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 18.5 sec
First page out (color)
As fast as 19 sec
Print resolution, black
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print resolution, color
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print technology
Laser
Monthly duty cycle
Up to 30,000 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
250 to 1500 pages
Print languages, standard
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5c, HP postscript level 3 emulation (via Universal Print Driver)
Hard disk
None
Processor speed
750 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
128 MB
Memory, maximum
128 MB
Paper handling
Paper tray(s), standard
1
Paper tray(s), maximum
1
Paper handling standard,input
150-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard,output
125-sheet output bin
Duplex printing (printing on both sides of paper)
Manual (driver support provided)
Media sizes, standard
Letter, legal, executive, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 8 in, 8.5 x 13 in, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch)
HP ePrint, HP wireless direct printing, Apple AirPrint™ (HP ePrint: Requires an Internet connection to the printer. Feature works with any Internet- and e-mail-capable device. For details, http://www.hp.com/go/ePrintCenter.)
16 to 43 lb (up to 59 lb with HP laser glossy photo papers)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
15.94 x 17.83 x 10.43 in
Dimensions, max. (W x D x H)
15.94 x 20.15 x 13.9 in (input tray extended to legal-size, touchscreen control panel rotated up)
Weight
41.4 lb
Power and operating requirements
Minimum system requirements
PC: Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista®: 1 GHz (32-bit) (x86) or (64-bit) (x64) processor, 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit), 200 MB free hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or Network port; Windows® XP (32-bit) (SP2): Pentium® 233 MHz processor, 512 MB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit), 200 MB free hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or network port Macintosh: Mac OS X v 10.5, v 10.6, v 10.7; PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel® Core™ Processor; 256 MB RAM; 300 MB free hard disk space; CD/DVD-ROM or Internet; USB or Network port
Compatible operating systems
Full software installs supported on: Microsoft® Windows®7 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows® XP (32-bit) (SP2 or higher); Driver only installs supported on: Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Server® 2003 (32-bit) (SP3 or higher); Mac OS X v 10.5, v 10.6, v10.7; Linpus 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), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3) (supported by the automatic installer); HPUX 11 and Solaris 8/9
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.
Recommended operating temperature (Fahrenheit)
68 to 81ºF
Recommended Operating humidity range
20 to 70% RH
ENERGY STAR® Qualified
Yes
What's included
Warranty
One-year, limited warranty, product exchange
Cable included?
Yes, 1 USB cable
What's in the box
HP LaserJet Pro 200 color M251nw; Preinstalled introductory HP Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridges (~700 pages); CDs containing device software and electronic documentation; Install Guide, Support flyer, Warranty guide; power cord; USB cable
Network ready
Standard (built-in Ethernet, WiFi 802.11b/g/n)
Windows Vista is either a U.S. registered trademark or trademark in the United States and/or other countries.
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** Leasing information, where displayed, is for a 48-month lease. Shipping and tax not included. Details
Product rating disclaimer: Reviews dated from 9/1/09 – 10/15/09 may have been part of a sweepstakes submission