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Manufacturer codeW1A77A
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About the HP LaserJet Pro M479dw Wireless Multifunction Color Printer, Copier, Scanner; Duplex
HP W1A77A 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 W1A77A. 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 LaserJet Pro M479dw Wireless Multifunction Color Printer, Copier, Scanner; Duplex specifications
Manufacturer code: W1A77A · Icecat product 69266436 · Checked 22 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) | 27 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Acoustic power emissions (ready) | 34 dB |
|---|---|
| Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready) | 14 dB |
Display5 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | CGD |
| Screen size | 10.9 cm (4.3") |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Colour display | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage5 details
| Maximum internal memory | 512 MB |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 512 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 1200 MHz |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 40 °C |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Image formats supported | JPG, TIFF |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper60 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 |
| Print margin top (min) | 4.23 mm |
| Print margin bottom (min) | 4.23 mm |
| Print margin left (min) | 4.23 mm |
| Print margin right (min) | 4.23 mm |
| N-in-1 print function | Yes |
| Secure printing | Yes |
| Duplex copying | Yes |
| 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) | 9.5 s |
| Time to first copy (colour, normal) | 11.1 s |
| N-in-1 copy function | Yes |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2 |
| ID-card copy function | Yes |
| Duplex scanning | No |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 216 x 297 mm |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | E-mail, Software, TWAIN, WIA |
| Scan speed (colour) | 20 ppm |
| Scan speed (black) | 29 ppm |
| Scan drivers | TWAIN, WIA |
| Faxing | No |
| Duplex functions | Print, Copy |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Printer fonts | Scalable, TrueType |
| Replacement cartridges | HP 415A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,400 pages) W2030A; HP 415A Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,100 pages) W2031A; HP 415A Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,100 pages) W2032A; HP 415A Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (2,100 pages) W2033A; HP 415x Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (7,500 pages) W2030X; HP 415x Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (6,000 pages) W2031X; HP 415x Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (6,000 pages) W2032X; HP 415x Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (6,000 pages) W2033X |
| 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 |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Labels, Rough paper, Postcard |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Oficio, 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, Google Cloud Print |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 49 dB |
| Sound pressure level (scanning) | 47 dB |
| Sound power level (printing) | 6.2 dB |
| Power consumption (printing) | 550 W |
| HP ePrint | Yes |
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 200 |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Included cartridge capacity (black) | 2400 pages |
| Included cartridge capacity (CMY) | 1200 pages |
| Custom media sizes | Tray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2, optional Tray 3: 100 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm |
Connections & wireless6 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Power & battery9 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 550 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 0.7 W |
| Power consumption (ready) | 20 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.7 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.06 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 1.084 kWh/week |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power supply type | Internal (Built-in) power supply |
Controls & features3 details
| Control type | Buttons, Touch |
|---|---|
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 27 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 32.5 °C |
Design & dimensions9 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 11 s |
|---|---|
| Input colour depth | 30 bit |
| Custom media width | 76 - 216 mm |
| Product colour | Grey, White |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | Mercury free |
| Width | 416 mm |
| Depth | 472 mm |
| Height | 400 mm |
| Weight | 23.3 kg |
Software & compatibility9 details
| Document formats supported | |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, MacOS |
| Other operating systems supported | iOS, Android |
| Certification | CISPR 32:2012/EN 55032:2012 - Class B, CISPR 32:2015/EN 55032:2015 - Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN 55024:2010+A1:2015 |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Compliance certificates | CECP, GS mark, CCC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMI |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows Client OS (32/64-bit), Win10, Win8.1, Win 8 Basic, Win8 Pro, Win8 Enterprise, Win8 Enterprise N, Win7 Starter Edition SP1, UPD Win7 Ultimate, Mobile OS, iOS, Android, Mac, Apple macOS Sierra v10.12, Apple macOS High Sierra v10.13, Apple macOS Mojave v10.14, Discrete PCL6 Printer Driver, for more information on the supported operating systems go to http://www.support.hp.com, enter your product name and search, click on User Guides and enter your product name and search for User Guide, sea |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | CISPR 32:2012/EN 55032:2012 - Class B, CISPR 32:2015/EN 55032:2015 - Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN 55024:2010+A1:2015 |
Further product details46 details
| Warm-up time | 45 s |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 9.5 s |
| Maximum number of copies | 999 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Auto fit function | Yes |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Recommended duty cycle | 750 - 4000 pages per month |
| Maximum duty cycle | 50000 pages per month |
| Digital sender | Yes |
| Page description languages | PostScript 3, PDF, PWG, URF, PCL 5e, 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 |
| JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5, B6 |
| Envelopes sizes | B5, C5, DL |
| Custom media length | 127 - 356 mm |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Security algorithms | SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WPA2-Enterprise, EAP-TLS, SNMPv2, SNMP, WPA2-Personal, WPA, TLS, AES, HTTPS, IPPS, TKIP |
| Market positioning | Business |
| HP Auto-On/Auto-Off | Yes |
| HP Dynamic security | 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; IPP over TLS; Network: enable/disable network ports and features, unused protocol and service disablement, SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3, community password change; HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access Authentication, SASL authentication; LDAP authentication and authorization: Firewall and ACL, Control panel lock, certificates configur |
| HP Management tools | HP Utility (Mac); HP Device Toolbox; HP Web JetAdmin Software, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager, HP SNMP Proxy Agent, HP WS Pro Proxy Agent, Printer Administrator Resource Kit for HP Universal Print Driver |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (ABT) 192018996526; (ABY) 192018996533; (ACQ) 192018996540; (B13) 192018996557; (B19) 192018996564; (BAZ) 192018996571 |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 192018996526, 192018996533, 192018996540, 192018996557, 192018996564, 192018996571 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 70% |
| Sustainability certificates | Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver |
| Doesn't contain | Mercury |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) | 152 |
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 8 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 29 |
| Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e) | 8 |
| Box contents | HP Color LaserJet Pro M479dw; 4 preinstalled HP LaserJet Toner cartridges (black 2,400 pages, Introductory - cyan, magenta, yellow: 1,200 pages); In-box documentation (Getting Started Guide, Install Poster); Warranty card (where required); Internet connection is required to set up the printer; HP printer software is available at http://www.hp.com/support; Power cord; USB cable |
| General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URL | https://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/setup-user-guides/hp-color-laserjet-pro-mfp-m478-m479-series/model/19203821?sku=W1A77A ; https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06225388.pdf ; https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06225388.pdf |
| Number of users | 10 user(s) |
| Recommended system requirements | 2 GB available hard disk space, Internet connection, USB port, Internet browser. |
| Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number | Blue Angel: 1.084 kWh/Week; Energy Star 3.0: 0.358 kWh/Week |
| UNSPSC-code | 43212110 |
| Manufacturer warranty | One-year, next-business day, onsite warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Contact your Contractual Vendor or go to http://www.hp.com/support to learn about HP award winning service and support options in your region. (wty code 4G; wty ID A001) |
Packaging & supplied accessories10 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package width | 597 mm |
| Package depth | 497 mm |
| Package height | 490 mm |
| Package weight | 26.8 kg |
| Cables included | AC |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8443310000 |
| Pallet gross weight | 556.6 kg |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 4 pc(s) |
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