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Manufacturer codeJ8H61A#B19
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About the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn
HP J8H61A#B19 is listed in the laser printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: No; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: No. This entry covers manufacturer code J8H61A#B19. 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
- No
- Maximum resolution
- 600 x 600 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 43 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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HP LaserJet Pro M501dn specifications
Manufacturer code: J8H61A#B19 · Icecat product 80360813 · Checked 1 Oct 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | No |
| Maximum resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 43 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Acoustic power emissions (ready) | 40 dB |
|---|---|
| Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready) | 25 dB |
Display3 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Display number of lines | 2 lines |
Processor, memory & storage6 details
| Memory (RAM) | 256 MB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 256 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 1500 MHz |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
Printing, scanning & paper28 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Print resolution black | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 34 ppm |
| Print margins (top, bottom, right, left) | 5 mm |
| Secure printing | Yes |
| Printing colours | Black |
| Number of print cartridges | 2 |
| Printer fonts | Scalable, TrueType |
| Number of printer fonts | 84 |
| Replacement cartridges | HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (8,550 yield) CF287A, HP 87X Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (18,000 yield) CF287X |
| Total number of input trays | 2 |
| Total output capacity | 250 sheets |
| Paper tray 1 input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Paper tray 2 input capacity | 550 sheets |
| Maximum number of input trays | 5 |
| Maximum output capacity | 250 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, Letterhead |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Hagaki card, Oficio, 16K |
| Photo paper sizes | 10x15 cm |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 200 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Mopria Print Service, HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 54 dB |
| Sound power level (printing) | 6.8 dB |
| Power consumption (printing) | 660 W |
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 150 |
| Custom media sizes | Tray 1: 76.2 x 127 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm; Tray 2, Tray 3: 105 x 148 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm |
| Printing | Mono printing |
Connections & wireless4 details
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Network ready | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 1000 Mbit/s |
Power & battery8 details
| Power consumption (ready) | 6.1 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 6.1 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 0.7 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.1 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 1.623 kWh/week |
| AC input voltage | 200 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 Hz |
| Power supply type | Built-in power supply |
Controls & features3 details
| Control type | Buttons |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 - 32.5 °C |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 17.5 - 25 °C |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Colour | No |
|---|---|
| Custom media width | 76.2 - 215.9 mm |
| Product colour | White |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | ENERGY STAR® certified; EPEAT® rated |
| Width | 418 mm |
| Depth | 376 mm |
| Height | 289 mm |
| Weight | 11.6 kg |
Software & compatibility10 details
| Certification | CISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A; EN 55022:2010 (EU) - Class A; EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009; EN 61000-3-3:2008; EN 55024:2010; EMC Directive 2004/108/EC; Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista x64, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 x64, Windows 7, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 x64, Windows 10 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, MacOS |
| Linux operating systems supported | Fedora 17, Fedora 18, Linux Mint 13, Linux Mint 17, Debian 6.0, Debian 7.0, Ubuntu 10.04, Ubuntu 11.10, Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 12.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 14.10 |
| Other operating systems supported | iOS, Linux, Android |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Bundled software | For Windows OS: HP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Update, Product Registration Assist, HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected), Online user manuals, HP Device Toolbox, HP Product Improvement Study; For Mac OS: Welcome Screen (directs users to HP.com or OS App Source for LaserJet Software) |
| Compliance certificates | CECP |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | CISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A; EN 55022:2010 (EU) - Class A; EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009; EN 61000-3-3:2008; EN 55024:2010; EMC Directive 2004/108/EC; Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows OS compatible with In-Box Driver: Windows 10 all 32-bit/64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit/64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 7 all 32-bit/64-bit editions, Windows Vista all 32-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc); Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (from HP.com): Windows 10 all 32-bit/64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit/64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets |
Further product details38 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 5.8 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum duty cycle | 100000 pages per month |
| Recommended duty cycle | 1500 - 6000 pages per month |
| Page description languages | PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6 |
| HP segment | Business |
| Total input capacity | 650 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 1200 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9) | C5 |
| JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5, B6 |
| Envelopes sizes | B5, C5, DL |
| Custom media length | 127 - 355.6 mm |
| Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| Security algorithms | SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, SNMPv2, SNMP, HTTPS |
| Market positioning | Business |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) | 91 |
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 4 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 14 |
| Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e) | 39 |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| User guide | Yes |
| HP Auto-On/Auto-Off | Yes |
| HP Security tools | Embedded Web Server: password-protection, secure browsing via SSL/TLS; Network: enable/disable network ports and features, SNMPv1 & SNMPv2 community password change; HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access Authentication, SASL authentication; Firewall and ACL; SNMPv3, 802.1X, Secure Boot |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (ABT) 725184117558; (ABU) 198415553850; (ABY) 725184117565; (ACQ) 725184117572; (B13) 725184117589; (B19) 725184117596; (BAZ) 725184117602 |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 725184117558, 198415553850, 725184117565, 725184117572, 725184117589, 725184117596, 725184117602 |
| Layers per pallet | 5 pc(s) |
| General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URL | https://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/setup-user-guides/hp-laserjet-pro-m501-series/model/7837163?sku=J8H61A&serialnumber=J8H61A ; https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04866085.pdf |
| Recommended system requirements | Compatible OS (see "Compatible Operating Systems"); CD-ROM drive or Internet connection (for software installation); Dedicated USB connection or a network connection (wired or wireless); 1 GB available hard disk space; For operating system minimum hardware requirements; see the OS manufacturer. Compatible OS (see "Compatible Operating Systems"); Internet connection (for software installation); Dedicated USB connection or a network connection (wired or wireless); 1 GB available hard disk space; F |
| Recommended humidity operating range | 30 - 70% |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number | Blue Angel: 1.623 kWh/Week; Energy Star 3.0: 0.562 kWh/Week |
| UNSPSC-code | 43212105 |
| Box contents | HP LaserJet Pro M501; Preinstalled introductory HP LaserJet Toner Cartridge (Black: 6,000 pages); In-box documentation (installation guide, getting started guide, user's guide, support flyer, warranty guide); Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM; Software drivers and documentation on CD-ROM; CD's containing software and electronic documentation; Power cord |
Packaging & supplied accessories14 details
| Country of origin | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1200 x 1000 x 2481 mm |
| Package width | 497 mm |
| Package depth | 398 mm |
| Package height | 466 mm |
| Package weight | 14.5 kg |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
| Cables included | AC |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433210 |
| Pallet gross weight | 456.7 kg |
| Products per pallet | 30 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 6 pc(s) |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 1198.9 x 1000.8 x 2481.6 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 97.7") |
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