HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn
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HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn

HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn

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Product specifications

Product name
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn
Subcategory
Single and multifunction printers
Sub brand
LaserJet
Country of origin
Made in Japan
Number of print cartridges
4 toner cartridges (1 each for black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Print speed black (ISO, A4)
Normal: Up to 56 ppm [10]
Print speed color (ISO, A4)
Up to 56 ppm [10]
First page out (ready)
Black: As fast as 5.9 sec [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.
Print quality black (best)
Black: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi Color: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Print Resolution Technologies
HP ImageREt 4800, Enhanced (600 x 600 dpi), Fine Lines (1200 x 1200 dpi), Quickview (300 x 300 dpi), Pantone Calibrated
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Up to 250,000 pages [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.
Recommended monthly page volume
Up to 50,000 [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.
Processor speed
1.2 GHz
Print languages
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5 (HP PCL 5 driver available from the Web only), HP postscript level 3 emulation, native PDF printing (v 1.7), Apple AirPrint™, Google Cloud Print
Display
10.92 cm (4.3 in) Colour Graphics Display(CGD) with touchscreen; Rotating (adjustable angle)
Mobile printing capability
HP ePrint; Apple AirPrint™; Google Cloud Print™; Mopria™ Certified
Minimum System Requirements
2 GB available hard disk space, Internet connection, USB port, Internet browser. For additional OS hardware requirements see http://www.microsoft.com
Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh
2 GB available hard drive space, Internet connection or USB port. For OS hardware requirements see http://www.apple.com
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows Client OS (32/64-bit): Win10, Win8.1, Win7 Starter Edition SP1, UPD Win7 Ultimate; Mobile OS: iOS, Android; Apple® macOS High Sierra v10.13, Apple® macOS Mojave v10.14, Mac: Apple® macOS Catalina v10.15; Discrete PCL6 Printer Driver: For more information on the supported operating systems go to http://www.support.hp.com, Enter your product name and search, Click on User Guides and enter your product name and search for User Guide, Search for your (Product Name) User Guide, Search for the Supported Operating Systems section; UPD PCL6 / PS Printer Drivers: For more information on the supported operating systems go to http://www.support.hp.com, Enter your product name and search, Click on User Guides and enter your product name and search for User Guide, Search for your (Product Name) User Guide, Search for the Supported Operating Systems section; UPD PCL6 / PS Printer Drivers, Supported Operating systems: For more information on the supported operating systems see http://www.hp.com/go/upd
Paper handling output, standard
500 sheet output bin
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
Up to 500 sheets
Duplex printing
Automatic (standard)
Media types
Paper (plain, heavy, extra heavy, glossy, light, recycle, tough), envelopes, labels, glossy film, cardstock, transparencies
Paper handling output, standard
500 sheet output bin
Power
Input voltage: 220 V to 240 V nominal (+/-10%), 50 - 60 Hz nominal (+/- 3 Hz), 6 A
Power consumption
870 watts (printing), 77 watts (ready), 0.7 watts (sleep), 0.7 watts (HP Auto-Off/Auto On), 0.08 watts (Auto-Off), 0.08 watts (Off) [6]
Sustainable impact specifications
Mercury free
Operating temperature range
10 to 32.5°C
Recommended operating humidity range
30 to 70% RH
What's in the box
Standard cartridges included; Yields 16,000 black and 13,000 colour composite (C/M/Y) pages. Average black and colour composite (C/M/Y) declared toner yields based on ISO/IEC 19798 and continuous printing. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
What is in the box footnote
Standard cartridges included; Yields 16,000 black and 13,000 colour composite (C/M/Y) pages. Average black and colour composite (C/M/Y) declared toner yields based on ISO/IEC 19798 and continuous printing. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
What is in the box footnote number
[3]
Cable included
No, please purchase USB cable separately
Manufacturer Warranty
One-year, next-business day, onsite warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Contact your Contractual Vendor or go to http://www.hp.com/support to learn about HP award winning service and support options in your region.
Tech spec footnote
[1] Optional 500GB Hard Disk.
Tech spec footnote
[2] EPEAT® registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country. See http://www.epeat.net for registration status by country.
Tech spec footnote
[3] Standard cartridges included; yields 16,000 black and 13,000 colour composite (C/M/Y) pages. Average black and colour composite (C/M/Y) declared toner yields based on ISO/IEC 19798 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
[4] With no accessories and multi-purpose tray closed.
Tech spec footnote
[5] With print cartridges.
Tech spec footnote
[6] 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
[7] BA TEC is equal to Best TEC. 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. Energy Star Version 3.0 TEC is not comparable to Energy Star Version 2.0 TEC values or BA TEC values. BA uses Energy Star Version 2.0 TEC. Energy Star value typically based on measurement of 115V device.
Tech spec footnote
[8] Average black and colour composite (C/M/Y) declared toner yields based on ISO/IEC 19798 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
[9] To achieve maximum memory, purchase a DIMM accessory (TAA compliant only with TAA compliant DIMM). A firmware update may be required for configuration page to accurately reflect the accessory DIMM is installed.
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 24734 Feature Test A5 Landscape Feed. Speed may vary based on content PC media orientation and media type.
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.