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Manufacturer codeG1W46A
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About the HP PageWide Enterprise Color 556dn
HP G1W46A is listed in the inkjet printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Inkjet; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: No. This entry covers manufacturer code G1W46A. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is Inkjet. 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
- Inkjet
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 2400 x 1200 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 50 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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Reviewed model: HP PageWide Enterprise Color 556dn. Colour and included accessories may differ from this listing.
Read the full review ↗Checked 26 Oct 2026
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HP PageWide Enterprise Color 556dn specifications
Manufacturer code: G1W46A · Icecat product 57861838 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 50 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready) | 17 dB |
|---|---|
| Acoustic power emissions (ready) | 35 dB |
Display5 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | CGD |
| Colour display | Yes |
| Screen size | 10.9 cm (4.3") |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage6 details
| Memory (RAM) | 1280 MB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 3328 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 1200 MHz |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% |
Printing, scanning & paper27 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Ink type | Pigment-based ink |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Print resolution black | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Print resolution colour | 2400 x 1200 DPI |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 75 ppm |
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 75 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 50 ppm |
| Total number of input trays | 2 |
| Total output capacity | 300 sheets |
| Maximum number of input trays | 5 |
| Maximum output capacity | 300 sheets |
| Paper input type | Paper tray |
| Maximum print size | 201.6 x 347.1 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Satin paper, Thick paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Oficio, 16K, L, Hagaki card |
| Photo paper sizes | 10x15 cm |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 250 g/m² |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, HP ePrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 55 dB |
| Sound power level (printing) | 6.9 dB |
| Power consumption (printing) | 52 W |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Included cartridge capacity (black) | 6000 pages |
| Included cartridge capacity (CMY) | 6000 pages |
| Number of print heads | 1 |
Connections & wireless3 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 3 |
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
Power & battery6 details
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (ready) | 12 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 0.3 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 1.123 kWh/week |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Controls & features2 details
| Control type | Touch |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 15 - 30 °C |
Design & dimensions9 details
| Colour | Yes |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 7.3 s |
| Custom media width | 76 - 216 mm |
| Product colour | Grey, White |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | Mercury-free |
| Width | 530 mm |
| Depth | 463 mm |
| Height | 457 mm |
| Weight | 22.2 kg |
Software & compatibility6 details
| Certification | CISPR 22:2008 Class A; EN 55022:2010 Class A; FCC CFR 47 Part 15; ICES-003, Issue 5; EN 55024:2010; EN 61000-3-2:2006 +A1:2009 +A2:2009; EN 61000-3-3:2008; Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows XP Home, Windows XP, Windows Vista x64, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Other operating systems supported | Linux, iOS, Android |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
Further product details29 details
| Recommended duty cycle | 2000 - 7500 pages per month |
|---|---|
| Page description languages | PCL 5, PCL 6, PDF 1.4, PostScript 3 |
| Maximum duty cycle | 80000 pages per month |
| Fixed head | Yes |
| HP segment | Business |
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 7.1 s |
| Total input capacity | 500 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 2050 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 |
| Security algorithms | EAP-TLS, IPSec, PEAP, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WPA2-Enterprise |
| Market positioning | Business |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| HP Dynamic security | Yes |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (ABT) 725184107108; (ABY) 725184107115; (ACQ) 725184107122; (B13) 889894018199; (B19) 725184107092; (BAZ) 725184107139 |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 725184107108, 725184107115, 725184107122, 889894018199, 725184107092, 725184107139 |
| HP Auto-On/Auto-Off | Yes |
| Recommended system requirements | CD-ROM or DVD drive, or Internet connection; dedicated USB or network connection or Wireless connection; 200 MB available hard disk space; |
| Recommended humidity operating range | 20 - 60% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver |
| Doesn't contain | Mercury |
| Number of users | 15 user(s) |
Packaging & supplied accessories7 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Cables included | AC |
| Package width | 603 mm |
| Package depth | 565 mm |
| Package height | 553 mm |
| Package weight | 27.5 kg |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8443310000 |
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