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HP LaserJet Enterprise M712xh Black and white Printer, Ethernet Only; Duplex reviews
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Manufacturer codeCF238A
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About the HP LaserJet Enterprise M712xh Black and white Printer, Ethernet Only; Duplex
HP CF238A is listed in the laser printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: No; duplex printing: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code CF238A. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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- Print technology
- Laser
- Colour printing
- No
- Maximum resolution
- 1200 x 1200 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 41 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A3
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HP LaserJet Enterprise M712xh Black and white Printer, Ethernet Only; Duplex specifications
Manufacturer code: CF238A · Icecat product 15691077 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | No |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 41 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A3 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Acoustic power emissions (ready) | Inaudible |
|---|
Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Colour display | Yes |
| Screen size | 5.08 cm (2") |
Processor, memory & storage7 details
| Memory (RAM) | 512 MB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 1024 MB |
| Storage capacity | 500 GB |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 800 MHz |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 0 - 60 °C |
Printing, scanning & paper19 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Print resolution black | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A3) | 20 ppm |
| Secure printing | Yes |
| Printing colours | Black |
| Number of print cartridges | 1 |
| Total output capacity | 250 sheets |
| Paper tray 1 input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Paper tray 2 input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Maximum number of input trays | 6 |
| Maximum output capacity | 250 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, Letterhead |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 199 g/m² |
| 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) | 786 W |
| Custom media sizes | Tray 1: 76.2 x 127 to 312 x 469.9 mm; Tray 2: 148 x 210 to 297 to 363 mm; Tray 3, 4: 148 x 210 to 297 to 431 mm |
| Printing | Mono printing |
Connections & wireless3 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 4 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
Power & battery6 details
| Power consumption (ready) | 22.1 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (off) | 0.21 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 2.718 kWh/week |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power supply type | Built-in power supply |
Controls & features3 details
| Control type | Buttons |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 32.5 °C |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 10 - 32.5 °C |
Design & dimensions6 details
| Colour | No |
|---|---|
| Custom media width | 76.2 - 312 mm |
| Width | 568 mm |
| Depth | 596 mm |
| Height | 517 mm |
| Weight | 49.8 kg |
Software & compatibility9 details
| Certification | CISPR 22:2008 / EN 55022:2010 (Class A); EN 61000-3-2 :2006 +A1:2009 +A2:2009; EN 61000-3-3 :2008;EN 55024:1998 +A1 +A2; EMC Directive 2004/108/EC with CE Marking (Europe); other EMC approvals as required by individual countries |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows Vista x64, Windows Vista, Windows 7 x64, Windows 7, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8, Windows 10 x64, Windows 10 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, MacOS |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2008 |
| Other operating systems supported | Novell, Linux |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Bundled software | Windows Installer, HP PCL 6 discrete driver, Mac Installer, HP Postscript emulation driver |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | CISPR 22:2008 / EN 55022:2010 (Class A); EN 61000-3-2 :2006 +A1:2009 +A2:2009; EN 61000-3-3 :2008;EN 55024:1998 +A1 +A2; EMC Directive 2004/108/EC with CE Marking (Europe); other EMC approvals as required by individual countries |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit), Windows Server 2003 (SP1+); Mac OS X v10.6, v10.7; For the latest operating system support see: Citrix and Windows Terminal Services (http://www.hp.com/go/upd), Novell (http://www.novell.com/iprint), Linux (http://www.hplip.net), UNIX (http://www.hp.com/go/unix, http://www.hp.com/go/unixmodelscripts, http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirectunix_software), SAP device types (http://www.hp.c |
Further product details29 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 10.5 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum duty cycle | 100000 pages per month |
| Recommended duty cycle | 5000 - 20000 pages per month |
| Page description languages | PDF 1.4, PCL 5, PCL 6 |
| HP segment | Business |
| Total input capacity | 1100 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 4600 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A3, A4, A5 |
| JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B4, B5 |
| Custom media length | 127 - 469.9 mm |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Security algorithms | SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WPA2-Enterprise, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS |
| Market positioning | Business |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver |
| HP Auto-On/Auto-Off | Yes |
| HP Security tools | Management security: SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WPA2-Enterprise, 802.1X authentication (EAP- PEAP, EAP-TLS), IPP over TLS, IPsec/Firewall with Certificate, Pre-Shared Key Authentication, and Kerberos Authentication; Support for WJA-10 IPsec Configuration using IPsec Plug-in |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (ABT) 886112999797; (ABY) 886112999803; (ACQ) 886112999810; (B13) 888182819883; (B19) 886112999827; (BAZ) 886112999834 |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 886112999797, 886112999803, 886112999810, 888182819883, 886112999827, 886112999834 |
| General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URL | https://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/setup-user-guides/hp-laserjet-enterprise-700-printer-m712-series/model/5118231?sku=CF238A ; https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03244831.pdf ; https://kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_10348385_en-US-1.pdf |
| Recommended system requirements | Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows Server 2008; Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows Server 2003 (SP1+); 200 MB available hard disk space. Mac OS X v10.6; v10.7; 200 MB available hard disk space; operating system compatible hardware system requirements. |
| Recommended humidity operating range | 30 - 70% |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number | 2.718 KWh/week |
| UNSPSC-code | 43212105 |
| Box contents | HP LaserJet Enterprise 700 M712xh Printer; HP Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~10,000 pages); Getting Started Guide, CD containing drivers and electronic documentation; Power cord; High-Performance Secure 250 GB Hard Disk; 500-sheet input tray |
| Manufacturer warranty | One-year, next-business day, onsite warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to learn about HP award winning service and support options in your region. |
Packaging & supplied accessories7 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package width | 825 mm |
| Package depth | 800 mm |
| Package height | 1074 mm |
| Package weight | 83.2 kg |
| Cables included | AC |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 1 pc(s) |
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