HP Color LaserJet Pro M252 series
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HP Color LaserJet Pro M252 series

HP Color LaserJet Pro M252 series

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Product specifications

Product name
HP Color LaserJet Pro M252 series
Subcategory
Single and multifunction printers
Sub brand
LaserJet Pro
Country of origin
Made in Vietnam
Number of print cartridges
4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Print speed black (ISO, A4)
Normal: Up to 18 ppm [1] Measured using ISO/IEC 24734. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.
Print speed color (ISO, A4)
Up to 18 ppm [1] Measured using ISO/IEC 24734. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.
First page out (ready)
Black: As fast as 11.5 sec [2] 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.
Print quality black (best)
Black: Up to 600 x 600 dpi Color: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print Resolution Technologies
ImageRET 3600
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Up to 30,000 pages [3] 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
250 to 2,500 [4] HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month 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
800 MHz
Print languages
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5c, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation, PCLm, PDF, URF
HP ePrint capability
Yes
Minimum System Requirements
Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 8 Pro (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise N (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Basic (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (including Starter Edition 32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista (including Starter Edition (32-bit), Windows Vista (64-bit); Mobile Operating Systems: Android, Windows 8 RT, Windows 10 Mobile; Other: Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3) (supported by the automatic installer), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), HPUX 11 and Solaris 8/9, Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package), SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04); CD-ROM or DVD drive, or Internet connection; Dedicated USB or network or Wireless connection; 200 MB available hard disk space; Compatible hardware (for OS hardware requirements see http://www.microsoft.com)
Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks; Mobile: iOS; Internet; Dedicated USB, network or wireless connection; 1 GB available hard disk space
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 8 Pro (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise N (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Basic (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (including Starter Edition 32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista (including Starter Edition 32-bit); Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks; Mobile Operating Systems: iOS, Android, Windows 8 RT, Windows 10 Mobile; Other: Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3) (supported by the automatic installer), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), HPUX 11 and Solaris 8/9, Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package), SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04)
Operating system supported footnote number
[9]
Operating system (supported note)
For Windows XP/Vista 32-bit, and for Windows Server 2003 32-bit and 2008 32 & 64-bit, only the printer driver and scanner driver are installed.
Media sizes supported
A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, 10 x 15 cm, Postcards (JIS), Envelopes (DL, C5, B5)
Media sizes, custom
76.2 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Paper handling input, standard
150-sheet input tray, multipurpose tray
Paper handling output, standard
100-sheet output bin
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
Up to 100 sheets
Media types
Paper (bond, brochure, colored, glossy, heavy, letterhead, light, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstock
Media weight, supported
60 to163 g/m² paper, up to 176g/m² postcards, up to 200g/m² glossy
Paper handling output, standard
100-sheet output bin
Paper handling input, standard
150-sheet input tray, multipurpose tray
Power
Input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Power consumption
375 watts (active printing), 8.7 watts (ready), 1.7 watts (sleep), 0.1 watts (auto-off), 0.1 watts (off) [6] 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
15 to 30°C
Recommended operating humidity range
10 to 80% RH
Acoustic power emissions (ready)
Inaudible [5] 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 18 ppm.
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing)
48 dB(A) [5] 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 18 ppm.
What is in the box footnote
Introductory cartridges included, ~1,500 page yield black and ~700 page yield colour composite (C/Y/M).
What is in the box footnote number
[7]
Manufacturer Warranty
One-year 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.
Post warranty repair & maintenance
http://www.hp.com/support
Tech spec footnote
[1]Measured using ISO/IEC 24734. 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
[2]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
[3]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 Colour LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
Tech spec footnote
[4]HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month 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
[5]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 18 ppm.
Tech spec footnote
[6]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.
Tech spec footnote
[7]Introductory cartridges included, 1,500 page yield black and 700 page yield colour composite (C/Y/M).
Tech spec footnote
[8]Replacement 201A cartridge average composite (C/Y/M) declared yield 1,400 and average black yield 1,500 pages 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
[9]For Windows XP/Vista 32/64-bit, and for Windows Server 2003 32-bit and 2008 32-bit and 64-bit, only the printer driver and scanner driver are installed.