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
10000 to 30000 pages
*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.
Print quality/technology
Print quality, black
600 x 600 dpi [with HP FastRes 1200 and Resolution Enhancement technology (REt)]
Resolution technology
REt, HP FastRes 1200
Cartridges
1 (black)
Paper handling/media
Paper tray(s), standard
2
Paper tray(s), maximum
4
Input capacity, standard
Up to 1000 sheets
Duplex printing (printing on both sides of paper)
Automatic (standard or optional varies by product)
Multipurpose Tray 1: 3.9 x 7.5 to 12.3 x 18.5 in; automatic two-sided printing unit; Trays 2, 3, 8-bin mailbox: 5.8 x 8.3 to 11.7 x 17 in; Optional Tray 4: 7.2 x 8.3 to 11.7 x 17 in
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation, direct PDF printing (v 1.3) with at least 128 MB memory enabled, XHTML-Print v 0.95, HP PJL (Printer Job Language), PML (Printer Management Language)
Connectivity
Connectivity, standard
Bidirectional IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port, 2 open EIO slots
Connectivity, optional
HP Jetdirect EIO internal print servers, HP Jetdirect external print servers, wireless connectivity
Minimum system requirements
PC: Windows 2000: 300 MHz processor with 64 MB RAM; Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional: 233 MHz processor with 64 MB RAM; 180 MB free hard disk space; 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM [Windows Vista(TM) Ready, check User’s Guide for minimum hard drive space], CD-ROM drive or Internet connection; dedicated IEEE 1284 parallel port Macintosh: Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.04, 9.1, 9.2, 10.1; Power PC G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core processor; 4 MB RAM, 160 MB available hard disk space; AppleTalk
Compatible network operating systems
Macintosh compatible
Yes
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Certified for Windows Vista(TM); Mac OS 9; Mac OS X
Certified for Windows Vista(TM)
Environmental specifications
Operating temperature (Fahrenheit)
50 to 91 ° F
Dimensions/weight/warranty
Dimensions, std. (W x D x H)
39 x 24.9 x 23.6 in
Dimensions, max. (W x D x H)
55 x 42.7 x 40.8 in
Weight, U.S.
140 lb
Warranty, standard
One-year, next day, onsite warranty
What's in the box
What's in the box
HP LaserJet 9040 Printer, two 500-sheet input trays, face-up output bin, power cord, parallel cable, print cartridge, printer documentation, printer software CD-ROM, control panel overlay
Cable included?
No
Software included
Print drivers and installation software on CD-ROM: HP PCL 5c, HP PCL 6, HP PostScript emulation
An entry-level department A3 printer for high-volume needs, from HP—the leader in reliability
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