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HP MFP S956 series
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Product specifications
Product name
HP MFP S956 series
Subcategory
Single and multifunction printers
Sub brand
LaserJet
Country of origin
Made in China
Functions
Print, copy, scan, fax (optional)
Multitasking supported
Yes
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, 9600 (equivalent) x 600 dpi Color:
Print languages
PCL 6 emulation, Adobe® PostScript®3™
Display
25.6 cm (10.1-inch) LCD touchscreen WSVGA Colour 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 Wi-Fi 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, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n)
Minimum system requirements
Client operating systems supported for UPD: Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Pro (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit); UPD Traditional Mode: Windows 8 desktop applications; Modern apps UPD Dynamic Mode: Windows 8 desktop applications; Windows 7 Starter (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 Professional (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit) and Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit/64-bit); Windows Vista Business (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit) and Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit/64-bit)
Compatible operating systems
Client operating systems supported for UPD: Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Pro (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit); UPD Traditional Mode: Windows 8 desktop applications; Modern apps UPD Dynamic Mode: Windows 8 desktop applications; Windows 7 Starter (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 Home Premium(32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 Professional (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit) and Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit/64-bit); Windows Vista Business (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit/64-bit) and Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit/64-bit)
Memory
4 GB
Memory, maximum
4 GB
Internal Storage
Standard, 320 GB (Hard Disk capacity may vary. AES 256 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 output, standard
400-sheet center output bin
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
Up to 4,100 sheets
Duplex printing
Automatic (standard)
Media types
Thin paper, plain paper, recycled paper, coloured paper, letterhead, pre-printed paper, pre-punched paper, heavy paper, cardstock, tab, transparencies, labels, glossy paper, 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
Monochrome: TIFF, PDF, PDF/A, encrypted PDF, XPS; Colour: colour 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 Monochrome mode only)
Scan size (ADF), minimum
148.0 x 210 mm
Scan speed (normal, A4)
Up to 85 ppm
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
Monochrome: TIFF, PDF, PDF/A, encrypted PDF, XPS; Colour: colour TIFF, JPEG, PDF, PDF/A, encrypted PDF, high compression PDF, XPS
Scan input modes
Front panel scan, copy, email, 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
2 sec per page 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 2,000 numbers (including group dialling for fax and scanner)
Fax Broadcast Locations
500
Power
Input Voltage: 220 to 240 VAC, 8A, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
1840 watts (maximum), 4 watts (sleep), 0.5 watts (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.
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 Printer; Quick Start Guide (on CD); Power cord; HP Black Toner Cartridge; Developer; Toner collection unit; Imaging drum
Cable included
No, please purchase USB cable separately
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