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HP Laser 103a

Print technology
Laser
Display
LED
Memory
64 MB

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Key features

  • Uncompromising laser quality
  • Sharp, black text
  • The right price
  • The power of your printer in the palm of your hand
  • Your device, your choice

Technical specifications

Product

UPC number (AB2) 193015506527; (ACJ) 193424037278
Product type Laser printers
Subcategory Single and multifunction printers
UNSPSC code 43212105

Processor

Processor speed 400 MHz

Memory

Maximum Memory 64 MB
Memory card compatibility None

Storage

Storage temperature range -20 to 40°C

Display

Display LED

Battery and power

Power supply type Internal (built-in) Power Supply

Software

Compatible Operating Systems Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 10
Printer smart software features Manual duplex, N-up printing, collation, watermarks, accepts a variety of paper sizes and types
Downloadable software V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, Printer Manager (for USB only model)
Software included Common Installer, V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, Printer Manager (for USB only model)
Operating system (supported note) [13] Windows 10 or higher

Print

Print Technology Laser
Acoustic power emissions (active, printing) 6.5 B(A)
Print speed, black 21
Print quality black (best) Up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi
Print quality black (normal) 600 x 600 dpi
Print Resolution Technologies ReCP
Print speed Print speed up to 21 ppm (black)
Print speed black (ISO, letter) Up to 21 ppm
Print speed black (ISO, A4) Up to 20 ppm
Duplex printing Manual (driver support provided)

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Paper handling

Paper size Letter; A4; B5; 4 x 6 in
Paper handling input, standard 150-sheet input tray
Paper handling output, standard 100-sheet output bin
Media sizes supported, key 10 x 15 cm; A4; Envelopes
Media sizes, custom 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm

Physical

Dimensions (W x D x H) Note [1] Dimensions vary as per configuration
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) 331 x 350 x 248 mm
Dimensions (W x D x H) 331 x 215 x 178 mm
Color or black Black and white
Finished output handling Sheetfed

Package

Package dimensions (W x D x H) 384 x 280 x 261 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) 1200 x 1000 x 2089 mm
Count of layers in pallet 8
Quantity per pallet 80

Sustainability

Ecolabels CECP
Sustainability specifications Mercury free
Energy Usage CO2e (kg) 54
End of Life CO2e (kg) 5
Production CO2e (kg) 44
Total CO2e (kg) 104
Transportation CO2e (kg) 1

Warranty and service

Manufacturer Warranty One-year limited hardware warranty; For more info please visit us at https://support.hp.com

Other

Minimum System Requirements Windows 10 or newer, Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor or higher, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB HDD
What's in the box HP Laser 103a; Preinstalled introductory HP Laser Black print cartridges; Setup Guide; Reference Guide; Regulatory Statements Flyer; Power cord; USB cable
Energy savings feature technology HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology; Power save
Power consumption 320 watts (Active Printing), 33 watts (Ready), 1.1 watts (Sleep), 0.2 watts (Manual off), 0.2 watts (Auto off/Manual on)
Power 110-volt input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC, 50/60Hz and 220-volt input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz. Not dual voltage, power supply varies by part number with # Option code identifier.
Cable included Yes, 1 USB; 1 USB PC to Printer
Registration required No
Page yield (set-up/inbox cartridges) 700 pages black
Print Cartridges/Bottle, Number 1 (black)
Replacement cartridges HP Black Contractual Original Laser Toner Cartridge (~1500 yield) W1003AC; HP Black Contractual Original Laser Toner Cartridge (~1500 yield) W1004AC
Segment (filter) Small medium business
Brand HP
Electromagnetic compatibility GB17625.1-2012
Safety GB4943.1-2011; IS 13252(PART 1): 2010
Connectivity, standard Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
Plug and play Auto Wireless Connect; HP Smart Install
Operating humidity range 10 to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Recommended operating humidity range 20 to 70% RH (non-condensing)
Operating temperature range 10 to 30°C
Recommended operating temperature range 15 to 27°C
Functions Print only
Country of origin Made in China
Differentiator (features) Full-featured laser printing. Entry-level pricing.
Why to buy The quality and laser performance you expect at a surprisingly affordable price. Get high-quality results and fast printing that fits virtually anywhere. Print, scan, and copy from your phone.[1,6]
Headline Quickly and easily print with a printer that's designed to fit into your workspace like a glove.
Key selling point This surprisingly small laser delivers exceptional quality, page after page.
Image legal disclaimer Product image may differ from actual product
Monthly printed pages 1500
Segment Small Office
Cartons per layer 10
Maximum print area 216 x 356 mm
Bottom margin (A4) 5 mm
First page out black (A4, ready) As fast as 8.3 sec
First page out black (A4, sleep) As fast as 18 sec (15 min)
Duty cycle (monthly, A4) Up to 10,000 pages
Print languages SPL
Recommended monthly page volume 100 to 1,500
Target user and print volume For teams up to 5 users; Prints up to 1,500 pages/month
Warm-up time 32 sec
Maximum input capacity (sheets) Up to 150 sheets
Standard input capacity (envelopes) Up to 10
Media type and capacity, tray 1 Sheets (75 g/m²): 150; envelopes: 10
Maximum output capacity (sheets) Up to 100 sheets
Standard output capacity (envelopes) Up to 10 envelopes
Overview Get productive print performance at an affordable price. Produce high-quality results, and print and scan from your phone.[1,6]
Photo (product photo, jpg, 70x100) Printing and Digital Imaging/CB413A_70x100.jpg
Company HPI
Code name Mirage
Model number 103a
Product long name HP Laser 103a
Product long name specifications HP Laser 103a - Print: Up to 20 ppm black; Up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi black; Up to 10,000 pages per month duty cycle; 64 MB; Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
Short product name 103
Product short name specifications HP Laser 103a Black and white Printer, Copier, Scanner
RMN number SEOLA-1802-00
Tariff numbers 8443321020
Number of users 1-5 Users
Driver updates Latest supported operating systems and print drivers available at https://support.hp.com
Product classification flag Standard HP Product
Notes and footnotes
  1. [14] Introductory cartridges included; yields 700 black pages. Replacement cartridge average declared yield 1500 based on ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
  2. [7] 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.
  3. [6] 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 .
  4. A product carbon footprint is defined as the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly and indirectly by a product over its lifetime. Greenhouse gas emissions are reported as global warming potential for 100-year time horizon (GWP-100) in units of CO2 equivalence. Calculations are done in accordance with ISO 14040 & ISO 14044. Individual values may not sum to total due to rounding.
  5. [1] Requires the HP app download. For details on local printing requirements see http://www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting
  6. [2] Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes first set of test documents. For more information, see http://www.www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity.
  7. [3] For details on local printing requirements see http://www.hp.com/go/mobile printing
  8. [1] Dimensions vary as per configuration.
  9. [4] Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz operations only. Learn more at http://www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
  10. [2] With print cartridges.
  11. [3] Weight varies as per configuration.
  12. [4] 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 values typically based on measurement of 115V device.
  13. [5] 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. Energy Star value typically based on measurement of 115 V device and 230V for Blue Angel.
  14. [8] Maximum Memory is 64 MB (Not expanded).
  15. [9] 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.
  16. [10] 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.
  17. [11] 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 Laser or HP Color Laser devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
  18. [12] 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.
  19. [13] Windows 7 or higher
  20. [10] 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.
  21. [5] 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. Energy Star value typically based on measurement of 115V device and 230V for Blue Angel.

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