HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn
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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn

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Product specifications

Product name
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn
Subcategory
Single and multifunction printers
Sub brand
LaserJet Pro
Country of origin
Made in China
Functions
Print, copy, scan, fax
Multitasking supported
Yes
Number of print cartridges
1 (black)
Print speed black (ISO, A4)
Normal: Up to 40 ppm 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.
Print speed color (ISO, A4)
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.
First page out (ready)
Black: As fast as 8.0 sec Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Up to 75,000 pages 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.
Recommended monthly page volume
2000 to 6000 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.
Print technology
Laser
Print quality black (best)
Black: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi Color:
Print languages
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP postscript level 3 emulation, PCLm
Display
3.5" (8.89 cm) touchscreen, LCD (color graphics)
Processor speed
800 MHz
Automatic paper sensor
No
HP ePrint capability
Yes
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 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
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 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.
Memory
256 MB
Memory, maximum
256 MB
Internal Storage
None
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 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
Paper handling input, standard
100-sheet multipurpose tray, 500-sheet input tray 2, 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Paper handling input, optional
Optional 500-sheet tray (add up to 1 trays)
Paper handling output, standard
250-sheet output bin, 100-sheet rear output bin
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
Up to 350 sheets
Duplex printing
Automatic (standard)
Media types
Paper (bond, color, letterhead, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough); envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, user-defined
Media weight, supported
Tray 1: 52 to 199 g/m²; Tray 2, 3: 52 to 120 g/m²
Media weights, supported ADF
60 to 90 g/m²
Scanner type
Flatbed, ADF
Scan resolution, optical
Up to 300, 600, 1200 dpi
Scan size (ADF), maximum
216 x 356 mm
Scan size (ADF), minimum
127 x 177 mm
Scan speed (normal, A4)
Up to 19 ppm (black & white), up to 14 ppm (color)
Duplex ADF scanning
Yes
Automatic document feeder capacity
Standard, 50 sheets
Scan input modes
From PC: Solution Center Lite (Windows Vista, Windows XP) or Device Stage (Windows 7, 8); TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant software
Copy speed (normal)
Black: Up to 40 ppm Color: 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.
Copy resolution (black text)
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy resolution (color text and graphics)
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy reduce / enlarge settings
25 to 400%
Copies, maximum
Up to 99 copies
Faxing
Yes
Fax transmission speed
33.6 kbps Based on standard ITU-T test image #1 at standard resolution. More complicated pages or higher resolution will take longer and use more memory.
Fax memory
Up to 250 pages
Fax Resolution Black (best)
Up to 300 x 300 dpi
Fax Speed Dials, Maximum Number
Up to 100 numbers (each can contain 100 numbers)
Fax Broadcast Locations
100
Power
Input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60Hz (+/- 2 Hz) and 220V-240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
Power consumption
760 watts (Printing), 520 watts (Copying from ADF), 18.2 watts (Ready), 4.3 watts (Sleep), 0.3 watts (Off) 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.
Sustainable impact specifications
Mercury free
Operating temperature range
10 to 32.5°C
Recommended operating humidity range
30 to 70% RH
Acoustic power emissions (ready)
Inaudible Acoustic values are subject to change. For current information see hp.com/support. Configuration tested: LaserJet Pro M521dw, simplex printing, A4 paper at an average of 40 ppm. LaserJet Pro M521dw, ADF copy and print simplex using A4 paper.
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing)
54 dB(A)
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; Mac: HP Installer/Uninstaller, HP Postscript driver, HP Scan, HP Setup Assistant, HP Fax Print Driver, HP Utility, HP Alerts, HP Firmware Updater
Manufacturer Warranty
One-year limited warranty, Onsite