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Manufacturer codeCF146A
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About the HP LaserJet M251n
HP CF146A is listed in the laser printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: No. This entry covers manufacturer code CF146A. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is Laser. Compare replacement consumable prices and expected page volumes alongside the purchase price. Features such as duplex printing or a scanner should be confirmed independently in the specification table.
- Print technology
- Laser
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 600 x 600 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 14 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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HP LaserJet M251n specifications
Manufacturer code: CF146A · Icecat product 22358711 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 14 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display number of lines | 2 lines |
Processor, memory & storage8 details
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 128 MB |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Processor frequency | 750 MHz |
| Minimum processor | 1 GHz |
| Minimum RAM | 1024 MB |
| Minimum storage drive space | 200 MB |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 40 °C |
Printing, scanning & paper13 details
| Duplex printing mode | Manual |
|---|---|
| Print resolution colour | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Print resolution black | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 14 ppm |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Total output capacity | 125 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity | 125 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Transparencies |
| Photo paper sizes (imperial) | 10x15" |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 163 g/m² |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 47 dB |
| Power consumption (printing) | 315 W |
Connections & wireless5 details
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Network ready | Yes |
| Supported network protocols (IPv4) | TCP/IP |
| Supported network protocols (IPv6) | TCP/IP |
Power & battery4 details
| Power consumption (standby) | 5.1 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
| AC input voltage | 110 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 - 32.5 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions7 details
| Colour | Yes |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 19 s |
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 405 mm |
| Depth | 453 mm |
| Height | 250 mm |
| Weight | 18.7 kg |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Certification | IEC, EN, UL/cUL, GS, CE, CISPR, FCC, ICES |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home B |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion |
| Linux operating systems supported | Fedora 11, Fedora 12, Fedora 9, RedHat EL Linux 5.0, SuSE Linux 10.3, SuSE Linux 11, Ubuntu 10.04, Ubuntu 8.04, Ubuntu 8.10, Ubuntu 9.04, Ubuntu 9.10, Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 x64 |
Further product details17 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 18.5 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum duty cycle | 1500 pages per month |
| Recommended duty cycle | 0 - 30000 pages per month |
| Page description languages | PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3 |
| HP segment | Business |
| Total input capacity | 150 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Envelopes sizes | B5, C5, DL |
| Security algorithms | 802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSL/TLS |
| Management protocols | SNMP v1/v2/v3, HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet, TFTP, FTP |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 70% |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Power LED | Yes |
| Stand-by LED | Yes |
| PictBridge | No |
Packaging & supplied accessories4 details
| Package width | 500 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 333 mm |
| Package height | 550 mm |
| Package weight | 22.8 kg |
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What is the listed print technology for HP LaserJet M251n?
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What is the listed colour printing for HP LaserJet M251n?
The source specification records colour printing as Yes. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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Are cartridge yields guaranteed?
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Is Wi-Fi printing less secure?
It can be safe when the printer and network are kept updated and secured. Use manufacturer setup guidance and protect the network.
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