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HP Colour Laser MFP 179fnw Printer For Small Offices
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HP Colour LaserJet Pro MFP 179fnw combines printing, copying, scanning and faxing in a compact, color-enabled all‑in‑one. Built for small teams and home offices, this device delivers reliable performance with a streamlined mobile printing workflow.
key capabilities include fast color and monochrome output, a user‑friendly control panel, and memory sized for shared use. Its design supports up to five users in a small office environment, making everyday tasks simpler and more efficient.
- Functions: Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
- Print speeds: Color up to 4 ppm; Mono up to 18 ppm
- Memory/Processor: 128 MB with an 800 MHz processor
- Control panel: 2-line LCD display and keypad
- Mobile printing: HP Smart App, Mopria, AirPrint 1.8, Google Cloud Print
- Designed for: 1–5 users in a shared workspace
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 High-Speed (built‑in for local connections)
Specifications
- Model: HP Colour LaserJet Pro MFP 179fnw
- Functions: Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
- Print Speed (Color): Up to 4 ppm
- Print Speed (Mono): Up to 18 ppm
- Memory: 128 MB
- Processor: 800 MHz
- Display: 2-line LCD with keypad
- Mobile Printing: HP Smart App, Mopria, AirPrint 1.8, Google Cloud Print
- Connectivity: USB 2.0 High-Speed
Print technology | Laser |
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Display | LCD |
AC input voltage | 220 - 240 |
Built-in display | Y |
Processor frequency | 800 |
Built-in processor | Y |
AC input frequency | 50/60 |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 40 |
Cables included | AC |
Cartridge(s) included | Y |
Ethernet LAN | Y |
USB port | Y |
Scan technology | CIS |
Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 600 |
Scanning | Colour scanning |
Duplex copying | Y |
Print resolution black | 600 x 600 |
Maximum resolution | 600 x 600 |
Duplex printing | Y |
Input colour depth | 24 |
Greyscale levels | 256 |
Fax resolution (black) | 300 x 300 |
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4,A5,A6 |
Auto document feeder (ADF) | Y |
Country of origin | China |
Modem speed | 33.6 |
Copier resize | 25 - 400 |
Auto reduction | Y |
Watermark printing | Y |
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 4 |
Maximum output capacity | 50 |
Non-ISO print media sizes | Oficio (media size) |
Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
Included cartridge capacity (CMY) | 500 |
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 4 |
Power consumption (printing) | 300 |
Warranty card | Y |
Manual | Y |
ID-card copy function | Y |
Background adjustment function | Y |
Quick installation guide | Y |
Duplex functions | |
Sound power level (printing) | 6.5 |
Scan drivers | TWAIN,WIA |
HP dynamic security | Y |
HP Auto-On/Auto-Off | Y |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433100 |
Speed dialling | Y |
Duplex printing mode | Manual |
Print resolution colour | 600 x 600 |
Time to first copy (colour, normal) | 32.1 |
Maximum number of copies | 999 |
Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 600 |
Time to first copy (black, normal) | 12.6 |
Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint,Google Cloud Print,Mopria Print Service |
Maximum internal memory | 128 |
Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016 |
Fax memory | 400 |
Auto-redialing | Y |
Fax forwarding | Y |
Document formats supported | |
Fax delayed sending | Y |
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Printing colours | Black,Cyan,Magenta,Yellow |
Digital sender | Y |
All-In-One-multitasking | Y |
Maximum number of input trays | 1 |
Image formats supported | JPG,TIFF |
Maximum input capacity | 150 |
Package width | 501 |
Package depth | 466 |
Weight | 14080 |
Package weight | 17380 |
Package height | 440 |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 30 |
Width | 406 |
Product colour | Black,White |
Market positioning | Home & Office |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 80 |
Height | 344.1 |
Depth | 363 |
Power consumption (off) | 0.2 |
Time to first page (black, normal) | 12.4 |
Power consumption (ready) | 38 |
Power consumption (sleep) | 1.9 |
Included cartridge capacity (black) | 700 |
Recommended duty cycle | 100 - 500 |
Products per pallet | 20 |
Layers per pallet | 5 |
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 4 |
Pallet gross weight | 357 |
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1014 x 944 x 2202 |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100 |
Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 18 |
HP segment | Small medium business |
Total number of input trays | 1 |
Total input capacity | 150 |
Number of print cartridges | 4 |
Page description languages | SPL |
Internal memory | 128 |
Wi-Fi | Y |
Direct printing | Y |
Paper tray media weight | 60 - 220 |
Total output capacity | 50 |
Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
Printing | Colour printing |
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 18 |
Maximum duty cycle | 20000 |
Copying | Colour copying |
Maximum scan area | 216 x 297 |
Number of users | 5 |
Wi-Fi Direct | Y |
Auto fit function | Y |
Poster printing function | Y |
Recommended 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 |
Doesn't contain | Mercury (element) |
Paper tray 1 input capacity | 150 |
N-in-1 copy function | Y |
Booklet printing function | Y |
Secure printing | Y |
N-in-1 print function | Y |
Scan to | Software,TWAIN,WIA |
Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 |
Time to first page (colour, normal) | 25.3 |
Bundled software | Common Installer, V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, TWAIN/WIA Driver, HP MFP Scan, HP LJ Network PC-FAX, OCR program |
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 1.093 |
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 40 |
Security algorithms | IPSec,SNMPv2 |
Custom media width | 76 - 216 |
Custom media length | 148.5 - 356 |
Certification | EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN55024:2010, EN 55032:2012/AC:2013, 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B I ANSI C63.4-2009, ICES-003 Issue 5, KN32, KN35, CISPR22:2008, CISPR32:2012, CNS 13438 (Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries) |
Control type | Buttons |
Warm-up time | 38 |
N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 4,2 |
Paper tray media types | Bond paper,Glossy paper,Heavy paper,Labels,Plain paper,Recycled paper,Thick paper |
Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave,Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra,Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra,Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan |
Product Specification Sheet
Product Spec Sheet | Not available for this product |
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