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
Number of print cartridges
2 (black)
Print speed black (ISO, A4)
Normal: Up to 43 ppm [1]
First page out (ready)
Black: As fast as 5.8 sec [2]
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, A4)
Up to 100,000 pages [3]
Recommended monthly page volume
1,500 to 6,000 [4]
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 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX, Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Base-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 hard disk 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 hard disk 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 10 all 32-bit/64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit/64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 7 all 32-bit/64-bit editions, Windows Vista all 32-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc); Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (from HP.com): Windows 10 all 32-bit/64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit/64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 7 all 32-bit/64-bit editions, Windows Vista all 32-bit/64-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc); Mac OS (HP print drivers available from http://www.HP.com and Apple Store): OS X 10.10 Yosemite, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.7 Lion; 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
[6]
Media sizes supported
Tray 1: 10 x 15 cm, A4, A5, A6, Envelope B5, Envelope C5, Custom, Envelope DL, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS); Tray 2, Tray 3: A4, A5, A6, Custom, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS)
Media sizes, custom
Tray 1: 76.2 x 127 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm; Tray 2, Tray 3: 105 x 148 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Paper handling input, standard
100 sheet multipurpose tray and 550 sheet main cassette [14]
Paper handling input, optional
Optional 550 sheet cassette tray (Tray 3) [14]
Paper handling output, standard
250 sheet face down output tray [14]
Paper handling output, optional
[14]
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
Up to 250 sheets
Media types
Paper (plain, light, midweight, intermediate, heavy, extra heavy, bond, cardstock, coloured, letterhead, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough, ecofficient); Envelopes; Labels; Transparencies
Media weight, supported
Tray 1: 60 to 200 g/m²; Tray 2 & Tray 3: 60 to 120 g/m²
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
[14]
Power
Input voltage: 200 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) [9]
Sustainable impact specifications
Mercury free
Operating temperature range
15 to 32.5ºC
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)
418 x 376 x 289 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)
418 x 639 x 289 mm
Package dimensions (W x D x H)
497 x 398 x 466 mm
What's in the box
HP LaserJet Pro M501; Preinstalled introductory HP LaserJet Toner Cartridge (Black: 6,000 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
One-year warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to learn about HP award winning service and support options in your region.
Tech spec footnote
[1] 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
[2] 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
[3] 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
[4] 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
[5] 256 MB PC3 1600.
Tech spec footnote
[6] Not all “Compatible Operating Systems” are supported with inbox software. Full solution software available only for Windows 7 and newer. Legacy Windows Operation Systems (Vista, and equivalent servers) get print drivers only. Windows RT OS for Tablets (32/64-bit) uses a simplified HP print driver built into the RT OS. UNIX Modelscripts are available on http//www.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 http://www.hp.com (the Mac driver and Mac Utility are installed for Mac operating systems).
Tech spec footnote
[7] Includes control panel height and 4mm side handle protrusions.
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] 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 typically based on measurement of 115V device.
Tech spec footnote
[10] 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 typically based on measurement of 115V device.
Tech spec footnote
[11] EPEAT® registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by country.
Tech spec footnote
[12] 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-hours (kWh).
Tech spec footnote
[13] 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
[14] 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.