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HP LaserJet Tank MFP 1604w Printer reviews
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Manufacturer code381L0A#B19
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About the HP LaserJet Tank MFP 1604w Printer
HP 381L0A#B19 is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: No; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code 381L0A#B19. 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
- 600 x 600 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 22 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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HP LaserJet Tank MFP 1604w Printer specifications
Manufacturer code: 381L0A#B19 · Icecat product 93992557 · 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) | 22 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Mono copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Sound pressure level (standby) | 16 dB |
|---|---|
| Acoustic power emissions (ready) | 26 dB |
| Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready) | 16 dB |
Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 2.39 cm (0.94") |
| Colour display | No |
Processor, memory & storage5 details
| Maximum internal memory | 64 MB |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 64 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 500 MHz |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 60 °C |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Image formats supported | TIFF, Raw, JPEG, PNG, BMP |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper40 details
| Duplex printing mode | Manual |
|---|---|
| Print resolution black | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Printing | Mono printing |
| Secure printing | Yes |
| Duplex copying | Yes |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum copy size | A4 |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 14 cpm |
| Time to first copy (black, normal) | 15.6 s |
| Duplex scanning | No |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Optical scanning resolution (black) | 600 x 1200 ppi |
| Maximum scan area | 216 x 297 mm |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | TWAIN, Software |
| Scan drivers | TWAIN |
| Faxing | No |
| Duplex functions | Not supported |
| Number of print cartridges | 1 |
| Printing colours | Black |
| Replacement cartridges | HP 153A Black LaserJet Tank Toner Reload Kit (Yield ~2,500 pages); HP 153X Black LaserJet Tank Toner Reload Kit (Yield ~5,000 pages); |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Total output capacity | 100 sheets |
| Paper tray 1 input capacity | 150 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 40 sheets |
| Maximum number of input trays | 1 |
| Maximum output capacity | 100 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 355.6 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 163 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Mopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 50 dB |
| Sound power level (printing) | 6.3 dB |
| Power consumption (printing) | 390 W |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Included cartridge capacity (black) | 5000 pages |
| Custom media sizes | 102 x 152 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm |
Connections & wireless6 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11b |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Power & battery8 details
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 0.05 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (ready) | 2.7 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.51 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.05 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 0.194 kWh/week |
| AC input voltage | 110 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power supply type | Internal (Built-in) power supply |
Controls & features3 details
| Control type | Buttons |
|---|---|
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 17.5 - 25 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 - 32.5 °C |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Input colour depth | 24 bit |
|---|---|
| Custom media width | 102 - 215.9 mm |
| Product colour | Black |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | Recyclable through HP Planet Partners; Contains post-consumer recycled plastic |
| Width | 368 mm |
| Depth | 326 mm |
| Height | 255 mm |
| Weight | 7.9 kg |
Software & compatibility12 details
| Document formats supported | |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, MacOS |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2 x64, Windows Server 2016 x64 |
| Other operating systems supported | Linux |
| Certification | CISPR32:2015 & CISPR 35:2016 /EN55032:2015 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019; EN 55035:2017; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6 |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Bundled software | No CD inbox (except Indonesia and China Gov) Downloadable Software from hp.com or 123.hp.com #CD include HP Software Installer, Uninstaller, printer driver and other essential tools |
| Compliance certificates | GS mark, CCC, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMI |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 11; Windows 10; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; Linux |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | CISPR32:2015 & CISPR 35:2016 /EN55032:2015 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019; EN 55035:2017; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6 |
Further product details35 details
| Warm-up time | 20 s |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 8 s |
| Auto fit function | Yes |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Recommended duty cycle | 250 - 2500 pages per month |
| Maximum duty cycle | 25000 pages per month |
| Page description languages | PCLmS, PWG, URF |
| All-In-One-multitasking | Yes |
| HP segment | Business |
| Total input capacity | 150 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 150 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 | 10, B5, C5, DL |
| Custom media length | 152 - 355.6 mm |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| Security algorithms | SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, SNMPv2, SNMP, TLS |
| Market positioning | Business |
| HP Auto-On/Auto-Off | Yes |
| HP Security tools | Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Integrity, Runtime Code Integrity, password protected EWS, secure browsing via SSL/TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2; TLS 1.0/1.1 disabled by default; OpenSSL version 1.1.1; Enable/disable Network ports; SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3, Community password change; Secure defaults, Encrypted data at rest, Active FW update, Admin password by default, Cipher & TLS selection; Account lockout; Secure Wi-Fi setup |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (ABT) 196068829162; (ABY) 196068829179; (B19) 196068808099; (BAZ) 196068829186 |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 196068829162, 196068829179, 196068808099, 196068829186 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 80% |
| Recommended humidity operating range | 30 - 70% |
| Sustainability certificates | Blue Angel |
| Box contents | HP LaserJet Tank MFP 1604w Printer; HP Black Original LaserJet Tank Imaging Drum (introductory ~5000 page black toner yield provided, Power Cord, Setup Guide, Reference Guide, Regulatory/Support Flyers, CD (for APJ only) |
| General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URL | https://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/details/hp-laserjet-tank-mfp-1602-1604-printer-series/model/2100846458?sku=381L0A ; https://kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_4620941_en-US-1.pdf ; https://kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_4620941_en-US-1.pdf |
| Number of users | 5 user(s) |
| Recommended system requirements | Microsoft Windows 11; 10; 2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection; Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge. Apple macOS v10.15 Catalina; macOS v11 Big Sur; macOS v12 Monterey; 2 GB HD; Internet required. |
| Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number | Blue Angel: 0.203Kwh/week |
| UNSPSC-code | 43212110 |
| Manufacturer warranty | Up to 3 years extended warranty upon registration within 60 days at www.hp.com/go/lasertank-warranty |
Packaging & supplied accessories7 details
| Country of origin | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Package width | 432 mm |
| Package depth | 331 mm |
| Package height | 388 mm |
| Package weight | 9.8 kg |
| Cables included | AC |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 8 pc(s) |
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