HP Color LaserJet Managed E55040 series
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HP Color LaserJet Managed E55040 series

HP Color LaserJet Managed E55040 series

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Product specifications

Product name
HP Color LaserJet Managed E55040 series
Subcategory
Single and multifunction printers
Sub brand
LaserJet
Country of origin
Product of Japan Assembled in (Where integrated China, Netherlands or Mexico)
Contractual flag
Yes
Orderable supplies
HP LaserJet 110v Fuser Kit B5L35A, HP LaserJet 220v Fuser Kit B5L36A, HP Color LaserJet Toner Collection Unit B5L37A
Number of print cartridges
4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Print speed black
Normal: Up to 40 ppm [5]
Print speed color
Normal: Up to 40 ppm [5]
First page out (ready)
Black: As fast as 6 sec [6]
Print quality black (best)
Black: HP ImageREt 3600 Color: HP ImageREt 3600
Print Resolution Technologies
HP ImageREt 3600, Pantone Calibrated
Duty cycle (monthly, letter)
Up to 120,000 pages [7] 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 LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
Recommended monthly page volume
2000 to 15,000 [8] 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.
Processor speed
1.2 GHz
Print languages
HP PCL 6; HP PCL 5c; HP postscript level 3 emulation, native PDF printing (v 1.7), URF (AirPrint)
Display
4.3-in (10.92 cm) Color Graphics Display (CGD) with touchscreen; rotating (adjustable angle)
Mobile printing capability
HP ePrint; Apple AirPrint™; Google Cloud Print™; Mopria™ Certified
Connectivity, standard
1 Hi-Speed Device USB 2.0; 2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host; 1 Gigabit/Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-TX network; Hardware Integration Pocket
Minimum System Requirements
2 GB available hard disk space, Internet connection, USB port, Internet browser. For additional OS hardware requirements see microsoft.com
Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh
2 GB available hard drive space, Internet connection or USB port, OS hardware requirements see apple.com
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows Client OS (32/64 bit): Win10, Win8.1, Win7 Starter Edition SP1, UPD Win7 Ultimate; Mobile OS: iOS, Android; Apple® macOS High Sierra v10.13, Apple® macOS Mojave v10.14, Mac: Apple® macOS Catalina v10.15; Discrete PCL6 Printer Driver: For more information on the supported operating systems go to http://support.hp.com, Enter your product name and search, Click on User Guides and enter your product name and search for User Guide, Search for your (Product Name) User Guide, Search for the Supported Operating Systems section; UPD PCL6 / PS Printer Drivers: For more information on the supported operating systems go to http://support.hp.com, Enter your product name and search, Click on User Guides and enter your product name and search for User Guide, Search for your (Product Name) User Guide, Search for the Supported Operating Systems section, UPD PCL6 / PS Printer Drivers, Supported Operating systems, For more information on the supported operating systems see www.hp.com/go/upd
Operating system supported footnote number
[10]
Media sizes supported
Tray 1: letter, legal, oficio, executive, statement, 4 x 6, 3 x 5, 5 x 7, 5 x 8, postcard (JIS), double postcard (JIS), 8.5 x 13, envelope (commercial No. 9, No. 10, Monarch); Custom: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in; Tray 2: letter, executive, statement, 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 5 x 8, double postcard (JIS); Custom: 4.0 x 5.85 to 8.5 x 11.69 in; Optional Trays 3+: letter, legal, oficio, executive, 8.5 x 13; Custom: 4.0 x 5.85 to 8.5 x 14 in
Media sizes, custom
Tray 1: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in; Tray 2: 4.0 x 5.85 to 8.5 x 11.69 in; Optional Trays 3+: 4.0 x 5.85 to 8.5 x 14 in
Paper handling input, standard
100-sheet multipurpose tray, 550-sheet input tray 2
Paper handling input, optional
550-sheet media input tray 3, 550-sheet media input tray 4, 550-sheet media input tray 5
Paper handling output, standard
250-sheet output bin
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
Up to 250 sheets
Duplex printing
Automatic (standard)
Media types
Paper (plain, light, bond, recycled, mid-weight, heavy, mid-weight glossy, heavy glossy, extra heavy, extra heavy glossy, cardstock, card glossy) color transparency, labels, letterhead, envelope, preprinted, prepunched, colored, rough, opaque film, user-defined
Media weight, supported
Tray 1: 16 to 58 lb (plain); 28 to 58 lb (glossy); Tray 2: 16 to 58 lb (plain paper); 28 to 58 lb (glossy paper); Optional Trays 3+: 16 to 58 lb (plain paper); 28 to 58 lb (glossy paper); Automatic Duplexer: 16 to 43 lb
Paper handling output, standard
250-sheet output bin
Paper handling input, optional
550-sheet media input tray 3, 550-sheet media input tray 4, 550-sheet media input tray 5
Paper handling input, standard
100-sheet multipurpose tray, 550-sheet input tray 2
Power
Input voltage: 100 to 127 VAC, 60 Hz, Input voltage: 200 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz (Not dual voltage, product varies by part number with # Option code identifier)
Power consumption
617 watts (Active Printing), 33.7 watts (Ready), 3.95 watts (Sleep), 1 watt (Auto-Off/wake on LAN), 0.1 watts (Auto-Off/Manual On), 0.1 watts (Off) [2]
Ecolabels
ENERGY STAR® qualified; EPEAT® Silver; Blue Angel
Sustainable impact specifications
Mercury free
Operating temperature range
59 to 86°F
Recommended operating humidity range
30 to 70% RH
Acoustic power emissions (ready)
4.7 B(A) [4]
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing)
51 dB(A) [4]
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)
27.5 x 18.9 x 16.8 in
Package dimensions (W x D x H)
23.6 x 19.7 x 23.6 in
Pallet dimensions
47.3 x 39.4 x 100 in (AMS), 47.3 x 39.4 x 76.5 in (APJ, EMEA)
Weight
52.9 lb
Package weight
69.6 lb
Pallet weight
1158 lb (AMS), 880 lb (APJ, EMEA)
Quantity per pallet
16 (AMS), 12 (APJ, EMEA)
Count of layers in pallet
4 (AMS), 3 (APJ, EMEA)
What's in the box
Printer; Four preinstalled HP LaserJet toner cartridges (yield ~6000 pages black and ~5000 pages color); Toner collection unit; In-box documentation; CD; Power Cord; 100-sheet multipurpose tray 1; 550-sheet input tray 2
Cable included
No, please purchase USB cable separately
Manufacturer Warranty
One-year, next-business day, onsite warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to learn about HP award winning service and support options in your region.
Tech spec footnote
[1] Without printer cartridges
Tech spec footnote
[2] 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 in Auto-Off mode depends on customer network switch capability, user configuration and network activity. Off-mode power may vary while checking network packets for print jobs.
Tech spec footnote
[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
Tech spec footnote
[4] Acoustic values are subject to change. For current information see http://www.hp.com/support. Configuration tested: base model, simplex printing, A4 paper at an average of 38 ppm.
Tech spec footnote
[5] 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.
Tech spec footnote
[6] 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.
Tech spec footnote
[7] 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 LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
Tech spec footnote
[8] 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.
Tech spec footnote
[9] HP SureSupply alerts you when your print cartridge is running low and helps you purchase online or locally through HP or a participating retailer. Only available with Original HP supplies; Internet access required. To learn more, visit http://www.hp.com/go/SureSupply.
Tech spec footnote
[10] Not all Compatible Operating Systems are supported with In-box software. Full solution software available only for Windows 7 and newer. Legacy Windows Operation Systems (XP, Vista, and equivalent servers) get print and Scan drivers only. Windows RT OS for Tablets (32-bit and 64-bit) uses a simplified HP print driver built into the RT OS. UNIX model scripts are available on http://www.hp.com (Model scripts are print drivers for UNIX operating systems); Linux systems use in-OS HPLIP software.
Tech spec footnote
[11] Measured using ISO 24734 Feature Test, A5 Landscape Feed. Speed may vary based on content, PC, media orientation, and media type.
Tech spec footnote
[12] Original HP LaserJet ”A” and “X” toner cartridges are also compatible with this product.