6 best HP MFPs

One of the most important production areas of the American Hewlett-Packard Corporation is the production of printing and allied devices - printers, scanners, copiers, and multifunction printers. In our today's rating review, we’ll talk about HP multifunctional devices. Our experts identified six models in the company's assortment, which differ quite significantly among themselves according to different characteristics, so that practically everyone will be able to find the best option for personal use or for the office in this concise selection.

Top rated HP MFPs

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top rated HP MFPs	1	HP LaserJet Enterprise 700 color MFP M775f (CC523A)	322 580 ₽
	2	HP LaserJet Pro 500 color MFP M570dn	54 986 ₽
	3	HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdw	29 463 ₽
	4	HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdn	22 880 ₽
	5	HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M180n	14 650 ₽
	6	HP DeskJet Ink Advantage Ultra 4729	6 496 ₽

HP LaserJet Enterprise 700 color MFP M775f (CC523A)

Rating: 4.9

Let's start with the most powerful, productive, multi-functional and, accordingly, an expensive model. In this case, we do not even bring out the outrageous price to the category of deficiencies, since this is a real “monster” of practically industrial use with a productivity of about 120 thousand copies in 30 days.

Dimensions of multifunctional devices - 745x1143x668 mm, weight - 96.8 kg. These parameters, of course, mean only the floor installation. When operating in different modes, it can master up to 703 W of power capacity of the network, while waiting - up to 85 W. Management - through the buttons of the panel and the touch 8-inch color display. The printing module is full-color based on 4 cartridges, the principle is laser. The upper limit for paper size when printing or copying is A3 (all subsequent models are designed for a maximum of A4).

When using the MFP as a printer, you get the following features: technical print quality up to 600x600dpi; automatic activation of the duplex (printing on two sides); productivity - up to 30 ppm First page out after 10.50 s.

Regarding the function of the scanner there is an important point - the permissible size of the original is limited to A4 format. Reads the source with technical quality up to 600x600dpi and a color depth of 24 bits. Bilateral auto supply unit source code optimized for 100 sheets. Speed ​​- up to 30 images / min.

The function of the copier has the following characteristics: resolution up to 600x600dpi in any color; productivity - up to 30 sheets / min in color and b / w; the scale can be changed from 24 to 400 percent.

The parameters of the trays MFP: automatic feeding - 1350 sheets, issuance - 250 sheets, manual feed - 100 sheets. Recommended paper - from 60 to 220 g / sq. meter. The resource of color cartridges for toner corresponds to the conditional 13.5 thousand pages, black - 16 thousand pages.

The fax function supports 100 pages of memory, processes images with a resolution of 400x400dpi.

Key features of the device electronics: 800 MHz processor, 1536 MB RAM (maximum), 320 GB hard drive. Connect via USB or twisted pair. It has its own web interface and support for PostScript.

HP LaserJet Pro 500 color MFP M570dn

Rating: 4.8

The second number in the rating of the best MFPs from HP according to expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ is to consider a model of a different class, which is designed for the needs of the average office and costs six times less than the previous one. Estimated performance - about 75 thousand copies in 30 days. Printing technology - full color, laser.

The dimensions of the machine are 515x538x500 mm, the weight is 40.8 kg, the form factor is adapted for desktop placement. In operation, it consumes up to 605 W of mains power, pending up to 52 W. It creates noise of no more than 53 dB in operation and no higher than 33 dB in expectation. The control panel is equipped with a 3.5-inch color LCD display.

The function of the printer in this model practically does not lag behind the previous one: the limit of detail is the same - 600x600dpi in any chromaticity; speed - 30 pages per minute in color and in black and white; automatic duplex mode. PostScript is supported.

The scanning model of the tablet-drawing principle of action takes images of source codes with a resolution of 1200x1200dpi, a color depth of 24 bits or 256 shades of gray. There is a device to feed the originals. Performance - 14 images per minute in color or 19.5 images per minute in b / w. There is a module of auto supply with source codes with a capacity of 50 sheets. It supports TWAIN standard and direct sending of the scanned image by email.

The function of the copier has the following characteristics: the upper limit of print detailing is 300x300dpi in any chromaticity; intensity - 30 kopecks per minute in color and b / w; the scale is allowed to change from 25 to 400 percent.

The fax function supports reading the original at a resolution of 300x300dpi and a memory of 250 pages. PC Fax supported.

Capacities of trays of the MFP: automatic submission - 350 sheets, issue - 250 sheets, manual feed - 100 sheets. Color cartridges are designed for 6 thousand conditional copies, black - for 5.5 thousand copies.

Key features of electronics: 800 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM (maximum). Connect via USB or local network (RJ-45 connector).

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdw

Rating: 4.7

The model of the MFP continues our rating, which is not inferior in terms of functionality and capabilities, and in some places gives a head start to the previous one, and at a price almost two times cheaper. Such a dramatic difference is explained by the "indestructibility" of the above described model, achieved through the use of much more expensive materials. Estimated performance of this MFP is 50 thousand conditional pages in 30 days (average office).

Machine dimensions - 419x530x472 mm, weight - 26.8 kg. The level of power consumption of the power grid in operation is up to 570 W, while waiting is up to 18.6 W. The noise level is not higher than 49 dB. Equipped with a 4.3-inch LCD control panel. Printing technology - laser, full color. Form factor implies desktop installation.

Characteristics of the printer function: details up to 600x600dpi; automatic duplex; speed - 28 sheets per minute in any color; the first copy comes out after 8.90 c in monochrome and 9.80 c in color. All types of cartridges have an estimated resource on the toner based on the conventional 2.3 thousand pages.

The properties of the scanning module are completely analogous to the previous model: flat-drawing mechanism; contact sensor; resolution up to 1200x1200dpi; color perception - 24 bits or 256 shades of gray scale; block two-way auto-feed source for 50 sheets. Handles source codes with intensity up to 26 sheets per minute in B / W or 21 sheets in color. In addition to the TWAIN standard, WIA is also supported.

The function of the copier differs from the previous solution in a slightly better resolution - 300x420dpi. Speed ​​- 28 copies in any color. The scale can be changed from 25 to 400% in 1% increments.

The fax function works in full color, the memory is designed for 400 images with a detail limit of 300x300 dpi. There is a PC Fax function.

The paper trays of this model have the following capacity: automatic feeding - 300 sheets standard and 850 - maximum; issuance - 150 sheets; manual - 50 sheets.

The electronic component of the MFP has the following features: a 1.2 GHz processor, 256 MB RAM, USB connection, wired LAN and air through Wi-Fi.For Apple Gadget users, AirPrint support has been implemented. PostScript is also supported.

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdn

Rating: 4.7

Now, as part of our rating, we will consider an HP multifunction printer, which is perfect for those who do not need color printing. The model is equipped with a single cartridge - black, and is expected to be significantly cheaper than the previous full-color device. The principle of printing is laser. By performance, the device is focused on the average office (conditional 80 thousand pages in 30 days).

The size of the multifunctional device is 420x390x452 mm, weight is 22.4 kg. In operation, it consumes up to 583 W of mains power, pending up to 9.1 W. Noise does not exceed 55 dB. Equipped with a three-inch color LCD display control panel.

The parameters of the printer function are the following: image detail - up to 600x600dpi; speed - up to 38 copies per minute; issuing the first print after 5.60 s; automatic duplex. Cartridge capacity is designed for toner volume corresponding to conditional 3.1 thousand copies.

The MFP scanning module is capable of working in full-color mode (24 bits - full-color scanning or 256 shades of gray scale). The type of mechanism is a tablet with a contact sensor. The upper limit of detail is 1200x1200dpi. Equipped with 2-sided blocks of auto-feed source for 50 sheets. Speed ​​- up to 21 images per minute in color and up to 26 - in b / w.

Properties of the function of the copier: the limit of detail - 600x600dpi; speed - up to 38 copies per minute; the output of the first print after 8 seconds; You can change the scale from 25 to 400% in 1% increments.

In fax mode, the device reads images of originals with 300x300dpi detailing, remembers up to 250 pages, supports PC Fax function.

Tray parameters: automatic feeding - 350 sheets recommended, 900 sheets - maximum; 150 sheets - issue; 100 sheets - manual.

Electronic-software features: 1.2 GHz processor, 256 MB of RAM memory, USB-only or twisted-pair cable connection, AirPrint and PostScript supported. Have your own web interface.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M180n

Rating: 4.6

Now we offer you to pay attention to the multifunctional device, which our experts placed in the rating, focusing on the private consumer or maximum on the small office. This model is deprived of the fax function, but otherwise the indicators are very good. The principle of printing - laser, full color. Estimated performance - about 30 thousand prints in 30 days.

The size of the multifunctional device is 420x295x435 mm, weight is 15.7 kg. In operation, it consumes up to 337 watts of mains power, pending - 8 watts. On the control panel is placed a miniature monochrome LCD screen.

In printer mode, the MFP has the following characteristics: image detail in any color - up to 600x600dpi; issuing the first copy after 11.80 s in b / w and 13.70 s in color. Color cartridges by toner volume are calculated on 900 conditional pages, black - on 1100 pages.

Scanning module - tablet type with contact sensor. Able to scan with a color depth perception of 24 bits or 256 shades of gray scale; resolution - up to 1200x1200 dpi; speed - up to 14 pages per minute in any color. TWAIN and direct emailing are supported.

Parameters of the copier function: image detail up to 600x600dpi; speed - up to 16 copies in any color; scaling - from 25 to 400%;

Spaciousness of trays MFP: automatic feeding - 150 sheets; issuance - 100 sheets. Recommended paper - from 60 to 220 g / sq. meter.

Electronic software component: 800 MHz processor; 256 MB of RAM memory; 128 MB flash memory; own web interface; AirPrint and PostScript support; Connect via USB or wired LAN.

HP DeskJet Ink Advantage Ultra 4729

Rating: 4.5

Completing the ranking of the best multifunctional devices from Hewlett-Packard according to expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ is the most affordable model. Its main difference from all the devices described above consists in the principle of printing - in this case we are talking about thermal inkjet color printing. Fax functions here, as in the previous model, either.On the set of parameters, this model is recommended only for home use.

The dimensions of the multifunctional device are 438x158x310 mm, and the weight is 4.17 kg. Power consumption at work - 10 watts, pending - up to 2.1 watts.

In printer mode, the device is capable of printing with more than decent resolution - up to 1200x1200dpi in b / w, and even more in color - 4800x1200dpi. Users especially appreciate this model for the photographic quality of color printing. Speed ​​- up to 20 pages per minute in b / w and up to 16 pages in color. The first image is issued after 15 seconds in b / w and 18 seconds in color.

The MFP is equipped with two cartridges - black and color, containing three tanks for basic ink colors. The black cartridge for refueling is designed for 1.5 thousand conditional copies, color - 750 copies.

A flatbed scanning module reads originals with details up to 1200x1200dpi and up to 24-bit color depth.

In the copy machine mode, the MFP reproduces copies in a resolution of 600x300dpi in any color. Scale variations - from 25 to 200%.

Capacity of trays of the MFP: 60 sheets - automatic feeding and 25 sheets - delivery. Recommended paper - from 60 to 220 g / sq. meter.

Connection to the device via USB or Wi-Fi, supported by AirPrint. PostScript is not supported.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.