Determine the specifications for your printer model.
Review the technical specifications for the printer.
Product numbers for each model
M480f - #3QA55A
Paper handling features |
M480f |
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Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity) |
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Tray 2 (250-sheet capacity) |
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Optional 550-sheet accessory tray |
Optional |
Automatic duplex printing |
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Connectivity features |
M480f |
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10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection with IPv4 and IPv6 |
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Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
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Walk-up USB port |
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HP Jetdirect LAN accessory |
Optional |
HP Jetdirect 3100w accessory for Wi-Fi, BLE, NFC, and proximity badge reading |
Optional |
Print features |
M480f |
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Prints up to 27 pages per minute (ppm) on A4, and up to 29 ppm on letter-sized paper. |
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Job storage and private printing |
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Copy and scan features |
M480f |
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Copy speed color single-sided: 27 cpm A4, 28 cpm letter Copy speed color duplex: 24 cpm A4, 25 cpm letter Scan speed single-sided A4: Up to 29 ppm/46 ipm (Black & White), up to 20 ppm/35 ipm (Color) Scan speed single-sided Letter: Up to 31 ppm/49 ipm (Black & White), up to 21 ppm/37 ipm (Color)
Note:
Copy and scan speeds are subject to change. |
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50-page document feeder with dual-head scanning for single-pass duplex copying and scanning |
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Scan to E-mail, Scan to USB, and Scan to Network Folder options |
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Other features |
M480f |
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2 GB base memory |
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16 GB embedded Multi-Media Controller (eMMC) |
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Color touchscreen control panel |
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Fax features |
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HP Trusted Platform Module for encrypting all data that passes through the printer |
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HP Accessibility Kit |
Optional |
HP Accessibility Assistant |
Optional |
HP USB Universal Card Reader |
Optional |
HP LEGIC Card Reader |
Optional |
Use the following information to ensure printer compatibility with your computer operating system.
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.
The following information applies to the printer-specific Windows HP PCL 6 print drivers, HP print drivers for macOS, and to the software installer.
Windows: Download HP Easy Start from 123.hp.com to install the HP print driver. Or, go to the printer-support website for this printer: http://www.hp.com/support/colorljM480MFP to download the print driver or the software installer to install the HP print driver.
macOS: Mac computers are supported with this printer. Download HP Easy Start either from 123.hp.com or from the Printer Support page, and then use HP Easy Start to install the HP print driver.
Go to 123.hp.com.
Follow the steps provided to download the printer software.
Operating system |
Print driver (for Windows, or the installer on the web for macOS) |
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Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit |
The “HP PCL 6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. |
Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit |
The “HP PCL-6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. For server-client installations, load the print driver on the client prior to connecting to the server. |
Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit |
The “HP PCL-6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. For server-client installations, load the print driver on the client prior to connecting to the server. |
Windows Server 2008 R2, SP 1, 64-bit |
The PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer-support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it. |
Windows Server 2012, 64-bit |
The PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer-support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it. |
Windows Server 2012 R2, 64-bit |
The PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer-support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it. |
Windows Server 2016, 64-bit |
The PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer-support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it. |
Windows Server 2019, 64-bit |
The PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer-support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it. |
macOS 10.13 High Sierra, macOS 10.14 Mojave, macOS 10.15 Catalina |
Download HP Easy Start from 123.hp.com, and then use it to install the print driver. |
Supported operating systems can change.
For a current list of supported operating systems and HP’s all-inclusive help for the printer, go to http://www.hp.com/support/colorljM480MFP.
For details on client and server operating systems and for HP UPD driver support for this printer, go to www.hp.com/go/upd. Under Additional information, click Specifications.
Windows |
macOS |
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The Windows software installer installs the HP Smart Device Agent Base service. The file size is less than 100 kb. Its only function is to check for printers connected via USB hourly. No data is collected. If a USB printer is found, it then tries to locate a JetAdvantage Management Connector (JAMc) instance on the network. If a JAMc is found, the HP Smart Device Agent Base is securely upgraded to a full Smart Device Agent from JAMc, which will then allow printed pages to be accounted for in a Managed Print Services (MPS) account. The driver-only web packs downloaded from www.hp.com for the printer and installed through the Add Printer wizard do not install this service.
To uninstall the service, open the Control Panel, select Programs or Programs and Features, and then select Add/Remove Programs or Uninstall a Program to remove the service. The file name is HPSmartDeviceAgentBase.
HP offers multiple mobile printing 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.
Update the printer firmware to ensure all mobile printing capabilities are supported.
Wi-Fi Direct (with HP Jetdirect 3100w BLE/NFC/Wireless accessory installed)
HP ePrint via email (requires HP Web Services to be enabled and the printer to be registered with HP Connected)
Google Cloud Print
AirPrint
Android Printing
HP Roam
Make sure your printer environment is large enough to accommodate the printer.
Dimensions for the M480f model
Measurement |
Printer fully closed |
Printer fully opened |
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1. Width |
415.4 mm 16.35 in |
415.4 mm 16.35 in |
2. Height |
399.8 mm 15.74 in |
656 mm 25.83 in |
3. Depth |
472 mm 18.59 in |
1038 mm 40.9 in |
Weight (with cartridges) |
23.3 kg 51.37 lb |
23.3 kg 51.37 lb |
Measurement |
Tray fully closed |
Tray fully opened |
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1. Width |
412 mm 16.2 in |
412 mm 16.2 in |
2. Height |
132 mm 5.2 in |
132 mm 5.2 in |
3. Depth |
453 mm 17.8 in |
655 mm 25.8 in |
Weight |
5.2 kg 11.5 lb |
5.2 kg 11.5 lb |
Dimensions for the printer with the optional 550-sheet tray
Measurement |
Printer fully closed |
Printer fully opened |
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1. Width |
415.4 mm 16.35 in |
415.4 mm 16.35 in |
2. Height |
531.8 mm 20.93 in |
788 mm 31.02 in |
3. Depth |
472.3 mm 18.59 in |
1038 mm 40.9 in |
Weight (with cartridges) |
28.5 kg 62.83 lb |
28.5 kg 62.83 lb |
Review the power consumption for each printer status or function.
Printing |
Ready |
Sleep |
Auto-Off/Manual-On |
Manual Off |
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581 W |
21.9 W |
1.0 W |
0.08 W |
0.08 W |
Review the electrical specifications for the printer.
Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. The values in the following table are subject to change.
Do not convert operating voltages. This can damage the printer and void the printer warranty.
Review the acoustic emissions, including sound power level and sound pressure level.
Acoustics: Sound power level (pages per minute (ppm)) |
Declared per ISO 9296 |
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Printing (27 ppm) |
LwAD = 6.1 Bels(A) |
Scanning |
LwAD = 6.0 Bels(A) |
Ready |
LwAD = 3.6 Bels(A) |
Acoustics: Sound pressure level (pages per minute (ppm)) |
Declared per ISO 9296 |
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Printing (27 ppm) |
LpAm = 49 dB(A) |
Scanning |
LpAm = 46 dB(A) |
Ready |
LpAm = 20 dB(A) |
In order to operate properly, the printer must be in an environment that meets certain specifications.
Environment |
Recommended |
Storage |
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Temperature |
15° to 27°C 59° to 80.6°F |
10° to 32.5°C 50° to 90.5°F |
Relative humidity |
30% to 70% relative humidity (RH) |
10% to 80% RH |