Ideal for small to medium-size business work teams that need professional-quality, low cost per page printing at breakthrough speed, with the flexibility of wireless/mobile connectivity and web-based printer management.
- Print at up to twice the speed[1] and half the cost[2] of lasers
- Give workgroups the power to do more with this easy-to-manage printer.
- Connect, print and stay productive – at the office or on the go.[3
- Conserve resources without sacrificing performance.
Accessories
Features
On-the-go printing with HP ePrint
Print photos, documents and more when you're on the go, using HP ePrint.[k]
Designed for speed
Print fast thanks to HP PageWide Technology in HP Officejet Pro X, HP Officejet Enterprise and all-in-ones.
2-sided printing
Allows you to print on both sides of the page, cutting your paper use by up to 50%.
Ethernet (printer)
Add this device to your office Ethernet network to share with your workgroup.
Technical details
| Supported Operating Systems | |
|---|---|
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista Mac OS X v10.6, Mac OS X Lion, Mac OS X Mountain Lion Linux (hplip.net) |
| Compatible Network Operating Systems | Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP3, 32-bit), Mac OS X v10.6, Mac OS X Lion, Mac OS X Mountain Lion, Windows 2003 Server (Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, 32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 2003 Server R2 (Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, 32-bit & 64-bit), Windows Small Business Server 2003 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 2008 Server (Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, 32-bit & 64-bit), Windows Small Business Server 2008 (64-bit), Windows 2008 Server R2 (Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, 64-bit), Windows Small Business Server 2011, Windows Server 2012, Windows Cluster (Windows Server 2008 R2), Windows Terminal Services (Windows Server 2008 R2), Windows 2003 Server Terminal Services with Citrix® Metaframe XP with Feature Release 3, Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services with Citrix® Presentation Server 4.0/4.5, Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services, Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services with Citrix® XenApp, Citrix® (Print): Xen Server 5.6, Xen Desktop 5.5, Citrix® XenApps 6.0, Citrix® XenApp 6.5, Novell® Netware 6/6.5/Open Enterprise Server 6.5 (Novell® iPrint support only), Linux (For more information, see hplip.net), SAP (For more information, see hp.com/go/sap/drivers), UNIX® (For more information, see hp.com/go/unixmodelscripts) |
| Advanced Features | |
| Printer smart software features | HP ePrint, HP ePrint Mobile Apps, Google Cloud Print, HP EasyColor, print preview, automatic two-sided printing, print multiple pages per sheet (2, 4, 6, 9, 16), collation, booklet printing, cover pages, tray selection, scaling, Portrait/Landscape orientation, High Quality Greyscale and Black Ink Only, General Office/Professional/Presentation/Maximum dpi print modes, front USB port Enable/Disable Instant Ink Pro Optional: wireless |
| Processor | |
| Processor speed | 792 Mhz |
| Printing Media Handling | |
| Maximum input capacity (photo paper) | Up to 225 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity (sheets) | Up to 1050 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity (envelopes) | Up to 37 envelopes |
| Media type and capacity, tray 1 | sheets: 50 envelopes: 7 cards: 25 photos: 25 labels: 25 |
| Media type and capacity, tray 2 | sheets: 500 envelopes: 30 cards: 100 photos: 100 labels: 100 |
| Media type and capacity, tray 3 | sheets: 500 cards: 100 photos: 100 labels: 100 |
| Maximum output capacity (photo paper) | Up to 50 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity (envelopes) | Up to 35 envelopes |
| Maximum output capacity (sheets) | Up to 300 sheets |
| Output capacity | Up to 300 sheets |
| Standard output capacity (envelopes) | Up to 35 envelopes |
| Paper handling input, optional | Optional 500-sheet tray |
| Paper handling input, standard | 500-sheet input tray, 50-sheet multi-purpose tray |
| Paper handling output, standard | 300-sheet face-down output bin |
| Print Area | |
| Maximum print area | 201.6 x 347.1 mm |
| Bottom margin (A4) | 4.2 mm |
| Left margin (A4) | 4.2 mm |
| Right margin (A4) | 4.2 mm |
| Top margin (A4) | 4.2 mm |
| Print Resolution | |
| Print quality black (best) | Up to 1200 x 1200 optimised dpi from 600 x 600 input dpi |
| Print quality color (best) | Up to 2400 x 1200 optimised dpi from 600 x 600 input dpi |
| Box contents | |
| What's in the box | HP Officejet X451dw Printer HP 970 Setup Black Officejet Ink Cartridge HP 971 Setup Officejet Ink Cartridges (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) printer software and user’s guide on CD-ROM getting started guide setup poster power cable USB cable |
| Print Time | |
| First page out black (A4, ready) | As fast as 9.5 sec |
| First page out color (A4, ready) | As fast as 9.5 sec |
| First page out footnote | No heating or fusing warm up time required |
| Camera Specifications | |
| PictBridge supported | No |
| Cartridges and Printheads | |
| Ink types | Pigment-based (black and colour) |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow) |
| Print heads | 4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow) |
| Replacement cartridges footnote | Average colour composite (C/M/Y) and black declared 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. |
| Page yield footnote | Average based on ISO/IEC 24711 or HP testing methodology and continuous printing. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. Some ink from included cartridge is used to start up the printer. For information on page yield, visit www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies, or see product packaging |
| Memory | |
| Memory | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 512 MB |
| Display Specifications | |
| Display | 5.08 cm MGD (Monochrome Graphic Display) |
| Connectivity and Communications | |
| Ports | 1 USB 2.0 1 Host USB 1 Ethernet 1 WiFi 802.11b/g/n |
| Network protocols, supported | Supported Network Protocols configurations (IPv4, IPv6) ARP BOOTP SMTP client LLMNR Bonjour LP/APIPA (Auto IP) NetBIOS/WINS LPR/LPD Custom Raw Port/Port9100 DNS Resolver mDNS SNMPv1 SNMPv3 Web Services Discovery Web Services Print DHCP options: 81/RFC4702/RFC4704, 12-Hostname 44 Syslog Firewall SSL/TLS (HTTPs) Password-protected network Embedded Web server Enable/Disable network ports & device features 802.1x wired authentication 802.1x wireless authentication (EAP-TLS, LEAP and PEAP) |
| Mobile printing capability footnote | HP ePrint requires an Internet connection to the printer and an Account Registration with HP Web Services. Print times may vary. For a list of supported documents and image types for HP ePrint, see hp.com/go/eprintcenter. AirPrint™ and the AirPrint Logo are trademarks of Apple® Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirPrint requires the printer be connected to the same network as your Apple device. Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from the access point. For additional solutions, see hp.com/go/mobile-printing-solutions. |
| Network ready | Standard (built-in WiFi 802.11b/g/n) |
| Network capabilities | Yes, via built-in Ethernet, wireless 802.11b/g/n) |
| Wireless capability | Yes, built-in Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n |
| Mobile printing capability | HP ePrint Apple AirPrint™ Mopria™-certified Wireless Direct Printing Google Cloud Print 2.0 Mobile Apps |
| HP auto wireless connect | Yes |
| Connectivity, optional | Support the following external Jetdirect servers, print only: HP Jetdirect en1700 External Print Server (J7988G), HP Jetdirect en3700 Fast-Ethernet External Print Server for Network Capable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Peripherals (J7942G), HP Jetdirect ew2400 802.11b/g wireless and Fast Ethernet external print server (USB 2.0, 10/100Base-TX, 802.11b/g) (J7951G), HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11b/g Wireless Print Server (J8021A) Other supported accessories: Apple AirPort Express, Apple AirPort Extreme, Apple Airport TimeCapsule Wireless Direct |
| Connectivity, standard | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device 1 Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX network 802.11 b/g/n Station 802.11 b/g Access Point |
| HP ePrint capability | Yes |
| Rack and Power Specifications | |
| Number of users | 3-10 Users |
| Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number | 0.60 kWh/Week |
| Weights | |
| Weight | 17.1 kg |
| Package weight | 20.5 kg |
| System Components | |
| Control panel | 5.08cm MGD (Monochrome Graphic Display), 2 lights (ePrint, wireless), 9 buttons (display to control panel) |
| System Requirements | |
| Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh | Mac OS X v10.6, OS X Lion, OS X Mountain Lion Intel® Core™ Processor 1 GB available hard disk space CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection USB port |
| Minimum System Requirements | Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer Windows Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer Linux (for more information, see hplip.net) SAP (for more information see hp.com/go/sap/drivers) |
| Security Management | |
| Security management | SSL/TLS (HTTPS) IPP over TLS (port 443 – excludes Airprint) Device firewall configuration Control panel lock Password protect EWS Unused protocol and service disablement Syslog Certificate support Signed firmware Administrator settings Compatible with HP Access Control Express |
| Software and Applications | |
| Software included | Windows Installer and discrete PCL 6 driver Mac Installer and PS driver HP Update HP Participation Study Bing Toolbar HP Smart Print |
| Mac compatible | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | |
| Automatic paper sensor | No |
| Borderless printing | No |
| Storage device and direct print support | Storage devices not supported |
| Duplex printing | Automatic (standard) |
| Duty cycle (monthly, A4) | Up to 50,000 pages |
| Recommended monthly page volume | 500 to 4,200 |
| Envelope Feeder | No |
| Internal Storage | None |
| Memory card compatibility | None |
| Paper trays, maximum | Up to 3 |
| Paper trays, standard | 2 |
| Printer drivers included | Windows PCL6 Discrete, Mac PS, Windows HP UPD, Linux, UNIX, SAP, HP ePrint Mobile Driver |
| Print languages | HP PCL 5c, HP PCL 6, native PDF, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation |
| Printer Management | HP Web Jetadmin Embedded Web Server HP Driver Configuration Utility HP Driver Deployment Utility HP Utility (Mac) |
| Print technology | HP PageWide Technology with pigmented inks |
| SureSupply supported | Yes |
| Top key features | Two-sided printing |
| Target user and print volume | For teams up to 10 users Prints up to 4,200 pages/month |
| SureSupply note | HP SureSupply alerts you when you should replace a print cartridge and helps you purchase locally or via the Internet. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/learn/suresupply. Only available with original HP supplies Internet access required. |
| Recommended monthly page volume note | 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. |
| Duty cycle note | 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. |
| Print Speed | |
| Print speed black (ISO) | Up to 36 ppm |
| Print speed color (ISO) | Up to 36 ppm |
| Print speed | Up to 36 ppm (black) and 36 ppm (colour) |
| Print speed duplex (A4) | Up to 18 ipm |
| Print speed black (draft, A4) | Up to 55 ppm |
| Print speed black (ISO, A4) | Up to 36 ppm |
| Print speed color (draft, A4) | Up to 55 ppm |
| Print Speed Color (ISO) | Up to 36 ppm |
| Dimensions | |
| Minimum dimensions (W x D x H) | 517 x 399 x 380 mm |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 600 x 495 x 492 mm |
| Key Differentiators | |
| Plus | Fast, low cost per page workgroup printer with HP PageWide Technology. |
| Battery and Power | |
| Power | Input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz) |
| Power supply type | Internal (Built-in) Universal Power Supply |
| Power consumption | 100 watts (maximum), 70 watts average (printing), 9.5 watts (ready), 4.5 watts (sleep), 0.95 watts (auto-off), 0.2 watts (manual-off) |
| Power consumption Note | 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 in Sleep modes depends on customer network switch capability, user configuration and network activity. |
| Supported Printing Media | |
| Recommended media weight (duplex) | 60 to 120 g/m² (plain paper) 120 to 180 g/m² (brochure) 163 to 200 g/m² (card) |
| Media sizes supported, key | 10 x 15 cm A4 Envelopes |
| Media sizes, custom | Tray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm Tray 2: 102 x 210 to 216 x 297 mm Tray 3: 102 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm |
| Standard media sizes (duplex) | A4 B5 |
| Media sizes supported | Tray 1: A4 A5 A6 B5 (JIS) B6 (JIS) 10 x 15 cm L envelopes (B5 C5 C6 DL). Tray 2: A4 A5 B5 (JIS) envelopes (B5 C5 DL). Tray 3: A4 A5 B5 (JIS) |
| Media size, tray 1 | A4 A5 A6 B5 (JIS) B6 (JIS) 10 x 15 cm envelopes (B5 C5 C6 DL) 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm |
| Media size, tray 2 | A4 A5 B5 (JIS) envelopes (B5 C5) 102 x 210 to 216 x 298 mm |
| Media size, tray 3 | A4 A5 B5 (JIS) 102 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm |
| Media types | Plain paper (light, intermediate, mid-weight, heavy, extra heavy, prepunched, recycled, bond, other inkjet plain paper) HP Advanced Photo papers (glossy, gloss, soft gloss, satin, matte, other inkjet photo) envelopes labels cards HP Brochure Matte and other HP inkjet specialty paper (glossy brochure, matte brochure, tri-fold brochure, Hagaki, greeting cards, other inkjet specialty paper) |
| Media weight, supported | Tray 1: 60 to 120 g/m² (plain paper) 125 to 300 g/m² (photo) 75 to 90 g/m² (envelope) 120 to 180 g/m² (brochure) 163 to 200 g/m² (card). Tray 2: 60 to 120 g/m² (plain paper) 125 to 250 g/m² (photo) 75 to 90 g/m² (envelope) 120 to 180 g/m² (brochure) 163 to 200 g/m² (card). Tray 3: 60 to 120 g/m² (plain paper) 125 to 250 g/m² (photo) 120 to 180 g/m² (brochure) 163 to 200 g/m² (card) |
| Media weight, recommended | 60 to 120 g/m² (plain paper) 125 to 300 g/m² (photo) 75 to 90 g/m² (envelope) 120 to 180 g/m² (brochure) 163 to 200 g/m² (card) |
| Media weight (tray 1) | 60 to 120 g/m² (plain paper) 125 to 300 g/m² (photo) 75 to 90 g/m² (envelope) 120 to 180 g/m² (brochure) 163 to 200 g/m² (card) |
| Media weight (tray 2) | 60 to 120 g/m² (plain paper) 125 to 250 g/m² (photo) 75 to 90 g/m² (envelope) 120 to 180 g/m² (brochure) 163 to 200 g/m² (card) |
| Media weight (tray 3) | 60 to 120 g/m² (plain paper) 125 to 250 g/m² (photo) 120 to 180 g/m² (brochure) 163 to 200 g/m² (card) |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | Standard one-year HP limited hardware warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. |
Reviews
Features
- [1]Compared with the Officejet Pro X series, majority of colour laser MFPs < €1,000 and colour laser printers < €800 as of August 2013; market share as reported by IDC as of Q2 2013. Cost per page (CPP) comparisons for laser supplies are based on published specifications of the manufacturers’ highest-capacity cartridges. CPP based on high-capacity HP ink supplies are based on published specifications of the manufacturers’ highest-capacity cartridges. CPP based on high-capacity ink cartridges estimated street price and page yield. ISO yield based on continuous printing in default mode. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
- [2]Compared with Officejet Pro X series, majority of colour laser MFPs < €1,000 and colour laser printers < €800 as of August 2013. Speed comparison based on market share as on ISO 24734 standard and manufacturers’ published specifications of fastest available print mode.
- [3]Additional workflow solutions available through HP’s software and third-party partner program. For solution details, go to http://www.hp.com/go/gsc.
- [4]Secure PIN printing requires USB flash drive sold separately and HP Universal Print Driver installed.
- [6]Requires an Internet connection to an HP web-enabled printer and HP ePrint account registration. For a list of eligible printers, supported documents and image types and other HP ePrint details, see http://www.hpconnected.com. Mobile devices require Internet connection and email capability. May require wireless access point. Separately purchased data plans or usage fees may apply. Print times and connection speeds may vary.
- [7]Page volume based on HP 970XL black ink cartridge.
- [8]Capacity up to 1,050 sheets with optional 1 x 500 sheet accessory paper tray not included; please purchase separately.
- [9]Majority of colour laser printers <€800 excluding VAT as of August 2012, Officejet Pro with highest-capacity cartridges. Energy use based on HP testing. Actual cost and energy usage may vary. For details, see http://www.hp.com/go/officejet.
- [10]Programme availability varies. Original HP cartridge return and recycling is currently available in more than 50 countries, territories and regions in Asia, Europe and North and South America through the HP Planet Partners programme. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/recycle.
- [k]Requires an Internet connection to an HP ePrint-enabled printer. Printer requires ePrint account registration. App or software may be required. Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz operations only. Print times and connection speeds may vary. Wireless broadband use requires separately purchased service contract for mobile devices. Check with service provider for coverage and availability in your area. Learn more at hp.com/go/mobileprinting.
