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HP Color Laserjet M451nw

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Brand HP 2011
Model Color Laserjet M451nw
Released Year 2011
Type Printers
Series Laserjet
Status Discontinued
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Overview

The HP Color LaserJet M451nw is a compact color laser printer designed for small to medium office environments. It supports wireless and wired networking with integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, facilitating flexible deployment. The printer offers a print speed of up to 28 pages per minute for both color and black-and-white documents, utilizing its LED print technology. It features a print resolution of up to 600 x 600 dpi with enhancement, ensuring sharp and vibrant color output. The M451nw supports various media sizes including letter, legal, and envelopes, with standard input capacity of 250 sheets expandable through optional trays. Its processor and memory enable efficient handling of complex print jobs and network tasks.

Specifications

Type Standard Printer
Product Line HP LaserJet
Technology Laser
Output Type Color
Input Type Color
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX
Features Networkable
Model Color Laserjet M451nw
Maximum Resolution 600 x 600 DPI
Supported Paper Size A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm)
Black Print Speed 21ppm
Memory 128MB
MPN CE956A
Country/Region of Manufacture Unknown
UPC does not apply
Printer Type Color Laser Printer
Print Technology LED
Maximum Print Resolution 600 x 600 dpi with HP Resolution Enhancement
Print Speed (Black and White) Up to 28 ppm
Print Speed (Color) Up to 28 ppm
Processor Speed 800 MHz
Memory (Standard) 512 MB
Paper Input Capacity (Standard) 250 sheets
Paper Input Capacity (Maximum) Up to 850 sheets with optional trays
Supported Media Sizes Letter, Legal, Executive, Index Card, Envelopes
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes
Display 2-line LCD
Monthly Duty Cycle Up to 50,000 pages
Dimensions (W x D x H) 15.9 x 16.11 x 10.04 inches
Weight 27.2 lbs
Operating System Compatibility Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Energy Star Certified Yes

Key Advantages

The HP Color LaserJet M451nw stands out for its versatile connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB, making it easy to integrate into diverse office setups. Its relatively high print speed enhances productivity in busy work environments. The device supports duplex (two-sided) printing, helping to conserve paper and reduce operating costs. The color printing capabilities deliver professional-quality documents with vivid colors and fine detail. Compact design saves office space without sacrificing functionality. Additionally, compatibility with HP's Web Jetadmin software assists in managing and monitoring the printer remotely.

Limitations

While the M451nw delivers solid performance, its monthly duty cycle of up to 50,000 pages is moderate compared to higher-end models, limiting intensive heavy-use scenarios. The input tray standard capacity of 250 sheets might require frequent refills in very busy offices. The print resolution maxes out at 600 dpi, which may fall short for extremely high-detail graphics printing. Some users may find the toner cartridges relatively expensive compared to inkjet printers. The device lacks touch screen interface, relying on basic control panel buttons and LCD display. It does not offer multifunction features such as scanning or copying, restricting it solely to printing tasks.

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