SKU: 4ZB96A
HP Color Laser MFP 178nw
- Print technology
- Laser
- Display
- 2-Line LCD
- Memory
- 128 MB
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Key features
- Print from mobile device
- Uncompromising laser quality
- Sharp black text, high-quality color
- The right price
- The power of your printer in the palm of your hand
- Your device, your choice
- Extend your printing reach
- No network, no problem
- Fast printing
- Simple, intuitive control panel
- Tackle the essentials
- Small, compact size
Technical specifications
Product
| UPC number | (AB0) 193015507180; (AB2) 193015507197; (ABT) 193015507203; (ABU) 198122709625; (ABY) 193015507210; (ACJ) 193015507234; (ACQ) 193015507241; (B13) 193905621613; (B19) 193015507258; (BAZ) 193015507265; (BBU) 193015507272; (BGJ) 193015507289; (BGM) 193424051830 |
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| Product type | Laser printers |
| Subcategory | Single and multifunction printers |
Memory
| Maximum Memory | 128 MB |
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Storage
| Storage temperature range | -20 to 40°C |
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Display
| Display | 2-Line LCD |
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| Display area (metric) | 65.5 x 14.8 cm |
| Resolution | Up to 600 dpi |
Wireless
| Wireless capability | Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
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Battery and power
| Power supply type | Internal (Built-in) power supply |
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Software
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 11; Windows 8; macOS 10.11 El Capitan; macOS 10.12 Sierra; macOS 10.13 High Sierra; macOS 10.14 Mojave |
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| Copier smart software features | Automatic adjusting background; Extended layout(2-up, 4-up, ID copy); expanded contrast adjustments (11 different settings);Scale from one paper size to another(Letter>A4, AutoFit) |
| Printer smart software features | Manual duplex and booklet print, N-up printing, skip blank pages, poster print, watermarks |
| Print Technology | Laser |
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| Mobile printing capability | Apple AirPrint™; Mobile Apps; Google Cloud Print™; Mopria™ certified; HP app; Wi-Fi® Direct Printing |
| Acoustic power emissions (active, printing) | 6.5 B(A) (printing at 18 ppm with Mono mode); 6.1 B(A) (printing at 4 ppm with Color mode) |
Copy and scan
| Scanner advanced features | Scan to WSD (network support only);Book Scanning; Poster Stitching for multiple scan; Text Converting; Scan to E-Book; Existing File to E-Book |
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| Copy reduce / enlarge settings | 25 to 400% |
| Copy resolution (black text) | Up to 600 x 600 dpi (flatbed); Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | Up to 18 cpm |
| Copy speed (color, normal quality, A4) | Up to 4 cpm |
| First copy out color (letter) | As fast as 32.1 sec |
| First copy out color (A4, sleep) | As fast as 40 sec (15min) |
| First copy out black (A4) | As fast as 12.6 sec |
| First copy out black (A4, sleep) | As fast as 20 sec (15min) |
| Acoustic power emissions (active scan) | 6.2 B(A) (Scanning at 18 ipm with ADF only) |
| Copyright notice | © Copyright 2026 HP Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. |
Paper handling
| Paper size | Letter; A4; Legal; B5 |
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Physical
| Dimensions (W x D x H) Note | Dimensions vary as per configuration |
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| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 406 x 422.9 x 288.7 mm |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 406 x 363 x 288.7 mm |
Package
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 501 x 466 x 398 mm |
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| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1014 x 944 x 2390 mm |
Sustainability
| Ecolabels | CECP |
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| Sustainability specifications | Mercury free |
| Energy Usage CO2e (kg) | 105 |
| End of Life CO2e (kg) | 19 |
| Production CO2e (kg) | 108 |
| Total CO2e (kg) | 237 |
| Transportation CO2e (kg) | 5 |
Warranty and service
| Manufacturer Warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty; For more info please visit us at https://support.hp.com |
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| Network protocols, supported | Via built-in networking solution: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6; print: TCP-IP port 9100 Direct Mode, LPD (raw queue support only), WSD; discovery: SLP, Bonjour, WS-Discovery; IP Config: IPv4 (BootP, DHCP, AutoIP, Manual), IPv6 (Stateless Link-Local and via Router, Statefull via DHCPv6); management: SNMPv1/v2/v3, HTTP |
Other
| Connection type | Wireless |
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| 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 | Preinstalled introductory HP Laser Printer 0.7K pages Black, 0.5K pages Cyan, Yellow, Magenta print cartridges; Imaging drum, Toner collection unit; Installation guide, Getting Started guide, User's Guide, Support flyer, Warranty guide; No CD-ROM; Power cord; USB cable (AP, only Wi-Fi model for AMS, EMEA) |
| Energy savings feature technology | HP Auto-Off Technology |
| Power consumption | 300 watts (Active Printing), 38 watts (Ready), 1.9 watts (Sleep), 0.2 watts (Manual off); 0.2 watts (Auto off/Manual on) |
| Power | 110-volt input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC, 50/60 Hz and 220-volt input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Cable included | Yes, 1 USB |
| Registration required | No |
| Print Cartridges/Bottle, Number | 4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow) |
| Replacement cartridges | HP 116A Original Laser Toner Cartridge (~1000/~700 pages) W2060A/W2061A/W2062A/W2063A (AMS); HP 117A Original Laser Toner Cartridge (~1000/~700 pages) W2070A/W2071A/W2072A/W2073A (EMEA); HP 118A Original Laser Toner Cartridge (~1000/~700 pages) W2080A/W2081A/W2082A/W2083A (China Only); HP 119A Original Laser Toner Cartridge (~1000/~700 pages) W2090A/W2091A/W2092A/W2093A (APJ excl China); Drum WW (less China) W1120A; Drum (China only) W1132A |
| Brand | HP |
| Certifications and compliances | UL listed, CSA (Canada), CE Marking, Nemko, Fimko, Demko, Semko, Eastern European |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | 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, GB/T 9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012, CISPR22: 2008, CISPR32: 2012, CNS 13438 (Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries.) |
| FCC Class A emissions | FCC Class A emissions - for use in commercial environments, not residential environments |
| Safety | IEC 60950-1: 2005 +A1: 2009 +A2 2013 (International); EN 60950-1: 2006 +A11: 2009 +A1: 2010 +A12: 2011 +A2: 2013 (EU); IEC/EN 60825-1: 2014 (Class 1 Laser Product); EN 62479: 2010 /IEC 62749: 2010; Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC with CE Mark (Europe); GS Certificate (Germany, Europe); UL/cUL Listed and UC CoC (US/Canada); CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2nd Ed. 2014-10; Compliance with Laser safety standards 21 CFR 1002.10 and 1002.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser notice No. 50, Dated June 24, 2007; Other safety approvals as required by individual countries |
| Telecom compliance (fax capability) | EBR21, FCC Prat 68 |
| Orderable supplies | HP 120A Original Laser Imaging Drum for WW W1120A, HP 132A Original Laser Imaging Drum for China W1132A, HP Laser Toner Collection Unit for WW 5KZ38A, HP Laser Toner Collection Unit for China 5LX86A |
| Connectivity | Ethernet networking; USB; Wireless direct printing |
| Number of users | 1-5 Users |
| Connectivity, optional | None |
| Connectivity, standard | Hi-speed USB 2.0 port, Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-Tx network port, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n |
| Network capabilities | Via built-in 10/100 Base-TX networking |
| Copier settings | Copies; Original Size; Reduce/Enlarge; Darkness; Original Type; Collation; 2-Up; 4-Up; ID Copy; Adjust Background; Auto Fit Copy; Color Mode |
| Copies, maximum | Up to 999 copies |
| Digital sending standard features | Scan to WSD; PC Scan |
| 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 | Multifunction / All-in-One |
| Form factor | Multifunction |
| Country of origin | Made in China (178nw and cartridges)(#AB0); (#AB2); (#ACJ); (#BBU); (#BGM); (#BGJ); (#ABT); (#ABY); (#ACQ); (#B19); (#BAZ) |
| Differentiator (features) | Full-featured laser printing. Entry-level pricing. |
| Why to buy | The laser performance you expect at a surprisingly affordable price. Get high-quality color results and fast printing, scanning, and copying from this MFP – world's smallest in-class.[1] Print, scan, and copy from your phone with HP app.[2] |
| Headline | Get the quality you trust – sharp, black text and crisp color graphics – with this affordable MFP. |
| Key selling point | Connect your smartphone or tablet directly to your printer – and easily print without accessing a network.[6] |
| Image legal disclaimer | Product image may differ from actual product |
| Monthly printed pages | 20000 |
| Segment | Small Office |
| Usage | Small work team |
| Cartons per layer | 4 |
Notes and footnotes
- Introductory cartridges included; yields 500 color composite (C/Y/M) and 700 black pages. Replacement cartridge average composite (C/Y/M) declared yield 700 and average black yield 1000 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.
- Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
- Average color 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.
- May require a firmware upgrade to be compatible, download at http://www.hp.com/go/support .
- 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.
- [1] Smallest in-class footprint compared only to dimensions of majority of worldwide competing personal color laser printers (defined as non-discontinued color laser printers
- [2] Requires the HP app download. For details on local printing requirements see http://www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting .
- [3] 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.
- [1] Introductory cartridges included; yields 500 color composite (C/Y/M) and 700 black pages. Replacement cartridge average composite (C/Y/M) declared yield 700 and average black yield 1000 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 .
- [4] For details on local printing requirements see http://www.hp.com/go/mobile printing
- [5] 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®.
- [2] Dimensions vary as per configuration.
- [6] Mobile device needs to be connected to Wi-Fi Direct® signal of a Wi-Fi Direct-supported AiO or printer prior to printing. Details at http://www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting. Wi-Fi Direct® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
- [3] Weight varies as per configuration.
- [7] Fax capabilities and automatic document feeder only available on HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw.
- [4] Weight varies as per configuration
- [8] Requires Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Microsoft Cortana and an HP web-connected printer registered with Google Cloud Print or ePrint. For ePrint account registration, see www.hp.com/go/support/eprint.
- [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. Power consumption values typically based on measurement of 115 V device.
- [9] Compared to majority of OEM mobile printing apps for inkjet & laser printers & all-in-ones for home & home office, priced less than or equal to $429.99 USD. Market share as reported by IDC CYQ2 2018 Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker. Claim based on lab testing and research of printer manufacturer's mobile print apps and Keypoint Intelligence - Buyers Lab study commissioned by HP. See Sept 2018 report at www.keypointintelligence.com/HPapp .
- [6] Average color 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 .
- [7] Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
- [8] May require a firmware upgrade to be compatible, download at http://www.hp.com/go/support
- [9] 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.
- [10] 128 MB (DDR3-1333).
- [11] 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.
- [12] 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.
- [13] 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.
- [14] Windows 7 or higher
- [15] HP recommends that the number of pages per month of imaged output be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.
- [16] FCC Class A emissions - for use in commercial environments, not residential environments
- [17] HP recommends that the number of scanned pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance
- Maximum Memory is 128 MB(Not Extended)
