HP LaserJet Pro MFP M26a
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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M26a

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M26a

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Product specifications

Product name
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M26a
Subcategory
Single and multifunction printers
Sub brand
LaserJet Pro
Country of origin
Made In China
Functions
Print, copy, scan
Multitasking supported
Yes
Number of print cartridges
1 Black
Print speed black (ISO, A4)
Normal: Up to 18 ppm [1]
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Up to 5,000 pages [3]
Recommended monthly page volume
100 to 1000 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 600 x 600 dpi Color:
Print languages
PCLm/PCLmS
Processor speed
600 MHz
Automatic paper sensor
No
Minimum system requirements
Windows® 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® 8  (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® 7 (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 Vista® 32-bit: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) processor, 1 GB RAM (32-bit), 400 MB* free hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or Network port; Windows Server 2003 32-bit (SP1 or greater), Windows Server 2003 R2 32-bit, Windows Server 2008 32-bit (SP1 or greater), Windows Server 2008 64-bit (SP1 or greater), Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit (SP1): 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) processor, 1 GB RAM (32-bit), 400 MB* free hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or Network port Mac OS X v10.9, v10.10, v10.11, 1 GB available hard disk space, Internet access
Compatible operating systems
Full software installs supported on: Windows® 10 32-bit/64-bit, Windows® 8 & 8.1 32-bit/64-bit, Windows® 7 32-bit/64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit/64-bit; Driver only installs supported on: Windows® 2012; Windows® Server 2008 32-bit/64-bit, Windows® Server 2008 R2 (x64) SP1, Windows® Server 2008 (Standard Edition), Windows® Server 2008 (Enterprise Edition), Windows® Server 2003 32-bit/64-bit (SP1 or higher); Apple® OS X EI Capitan (v10.11), OS X Yosemite (v10.10), OS X Mavericks (v10.9), 1 GB available hard disk space, Internet required [11]
Memory
128 MB
Media sizes supported
A4; A5; Envelopes (ISO DL, C5, B5); Post cards (JIS single and double)
Media sizes, custom
76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Paper handling input, standard
Up to 150 sheets
Paper handling output, standard
Up to 100 sheets
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
Up to 100 sheets
Duplex printing
Manual duplex
Media types
Paper (plain, laserjet), envelopes, transparencies, labels, postcards
Media weight, supported
60 to 163 g/m²
Scanner type
Flatbed
Scan file format
Windows Scan Software supports file format: JPG, RAW (BMP), PDF, TIFF, PNG; Mac Scan Software supports file format: TIFF, PNG, JPEG, JPEG-2000, PDF, PDF-Searchable, RTF, TXT
Scan resolution, optical
Up to 1200 dpi
Recommended monthly scan volume
100 - 1,000 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.
Digital sending standard features
Scan to email by HP Software; Scan to application by HP Software; Scan to file by HP Software
File Format Supported
PDF; TIF; BMP; PNG; JPG
Scan input modes
Solution Center Lite (Windows Vista®) or Device Stage (Windows® 7, 8); TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant software
Copy speed (normal)
Black: Up to 18 cpm Color: [4]
Copy resolution (black text)
Up to 600 x 400 dpi
Copy reduce / enlarge settings
25 to 400%
Copies, maximum
Up to 99 copies
Power
Input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 12%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Power consumption
355 watts (active printing), 2.2 watts (ready), 1.4 watts (sleep), 0.8 watts (Auto Off/Wake on USB, enabled at shipment), 0.15 watts (Auto-off/Manual-on), 0.15 (Manual Off) [7]
Sustainable impact specifications
Mercury free
Operating temperature range
15 to 32.5ºC
Recommended operating humidity range
30 to 70% RH
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing)
47 dB(A)
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)
42 x 26.6 x 25.4 cm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)
42 x 36.5 x 41 cm
Weight
8.0 kg
Package weight
10.3 kg
Software included
Windows: HP Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCLmS print driver, HP WIA Scan Driver, HP TWAIN Scan Driver, HP Scan, Status Alerts, HP Update, DXP; Mac HP Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCLmS Print Driver, HP Scan, HP Setup Assistant, HP Utility, HP Alerts, HP Firmware Updater
Manufacturer Warranty
One-year unit exchange 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.