution 75 to 300 dpi |
| Processor | |
| Processor speed | 800 MHz |
| Printing Media Handling | |
| Maximum input capacity (sheets) | Up to 1100 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity (envelopes) | Up to 10 envelopes |
| Input capacity | Up to 600 sheets |
| Finished output handling | Sheetfed |
| Media type and capacity, tray 1 | Sheets (75 g/m²): 100 envelopes: 10 |
| Media type and capacity, tray 2 | Sheets (75 g/m²): 500 |
| Media type and capacity, tray 3 | Sheets (75 g/m²): 500 (optional tray) |
| Maximum output capacity (sheets) | Up to 350 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 | Optional 500-sheet tray (add up to 1 trays) |
| Paper handling input, standard | 100-sheet multipurpose tray, 500-sheet input tray 2, 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) |
| Paper handling output, standard | 250-sheet output bin, 100-sheet rear output bin |
| Print Area | |
| Maximum print area | 215.9 x 355.6 mm |
| 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 quality black (normal) | HP FastRes 1200 (1200 dpi quality), 600 x 600 dpi with HP Resolution Enhancement technology |
| Print Resolution Technologies | HP FastRes 1200 (600 x 600 dpi), HP ProRes 1200 (1200 x 1200 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi |
| Box contents | |
| What's in the box | HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn, HP LaserJet Black introductory cartridge (~6000 pages), Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM, Installation guide, Support flyer, Warranty Card, Power cord, USB cable, Fax Cable |
| Print Time | |
| First page out black (A4, ready) | As fast as 8.0 sec |
| First page out black (letter, ready) | As fast as 8.0 sec |
| First page out black (letter, sleep) | As fast as 13.5 sec |
| First page out footnote | Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity. |
| Copier Specifications | |
| Copies, maximum | Up to 99 copies |
| Copy reduce / enlarge settings | 25 to 400% |
| Copier scaling (ADF) | 25 to 400% |
| Copier settings | Number of copies Reduce/Enlarge Ligher/Darker Optimize Paper Multi-page copy Collation Tray select Two-sided Draft mode Image adjustment Set as new defaults Restore defaults |
| Copy Resolution | |
| Copy resolution (black text) | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
| Copy resolution (color text and graphics) | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
| Copy resolution (black graphics) | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
| Copy Speed | |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | Up to 40 ppm |
| Copy speed note | First Copy Out and Copy Speed measured using ISO/IEC 29183, excludes first set of test documents. For more information see hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity. |
| Scanner Specifications | |
| Native scan file format | PDF, JPG |
| Software scan file format | Windows: JPG, RAW(BMP), PDF, TIFF, PNG, RTF Mac: JPG, JPG-2000, TIFF, PNG, PDF, Searchable PDF, RTF, TXT |
| Levels of grayscale | 256 |
| Scan input modes | From PC: Solution Center Lite (Windows Vista, Windows XP) or Device Stage (Windows 7, 8) TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant software |
| Scan size (ADF), maximum | 216 x 356 mm |
| Scan size, maximum | 216 x 297 mm |
| Scan size (ADF), minimum | 127 x 177 mm |
| Scan size, minimum | No minimum |
| Scan technology | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Twain version | Version 1.9 |
| Scanner type | Flatbed, ADF |
| Bit depth | 24 bit (8 bit for grayscale duplex jobs) |
| Automatic document feeder capacity | Standard, 50 sheets |
| Duplex ADF scanning | Yes |
| Color scanning | Yes |
| Scan file format footnote | HP Scan software included in the box - file formats supported through software running on a PC |
| Scan Resolution | |
| Scan resolution, hardware | Up to 300 x 300 dpi (color, grayscale and mono, ADF) Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (color, grayscale and mono, flatbed) |
| Scan resolution, optical | Up to 300, 600, 1200 dpi |
| Scan Speed | |
| Scan speed duplex (normal, A4) | Up to 35 ipm (black & white ), up to 13 ipm (color) |
| Scan speed duplex (normal, letter) | Up to 36 ipm (black & white), up to 14 ipm (color) |
| Scan speed (normal, A4) | Up to 19 ppm (black & white), up to 14 ppm (color) |
| Scan speed (normal, letter) | Up to 19 ppm (black & white), up to 15 ppm (color) |
| Scan speed footnote | Scan speeds of up to 21 ppm measured at 200 dpi (b&w) and up to 15 ppm at 200 dpi (color) from automatic document feeder when scanning to digital file. Actual speeds may vary depending on scan resolution, network conditions, computer performance and application software. |
| Fax Specifications | |
| Fax Auto Redial | Yes |
| Auto fax reduction supported | Yes |
| Fax Broadcast Locations | 100 |
| Faxing | Yes |
| Fax delayed sending | Yes |
| Fax forwarding | Yes |
| Junk fax barrier | Yes, requires Caller ID |
| Fax memory | Up to 250 pages |
| Fax PC Interface Supported | Yes, software not included |
| Fax Polling | Yes |
| Fax Remote Retrieval | No |
| Distinctive ring detection supported | Yes |
| Fax Speed Dials, Maximum Number | Up to 100 numbers (each can contain 100 numbers) |
| Telephone handset supported | No |
| Fax telephone mode supported | Yes |
| Fax Resolution | |
| Fax Resolution Black (best) | Up to 300 x 300 dpi |
| Resolution (black photo grayscale) | 300 x 300 dpi (halftone) |
| Fax resolution black | 203 x 196 dpi, 256 levels of gray |
| Resolution (black and white, standard mode) | 203 x 98 dpi |
| Resolution (black and white, superfine mode) | 300 x 300 dpi (no halftone) |
| Fax Speed | |
| Fax transmission speed (letter) | 3 sec per page |
| Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Transmission Speed Note | Based on standard ITU-T test image #1 at standard resolution. More complicated pages or higher resolution will take longer and use more memory. |
| Cartridges and Printheads | |
| Number of print cartridges | 1 (black) |
| Replacement cartridges | HP LaserJet Black Cartridge CE255A (~6000 pages based on ISO/IEC 19752) HP LaserJet Black Cartridge CE255X (~12,500 pages based on ISO/IEC 19752) |
| Page yield footnote | Approximate average yield based on ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yield varies considerably based on printer platform, content of printed pages and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies |
| Memory | |
| Memory | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 256 MB |
| Display Specifications | |
| Display | 3.5" (8.89 cm) touchscreen, LCD (color graphics) |
| Connectivity and Communications | |
| Ports | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host 1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TX 1 Telecom 1 Phone |
| 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, IPP Print, FTP Print Discovery: SLP, Bonjour, Web Services Discovery IP Config: IPv4 (BootP, DHCP, AutoIP, Manual), IPv6 (Stateless), SNMPV1/V2/V3 Security: SSL Security and certificate management, 802.1x |
| Modem | 33.6 kbps |
| Network ready | Standard (built-in Gigabit Ethernet) |
| Network capabilities | Yes, via built-in Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless capability | No |
| Mobile printing capability | HP ePrint Apple AirPrint™ Mopria™-certified Mobile Apps |
| Connectivity, optional | HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11b/g Wireless Print Server J8021A |
| Connectivity, standard | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host 1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TX 1 Telecom 1 Phone |
| HP ePrint capability | Yes |
| Multimedia and Input Devices | |
| Fax phone TAM interface supported | Yes |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 dpi |
| Rack and Power Specifications | |
| Number of users | 5-15 Users |
| Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number | 2.812 kWh/week |
| Weights | |
| Weight | 22.3 kg |
| Package weight | 29.57 kg |
| System Components | |
| Control panel | 3.5-in intuitive touchscreen control panel with color graphic display Buttons (Home, Cancel, Help, Right/Left Arrows, Back) LED indicator lights (Ready, Error) |
| System Requirements | |
| Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh | Mac OSX v 10.6 PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel® Core™ Processor 500 MB hard disk CD-ROM/DVD-ROM or Internet USB or Network port |
| Minimum System Requirements | Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit): 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit), 400 MB free hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or Network port Windows XP (32-bit) SP2: Pentium® 233 MHz processor, 512 MB RAM 400 MB free hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or Network port |
| Security Management | |
| Security management | Embedded Web Server: password-protection, secure browsing via SSL/TLS Network: enable/disable network ports and features, SNMPv1 community password change, SNMPv3, 802.1x, Firewall, Access Control List HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access authentication, SASL authentication |
| Software and Applications | |
| Software included | Windows: HP Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 print driver, HP WIA Scan Driver, HP TWAIN Scan Driver, HP Scan, HP Fax Setup Wizard, HP Send Fax, HP Fax Print Driver, Status Alerts, HP Update, DXP, ReadIris Software Mac: HP Installer/Uninstaller, HP Postscript driver, HP Scan, HP Setup Assistant, HP Fax Print Driver, HP Utility, HP Alerts, HP Firmware Updater, ReadIris Software |
| Driver updates | Latest supported operating systems and print drivers available at hp.com/go/support |
| Mac compatible | Yes |
| Downloadable software | Windows Full Software Solution HP Universal Print Drivers HP PrintView HP EcoPrint Console HP ePrint Mobile Driver Mac Software Solution Linux Software Solution Unix Print Driver |
| Printer Specifications | |
| Functions | Print, copy, scan, fax |
| Multitasking supported | Yes |
| Automatic paper sensor | No |
| Storage device and direct print support | Front-facing USB/Flash drive |
| Duplex printing | Automatic (standard) |
| Duty cycle (monthly, letter) | 75000 |
| Duty cycle (monthly, A4) | Up to 75,000 pages |
| Recommended monthly page volume | 2000 to 6000 |
| Envelope Feeder | No |
| Internal Storage | None |
| Paper trays, maximum | 3 |
| Paper trays, standard | 2 |
| Print colors | No |
| Print languages | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP postscript level 3 emulation, PCLm |
| Printer Management | Windows: HP Device Toolbox, Status Alerts (default install), SNP Alerts (minimum network install), HP Web Jetadmin (download) Mac: HP Utility |
| Print technology | Laser |
| SureSupply supported | Yes |
| Top key features | Two-sided printing 50-sheet ADF Front-facing USB printing |
| Fonts and typefaces | 84 scalable TrueType fonts. Additional Font Solutions available at hp.com/go/laserjetfonts. |
| Target user and print volume | For teams up to 15 users Prints up to 6,000 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. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/SureSupply<br /> only available with Original HP supplies Internet access required. |
| Recommended monthly page volume note | HP recommends that the number of pages per month of imaged output be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period. |
| Duty cycle note | 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. |
| Supported Printing Media | |
| Recommended media weight (duplex) | 52 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 size (ADF) | 127 x 177 to 216 x 356 mm (5 x 7 to 8.5 x 14 in) |
| Media sizes, custom | Tray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm tray 2, optional 500-sheet tray (3): 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm |
| Standard media sizes (duplex) | A4 RA4 |
| Media sizes supported | A4, RA4, Oficio 216 x 343 mm, Oficio 216 x 347 mm, 10 x 15 cm, B5(JIS), B6(JIS), Postcard(JIS), Double Postcard(JIS), A5, A6, 16K 195 x 270 mm, 16K 184 x 260 mm, 16K 197 x 273 mm |
| Media size, tray 1 | A4, A5, A6, RA4, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10x15 cm, 16K, Postcard (JIS), DPostcard (JIS), Envelope (B5, C5, C6, DL) 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm |
| Media size, tray 2 | A4 A5 A6 RA4 B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10x15 cm, 16K, Postcard (JIS), DPostcard (JIS) 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm |
| Media size, tray 3 | A4 A5 A6 RA4 B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10x15 cm, 16K, Postcard (JIS), DPostcard (JIS) 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm (optional 500-sheet tray) |
| Media types | Paper (bond, color, letterhead, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough) envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, user-defined |
| Media weights, supported ADF | 60 to 90 g/m² |
| Media weight, supported | Tray 1: 52 to 199 g/m² Tray 2, 3: 52 to 120 g/m² |
| Media weight (tray 1) | 52 to 199 g/m² |
| Media weight (tray 2) | 52 to 120 g/m² |
| Media weight (tray 3) | 52 to 120 g/m² |
| Print Speed | |
| Print speed | Print speed up to 42 ppm (black) |
| Print speed duplex (A4) | Up to 21 ipm |
| Print speed black (ISO, letter) | Up to 42 ppm |
| Print speed black (ISO, A4) | Up to 40 ppm |
| Print speed footnote | Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes first set of test documents. For more information see hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity. |
| Battery and Power | |
| Power | Input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60Hz (+/- 3 Hz) and 220V-240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60Hz (+/- 3 Hz) |
| Power supply type | Built-in power supply |
| Power consumption | 760 watts (Printing), 520 watts (Copying from ADF), 18.2 watts (Ready), 4.3 watts (Sleep), 0.3 watts (Off) |
| Power consumption Note | Values subject to change. Power numbers are the highest values measured using all standard voltages. See hp.com/support for current information. Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty. |
| Copy Time | |
| First copy out black (letter) | As fast as 9.0 sec |
| Dimensions | |
| Minimum dimensions (W x D x H) | 465 x 465 x 508 mm |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 585 x 594 x 733 mm |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 Year Next Business Day Hardware Support |
