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Manufacturer code3QA55A#B19
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About the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f
HP 3QA55A#B19 is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code 3QA55A#B19. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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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)
- 27 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f specifications
Manufacturer code: 3QA55A#B19 · Icecat product 87234993 · Checked 13 Oct 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) | 27 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Sound power level (standby) | 20 dB |
|---|---|
| Acoustic power emissions (ready) | 36 dB |
| Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready) | 20 dB |
Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 10.9 cm (4.3") |
| Colour display | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage7 details
| Maximum internal memory | 2048 MB |
|---|---|
| Storage capacity | 16 GB |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Memory (RAM) | 2048 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 800 MHz |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 40 °C |
Printing, scanning & paper69 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Print resolution colour | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Print resolution black | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 27 ppm |
| N-in-1 print function | Yes |
| Watermark printing | Yes |
| Secure printing | Yes |
| Duplex copying | Yes |
| Duplex copying mode | Auto |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 27 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 27 cpm |
| Time to first copy (black, normal) | 9.6 s |
| Time to first copy (colour, normal) | 11.3 s |
| N-in-1 copy function | Yes |
| Book copy function | Yes |
| ID-card copy function | Yes |
| Duplex scanning | Yes |
| Duplex scanning mode | Auto |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Optical scanning resolution (black) | 600 x 600 ppi |
| Optical scanning resolution (colour) | 600 x 600 ppi |
| Maximum scan resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 216 x 297 mm |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | E-mail, FTP, Fax, File, Image, PC, SMB, USB |
| Scan speed (colour) | 20 ppm |
| Scan speed (black) | 29 ppm |
| Duplex scan speed (colour) | 46 ppm |
| Duplex scan speed (black) | 35 ppm |
| Scan drivers | TWAIN |
| Faxing | Colour faxing |
| Fax resolution (black) | 300 x 300 DPI |
| Fax resolution (colour) | 300 x 300 DPI |
| Fax transmission speed | 3 sec/page |
| Fax memory | 1000 pages |
| Fax forwarding | Yes |
| Fax delayed sending | No |
| Duplex functions | Print, Copy |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Printer fonts | Scalable, TrueType, Windows, PCL, PostScript |
| Replacement cartridges | HP 415A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,400 pages) W2030A, HP 415A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,100 pages) W2031A, HP 415A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,100 pages) W2032A, HP 415A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,100 pages) W2033A, HP 415X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (7,500 pages) W2030X, HP 415X High Yield Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (6,000 pages) W2031X, HP 415X High Yield Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartrid |
| Total number of input trays | 2 |
| Total output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Paper tray 1 input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Paper tray 2 input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Maximum number of input trays | 3 |
| Maximum output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 212 x 352 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Labels, Rough paper, Postcard, Letterhead |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | 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) | 49 dB |
| Sound pressure level (scanning) | 46 dB |
| Sound power level (printing) | 6.1 dB |
| Power consumption (printing) | 581 W |
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 250 |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Included cartridge capacity (black) | 2400 pages |
| Included cartridge capacity (CMY) | 2100 pages |
| Custom media sizes | Tray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2: 98 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm; Optional Tray: 98 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm |
Connections & wireless5 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 3 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Power & battery9 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 581 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 0.08 W |
| Power consumption (ready) | 21.9 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 1 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.08 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 1.051 kWh/week |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power supply type | Internal (Built-in) power supply |
Controls & features3 details
| Control type | Touch |
|---|---|
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 27 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 - 32.5 °C |
Design & dimensions9 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 11 s |
|---|---|
| Input colour depth | 24 bit |
| Custom media width | 76 - 216 mm |
| Product colour | White, Black |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | Mercury-free |
| Width | 415.4 mm |
| Depth | 472 mm |
| Height | 399.8 mm |
| Weight | 23.2 kg |
Software & compatibility8 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, MacOS |
| Other operating systems supported | Android, iOS |
| Certification | CISPR 22:2008 (International) Class A, CISPR 32:2012 (International)/ EN 55032:2012, CISPR 35:2016 (International)/ EN 55035:2017, EN 55024:2010 +A1:2015, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, Issue 6 Class A. Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries. |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Compliance certificates | CECP, GS mark, CCC, BIS, cUL, UL, CE, BSMI |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 7; Windows Client OS; Android; iOS; Mobile OS; macOS 10.12 Sierra; macOS 10.13 High Sierra; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | CISPR 22:2008 (International) Class A, CISPR 32:2012 (International)/ EN 55032:2012, CISPR 35:2016 (International)/ EN 55035:2017, EN 55024:2010 +A1:2015, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, Issue 6 Class A. Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries. |
Further product details51 details
| Warm-up time | 170 s |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 9.5 s |
| Maximum number of copies | 9999 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Auto fit function | Yes |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Auto-redialing | Yes |
| Speed dialling | Yes |
| Auto reduction | Yes |
| Recommended duty cycle | 900 - 4800 pages per month |
| Maximum duty cycle | 55000 pages per month |
| Digital sender | Yes |
| Page description languages | PDF 1.7, PCL 5, PCL 6 |
| All-In-One-multitasking | Yes |
| HP segment | Business |
| Total input capacity | 300 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 850 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9) | C5, C6 |
| JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5, B6 |
| Envelopes sizes | B5, C5, C6, DL |
| Custom media length | 127 - 356 mm |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Security algorithms | SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, FIPS 140, HTTPS |
| Market positioning | Business |
| HP Auto-On/Auto-Off | Yes |
| HP Dynamic security | Yes |
| HP Security tools | Identity management: Kerberos authentication, LDAP authentication, 1000 user PIN codes, Optional HP and 3rd party advanced authentication solutions (e.g., badge readers); Network: IPsec/firewall with Certificate, Pre-shared Key, Kerberos authentication, Supports WJA-10 IPsec configuration Plug-in, 802.1X authentication (EAP-PEAP; EAP-TLS), SNMPv3, HTTPS, Certificates, Access Control List; Data: Storage Encryption, Encrypted PDF & Email (uses FIPS 140 validated cryptographic libraries from Micros |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (ABT) 193905216802; (ABY) 193905216819; (ACQ) 193905216826; (B13) 193905216833; (B19) 193905216840; (BAZ) 193905216857 |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 193905216802, 193905216819, 193905216826, 193905216833, 193905216840, 193905216857 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 30 - 70% |
| Recommended humidity operating range | 10 - 90% |
| Sustainability certificates | Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver |
| Doesn't contain | Mercury |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) | 184 |
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 8 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 30 |
| Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e) | 25 |
| Layers per pallet | 4 pc(s) |
| Box contents | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f printer; HP Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,400 pages) HP Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridges (~2,100 pages each); Getting started Guide; 1 Power cord |
| General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URL | https://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/setup-user-guides/hp-color-laserjet-enterprise-mfp-m480-series/model/29256417?sku=3QA55A&serialnumber=3QA55A ; https://kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_2952853_en-US-1.pdf |
| Number of users | 10 user(s) |
| Recommended system requirements | 2 GB available hard disk space Internet connection or USB port Internet browser. 2 GB available hard drive space Internet connection or USB port Internet browser. |
| Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number | 1.051 kWh/week (Blue Angel); 0.378 kWh/week (Energy Star 3.0) |
| UNSPSC-code | 43212110 |
| Manufacturer warranty | One-year, On-site Repair 24-hour / 7 day a week phone support |
Packaging & supplied accessories13 details
| Country of origin | China, Thailand, Mexico |
|---|---|
| Package width | 597 mm |
| Package depth | 497 mm |
| Package height | 490 mm |
| Package weight | 26.3 kg |
| Cables included | AC |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433100 |
| Pallet gross weight | 527.9 kg |
| Products per pallet | 16 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 4 pc(s) |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1200 x 1000 x 2451 mm |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 1199.9 x 1000 x 2450.8 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 96.5") |
| Pallet weight (imperial) | 527.9 kg (1163.8 lbs) |
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