Is it fast enough for a busy small office?

Yes. It prints up to 27 ppm in black and color and puts out a first black page in about 9.5 seconds. HP rates it for 750 to 4,000 pages a month.

Does it print in color and duplex?

It is a color laser, and the fdw model prints on both sides automatically. It also copies, scans, faxes and emails.

How does it compare with the M479dw?

The M479fdw adds fax and email functions to the print, copy and scan set. Print speed and resolution are the same.

What print quality can I expect?

Standard output is 600 x 600 dpi, with an enhanced mode up to 38,400 x 600 dpi for sharper text and graphics.

Is it too big for a home office?

It is a full-size office MFP, so it needs real desk or floor space. Home users who print little will find it oversized.

What comes in the box?

The printer ships with starter toner cartridges, a power cord and setup documentation. Cables and extra toner are not included.

Where is the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw cheapest?

At ctspoint.com, for $591.67, 50% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 ratings.

Where can I buy the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw?

11 stores we checked sell it, including ctspoint.com, Amazon, Zaytoun Solutions, 88printers.com, PC & More.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw

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What reviewers say

Owners of the M479fdw generally treat it as a dependable small-office workhorse: fast color output, quick first pages and solid scanning. Complaints center on its size, toner cost and occasional setup friction.

What people mention

Print speedPraisedOwners say both black and color pages come out quickly for an office laser.
Build and sizeCriticisedReviewers note the unit is large and heavy, so it needs a dedicated spot.
Toner costCriticisedOwners say running costs climb with heavy color printing.
Scan qualityPraisedUsers report clean scans and copies for documents.
SetupMixedSome find network and driver setup takes effort before the printer runs smoothly.

About the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw

The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw is a color laser multifunction printer for office use. It prints, copies, scans, faxes and emails. It prints up to 27 pages per minute in both black and color.

It has a 4.3-inch (10.92 cm) color touchscreen and a 1200 MHz processor. Connections include dual-band Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth Low Energy, Gigabit Ethernet and USB. Mobile printing works with Apple AirPrint, HP Smart App, HP ePrint, Mopria and Google Cloud Print.

The printer is intended to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip. It uses dynamic security measures to block cartridges with a non-HP chip. Periodic firmware updates keep these measures effective and can block cartridges that worked before. A reused HP chip allows reused, remanufactured and refilled cartridges.

Functions

Print, copy, scan, fax, email

Print technology

Laser

Print speed

Up to 27 ppm black, up to 27 ppm color (normal mode)

First page out

As fast as 9.5 sec black, 11.0 sec color

Print quality

600 x 600 dpi, up to 38,400 x 600 enhanced dpi (black and color, best)

Resolution tech

HP Image REt 3600, PANTONE calibrated