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Manufacturer codeM2U82B
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About the HP OfficeJet 5230 All-in-One Printer
HP M2U82B is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Thermal inkjet; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code M2U82B. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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- Print technology
- Thermal inkjet
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 4800 x 1200 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 10 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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HP OfficeJet 5230 All-in-One Printer specifications
Manufacturer code: M2U82B · Icecat product 80360766 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Thermal inkjet |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 10 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
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Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 5.59 cm (2.2") |
| Colour display | No |
Processor, memory & storage5 details
| Maximum internal memory | 256 MB |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 256 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 800 MHz |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 60 °C |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Image formats supported | JPG, Raw |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper54 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Print resolution colour | 4800 x 1200 DPI |
| Print resolution black | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 7 ppm |
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 17 ppm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black | 10 ppm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour | 7 ppm |
| Borderless printing | Yes |
| Duplex copying | Yes |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 20 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 14 cpm |
| Copy speed (black, draft, A4) | 20 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, draft, A4) | 14 cpm |
| ID-card copy function | Yes |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 216 x 297 mm |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | Software |
| Scan speed (colour) | 3 ppm |
| Scan speed (black) | 7 ppm |
| Scan drivers | TWAIN |
| Duplex faxing | Yes |
| Faxing | Colour faxing |
| Fax resolution (black) | 300 x 300 DPI |
| Fax resolution (colour) | 200 x 200 DPI |
| Fax transmission speed | 5 sec/page |
| Fax memory | 100 pages |
| Fax forwarding | Yes |
| Fax delayed sending | Yes |
| Duplex functions | Fax |
| Number of print cartridges | 2 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Total output capacity | 25 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 35 sheets |
| Maximum number of input trays | 1 |
| Maximum output capacity | 25 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 355.6 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper, Lightweight paper |
| Borderless printing media sizes | Letter |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 300 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Mopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint |
| Power consumption (printing) | 14 W |
| HP Instant Ink | Yes |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Included cartridge capacity (black) | 105 pages |
| Included cartridge capacity (CMY) | 100 pages |
| Custom media sizes | Simplex: 76.2 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Duplex: 76.2 x 140 to 216 x 310 mm |
| Number of print heads | 2 |
Connections & wireless3 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
Power & battery6 details
| Power consumption (ready) | 3.75 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.89 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.11 W |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power supply type | Built-in Universal Power Supply |
Controls & features3 details
| Control type | Touch |
|---|---|
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 32 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 40 °C |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 19 s |
|---|---|
| Input colour depth | 24 bit |
| Custom media width | 76.2 - 216 mm |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | Save paper by up to 50% using automatic two-sided printing. NA/AP: Original HP 61 cartridges contain up to 70% recycled plastic. Western Europe: Original HP 301 cartridges contain up to 70% recycled plastic. CISMEA/LA: Original HP 122 cartridges contain up to 70% recycled plastic. China/India/Indonesia: Original HP 802 cartridges contain up to 70% recycled plastic. Free, convenient cartridge recycling in 48 countries. hp.com/recycle |
| Width | 445 mm |
| Depth | 367 mm |
| Height | 191 mm |
| Weight | 6.55 kg |
Software & compatibility8 details
| Document formats supported | |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, MacOS |
| Certification | CISPR 32:2012 / EN 55032:2012 (Class B), CISPR24:2010/EN 55024:2010, EN 301 489-1 v2.1.1: 2017, EN 301 489-17 v3.1.1: 2017, EN 61000-3-2 :2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU with CE Marking (Europe), FCC Part 15 Rules Class B (USA), ICES-003 Issue 6 (Canada), EN 55022:2010 (Australia/New Zealand), VCCI V-3 2013.04 (Japan), KKC certified (Korea), CNS 13438:2006 (Taiwan BSMI) |
| Bundled software | HP Printer Software, HP Photo Creations |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows Server; macOS X 10.10 Yosemite; macOS 10.11 El Capitan; macOS 10.12 Sierra |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | CISPR 32:2012 / EN 55032:2012 (Class B), CISPR24:2010/EN 55024:2010, EN 301 489-1 v2.1.1: 2017, EN 301 489-17 v3.1.1: 2017, EN 61000-3-2 :2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU with CE Marking (Europe), FCC Part 15 Rules Class B (USA), ICES-003 Issue 6 (Canada), EN 55022:2010 (Australia/New Zealand), VCCI V-3 2013.04 (Japan), KKC certified (Korea), CNS 13438:2006 (Taiwan BSMI) |
Further product details31 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 16 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of copies | 50 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Auto fit function | Yes |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Auto-redialing | Yes |
| Auto reduction | Yes |
| Recommended duty cycle | 100 - 400 pages per month |
| Maximum duty cycle | 1000 pages per month |
| Digital sender | No |
| Page description languages | PCL 3 GUI |
| All-In-One-multitasking | Yes |
| HP segment | Home office |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 100 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9) | C6 |
| Envelopes sizes | B5, C6, DL |
| Custom media length | 127 - 356 mm |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| HP Dynamic security | Yes |
| Recommended humidity operating range | 25 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Layers per pallet | 5 pc(s) |
| Box contents | HP OfficeJet 5230 All-in-One Printer; HP 302 Setup Black Ink Cartridge (~105 pages); HP 302 Setup Tri-color Ink Cartridge (tri-color composite yield ~100 pages); Ink Flyer, Power Cord. [For ink volume and page yield information,visit hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies] |
| Number of users | 3 user(s) |
| Recommended system requirements | Microsoft Windows 10; 8.1; 8; 7; 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor; 2 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection; USB port; Microsoft Internet Explorer. OS X v10.10 Yosemite; OS X v10.11 El Capitan; OS X v10.12 Sierra; OS v10.15 Catalina; 1 GB HD; Internet. |
| PictBridge | No |
| UNSPSC-code | 43212110 |
Packaging & supplied accessories13 details
| Country of origin | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Package width | 485 mm |
| Package depth | 231 mm |
| Package height | 445 mm |
| Package weight | 7.78 kg |
| Cables included | AC |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8443310000 |
| Pallet gross weight | 410 kg |
| Products per pallet | 50 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 10 pc(s) |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1219 x 1016 x 2375 mm |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 1219.2 x 1016 x 2374.9 mm (48 x 40 x 93.5") |
| Pallet weight (imperial) | 409.6 kg (903 lbs) |
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