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HP LaserJet Pro M304, M305, M404, M405 - Printer specifications

Technical specifications
Supported operating systems
Mobile printing solutions
Printer dimensions
Power consumption
Electrical specifications
Acoustic emissions
Operating environment range
Review hardware, software, and printer environment specifications.

Technical specifications

Review the technical specifications for the printer.
Product numbers for each model
  • M304a - #W1A66A
  • M305d - #W1A46A
  • M305dn - #W1A47A
  • M404d - #W1A51A
  • M404n - #W1A52A
  • M404dn - #W1A53A
  • M404dw - #W1A56A
  • M405d - #W1A58A
  • M405n - #W1A57A
  • M405dn - #W1A59A
  • M405dw - #W1A60A
Paper handling specifications
Paper handling features
M404d
M405d
M404n
M405n
M404dn
M405dn
M404dw
M405dw
M304a
M305d
M305dn
Tray 1 (100-sheet capacity)
Tray 2 (250-sheet capacity)
Optional 550-sheet accessory tray
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Automatic duplex printing
Not available
Not available
Connectivity specifications
Connectivity features
M404d
M405d
M404n
M405n
M404dn
M405dn
M404dw
M405dw
M304a
M305d
M305dn
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection with IPv4 and IPv6
Not available
Not available
Not available
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Print server for wireless connectivity
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi Direct for printing from mobile devices
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Print specifications
Print features
M404d
M405d
M404n
M405n
M404dn
M405dn
M404dw
M405dw
M304a
M305d
M305dn
Prints 38 pages per minute (ppm) on A4 and 40 ppm on letter-size paper
Not available
Not available
Not available
Prints 35 pages per minute (ppm) on A4 and 37 ppm on letter-size paper
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Job storage and private printing
Not available
Not available
Not available
Control-panel display specifications
Control-panel display features
M404d
M405d
M404n
M405n
M404dn
M405dn
M404dw
M405dw
M304a
M305d
M305dn
2-line backlit control panel

Supported operating systems

The following information applies to the printer-specific Windows and HP print drivers for macOS and to the software installer.
Windows: The HP Software Installer installs either a V3 or V4 PCL 6 driver depending on the Windows operating system along with optional software when using the full software installer. See the software installation notes for more information.
macOS: Mac computers are supported with this printer. Download HP Easy Start either from 123.hp.com/LaserJet or from the Printer Support page, and then use HP Easy Start to install the HP print driver. HP Easy Start is not included in the HP Software Installer.
  1. Go to 123.hp.com/LaserJet.
  2. Follow the steps provided to download the printer software.
Linux: For information and print drivers for Linux, go to www.hp.com/go/linuxprinting.
UNIX: For information and print drivers for UNIX, go to www.hp.com/go/unixmodelscripts.
Supported operating systems and print drivers
Operating system
Print driver installed (from the software on the web)
Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit
The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation.
Windows 8, 32-bit and 64-bit
The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation.1
Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit
The HP PCL-6 (V4) printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation.2
Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit
The HP PCL-6 (V4) printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation.
Windows Server 2008 R2, 64-bit
The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install it.3
Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1, 64-bit
The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install it.
Windows Server 2012
The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install it.
Windows Server 2012 R2
The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install it.
Windows Server 2016, 64-bit
The HP PCL 6 (V3) printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer tool to install it.
macOS Sierra v10.12, macOS High Sierra v10.13, macOS Mojave v10.14
To install the print driver, go to 123.hp.com/LaserJet and download HP Easy Start. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer software and print driver.
1Windows 8 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32-bit driver.2Windows 8.1 RT support is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32-bit driver.3Microsoft retired mainstream support for Windows Server 2008 in January 2015. HP will continue to provide best effort support for the discontinued Server 2008 operating system.
Minimum system requirements
Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7
macOS Mojave v10.14, macOS High Sierra v10.13, macOS Sierra v10.12
Mobile devices, iOS, Android
  • 32-bit or 64-bit
  • 2 GB of available hard disk space
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Internet connection
  • USB port
  • 2 GB of available hard disk space
  • Internet connection
Router connection not required
www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting

Mobile printing solutions

HP offers multiple mobile and ePrint solutions to enable easy printing to an HP printer from a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or other mobile device.
To see the full list and to determine the best choice, go to www.hp.com/go/MobilePrinting.
  • Bluetooth Low Energy
  • HP Smart app for iOS and Android devices
  • Google Cloud Print
  • AirPrint
  • Android Printing
  • HP Roam

Printer dimensions

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Dimensions for the M304, M305, M404, and M405 models
Measurement
Printer fully closed
Printer fully opened
1. Height
216 mm
241 mm
2. Depth
357 mm
781 mm
3. Width
381 mm
381 mm
Weight (with cartridges)
8.9 kg
8.9 kg
Dimensions for the optional 550-sheet tray
Measurement
Tray fully closed
Tray fully open
1. Height
131 mm
131 mm
2. Depth
357 mm
781 mm
3. Width
381 mm
381 mm
Weight
3.7 kg
3.7 kg
Dimensions for the printer with the optional 550-sheet tray
Measurement
Printer fully closed
Printer fully opened
1. Height
345 mm
372 mm
2. Depth
357 mm
781 mm
3. Width
381 mm
381 mm
Weight (with cartridges)
12.6 kg
12.6 kg

Power consumption

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Power consumption (average, in watts)
Printing
Ready
Sleep
Auto-Off
Enabled at shipment
Off
495 W
5.5 W
0.5 W
0.5 W
0.05 W
0.05 W

Electrical specifications

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note:
Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. The values in the following table are subject to change.
  caution:
Do not convert operating voltages. This can damage the printer and void the printer warranty.
Recommended voltage
Specification
110-volt models
220-volt models
Power requirements (Volts)1
100 to 127 volts (± 10%)
50/60 Hz (± 3 Hz)
220 to 240 volts (± 10%)
50/60 Hz (± 3 Hz)
1Power reported is highest value measured for all printer models using standard voltages.

Acoustic emissions

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Sound power level
Acoustics: Sound power level (pages per minute (ppm))
Declared per ISO 9296
Printing (40 ppm)
LwAD = 6.7 Bels(A)
Ready
LwAD = 2.6 Bels(A)
Sound pressure level
Acoustics: Sound pressure level (pages per minute (ppm))
Declared per ISO 9296
Printing (40 ppm)
LpAm = 53 or 54 dB(A)
Ready
LpAm = 15 dB(A)

Operating environment range

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Operating environment specifications
Environment
Recommended
Allowed
Temperature
17.5° to 25°C
15° to 32.5°C
Relative humidity
30% to 70% relative humidity (RH)
10% to 80% RH

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