Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw

Make an impact with high-quality colour and increased productivity. Get the fastest in-class two-sided printing speed and First Page Out Time (FPOT).[1,2] Scan, copy, and fax. Count on simple security solutions, and get easy mobile printing.

  • Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
  • Executive (184 x 267 mm); Oficio (216 x 330 mm); 102 x 152 mm; 127 x 203 mm; A4 (210 x 299 mm); A5 (148 x 210 mm); A6 (105 x 148 mm); B5(JIS) (182 x 257 mm); B6(JIS) (128 x 182 mm); 100 x 150 mm; Oficio (216 x 340 mm); 16K (195 x 270 mm); 16K (184 x 260 mm); 16K (197 x 273 mm); Postcard(JIS) (100 x 147 mm); Double Postcard(JIS) (147 x 200 mm); Envelope #10 (105 x 241 mm); Envelope Monarch (98 x 191 mm); Envelope B5 (176 x 250 mm); Envelope C5 (162 x 229 mm); Envelope DL (110 x 220 mm); A5-R (210 x 148 mm)
  • Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port; Built-in Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-TX network port, 802.11n 2.4/5GHz wireless; Fax port; Front Host USB
  • Up to 40,000 pages

Manufacturer Part Number
T6B82A#BAZ
Full Product Specifications

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Supported Operating Systems
Compatible Operating Systems: Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7: 32/64-bit, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer. Windows Vista®: (32-bit only), 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8. Windows® XP SP3 or higher (32-bit only): any Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or 233 MHz compatible processor, 850 MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8. Windows Server support is provided via the command line installer and supports Win Server 2008 R2 and higher. Apple® OS X El Sierra (v10.12), Capitan (v10.11), Yosemite (v10.10)
1.5 GB available hard disk space, Internet required, USB. Linux (For more information, see http://www.hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/index.html). Unix (For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/unixmodelscripts)
Operating system (supported note): Not supporting Windows® XP (64-bit) and Windows Vista® (64-bit). Not all "Compatible Operating Systems" are supported with INBOX software
Full solution software available only for Windows 7 and newer
Legacy Windows Operation Systems (XP, Vista, and equivalent servers) get print drivers only
Windows Server OS install driver only
Windows RT OS for Tablets (32/64-bit) uses a simplified HP print driver built into the RT OS
Linux systems use in-OS HPLIP software
Compatible Network Operating Systems: Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7: 32/64-bit, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer. Windows Vista®: (32-bit only), 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8. Windows® XP SP3 or higher (32-bit only): any Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or 233 MHz compatible processor, 850 MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8. Windows Server support is provided via the command line installer and supports Win Server 2008 R2 and higher. Apple® OS X El Sierra (v10.12), Capitan (v10.11), Yosemite (v10.10)
1.5 GB available hard disk space, Internet required, USB. Linux (For more information, see http://www.hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/index.html). Unix (For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/unixmodelscripts)
Advanced Features Copier smart software features: Up to 99 multiple copies, reduce/enlarge from 25 to 400%, fit to page, customizable copy presets (two or four pages to one page), contrast (lighter/darker), ID copy, optimise copy selection (with presets: autoselect, mixed, printed picture, text)
Energy savings feature technology: HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology
Instant-on Technology
Fax smart software features: Auto redialing, delayed sending, fax forwarding, TAM interface, distinctive ring detection, cover page wizard (software only), block fax, billing codes, poll receive, fax activity reports, dial prefix setting
Printer smart software features: 6.85 cm (2.7 in) colour touchscreen
Automatic 2-sided printing
Wireless printing
Ethernet networking
Wireless direct printing
HP ePrint
Apple AirPrint™
Mopria-certified
Google Cloud Print
HP Auto-On/Auto-Off technology
HP Smart App
HP JetAdvantage Private Print
HP JetAdvantage Secure Print
Scanner advanced features: HP Scanning software
Scan-to-E-mail
Network folder
50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for unattended scanning of multiple pages
Automatic scan cropping
Scan to Google Drive/Drop box (PC)
Scan to FTP(PC)
Scan to Microsoft One Drive
Share Point (PC)
Save as editable file (text, PDF)
Processor Processor speed: 800 MHz
Printer Specifications Functions: Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Multitasking supported: Yes
Automatic paper sensor: No
Storage device and direct print support: Front-facing USB/Flash drive
USB printing
Duplex printing: Automatic (standard)
Duty cycle (monthly, A4): Up to 40,000 pages
Recommended monthly page volume: 150 to 2,500
Envelope Feeder: No
Paper trays, maximum: 2
Paper trays, standard: 2
Print colors: Yes
Print languages: HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5c, HP postscript level 3 emulation, PCLm, PDF, URF
Printer Management: HP Printer Assistant (UDC)
HP Utility (Mac)
HP Device Toolbox
HP JetAdvantage Security Manager
Print technology: Laser
Fonts and typefaces: 84 scalable TrueType fonts. Additional Font Solutions available at http://www.hp.com/go/laserjetfonts
Printing Media Handling Maximum input capacity (sheets): 1-sheet in Tray 1
Up to 250 sheets (25 mm stack height) in Tray 2
Maximum Input Capacity (envelopes): Up to 5 envelopes (recommended only 5 envelopes or less at a time)
Input capacity: 1-sheet in Tray 1
Up to 250 sheets (25 mm stack height) in Tray 2
Finished output handling: Sheetfeed
Media type and capacity, ADF: Up to 50 sheets (75 g/m² uncurled)
Media type and capacity, tray 1: 1-sheet all media types
Media type and capacity, tray 2: 25 mm stack height for 20# paper (75 g/m²)
Maximum output capacity (sheets): Up to 100 sheets (10 mm stack height)
Output capacity: Up to 100 sheets (10 mm stack height)
Standard output capacity (envelopes): 10 mm stack height
Standard output capacity (transparencies): 10 mm stack height
Paper handling input, standard: 250-sheet input tray
1-sheet priority tray
Paper handling output, standard: 100-sheet output bin
Supported Printing Media Recommended media weight (duplex): 60 to 120 g/m² (recommended), 60 to 200 g/m² (allowed)
Media size (ADF): A4
Media sizes, custom: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Standard media sizes (duplex): Executive (184 x 267 mm)
Oficio (216 x 330 mm)
A4 (210 x 299 mm)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
B5(JIS) (182 x 257 mm)
Oficio (216 x 340 mm)
16K (195 x 270 mm)
16K (184 x 260 mm)
16K (197 x 273 mm)
A5-R (210 x 148 mm)
Media sizes supported: Executive (184 x 267 mm)
Oficio (216 x 330 mm)
102 x 152 mm
127 x 203 mm
A4 (210 x 299 mm)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
A6 (105 x 148 mm)
B5(JIS) (182 x 257 mm)
B6(JIS) (128 x 182 mm)
100 x 150 mm
Oficio (216 x 340 mm)
16K (195 x 270 mm)
16K (184 x 260 mm)
16K (197 x 273 mm)
Postcard(JIS) (100 x 147 mm)
Double Postcard(JIS) (147 x 200 mm)
Envelope #10 (105 x 241 mm)
Envelope Monarch (98 x 191 mm)
Envelope B5 (176 x 250 mm)
Envelope C5 (162 x 229 mm)
Envelope DL (110 x 220 mm)
A5-R (210 x 148 mm)
Media size, tray 1: Executive (184 x 267 mm)
Oficio (216 x 330 mm)
102 x 152 mm
127 x 203 mm
A4 (210 x 299 mm)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
A6 (105 x 148 mm)
B5(JIS) (182 x 257 mm)
B6(JIS) (128 x 182 mm)
100 x 150 mm
Oficio (216 x 340 mm)
16K (195 x 270 mm)
16K (184 x 260 mm)
16K (197 x 273 mm)
Postcard(JIS) (100 x 147 mm)
Double Postcard(JIS) (147 x 200 mm)
Envelope #10 (105 x 241 mm)
Envelope Monarch (98 x 191 mm)
Envelope B5 (176 x 250 mm)
Envelope C5 (162 x 229 mm)
Envelope DL (110 x 220 mm)
A5-R (210 x 148 mm)
Media size, tray 2: Executive (184 x 267 mm)
Oficio (216 x 330 mm)
102 x 152 mm
127 x 203 mm
A4 (210 x 299 mm)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
A6 (105 x 148 mm)
B5(JIS) (182 x 257 mm)
B6(JIS) (128 x 182 mm)
100 x 150 mm
Oficio (216 x 340 mm)
16K (195 x 270 mm)
16K (184 x 260 mm)
16K (197 x 273 mm)
Postcard(JIS) (100 x 147 mm)
Double Postcard(JIS) (147 x 200 mm)
Envelope #10 (105 x 241 mm)
Envelope Monarch (98 x 191 mm)
Envelope B5 (176 x 250 mm)
Envelope C5 (162 x 229 mm)
Envelope DL (110 x 220 mm)
A5-R (210 x 148 mm)
Media types: Paper (bond, brochure, coloured, glossy, heavy, letterhead, light, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstock
Media weights, supported ADF: 60 to 90 g/m²
Media weight, supported: 60 to 163 g/m² (Uncoated/Matte, recommended), however up to 175 g/m² Postcards and 200 g/m² HP Matte is allowed in the driver
60 to 163 g/m² (Coated/Glossy, recommended), however up to 175 g/m² Postcards and 220 g/m² HP Glossy is allowed in the driver.
Media weight (tray 1): 60 to 163 g/m² (Uncoated/Matte, recommended), however up to 175 g/m² Postcards and 200 g/m² HP Matte is allowed in the driver
60 to 163 g/m² (Coated/Glossy, recommended), however up to 175 g/m² Postcards and 220 g/m² HP Glossy is allowed in the driver.
Media weight (tray 2): 60 to 163 g/m² (Uncoated/Matte, recommended), however up to 175 g/m² Postcards and 200 g/m² HP Matte is allowed in the driver
60 to 163 g/m² (Coated/Glossy, recommended), however up to 175 g/m² Postcards and 220 g/m² HP Glossy is allowed in the driver.
Print Area Maximum print area: 216 x 356 mm
Bottom margin (A4): 5 mm
Left margin (A4): 5 mm
Right margin (A4): 5 mm
Top margin (A4): 5 mm
Print Resolution Print quality black (best): Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print resolution black (fine lines): Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print quality black (normal): Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print quality color (best): Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print resolution color (fine lines): Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print resolution color (normal): Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print Resolution Technologies: HP ImageREt 3600
Print Speed Print speed duplex (A4): Up to 12 ppm
Print speed black (Landscape, A5): Up to 37 ppm
Print Speed Black (ISO): Up to 21 ppm
Print speed black (Portrait, A5): Up to 5 ppm
Print speed duplex (A4): Up to 12 ppm
Print speed color (Landscape, A5): Up to 20 ppm
Print Speed Color (ISO): Up to 21 ppm
Print speed color (Portrait, A5): Up to 5 ppm
Print speed (A4/letter) footnote number: [1]
Print speed footnote number (A5): [9]
Box contents What's in the box: HP Colour LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw
Introductory HP LaserJet Colour cartridges (700 pages colour composite (C/Y/M) and 1,400 pages black)
Installation guide
Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM
Power cord
USB cable
Print Time First page out black (A4, ready): As fast as 10.6 sec
First page out black (A4, sleep): As fast as 12.2 sec
First page out color (A4, ready): As fast as 12.3 sec
First page out color (A4, sleep): As fast as 12.6 sec
First page out footnote number: [2]
Copier Specifications Copies, maximum: Up to 99 copies
Copy reduce / enlarge settings: 25 to 400%
Copier scaling (ADF): 25 to 400%
Copier settings: Number of copies
Reduce/Enlarge
Lighter/Darker
Optimise
Paper
Multi-page copy
Collation
Draft Mode
Image Adjustment
Set as New Defaults
Restore Defaults
Copy Resolution Copy resolution (black text): Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy resolution (color text and graphics): Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy resolution (black graphics): Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy Speed Copy speed black duplex (A4): Up to 12 cpm
Copy speed color duplex (A4): Up to 12 cpm
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4): Up to 21 cpm
Copy speed (color, normal quality, A4): Up to 21 cpm
Copy speed note: First Copy Out and Copy Speed measured using ISO/IEC 29183, 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.
Scanner Specifications Automatic document feeder capacity: Standard, 50 sheets
Duplex ADF scanning: No
Color scanning: Yes
Scan file format: JPG, RAW (BMP), PNG, TIFF, PDF
Native scan file format: PDF, JPG
Software scan file format: JPG, RAW (BMP), PNG, TIFF, PDF
Levels of grayscale: 256
Scan input modes: Front-panel scan, copy, e-mail, fax, or file buttons, HP scan software, and user application via TWAIN or WIA
Scan size (ADF), maximum: 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Scan size, maximum: 215.9 x 297 mm
Scan size ADF (minimum): 102 x 152 mm
Scan size, minimum: 50 x 50 mm
Scan technology: Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Twain version: Version 1.9 (Legacy OS)
Version 2.1 (Windows 7 or higher)
Scanner type: Flatbed, ADF
Bit depth: 24-bits (colour)
8-bits (monochrome)
Recommended monthly scan volume note: HP recommends that the number of scanned pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance
Scan Resolution Enhanced scanning resolution: Up to 300 x 300 dpi (ADF)
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (Flatbed)
Scan resolution, hardware: Up to 300 x 300 dpi (colour and monochrome ADF)
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (Flatbed)
Scan resolution, optical: Up to 300 dpi (colour and monochrome ADF)
Up to1200 dpi (Flatbed)
Scan Speed Scan speed (normal, A4): Up to 26 ppm
Scan speed footnote number: [3]
Digital Sender Specifications File Format Supported: PDF
JPG
Digital sending standard features: Scan to email
Scan to folder
Scan to USB drive
Fax Specifications Fax Auto Redial: Yes
Auto fax reduction supported: Yes
Fax Broadcast Locations: 119
Faxing: Yes
Fax delayed sending: Yes
Fax forwarding: Yes
Junk fax barrier: Yes, CSID matching only. Caller ID not supported
Fax memory: Up to 1,300 pages
Fax PC Interface Supported: Yes
Fax Polling: Yes (receive only)
Fax Remote Retrieval: No
Distinctive ring detection supported: Yes
Fax Speed Dials, Maximum Number: Up to 120 numbers
Telephone handset supported: Yes
Fax telephone mode supported: Yes
Fax Resolution Fax Resolution Black (best): Up to 300 x 300 dpi
Resolution (black photo grayscale): 300 x 300 dpi (halftone)
Fax resolution black: 203 x 196 dpi
Resolution (black and white, standard mode): 203 x 98 dpi
Resolution (black and white, superfine mode): 300 x 300 dpi
Fax Speed Fax Transmission Speed: 33.6 kbps (maximum), 14.4 kbps (default)
Fax Transmission Speed Note: 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 Transmission Speed Footnote Number: [4]
Cartridges and Printheads Number of print cartridges: 4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Replacement cartridges: CF500A HP 202A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (1,400 pages)
CF501A HP 202A Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (1,300 pages)
CF502A HP 202A Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (1,300 pages)
CF503A HP 202A Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (1,300 pages)
CF500X HP 202X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (3,200 pages)
CF501X HP 202X Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,500 pages)
CF502X HP 202X Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,500 pages)
CF503X HP 202X Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,500 pages)
CF540A HP 203A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (1,400 pages)
CF541A HP 203A Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (1,300 pages)
CF542A HP 203A Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (1,300 pages)
CF543A HP 203A Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (1,300 pages)
CF540X HP 203X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (3,200 pages)
CF541X HP 203X Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,500 pages)
CF542X HP 203X Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,500 pages)
CF543X HP 203X Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,500 pages)
Replacement cartridges footnote: Replacement 202A and 203A cartridge average composite (C/Y/M) declared yield 1,300 and average black yield 1,400 pages
Replacement 202X and 203X cartridge average composite (C/Y/M) declared yield 2,500 and average black yield 3,200 pages 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.
Page yield footnote number: [8]
Memory Memory: 256 MB DDR, 256 MB Flash
Maximum Memory: 256 MB DDR, 256 MB Flash
Display Specifications Display: 6.85 cm (2.7 in) colour graphic screen
Display area (metric): 54 x 40.7 mm
Multimedia and Input Devices Fax phone TAM interface supported: Yes
Resolution: 1200 dpi optical sensor
Connectivity and Communications Ports: 1 USB 2.0 port
1 Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-TX network port
1 Front Host USB port
1 Phone line jack (in)
1 Phone line jack (out)
Network protocols, supported: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6
Print: TCP-IP port 9100 Direct Mode, LPD (raw queue support only), Web Services Printing
Discovery: SLP, Bonjour, Web Services Discovery
IP Config: IPv4 (BootP, DHCP, AutoIP, Manual), IPv6
Modem: 33.6 kbps
Network ready: Standard built-in Ethernet 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi operates as both an AP (with Wi-Fi Direct) and STA
Network capabilities: Yes, via built-in 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet
Auto-crossover Ethernet
Authentication via 802.11x
Wireless capability: Built-in 802.11 b/g/n
Authentication via WEP, WPA/WPA2, or 802.11x
Encryption via AES or TKIP
WPS
Wi-Fi Direct
Mobile printing capability: HP ePrint
Apple AirPrint™
Mopria™-certified
Wireless Direct Printing
Mobile Apps
Connectivity, standard: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
Built-in Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-TX network port, 802.11n 2.4/5GHz wireless
Fax port
Front Host USB
HP ePrint capability: Yes
Rack and Power Specifications Blue Angel (sleep mode): 1.15 watts
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number: Energy Star: 0.759 kWh/Week
Blue Angel: 0.669 kWh/Week
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) footnote number: [6]
Weights Weight: 18.7 kg
Package weight: 21.5 kg
System Components Control panel: 6.85 cm (2.7 in) colour graphic touch screen with 3 button at left side (Home, Help, Back)
System Requirements Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh: Apple® OS X Sierra (v10.12), El Capitan (v10.11), Yosemite (v10.10), 1.5 GB available hard disk space, Internet required, USB
Minimum System Requirements: Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7: 32/64-bit, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer. Windows Vista®: (32-bit only), 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8. Windows® XP SP3 or higher (32-bit only): any Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or 233 MHz compatible processor, 850 MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8. Windows Server support is provided via the command line installer and supports Win Server 2008 R2 and higher.
Security Management Security management: Embedded Web Server: password-protection, secure browsing via SSL/TLS
Network: enable/disable network ports and features, SNMPv1 community password change
HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access Authentication
Firewall and ACL
SNMPv3
Software and Applications Software included: For Windows OS: HP Software Installer, HP Software Uninstaller, HP PCL6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected), Device Setup & Software, HP Printer Assistant, HP Product Improvement Study, Online user manuals, HP Scan Driver, HP Scan Application, HP Fax Driver, HP Fax Application
For Mac OS: Welcome Screen, directs users to http://www.HP.com or OS App Source for LaserJet Software
Driver updates: Latest supported operating systems and print drivers available at http://www.hp.com/support/ljM278MFP
Mac compatible: Yes
Copy Time First copy out color (A4): As fast as 13.9 sec
First copy out black (A4): As fast as 11.1 sec
First copy out black (A4, sleep): As fast as 11 sec
Dimensions Dimensions (W x D x H): 420 x 421.7 x 334.1 mm
Package dimensions (W x D x H): 498 x 398 x 532 mm
Battery and Power Power: Input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), 60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Power supply type: Internal (Built-in) power supply
Power consumption: 342 watts (Active Printing), 8.0 watts (Ready), 1.2 watts (Sleep), 0.1 watts (Manual-Off), 0.1 watts (Auto-Off/Manual-On), 0.1 watts (Auto-Off/Wake On LAN)
Power consumption footnote number: [5]
Warranty 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.