CE749A specification sheet

Overview:
Boost your small office's efficiency with Ethernet networking, automatic two-sided printing and easy-to-use features. Save money and energy with Instant-on Technology. Save even more energy with HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology.

Features:
Handle the printing demands of a busy small office with this fast HP LaserJet printer.

• Connect and share this compact printer within a small office, using built-in 10/100 Ethernet networking.
• Print documents fast at up to 25 ppm A4.
• Get a first page out in as fast as 7 seconds from Powersave (Auto-Off) with Instant-on Technology.
• Choose the media that suits your business purpose as the 250-sheet paper tray and 10-sheet priority input slot handle a wide variety of media types such as card stock, transparencies, labels, envelopes and paper.

Choose a printer that helps you save paper, energy and money.

• Save paper with automatic two-sided printing.
• Get up to 50 percent energy savings over competitive laser products, using Instant-on Technology.
• Save even more with HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology which senses your printing activity, turning on and off automatically.
• Reduce wasted paper by printing only the content you want, using HP Smart Web Printing.

Make a professional impression with cost-effective laser printing.

• Produce professional-quality business prints with bold, crisp text and sharp images.
• Receive improved print quality with HP FastRes 1200 which delivers smaller print files, crisp text, even tones and smooth business graphics.
• Save space and reduce printer noise with an ultra-compact, space-saving printer with a "quiet" mode.
• Support for HP PCL 5e enables effective, reliable processing of documents and helps ensure consistent communication across a wide range of devices.

Count on easy, reliable performance.

• Install in a flash with HP Smart Install which makes it easy to set up the printer without a CD.
• Set up and start printing right away with an easy-to-use, intuitive control panel.
• The simplified interface includes four LED lights, a lighted power button, cancel button and a "go" button for easy access to functions.
• Receive consistent, outstanding results with Original HP cartridges, and easily reorder with HP SureSupply.

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Specifications for the product series
Product Code	CE749A
Specifications
Print speed black (normal, A4)	Up to 25 ppm
Print speed footnote	Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.
First page out black (A4, ready)	As fast as 7 sec (from Auto-Off)
Print quality black (best)	Up to 600 x 600 dpi (1200 effective dpi with HP FastRes 1200)
Print technology	Laser
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)	Up to 8000 pages
Duty cycle note	Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
Recommended monthly page volume	250 to 2000
Recommended monthly page volume note	HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.
Standard memory	32 MB
Maximum memory	32 MB
Processor speed	400 MHz
Hard disk capacity	None
Standard printer languages	Host-based printing, HP PCL 5e
Paper handling
Standard paper trays	1 plus 10-sheet priority input slot
Maximum paper trays	1 plus 10-sheet priority input slot
Paper handling standard/input	250-sheet input tray, 10-sheet priority feed slot
Paper handling standard/output	150-sheet face-down bin
Duplex print options	Automatic (standard)
Media sizes supported	A4; A5; A6; B5; postcards; envelopes (C5, DL, B5)
Custom media sizes	250-sheet input tray: 147 x 211 to 216 x 356 mm; priority feed slot: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Media types supported	Paper (laser, plain, photo, rough, vellum), envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, postcards
Finished output handling	Sheetfed
Connectivity
Standard connectivity	Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port, 10/100 Ethernet networking
Optional connectivity	HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11b/g Wireless Print Server (J8021A)
Dimensions and weight
Media weights by paper path	60 to 163 g/m²
Product dimensions (W x D x H)	387 x 284 x 246 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)	387 x 461 x 255 mm
Package dimensions (W x D x H)	497 x 330 x 330 mm
Product weight	7.0 kg
Package weight	9.0 kg
Power and operating requirements
Minimum system requirements	Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit): 1 GB RAM; Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit); Microsoft Windows XP, Server 2008 (32-bit/64-bit), Server 2003: 512 MB RAM; all systems: 350 MB free hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, USB port
Minimum system requirements for Macintosh	Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6; 256 MB RAM; 150 MB available hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; USB port
Compatible operating systems	Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit); Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit); Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit/64-bit), Server 2008 (32-bit/64-bit), Server 2003 (32-bit/64-bit); Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6; Linux (see http://www.hplip.net for current print driver); Unix
Mac compatible	Yes
Power consumption (active)	440 watts
Power consumption (sleep)	1.6 watts (Auto-Off)
Power consumption (standby)	2.2 watts
Power consumption (manual-off)	0.4 watts
Power consumption footnote	Values subject to change. See http://www.hp.com/go/ljp1600_regulatory for current information. Power numbers are the highest values measured using all standard voltages.
Recommended operating temperature range	17.5 to 25º C
ENERGY STAR qualified	Yes
What's included
Warranty	One-year limited warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements.
Cable included	No, please purchase USB cable separately
What's in the box	HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn Printer; introductory HP LaserJet Black print cartridge (average cartridge yield 1000 standard pages, declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752); power cord; paper tray cover; CD(s) with printer software and documentation; Getting Started Guide, support flyer, Smart Install Flyer
Plus	Supports a Kensington-style lock for added security