HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f (3QA55A)

HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f (3QA55A) All tech specs
Functions

Print, copy, scan, fax
Print speed black (ISO, A4)

Up to 27 ppm *

Print speed color (ISO)

Up to 29 ppm *

Print Speed Color (ISO)

Up to 27 ppm *

First page out black (letter, ready)

As fast as 9.3 sec *  ( * First Copy Out from Ready and Simplex Copy Speed measured using ISO/IEC 29183, Duplex Copy Speed measured using ISO/IEC 24735, 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, document complexity, media size, media orientation and media type.)
First page out black (A4, ready)

As fast as 9.5 sec *  ( * First Copy Out from Ready and Simplex Copy Speed measured using ISO/IEC 29183, Duplex Copy Speed measured using ISO/IEC 24735, 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, document complexity, media size, media orientation and media type.)
First page out color (letter, ready)

As fast as 10.9 sec *  ( * First Copy Out from Ready and Simplex Copy Speed measured using ISO/IEC 29183, Duplex Copy Speed measured using ISO/IEC 24735, 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, document complexity, media size, media orientation and media type.)
First page out color (A4, ready)

As fast as 11.0 sec * ( * First Copy Out from Ready and Simplex Copy Speed measured using ISO/IEC 29183, Duplex Copy Speed measured using ISO/IEC 24735, 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, document complexity, media size, media orientation and media type.)
Duplex printing

Automatic (default)
Duty cycle (monthly, letter)

Up to 55,000 pagesUp to 55,000 pages 
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)

Up to 55,000 pages

Recommended monthly page volume

900 to 4,800 pages (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.)
Print quality black (best)

Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print quality color (best)

Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print languages

HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript level 3 emulation, native PDF printing (v 1.7), Apple AirPrint™
Print technology

Laser
Connectivity, standard

2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device; 1 Gigabyte Ethernet 10/100/1000T network; 1 FAX
Connectivity, optional

HP Jetdirect LAN Accessory 8FP31A; HP Jetdirect 3100w BLE/NFC/Wireless Accessory 3JN69A
Mobile printing capability

HP ePrint; Apple AirPrint™; NFC Touch-to-print (optional); PrinterOn Print; Mopria™ certified

Network capabilities

Yes, via HP Jetdirect Ethernet embedded print server (standard) which supports: 10Base-T, 100Base-Tx, 1000Base-T; 802.3az (EEE) support on Fast Ethernet and Gig Links; IPsec (standard);  802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking (Optional); Second Ethernet port (Optional).
Wireless capability

Optional, enabled with purchase of a wireless hardware accessory. Dual band Wireless Station and Wi-Fi Direct functionality available with HP Jetdirect 3100w BLE/NFC/Wireless Accessory 3JN69A
Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh

2 GB available hard disk space Internet connection or USB port Internet browser. For additional OS hardware requirements see http://www.apple.com
Minimum System Requirements

2 GB available hard disk space Internet connection or USB port Internet browser. For additional OS hardware requirements see http://www.microsoft.com
Digital sending standard features

Scan to E-mail; Save-to-Network Folder; Save-to-USB drive; Scan-to-Sharepoint; Send to FTP; Send to Internet Fax; Local Address Book; SMTP over SSL; Blank Page Removal; Edge Erase; Auto Color Sense; Auto Crop To Content; Compact PDF
Display

10.9 cm diagonal Colour TFT-LCD back lit 480 RGB (H) x 272 (V)
Processor speed

800 MHz
Maximum Memory

2 GB

Memory

2 GB

Storage

16 GB eMMC

Capacity

16 GB eMMC
Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 7; Windows Client OS; Android; iOS; Mobile OS; macOS 10.12 Sierra; macOS 10.13 High Sierra; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina

Paper handling input, standard

50 sheet multipurpose tray, 250 sheet input tray
Paper handling output, standard

150 sheet output bin
Paper handling input, optional

Optional 550 sheet tray
Media types

Paper (bond, brochure, coloured, glossy, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough); Postcards; Labels; Envelopes
Media sizes supported

Tray 1: A4, RA4, A5, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10 x 15 cm, A6, 16K, envelopes (B5, C5 ISO, C6, DL ISO); Custom: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2: A4; RA4; A5; B5 (JIS); B6 (JIS); 10 x 15 cm; A6; 16K; 98 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm; Optional Tray 3: A4; RA4; A5; B5 (JIS); B6 (JIS); 10 x 15 cm; A6; 16K; 98 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm
Media sizes, custom

Tray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2: 98 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm; Optional Tray: 98 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm
File Format Supported

JPG; MTIFF; PDF; PDF/A; TIFF; XPS
Scanner type

Flatbed, ADF
Enhanced scanning resolution

Up to 600 dpi
Scan resolution, optical

Up to 600 dpi
Scan size (ADF), maximum

216 x 356 mm
Scan size (ADF), minimum

127 x 178 mm
Scan size, maximum

216 x 297 mm
Scan speed (normal, A4)

Up to 29 ppm/46 ipm (black and white), up to 20 ppm/35 ipm (colour) *

Scan speed duplex (normal, A4)

Up to 46 ipm (black and white), up to 35 ipm (colour) *

Scan speed duplex (normal, letter)

Up to 49 ipm (b&w), up to 37 ipm (color) *

Scan speed (normal, letter)

Up to 31 ppm/49 ipm (b&w), up to 21 ppm/37 ipm (color) *

Automatic document feeder capacity

Standard, 50 sheets
Duplex ADF scanning

Yes, single pass duplexing ADF
Scan technology

Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)

Up to 27 cpm
Copy speed (color, normal quality, A4)

Up to 27 cpm
Copy resolution (black text)

Up to 600 dpi
Copy resolution (color text and graphics)

Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copies, maximum

Up to 9999 copies
Copy reduce / enlarge settings

25 to 400%
Copier settings

Two-sided copying; Scalability; Image adjustments (darkness, contrast, background cleanup, sharpness); N-up; N or Z-ordering; Content orientation; Collation; Booklet; Job build; Edge-to-edge; Job storage; ID Copy; Book Copy; A-to-B Copy (different media sizes)
Faxing

Yes
Fax transmission speed (letter)

3 sec per page
Fax Transmission Speed

33.6 kbps (maximum); 14.4 kbps (default) * ( * Based on standard ITU-T test image #1 at standard resolution. More complicated pages or higher resolution will take longer and use more memory.)
Fax Resolution Black (best)

Up to 300 x 300 dpi
Fax Broadcast Locations

0
Fax memory

Dependent on the amount of available disk space

Fax Speed Dials, Maximum Number

Up to 1000 numbers
Power consumption

581 watts (active printing), 21.9 watts (ready), 1.0 watts (sleep), 0.08 watts (auto-off/manual-on), 0.08 watts (manual off) (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

Input voltage: 200 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz
Operating humidity range

30 to 70% RH
Recommended operating humidity range

10 to 90%
Operating temperature range

15 to 32.5°C
Operating temperature range

50 to 90.5°F
Blue Angel compliant

Yes, Blue Angel DE-UZ 219—only ensured when using Original HP supplies * ( 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.)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number

Blue Angel: 1.051 kWh/week; Energy Star 3.0: 0.425 kWh/week ( Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) rating represents the typical electricity consumed by a product during 1 week, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).)
Energy savings feature technology

HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology; Instant-on Technology; Instant-on Copy
Ecolabels

CECP; Blue Angel; EPEAT® Silver registered; ENERGY STAR® certified ( * EPEAT® registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country. See http://www.epeat.net for registration status by country.)
Energy star certified

Yes
Safety

IEC 60950-1:2005+A1:2009+A2:2013 (International); EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013 (EU); EN 60825-1:2014/IEC 60825-1:2014 (Class 1 Laser Product); EN 62479:2010/IEC 62479:2010; EN 62471:2008/IEC 62471:2006; Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU with CE Mark (Europe); GS Certificate (Germany, Europe); Other safety approvals as required by individual countries.
Security management

Identity management: Kerberos authentication, LDAP authentication, 1000 user PIN codes, Optional HP and 3rd party advanced authentication solutions (e.g., badge readers); Network: IPsec/firewall with Certificate, Pre-shared Key, Kerberos authentication, Supports WJA-10 IPsec configuration Plug-in, 802.1X authentication (EAP-PEAP; EAP-TLS), SNMPv3, HTTPS, Certificates, Access Control List; Data: Storage Encryption, Encrypted PDF & Email (uses FIPS 140 validated cryptographic libraries from Microsoft), SSL/TLS (HTTPS), Encrypted Credentials; Device: HP Sure Start Secure Boot (BIOS Integrity Checking with self-healing capability), Intrusion Detection (Constant in-device monitoring for attacks), Whitelisting (loads only known good code), Embedded Trusted Platform Module, HP Connection Inspector, Security lock slot, USB port disablement; Security management: Compatible with HP JetAdvantage Security Manager, Device Security Syslog Messages processed and accessible in Arcsight and Splunk SIEMs
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)

415.4 x 472 x 399.8 mm

Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)

415.4 x 1124.4 x 656 mm (printer fully opened) 
Weight

23.2 kgs (With Print Cartridges)
What's in the box

HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f printer; HP Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,400 pages) HP Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridges (~2,100 pages each); Getting started Guide; 1 Power cord *

Number of print cartridges

4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Replacement cartridges

HP 415A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,400 pages) W2030A, HP 415A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,100 pages) W2031A, HP 415A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,100 pages) W2032A, HP 415A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,100 pages) W2033A, HP 415X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (7,500 pages) W2030X, HP 415X High Yield Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (6,000 pages) W2031X, HP 415X High Yield Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (6,000 pages) W2032X, HP 415X High Yield Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (6,000 pages) W2033X (For yield information on the cartridge(s) included with your printer, see http://www.hp.com/go/toneryield. Yield values measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798 and continuous printing. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors.)
Manufacturer Warranty

One-year, On-site Repair 24-hour / 7 day a week phone support