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HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n reviews
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Manufacturer codeB4A21A
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About the HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n
HP B4A21A 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 B4A21A. 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)
- 18 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n specifications
Manufacturer code: B4A21A · Icecat product 26180938 · Checked 24 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) | 18 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Display3 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Display number of lines | 2 lines |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 128 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 800 MHz |
Printing, scanning & paper21 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) | 18 ppm |
| Secure printing | Yes |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Printer fonts | Scalable, TrueType |
| Total number of input trays | 2 |
| Total output capacity | 100 sheets |
| Paper tray 1 input capacity | 1 sheets |
| Maximum number of input trays | 2 |
| Maximum output capacity | 100 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Letterhead, Photo paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Thick paper, Transparencies |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | 16K |
| Photo paper sizes | 10x15 cm |
| Paper tray media weight | 52 - 220 g/m² |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 48 dB |
| Sound power level (printing) | 6.2 dB |
| Power consumption (printing) | 375 W |
Connections & wireless4 details
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Network ready | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100 Mbit/s |
Power & battery7 details
| Power consumption (ready) | 8.7 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 8.7 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 0.1 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.1 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 0.84 kWh/week |
| AC input voltage | 110 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Controls & features2 details
| Control type | Buttons |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 - 30 °C |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Colour | Yes |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 13 s |
| Custom media width | 76.2 - 215.9 mm |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Width | 392 mm |
| Depth | 384 mm |
| Height | 236.2 mm |
| Weight | 11.4 kg |
Software & compatibility6 details
| Certification | CISPR 22:2008/EN 55022:2010 - Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2006 +A1:2009 +A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2008, EN 55024:2010, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 5 |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows XP, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
| Linux operating systems supported | Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 5.0 |
| Other operating systems supported | Linux, iOS, HP-UX 11, Android |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
Further product details24 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 11.5 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum duty cycle | 30000 pages per month |
| Recommended duty cycle | 250 - 2500 pages per month |
| Page description languages | PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3, URF, PCLm, PDF |
| HP segment | Small medium business |
| Total input capacity | 150 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Maximum input capacity | 150 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5, B6 |
| ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9) | C5 |
| Envelopes sizes | B5, C5, DL |
| Custom media length | 127 - 355.6 mm |
| Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| Security algorithms | HTTPS, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | EPEAT Silver |
| Doesn't contain | Mercury |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| HP Auto-On/Auto-Off | Yes |
| Layers per pallet | 5 pc(s) |
| Recommended system requirements | Windows: Windows XP (SP3) 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Win7 (Including Starter Edition 32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista Including Starter Edition 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows Win8 Basic 32-bit, Windows Win8 Pro 32-bit, Windows Win8 Enterprise 32-bit, Windows Win8 Enterprise N 32-bit, Windows Win8 Basic 64-bit, Windows Win8 Pro 64-bit, Windows Win8 Enterprise 64-bit, Windows Win8 Enterprise N 64-bit, Windows Win8.1 64-bit; Mobile Operating Systems: Android, Windows 8 RT; Other: Debian (5. |
| Recommended humidity operating range | 10 - 80% |
Packaging & supplied accessories11 details
| Country of origin | Brazil, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1200 x 1000 x 2490 mm |
| Package width | 498 mm |
| Package depth | 298 mm |
| Package height | 464 mm |
| Package weight | 15.7 kg |
| Cables included | AC |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8443321020 |
| Pallet gross weight | 644.3 g |
| Products per pallet | 40 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 8 pc(s) |
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What is the listed print technology for HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n?
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What is the listed colour printing for HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n?
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