HP LaserJet Pro M501dn
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HP LaserJet Pro M501dn

HP LaserJet Pro M501dn

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Product specifications

Product name
HP LaserJet Pro M501dn
Subcategory
Single and multifunction printers
Sub brand
LaserJet Pro
Country of origin
Made in Philippines ALL except 696 option
Orderable supplies
CF287A HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge; CF287X HP 87X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge
Number of print cartridges
1 (black)
Print speed black
Normal: Up to 45 ppm [10]
First page out (ready)
Black: As fast as 5.7 sec [12]
Print quality black (best)
Black: 600 x 600 dpi, Up to 4800 x 600 enhanced dpi Color:
Print Resolution Technologies
HP FastRes 1200, HP ProRes 1200, 600 dpi
Duty cycle (monthly, letter)
Up to 100,000 pages [13]
Recommended monthly page volume
1500 to 6000 [14]
Processor speed
1500 MHz
Print languages
HP PCL 5, HP PCL 6, HP postscript level 3 emulation, direct PDF (v 1.7) printing, URF, PCLM, PWG
Display
2-line LCD (text)
HP ePrint capability
Yes
Mobile printing capability
HP ePrint; Apple AirPrint™; Mopria™-certified
Wireless capability
No
Connectivity, standard
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host/Device Ports; Fast Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-Tx, Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-T
Network ready
Standard (built-in Gigabit Ethernet)
Minimum System Requirements
Compatible OS (see "Compatible Operating Systems"); CD-ROM drive or Internet connection (for software installation); dedicated USB connection or a network connection (wired or wireless); 1 GB available harddisk space; (For operating system minimum hardware requirements, see the OS manufacturer, such as microsoft.com)
Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh
Compatible OS (see "Compatible Operating Systems"); Internet connection (for software installation); dedicated USB connection or a network connection (wired or wireless); 1 GB available harddisk space; (For operating system minimum hardware requirements, see the OS manufacturer, such as Apple.com)
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 HP.com and Apple Store); OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite, OS X 10.11 El Capitan; 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
Operating system supported footnote number
[17]
Media sizes supported
Tray 1: 4 x 6 in, 5 x 8 in, Letter, Legal, Executive, Oficio 8.5 x 13 in, Envelope No. 10, Monarch, Custom; Tray 2 & Tray 3: 5 x 8 in, Letter, Legal, Executive, Oficio 8.5 x13 in, Custom
Media sizes, custom
Tray 1: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in; Tray 2 & Tray 3: 4.14 x 5.83 to 8.5 x 14 in
Paper handling input, standard
100-sheet multipurpose tray and 550-sheet main cassette [16]
Paper handling input, optional
Optional 550-sheet cassette tray (Tray 3) [16]
Paper handling output, standard
250-sheet face down output tray [16]
Paper handling output, optional
[16]
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
Up to 250 sheets
Media types
Paper (plain, EcoFFICIENT, light, midweight, intermediate, heavy, extra heavy, bond, cardstock, colored, letterhead, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough, ecofficient); envelopes; labels; transparencies
Media weight, supported
Tray 1: 16 to 58 lb bond; Tray 2 & Tray 3: 16 to 32 lb bond
Paper handling output, standard
250-sheet face down output tray
Paper handling input, optional
Optional 550-sheet cassette tray (Tray 3)
Paper handling input, standard
100-sheet multipurpose tray and 550-sheet main cassette
Paper handling note number
[16]
Power
Input voltage: 100 to 127 VAC, 60 Hz; Input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz (Not dual voltage, power supply varies by part number with #option code identifier)
Power consumption
660 watts (active printing), 6.1 watts (ready), 1.3 (sleep), 0.7 watts (Auto-Off/wake on USB connection, disabled at shipment) 0.1 watts (Auto-Off/Manual-On), 0.1 watts (Manual-Off) [4]
Sustainable impact specifications
Mercury free
Operating temperature range
59 to 90.5ºF
Recommended operating humidity range
30 to 70% RH
Acoustic power emissions (ready)
4.0 B(A) [8]
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing)
54 dB(A) [8]
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)
16.46 x 14.80 x 11.38 in
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)
16.46 x 25.16 x 11.38 in
Package dimensions (W x D x H)
19.6 x 15.7 x 18.4 in
Pallet dimensions
47.2 x 39.4 x 97.7 in
Quantity per pallet
30
Count of layers in pallet
5
What's in the box
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M501n; preinstalled introductory HP LaserJet Toner cartridge (Black: ~6000 pages); In-box documentation (Installation Guide, Getting Started Guide, User's Guide, Support Flyer, Warranty Guide); Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM; Software drivers and documentation on CD-ROM; CD's containing software and electronic documentation; Power cord
Cable included
No, please purchase USB cable separately
Manufacturer Warranty
NA/EMEA: One-year, next-business day, onsite warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Go to hp.com/support to learn about HP award winning service and support options in your region; AP: One year return to bench
Tech spec footnote
[2] Includes control panel height and 4mm side handle protrusions
Tech spec footnote
[3] Includes size-A cartridge
Tech spec footnote
[4] 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. Power consumption values typicallty based on measurement of 115V device.
Tech spec footnote
[6] Based on the BA TEC method with the following possible exceptions: 1 minute or less sleep delay setting, Wi-Fi disabled. Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) rating represents the typical electricity consumed by a product during 1 week, measured in kilowatt-houes (kWh).
Tech spec footnote
[7] 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.
Tech spec footnote
[8] Acoustic values are subject to change. For current information see http://www.hp.com/support. Configuration tested: Simplex printing using A4 paper at 43 ppm.
Tech spec footnote
[9] 256 MB PC31600
Tech spec footnote
[10] Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes 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.
Tech spec footnote
[11] Measured using ISO/IEC 24734 Feature Performance Test, excludes 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.
Tech spec footnote
[12] Measured using ISO/IEC 17629. For more information see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity.
Tech spec footnote
[13] 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.
Tech spec footnote
[14] 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.
Tech spec footnote
[15] 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.
Tech spec footnote
[16] Optional 550-sheet input tray; Optional printer stand.
Tech spec footnote
[17] Not all “Compatible Operating Systems” are supported with inbox software; Full solution software available only for Windows 7 and newer; Legacy Windows Operation Systems (XP, Vista, and equivalent servers) get print drivers only; Windows RT OS for Tablets (32-bit & 64-bit) uses a simplified HP print driver built into the RT OS; UNIX Modelscripts are available on hp.com (Modelscripts are printer drivers for UNIX operating systems); Linux systems use in-OS HPLIP software; HP Software for Mac is no longer included on the CD, but can be downloaded from hp.com - the Mac driver and Mac Utility are installed for Mac operating systems.