HP Color LaserJet Printer buying guide

Compare key features and specifications of the HP Color LaserJet single-function printer lineup

HP LaserJet Pro CP1025nw Color Printer

$229.99

Key Features

Print speed:1
Up to 17 ppm, black
Up to 4 ppm, color

HP ePrint:
Yes2

Paper input tray capacity:
150-sheet

Auto 2-sided printing:
No

Printer display:
N/A

Wireless networking:
Yes3

Print Features

Print resolution:
Up to 600 x 600 dpi

ISO print speed:1
Up to 17 ppm black
Up to 4 ppm color

First page out from Ready mode (letter):
As fast as 27.5 seconds4

Monthly duty cycle:5
Up to 15,000 pages

Recommended monthly print volume:
200 to 850 pages6

Paper Features

Standard media sizes:
Letter, legal, executive, 4" x 6", 5" x 8", 8.5" x 13", envelopes (No. 10, Monarch); custom: 3" x 5" to 8.5" x 14"

Media types:
Paper (bond, brochure, color, glossy, letterhead, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstock

Paper trays:
150-sheet input tray

2-sided printing:
Manual (driver support provided)

Connectivity

Connectivity:
USB (2.0), Ethernet, Wireless 802.11b/g/n3

General

Printer Memory:
64 MB

Dimensions:
15.7" x 15.8" x 9.9"

Energy Star:
Yes

Support:
One-year, limited warranty, product exchange

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HP LaserJet Pro CP1025nw Color Printer

Price $229.99

HP LaserJet Pro CP1025nw Color Printer

HP Color LaserJet CP1525nw Printer

$299.99

Key Features

ISO print speed:1
Up to 12 ppm black
Up to 8 ppm color

HP ePrint:
Yes2

Paper input tray capacity:
150-sheet

Auto 2-sided printing:
No

Printer display:
2-line LCD (text)

Wireless networking:
Yes3

Print Features

Print resolution:
Up to 600 x 600 dpi

ISO print speed:1
Up to 12 ppm black
Up to 8 ppm color

First page out from Ready mode (letter):
As fast as 32 seconds4

Monthly duty cycle:5
Up to 30,000 pages

Recommended monthly print volume:
250 to 1000 pages6

Paper Features

Standard media sizes:
Letter, legal, executive, 4" x 6", 5" x 8", 8.5" x 13", envelopes (No. 10, Monarch); custom: 3" x 5" to 8.5" x 14"

Media types:
Paper (bond, brochure, color, glossy, letterhead, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstock

Paper trays:
1-sheet priority feed slot
150-sheet input tray

2-sided printing:
Manual (driver support provided)

Connectivity

Connectivity:
USB (2.0), Ethernet, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n3

General

Printer Memory:
128 MB

Dimensions:
15.7" x 17.8" x 10"

Energy Star:
Yes

Support:
One-year, limited warranty, product exchange

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HP Color LaserJet CP1525nw Printer

Price $299.99

HP Color LaserJet CP1525nw Printer

HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color
M451dw Printer

$549.99

Key Features

ISO print speed:1
Up to 21 ppm black
Up to 21 ppm color

HP ePrint:
Yes2

Paper input tray capacity:
50-sheet multipurpose
250-sheet

Auto 2-sided printing:
Yes

Printer display:
2-line LCD (text)

Wireless networking:
Yes3

Print Features

Print resolution:
Up to 600 dpi black
Up to 600 dpi color

ISO print speed:1
Up to 21 ppm black
Up to 21 ppm color

First page out from Ready mode (letter):
As fast as 17 seconds4

Monthly duty cycle:5
Up to 40,000 pages

Recommended monthly print volume:
Up to 750 to 2000 pages6

Paper Features

Standard media sizes:
Letter, legal, executive, 8.5" x 13", envelopes (No. 10, Monarch); custom: 3" x 5" to 8.5" x 14"

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

Paper trays:
250-sheet input tray
50-sheet multipurpose
250-sheet optional

2-sided printing:
Automatic

Connectivity

Connectivity:
High-speed USB (2.0), Ethernet, Wireless 802.11b/g/n3

General

Printer Memory:
128 MB

Dimensions:
15.9" x 19.4" x 12.7"
Maximum: 15.9" x 27.1" x 12.7"

Energy Star:
Yes

Support:
One-year limited warranty, return to HP or authorized service provider

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HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451dw Printer

Price $549.99

HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451dw Printer

dpi = dots per inch, ppm = pages per minute

1 ISO speeds measured using ISO/IEC 24734 or ISO/IEC 29183. Excludes first page or first set of test documents. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity.

2 Requires an Internet connection to the printer. Feature works with any connected Internet-and e-mail-capable device. Print times may vary. Some HP LaserJets may require a firmware upgrade. For a list of supported documents, and image types, see www.hp.com/go/eprintcenter. And for additional solutions, see www.hp.com/go/mobile-printing-solutions.

3 Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from access point. Wireless operations compatible with 2.4GHz routers only.

4 First page out time is measured from Tray 2. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.

5 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.

6 HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.