Print speed black:

Normal: Up to 52 ppm ⁵ 
(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.)

First page out (ready)

Black: As fast as 7.5 sec ⁶ 
(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)

• Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi

Duty cycle (monthly, A4)

Up to 175,000 pages ⁷ 
(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

5000 to 13,000 ⁸ 
(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.)

Print technology

• Laser

Processor speed

1.2 GHz

Print languages

HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e , HP Postscript Level 3 emulation, native PDF printing (v 1.7)

Display

• 4-line LCD (color text and graphics)

Replacement cartridges

• HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~10,500 pages) CF281A

(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.)
(Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies)

Connectivity

Connectivity

HP ePrint capability

Yes

Mobile printing capability

HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint™, Mopria-certified

Wireless capability

• Optional, enabled with purchase of a pending hardware accessory

Connectivity, standard

• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports (Host and Device)
• built-in Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000T network port
• Hardware Integration Pocket (HIP)

Network ready

Standard (built-in Gigabit Ethernet)

Minimum system requirements

• 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-bit and 64-bit editions
• Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets)
• Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (From HP.com): Windows XP (SP3) 32-bit and 64-bit editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc.), Windows Vista all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.), Windows 7 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets)
• Mobile OS (In-OS drivers): 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
• CD-ROM or DVD drive, or Internet connection
• Dedicated USB or network connection or Wireless connection
• 200 MB available hard disk space
• OS compatible hardware (For OS hardware requirements see http://www.microsoft.com)

• Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite
• USB
• 1 GB available hard disk space
• OS compatible hardware (For OS hardware requirements see http://www.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-bit, 64-bit) editions
Windows 8/8.1 all (32-bit, 64-bit) editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all (32-bit, 64-bit) editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets)
Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (From HP.com): Windows XP (SP3) (32-bit, 64-bit) editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc.), Windows Vista all (32-bit, 64-bit) editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.), Windows 7 all (32-bit, 64-bit) editions, Windows 8/8.1 all (32-bit, 64-bit) editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all (32-bit, 64-bit) editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets)
Mac OS (HP Print Drivers available from HP.com and Apple Store): OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite
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 ¹¹ 
(Not all Compatible Operating Systems are supported with In-box software. Full solution software available only for Windows 7 and newer. Legacy Windows Operation Systems (XP, Vista, and equivalent servers) get print and Scan 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 http://www.hp.com (Modelscripts are printer drivers for UNIX operating systems). Linux systems use in-OS HPLIP software.)