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HP - LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw Color Wireless All-In-One Laser Printer - White

Model: M281FDW
SKU: 5981801
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  • Key Specs
    • Networking: Wired, Wireless
    • ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
    • Printer Type: All In One, Fax
    • Duty Cycle: Up to 40,000 (The maximum number of pages per month that the device can produce without failing, as specified by the manufacturer.)
    • ISO Color Print Speed: 22 pages per minute (The number of color pages able to be printed per minute in the device's default single-side mode, as tested by the International Standards Organization (ISO).)
    • ISO Mono Print Speed: 22 pages per minute (The number of black ink (grayscale) pages able to be printed per minute in the device's default single-side mode, as tested by the International Standards Organization (ISO).)
    • Monochromatic/Color: Color
  • General
    • Brand: HP
    • Model Number: M281FDW
    • Product Name: LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw Color Wireless All-In-One Laser Printer
    • Color: White
    • Display Screen: true
    • Display Screen Size: 2.7 inches
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 13.2 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 16.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 16.7 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 41.2 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Features
    • Automatic Document Feeder: true
    • Photo Printing: false
    • Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
    • Automatic Two-Sided Printing: true
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
    • EPEAT Level: Silver (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
    • TWAIN Compliant: true (Products with this label are compliant with standards set by the TWAIN Working Group for regulating communication between software and digital imaging devices. Devices that are TWAIN compliant are compatible for use with each other without requiring additional software, even if they have different capabilities.)
  • Paper Info
    • Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 50 sheets
    • Maximum Document Length: 14 inches
    • Maximum Document Width: 8.5 inches
    • Paper Feeder: Tray loader
    • Paper Handling: 50-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray, 50-sheet ADF (automatic document feeder); 150-sheet output bin
    • Supported Paper Sizes: Letter; Legal; Executive; Oficio 8.5x13; 4 x 6; 5 x 8; A4; A5; A6; B5(JIS); B6(JIS); 10x15cm; Oficio; 16K 197x273mm; Postcard (JIS); Double Postcard(JIS); Envelope #10; Envelope Monarch; Envelope B5; Envelope C5; Envelope DL; A5-R
    • Tray Capacity: 250
  • Ink
    • Compatible Cartridges: HP 202A (CF500A), HP 202A (CF501A), HP 202A (CF502A), HP 202A (CF503A), HP 202X (CF500X), HP 202X (CF501X), HP 202X (CF502X), HP 202X (CF503X)
    • Ink Subscription Service Available: false (The printer monitors ink usage and alerts the subscription provider when levels are low. A purchased subscription provides refills of ink based on usage.)
  • Copier Info
    • Copier Resolution (Black): Up to 600 x 600 (Refers to the number of pixels/dots, both horizontally and vertically, of the image produced by the copier in black ink. Generally, the higher the resolution, the sharper and cleaner the produced image.)
    • Copier Resolution (Color): Up to 600 x 600 (Refers to the number of pixels/dots, both horizontally and vertically, of the image produced by the copier in colored ink. Generally, the higher the resolution, the sharper and cleaner the produced image.)
    • Maximum Number Of Copies: 99
  • Scanner Info
    • Duplex Scan Function: false
    • Scanner Resolution: Up to 1200 x 1200 (Refers to the number of pixels/dots, both horizontally and vertically, of the image produced by the scanner. Generally, the higher the resolution, the sharper and cleaner the produced image.)
    • Scanner Type: Flatbed
  • Fax Info
    • Integrated Fax: true
  • Performance
    • Approximate Page Yield (Black): 1400
    • Approximate Page Yield (Color): 1300
    • Printer Resolution (Black): Up to 600 x 600 (Refers to the number of pixels/dots, both horizontally and vertically, of the image produced by the printer in black ink. Generally, the higher the resolution, the sharper and cleaner the produced image.)
    • Printer Resolution (Color): Up to 600 x 600 (Refers to the number of pixels/dots, both horizontally and vertically, of the image produced by the printer in colored ink. Generally, the higher the resolution, the sharper and cleaner the produced image.)
    • Output Tray Capacity: 100 sheets
    • Recommended Monthly Volume: 150 to 2500 pages (The maximum number of pages that can be printed per month, as recommended by the manufacturer. Printing in excess of this number may reduce the machine's overall lifespan or print quality over time.)
    • First Page Out Time: 11 seconds (The time it takes the printer to print and deliver the first page in the output tray. May depend on the complexity of the copy being printed.)
  • Compatibility
    • Works With: Amazon Alexa (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
  • Connectivity
    • Minimum System Requirements: PC: 233MHz processor; Windows XP (SP2, 32-bit) or later; 2GB hard disk space; CD-ROM drive or Internet connection; Mac: OS X 10.10 or newer; 1.5GB hard disk space; USB port or network connection;
  • Other
    • UPC: 190780300084

Deliver documents quickly with this HP LaserJet Pro printer. It has a print resolution of up to 600 dpi to deliver high-quality text and graphics, and it's Wi-Fi-capable, so you can print wirelessly from your computer or mobile device. This LaserJet Pro printer has a 250-sheet input tray for larger print jobs.

Printer Buying Guide

  • Easy Replenish: With a printer set up for Easy Replenish, you'll automatically receive shipments of the ink you need. The printer monitors its own ink levels, so you'll only receive ink when you need it.
  • >Prints up to 22 ISO ppm* in black, up to 22 ISO ppm* in color (on letter-size paper): Generates documents quickly.
  • Laser printers are best for high-volume printing: Handle large volumes quickly and at a low cost per page. Toner (powder) is used instead of ink, so you get smudge-free images and text.
  • Wireless and mobile printing capability: Connect this printer to your home or office network with built-in Ethernet or wireless LAN. Plus, print from your mobile device with the free HP ePrint app or Apple® AirPrint.
  • Apple® AirPrint enabled: Offers Apple iPad® and iPhone® printing.
  • 600 dpi (dots per inch) for good print quality: Provides sufficient resolution for producing good-quality documents and photos.
  • Large paper trays for high-volume printing and copying: Reload less often with a 250-sheet input tray and 100-sheet output tray. Copy or scan multiple pages easily with a 50-sheet automatic document feeder.
  • 2.7" CGD (color graphic display) touch screen: Preview images on the screen and navigate print, copy, and scan functions.
  • USB port for simple connectivity: The high-speed USB 2.0 port offers a standard connection to your PC or a simple way to plug in and print from a USB drive, camera or other device.
  • Built-in duplex printing: Print on both sides of the page without turning it over manually to minimize your printing costs and help the environment.
Whats Included
  • 4 preinstalled LaserJet Toner cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
  • HP LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw Color Wireless All-In-One Printer
  • Installation guide
  • Phone cord
  • Power cord
  • Software drivers and documentation CD-ROM
  • USB cable

Q: Can this still print black even if the color cartridges are depleted or not installed?

A: Jan 20, 2018 I bought this machine today. I asked a BB supervisor and the HP rep this exact question because I read it here. The HP rep said no. Supervisor tested printing capabilities with cartridge removed. It did not print black.

Q: Does price include ink cartridges?

A: It comes with the introductory toner cartridges which yields up to 1400 black pages and 700 each of the colors.

Q: What is the difference between the HP MFP M281fdw color Wireless All In One Printer for $429.99 and the HP MFP M477fnw color Wireless All In One Printer for $349.99

A: Thank you for reaching out. First check out the letters at the end of the LaserJet model numbers. FDW means Fax, Duplex (double-sided printing), and wireless. The FNW is Fax, Networking (ethernet) and Wireless. Besides those differences the 400 series LaserJets are considered the next model up. You get larger toner cartridges (lower cost per page), single pass double-sided scanning, slightly faster print speeds and a few other minor differences.

Q: I understand you can scan duplex via the feeder tray. If that's the case, can you also copy duplex? Also, how does the machine know to scan duplex versus just one-sided?

A: It doen't scan duplex automatically. you need to flip pages and rearrange them in the app and save afterwards. this becomes super obnoxious if you have a lot of pages and documents to save.

Q: Does this printer, print on both sides automatically? Without taking paper out of the tray & feeding it back in?

A: Yes, but you must choose that option in your print options. I LOVE THIS PRINTER! Best one I've purchased from HP in years. Buying another one for our business & giving it also to my Mom. Even convinced another friend to buy it too.

Q: Does this machine have print, scan and copy?

A: Yes, this unit does all of that.

Q: I Occasionally want to print quality HP premium paper photos. Will the MFP M281fdw print 3X5, 4X6, and 8X10 photos from both Tray 1 & 2, or just tray 2? I like the specs, & read 166 page manual. Could not find any info in the manual on photo printing

A: Resolution is 600dpi by 600dpi. This will not give the best quality photos. Photo quality resolution is 2400 dpi x 1200 dpi. You can purchase special paper to print photos, but cannot use regular photo paper in a laser printer (it will destroy the printer). See previous post from HP support listing all of the page sizes this printer can print.

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