HP MFP S956 series
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HP MFP S956 series

HP MFP S956 series

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Product specifications

Product name
HP MFP S956 series
Subcategory
Single and multifunction printers
Sub brand
LaserJet
UPC number
(BGJ) 888182323694; (BGM) 888182323700; (B19) 888182323700
Country of origin
Made in China
Functions
Black/white print, copy, scan to e-mail, scan to file, fax (optional)
Multitasking supported
Yes
Orderable supplies
HP Black Toner Cartridge F4Z36A, HP Black Toner Cartridge CF250A, HP Black Imaging Drum F4Z37A, HP Black Developer F4Z38A, HP Toner Collection Container F5A49A
Print speed black (ISO, A4)
Normal: Up to 56 ppm
First page out (ready)
Black: As fast as 9 sec
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Up to 475,000 pages
Recommended monthly page volume
15,000 to 125,000
Print technology
Laser
Print quality black (best)
Black: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi; Up to 9600 (equivalent) x 600 dpi Color:
Print languages
PCL6 emulation, Adobe® PostScript®3™
Display
10.1-in LCD touchscreen WSVGA Color Graphics with tilt, LED backlight, and contrast control, effective 2-point touch
Processor speed
1.86 GHz; 600 MHz; 400 MHz
Automatic paper sensor
No
Mobile printing capability
Mobile Print Capability not supported
Wireless capability
Yes, built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Connectivity, standard
1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100Base-TX/1000Base-T; 2 USB Host [USB1.1/USB2.0 (High speed)]; 1 USB Device [USB1.1/USB2.0 (High speed)]; 1 Wireless 802.11b/g/n; 1 Serial I/F; ACRE I/F; Internal USB for IC Card Reader, Keyboard, and wireless
Network ready
Standard (built-in Gigabit 10/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Ethernet, WiFi 802.11b/g/n)
Minimum system requirements
Client operating systems supported for UPD: Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 8 Pro (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit); UPD Traditional Mode: Windows 8 desktop applications; Modern apps UPD Dynamic Mode: Windows 8 desktop applications: Windows 7 Starter (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 7 Professional (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Vista Business (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows XP (SP3) Home Edition (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows XP Professional (32-bit and 64-bit)
Compatible operating systems
Client operating systems supported for UPD: Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 8 Pro (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit); UPD Traditional Mode: Windows 8 desktop applications; Modern apps UPD Dynamic Mode: Windows 8 desktop applications; Windows 7 Starter (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 7 Professional (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Vista Business (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista Ultimate(32-bit and 64-bit); Windows XP (SP3) Home Edition (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows XP Professional (32-bit and 64-bit)
Memory
4 GB RAM, 320 GB HD
Memory, maximum
4 GB RAM, 320 GB HD
Internal Storage
Standard, 320 GB (Hard Disk capacity may vary. AES256 encryption available, must be enabled on the device)
Media sizes supported
Multi-Bypass, Tray 1: A3; A4; A4-R; A5-R; B4; B5; B5-R
Paper handling input, standard
500-sheet Tray 1, 100-sheet Multi-Bypass, automatic two sided printing, 150-sheet automatic document feeder
Paper handling input, optional
Optional 3500-large capacity tray, optional 1500-sheet tray with stand (3 trays), optional 2500-sheet tray with stand (2 trays), optional 1000-sheet tray with stand (2 trays), optional 500-sheet tray with stand (1 tray), optional 1-sheet long paper feeding tray
Paper handling output, standard
400-sheet center output bin (if no finisher installed)
Paper handling output, optional
Optional 4000-sheet (100-sheet staple) saddle stitch finisher, Optional 4000-sheet (100-sheet staple) finisher, optional 500-sheet (30-sheet staple) finisher, optional 1000-sheet (50-sheet staple) saddle stitch finisher, optional punch module, optional punch unit, optional paper pass unit, optional 100-sheet right hand exit tray, optional 400-sheet center exit tray
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
Up to 4100 sheets
Duplex printing
Automatic (standard)
Media types
Thin paper, plain paper, recycled paper, colored paper, letterhead, pre-printed paper, pre-punched paper, heavy paper, cardstock, tab, transparencies, labels, glossy paper, postcard (japan), envelopes, banner media
Media weight, supported
Multi-bypass: 55 to 300 g/m²; Tray 1: 60 to 220 g/m²
Media weights, supported ADF
35 to 128 g/m² (non-duplex path); 50 to 128 g/m² (duplex path)
Scanner type
Flatbed; ADF; Sheetfed
Scan file format
Mono: TIFF, PDF, PDF/A, Encrypted PDF, XPS; Color: color TIFF, JPEG, PDF, PDF/A, Encrypted PDF, High compression PDF, XPS
Scan resolution, optical
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Scan size (ADF), maximum
297 x 420 mm (manual long media mode up to 1000 mm in Monochrome2 mode only)
Scan size (ADF), minimum
148.0 x 210 mm
Scan speed (normal, A4)
Up to 85 ppm (b&w and color)
Duplex ADF scanning
Yes, single-pass duplexing ADF
Automatic document feeder capacity
Standard, 150 sheets
Digital sending standard features
Scan-to-email; scan-to-FTP server; Scan to folder
File Format Supported
Mono: TIFF, PDF, PDF/A, Encrypted PDF, XPS; Color: Color TIFF, JPEG, PDF, PDF/A, Encrypted PDF, High compression PDF, XPS
Scan input modes
Front panel scan, copy, e-mail, fax (with accessory)
Copy speed (normal)
Black: Up to 56 cpm Color:
Copy resolution (black text)
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy reduce / enlarge settings
25 to 400%
Copies, maximum
Up to 999 copies
Faxing
Optional
Fax transmission speed
33.6 kbps Less than 2 seconds per page is with Super G3 /JBIG.
Fax Resolution Black (best)
Up to 406.4 x 391 dpi
Fax Speed Dials, Maximum Number
Up to 2000 numbers (Including group dialling for fax, scanner)
Fax Broadcast Locations
500 destinations
Power
100-Input Voltage: 100 to 127 V 12 A, 50/60 Hz; 200-Input Voltage: 220 to 240 V 8A, 50/60 Hz (Not dual voltage, power supply varies by part number with # Option code identifie)
Power consumption
100 V system: Requirements: Input Voltage: 100-127 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 12 A . Consumption: 1440 watts (max), 4 watts (sleep), 0.5 watts (off). Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC): 3.5 kWh/week. 200 V system: Requirements: Input Voltage: 220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 8 A. Consumption: 1840 watts (max), 4 watts (sleep), 0.5 watts (off). Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC): TBD kWh/week (TBD is in spec) Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer.
Ecolabels
ENERGY STAR® certified; Blue Angel Eng; Blue Angel Ger; EPEAT® Silver
Sustainable impact specifications
Mercury Free
Operating temperature range
10 to 35ºC
Acoustic power emissions (ready)
7.15 B(A)
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)
618 x 713 x 843 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)
1884 x 713 x 1219 mm
Weight
78 kg
What's in the box
HP MFP S956dn; Quick Start Guide (on CD); power cord; Toner Cartridge: Black; developer; toner collection unit; imaging drum
Cable included
No, please purchase USB cable separately if needed.