Download Driver HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M478-M479 Printer & Review

The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M478-M479 is a series of multifunction printers that can print, scan, copy, and fax documents in color. They have a touchscreen control panel, a document feeder with duplex scanning, and wireless connectivity options. Here are some of the features, advantages, disadvantages, and specifications of these printers:

• Features:
  • They can print up to 28 pages per minute (ppm) on letter-size paper and 27 ppm on A4 paper, with a resolution of 600 x 600 dpi. They support automatic duplex printing and job storage and private printing features¹.
  • They can scan up to 26 ppm, with a resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi. They support single-pass duplex scanning and scan to email, USB, and network folder options¹.
  • They can copy up to 27 ppm, with a resolution of 600 x 600 dpi. They support resizing, collating, and two-sided copying features¹.
  • They can fax with a speed of 33.6 kbps and a resolution of 300 x 300 dpi. They support fax forwarding, fax polling, and fax confirmation features¹.
  • They have a 512 MB standard/maximum memory and a 1.2 GHz processor¹.
  • They have a 100-sheet tray 1, a 250-sheet tray 2, and an optional 550-sheet accessory tray¹.
  • They have a 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection, a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, a walk-up USB port, a print server for wireless connectivity, a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection, and a Wi-Fi Direct connection¹.
  • They have a 4.3-inch color touchscreen control panel that allows easy access to settings and features¹.
  • They have HP Wolf Pro Security features that provide printer security out of the box, PIN/pull option for authentication, and HP Security Manager for configuration policies and validation².
  • They support various operating systems, mobile printing solutions, and printer languages¹.
• Advantages:
  • They offer high-speed, high-quality, and high-volume printing, scanning, copying, and faxing in color, which can enhance the appearance and impact of documents.
  • They have easy management tools, such as HP Web JetAdmin and HP Smart app, that allow users to monitor, control, and optimize the printer’s performance and functionality¹².
  • They have wireless and mobile connectivity options that enable users to print and scan from anywhere, using devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops¹².
  • They have security features that protect the printer and the data from unauthorized access, tampering, and hacking².
  • They have energy-saving features, such as HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology and HP EcoSmart, that reduce power consumption and environmental impact²³.
• Disadvantages:
  • They are relatively expensive printers, compared to other models in the same category, which may not be affordable for some users.
  • They are relatively large and heavy printers, which may not fit in some spaces or be easy to move around.
  • They may require periodic firmware updates to maintain the effectiveness of their security measures and block cartridges that use a non-HP chip².
  • They may not support some features or functions in some languages or regions, such as fax capabilities or HP Smart app².
• Specifications:
  • The printer dimensions are 416 x 472 x 400 mm (W x D x H) and the weight is 23.4 kg¹.
  • The power consumption is 550 watts (printing), 20 watts (ready), 0.7 watts (sleep), 0.07 watts (auto-off/manual-on), and 0.07 watts (manual-off)¹.
  • The electrical specifications are 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 2.8 A¹.
  • The acoustic emissions are 6.9 B(A) (printing), 6.4 B(A) (copying), and 4.8 B(A) (ready)¹.
  • The operating-environment range is 15 to 30°C (temperature) and 30 to 70% RH (relative humidity)¹.