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SKU: 4ZB97A

HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw

Print technology
Laser
Display
2-Line LCD

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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
  • Hands-free productivity
  • Simple, intuitive control panel
  • Tackle the essentials

Technical specifications

Product

UPC number (AB0) 193015507319; (AB2) 193015507326; (ABT) 193015507333; (ABY) 193015507340; (ACJ) 193015507364; (ACQ) 193015507371; (B13) 193905621620; (B19) 193015507388; (BAZ) 193015507395; (BBU) 193015507401; (BGJ) 193015507418; (BGM) 193424051847
Product type Laser printers
Subcategory Single and multifunction printers

Memory

Fax memory Up to 400 pages

Storage

Storage temperature range -20 to 40°C

Display

Display 2-Line LCD
Display area (metric) 65.5 x 14.8 cm
Fax Resolution Black (best) Up to 300 x 300 dpi
Resolution (black photo grayscale) 300 x 300 dpi
Fax resolution black Up to 203 x 196 dpi
Resolution (black and white, standard mode) 203 x 98 dpi

Wireless

Wireless capability Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Battery and power

Power supply type Internal (Built-in) power supply

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
Copier smart software features Automatic document feeding; 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)
Fax smart software features Permanent fax memory backup, color faxing, auto fax reduction, auto redialing, delayed sending, fax forwarding, PC fax, Secure receive
Printer smart software features Manual duplex and booklet print, N-up printing, skip blank pages, poster print, watermarks

Print

Print Technology Laser
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 with Mono mode); 6.1 B(A) (printing at 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
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)

Physical

Dimensions (W x D x H) Note Dimensions vary as per configuration
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) 421.9 x 422.9 x 344.1 mm
Dimensions (W x D x H) 406 x 363 x 344.1 mm

Package

Package dimensions (W x D x H) 501 x 466 x 440 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) 1014 x 944 x 2202 mm

Sustainability

Ecolabels CECP
Sustainability specifications Mercury free
Energy Usage CO2e (kg) 101
End of Life CO2e (kg) 19
Production CO2e (kg) 108
Total CO2e (kg) 233
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
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
Auto fax reduction supported Yes

Other

Connection type Wireless
Minimum System Requirements PC: Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer.
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); tel line cable
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)
Power 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
Modem 33.6 kbps
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
Fax Broadcast Locations 210
Fax Speed Dials, Maximum Number Up to 200 numbers
Junk fax barrier Yes, requires Caller ID
Functions Multifunction / All-in-One
Form factor Multifunction
Country of origin Made in China (179fnw 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, copying, and faxing from this MFP – world's smallest in-class.[1] Print and scan 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 This surprisingly small laser delivers exceptional quality, page after page.
Notes and footnotes
  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.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. May require a firmware upgrade to be compatible, download at http://www.hp.com/go/support .
  5. 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.
  6. [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
  7. [2] Requires the HP app download. For details on local printing requirements see http://www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting .
  8. [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.
  9. [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 .
  10. [4] For details on local printing requirements see http://www.hp.com/go/mobile printing
  11. [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®.
  12. [2] Dimensions vary as per configuration.
  13. [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®.
  14. [3] Weight varies as per configuration.
  15. [7] Fax capabilities and automatic document feeder only available on HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw.
  16. [4] Weight varies as per configuration
  17. [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.
  18. [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.
  19. [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 .
  20. [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 .
  21. [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
  22. [8] May require a firmware upgrade to be compatible, download at http://www.hp.com/go/support
  23. [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.
  24. [10] 128 MB (DDR3-1333).
  25. [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.
  26. [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.
  27. [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.
  28. [14] Windows 7 or higher
  29. [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.
  30. [16] FCC Class A emissions - for use in commercial environments, not residential environments
  31. [17] HP recommends that the number of scanned pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance

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