Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes first set of test documents. 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 (black)
As fast as 11 sec
First page out (color)
As fast as 11 sec
Print resolution, black
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Print resolution, color
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Print technology
Laser
Monthly duty cycle
Up to 75,000 pages
Footnote for duty cycle
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 print volume
1500 to 5000 pages
Print languages, standard
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5c (HP PCL 5c driver available from the Web only), HP postscript level 3 emulation, native PDF printing (v 1.4)
Hard disk
500 color M551dn / 500 color M551n: None 500 color M551xh: Standard, 250 GB minimum (AES 128 encryption)
Processor speed
800 MHz
Footnote for recommended monthly print volume
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.
Memory, standard
1 GB (1024 MB)
Memory, maximum
1 GB (1024 MB)
Paper handling
Paper tray(s), standard
500 color M551dn / 500 color M551n: 2 500 color M551xh: 3
Paper tray(s), maximum
Up to 3
Paper handling standard,input
500 color M551dn / 500 color M551n: 100-sheet multipurpose tray, 500-sheet input tray 2 500 color M551xh: 100-sheet multipurpose tray, 500-sheet input tray 2, 500-sheet heavy media input tray 3
Paper handling optional,input
500 color M551dn / 500 color M551n: 500-sheet heavy media input tray 3
Paper handling standard,output
250-sheet output bin
Duplex printing (printing on both sides of paper)
500 color M551dn / 500 color M551xh: Automatic (standard) 500 color M551n: Manual (driver support provided)
Media sizes, standard
500 color M551dn / 500 color M551n: Tray 1: letter, legal, executive, statement, 4 x 6, 3 x 5, 5 x 7, 5 x 8, postcard (JIS), double postcard (JIS), 8.5 x 13, envelope (commercial No. 9, No. 10, Monarch); custom: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in; Tray 2: letter, executive, statement, 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 5 x 8, double postcard (JIS); custom: 4.0 x 5.85 to 8.5 x 11.69 in 500 color M551xh: Tray 1: letter, legal, executive, statement, 4 x 6, 3 x 5, 5 x 7, 5 x 8, postcard (JIS), double postcard (JIS), 8.5 x 13, envelope (commercial No. 9, No. 10, Monarch); custom: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in; Tray 2: letter, executive, statement, 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 5 x 8, double postcard (JIS); custom: 4.0 x 5.85 to 8.5 x 11.69 in; Tray 3: letter, legal, executive, 8.5 x 13; custom: 5.85 x 8.5 to 8.27 x 14 in
Media sizes, custom
500 color M551dn / 500 color M551n: Tray 1: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in; Tray 2: 4.0 x 5.85 to 8.5 x 11.69 in 500 color M551xh: Tray 1: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in; Tray 2: 4.0 x 5.85 to 8.5 x 11.69 in; Tray 3: 5.85 x 8.5 to 8.27 x 14 in
Media types
Paper (plain, light, bond, recycled, mid-weight, heavy, mid-weight glossy, heavy glossy, extra heavy, extra heavy glossy, cardstock, card glossy) color transparency, labels, letterhead, envelope, preprinted, prepunched, colored, rough, opaque film, user-defined
Document finishing
Sheetfed
Connectivity
HP ePrint
Yes
Mobile printing capability
HP ePrint
Connectivity, standard
500 color M551n: 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host port; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device port; 1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000T network port; 2 internal USB Host ports 500 color M551dn / 500 color M551xh: 2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host ports; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device port; 1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000T network port; 1 Hardware Integration Pocket; 2 internal USB Host ports
Connectivity, optional
HP Jetdirect ew2500 Wireless Print Server J8021A, HP Jetdirect 2700w USB Wireless Print Server J8026A (available in early 2012)
Dimensions and weight
Media weight
500 color M551dn / 500 color M551n: Tray 1: 16 to 58 lb (plain); 28 to 58 lb (glossy); Tray 2: 16 to 43 lb (plain paper); 28 to 58 lb (glossy paper) 500 color M551xh: Tray 1: 16 to 58 lb (plain); 28 to 58 lb (glossy); Tray 2: 16 to 43 lb (plain paper); 28 to 58 lb (glossy paper); Tray 3: 16 to 47 lb (plain paper); 28 to 58 lb (glossy paper)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
500 color M551n: 20.2 x 19.3 x 15.2 in 500 color M551dn: 20.2 x 19.3 x 15.8 in 500 color M551xh: 20.2 x 19.3 x 22.2 in
Dimensions, max. (W x D x H)
500 color M551n: 32.4 x 29.1 x 15.2 in 500 color M551dn: 32.4 x 29.1 x 15.8 in 500 color M551xh: 32.4 x 29.1 x 22.2 in
Weight
500 color M551n: 74.8 lb 500 color M551dn: 76.12 lb 500 color M551xh: 92.84 lb
Power and operating requirements
Minimum system requirements
PC: Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP® (SP2 or higher), Windows® Server 2003 (SP1 or higher), Windows® Server 2008, Windows® Server 2008 R2; 200 MB available hard disk space; operating system compatible hardware system requirements, see http://www.microsoft.com Macintosh: Mac OS X v10.5, 10.6; 150 MB available hard disk space; operating system compatible hardware system requirements, see: http://www.apple.com
Compatible operating systems
Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP® (SP2+), Windows® Server 2003 (SP1+), Windows® Server 2008 (all 32-bit and 64-bit), Windows® Server 2008 R2 (64-bit); Mac OS X v10.5, 10.6; Citrix and Windows Terminal Services (see System Administrator’s Guide at http://www.hp.com/go/upd, Documentation tab for latest support); Novell (see http://www.novell.com/iprint for latest support); Linux (see http://www.hplip.net); UNIX (see http://www.hp.com/go/unix, http://www.hp.com/go/unixmodelscripts, and http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirectunix_software); SAP device types (see http://www.hp.com/go/sap/drivers and www.hp.com/go/sap/print)
Macintosh compatible
Yes
Power supply
500 color M551dn / 500 color M551xh: 110-volt input voltage: 115 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 12 A; (Option #AAZ) 220-volt input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 6 A (Not dual voltage, power supply varies by part number with # Option code identifier) 500 color M551n: 110-volt input voltage: 115 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 12 A; (Option #AZZ) 220-volt input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 6 A (Not dual voltage, power supply varies by part number with # Option code identifier)
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. Power consumption in Auto-Off mode depends on customer network switch capability, user configuration and network activity. Off-mode power may vary while checking network packets for print jobs.
Recommended operating temperature (Fahrenheit)
59 to 80.6ºF
Recommended Operating humidity range
20 to 60% RH
ENERGY STAR® Qualified
500 color M551n: No 500 color M551dn / 500 color M551xh: Yes
What's included
Warranty
One-year, onsite warranty
Cable included?
No, please purchase USB cable separately
What's in the box
500 color M551n: Printer; four preinstalled HP LaserJet toner cartridges (yield ~5500 pages black and ~6000 pages color); toner collection unit; in-box documentation (Getting Started Guide); software drivers and documentation on CD-ROM; power cable; HP Jetdirect Gigabit Ethernet embedded print server; 100-sheet multipurpose tray 1; 500-sheet input tray 2 500 color M551xh: Printer; four preinstalled HP LaserJet toner cartridges (yield ~5500 pages black and ~6000 pages color); toner collection unit; in-box documentation (Getting Started Guide); software drivers and documentation on CD-ROM; power cable; HP Jetdirect Gigabit Ethernet embedded print server; 100-sheet multipurpose tray 1; 500-sheet input tray 2; 500-sheet heavy media input tray 3; built-in automatic two-sided printing; HP Secure High Performance Hard Disk (AES 128 encryption) 500 color M551dn: Printer; four preinstalled HP LaserJet toner cartridges (yield ~5500 pages black and ~6000 pages color); toner collection unit; in-box documentation (Getting Started Guide); software drivers and documentation on CD-ROM; power cable; HP Jetdirect Gigabit Ethernet embedded print server; 100-sheet multipurpose tray 1; 500-sheet input tray 2; built-in automatic two-sided printing
Network ready
Standard (built-in Gigabit Ethernet)
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Footnotes:
[1]Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes first set of test documents. For more information see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity. [2]The 1 x 500 sheet feeder may be purchased separately for the HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 Series Printers. [3]The HP 507X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge not included; please purchase separately. [4]The HP High-Performance Secure Hard Disk available only on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color M551xh printer. [5]Compared with HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015 series. Assuming customer is printing at least 30% of total pages in color with content similar to the color ISO/IEC 19798 test suite (http://www.iso.org/jtc1/sc28) and overall average job length of three pages. Yields established using ISO/IEC test standards. Actual yields and costs vary considerably depending on images printed, number of color pages printed, and other factors. [6]Automatic two-sided printing, walk-up USB and hardware integration pocket available only on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color M551dn printer and on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color M551xh printer. [7]Requires an Internet connection to the printer. Feature works with any Internet- and e-mail-capable device. Print times may vary. For a list of supported documents and image types, see http://www.hp.com/go/eprintcenter. Some HP LaserJet products will require a firmware upgrade. [8]HP ePrint Enterprise requires Internet- and e-mail-capable BlackBerry® smartphone OS 4.5 or newer, iPhone® 3G or newer, running iOS 4.2 or later, HP webOS devices running webOS 1.45 or 2.0, or Android™ device running version 1.4 or newer, with separately purchased wireless Internet service, HP ePrint Enterprise server software and HP ePrint services app. Solution works with PCL 5/6, PCL 3, PCL 3 GUI printers (HP and non-HP). BlackBerry® requires BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) deployment. HP webOS app available July 2011. [9]Usage of HP ePrint at mobile print locations requires Internet- and email-capable smartphone with separately purchased wireless Internet service, and the HP ePrint services app. Availability and cost of printing varies by mobile print location. Visit http://www.hp.com/go/eprintmobile to view the list of applicable smartphones and operating systems. [10]May require a firmware upgrade. Mobile device must be wireless-enabled, which requires an optional accessory card, available in early 2012. Printer must be HP ePrint-enabled. Feature may require driver or apps, available for download at http://www.hp.com/go/eprintcenter. [11]Energy saving based on internal HP testing of Auto-On/Auto-Off setting compared to default setting. Minimum savings based on a 45-minute sleep delay. Maximum savings based on a 1-minute sleep delay. Actual results may vary. [12]HP Web Jetadmin is free and can be downloaded at http://www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin. HP EcoSMART Fleet must be purchased separately. [13]Compared with products that use traditional fusing. [14]Program availability varies. HP print cartridge return and recycling is currently available in more than 50 countries and territories around the world through the HP Planet Partners program. For more information, or to request return envelopes and bulk collection boxes, visit http://www.hp.com/recycle. [15]Based on the amount of black and color toner that ships with the printer and the majority of top competitive printers by market share as reported by Gap Intelligence as of 8/1/11.
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