HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553x (B5L26A)

Overview

Speed and colour are the perfect pair for your business. Thats why this energy-efficient printer and Original HP Toner cartridges with JetIntelligence combine to produce vibrant, professional-quality documents right when employees need them.

Features

Enjoy high-speed performance, right when you need it.

Print from sleep mode in as fast as 9 seconds.1 Get two-sided prints as quickly as one up to 40 ipm.

This printer uses exceptionally low amounts of energy thanks to smart media-sensing and toner technology.

Equip employees to fly through tasks with the adjustable 10.9 cm (4.3-inch) colour touchscreen.

Consistently print high-quality documents across a variety of media including A5 with automatic media sensing.

Keep your printer fleet simple, protected and streamlined.

Centralise control of your print environment with HP Web Jetadmin4 and help build business efficiency.

Protect sensitive data with embedded or optional features, including HP JetAdvantage Security Solutions.

Easily develop, deploy and add on HP and third-party solutions. Choose the optional 1 GB memory upgrade.

Increase security, restore control and help avoid additional expenses with HP JetAdvantage Private Print.

Print whenever business demands.

Enable wireless direct printing in the office from mobile devices without accessing the network.

Print with just a touch of your NFC-enabled mobile device to this printer no network needed.

Easily print from a variety of smartphones and tablets generally no setup or apps required.

Get more pages, performance and protection.

Original HP Toner cartridges with JetIntelligence deliver more pages per cartridge than predecessors.

Count on professional quality at fast speeds HP ColorSphere 3 toner works best with your HP printer.

Help ensure the authentic HP quality you paid for with anti-fraud and cartridge authentication technology.

Print right away with preinstalled cartridges. Replace them with optional high-yield cartridges.

Specifications

Print speed black:
Normal: Up to 38 ppm
(Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes first set of test documents. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.)

Print speed color:
Normal:Up to 38 ppm
(Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes first set of test documents. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.)

First page out (ready)
Black: As fast as 6 sec
Color: As fast as 7 sec
(Measured using ISO/IEC 17629. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.)

Print quality black (best)

Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, HP ImageREt 3600 (best)

Print quality color (best)

Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, HP ImageREt 3600 (best)

Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Up to 80,000 pages
(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
2,000 to 6,000 pages
(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.)

Print technology

Laser

Processor speed
1.2 GHz

Print languages
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5c, HP postscript level 3 emulation, native PDF printing (v1.7)

Display

10.9 cm touchscreen with colour graphics

Connectivity

HP ePrint capability
Yes

Mobile printing capability
HP ePrint, Wireless direct printing, Apple AirPrint, Mopria-certified, HP JetAdvantage Private Print
(May require a firmware upgrade to be compatible. Download at http://www.hp.com/go/support.)

Wireless capability

Yes, embedded NFC/HP Wireless direct printing

Connectivity, standard

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
Built-in Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TX network port

Connectivity, optional

HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server J8031A (late availability)

Network ready
Standard (built-in Gigabit Ethernet)

Minimum system requirements

Windows 10 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 7 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows Vista all 32-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.)
Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (from HP.com): Windows 10 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 7 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows Vista all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.)
Mobile OS (In-OS drivers): iOS, Android, Windows 8/8.1/10, RT
Linux OS (In-OS HPLIP): SUSE Linux (12.2, 12.3, 13.1), Fedora (17, 18, 19, 20), Linux Mint (13, 14, 15, 16, 17), Boss (3.0, 5.0), Ubuntu (10.04, 11.10, 12.04, 12.10, 13.04, 13.10, 14.04, 14.10), Debian (6.0.x, 7.x)
Other OS: UNIX
CD-ROM, DVD drive or Internet connection
Dedicated USB, network connection or wireless connection
200 MB available hard disk space

Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Internet
USB
1 GB available hard disk space

Compatible operating systems

Windows OS compatible with In-Box Driver: Windows 10 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 7 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows Vista all 32-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.)
Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (from HP.com): Windows 10 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 7 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows Vista all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.)
Mac OS (HP print drivers available from HP.com and Apple Store): OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Mobile OS (In-OS drivers): iOS, Android, Windows 8/8.1/10 RT
Linux OS (In-OS HPLIP): SUSE Linux (12.2, 12.3, 13.1), Fedora (17, 18, 19, 20), Linux Mint (13, 14, 15, 16, 17), Boss (3.0, 5.0), Ubuntu (10.04, 11.10, 12.04, 12.10, 13.04, 13.10, 14.04, 14.10), Debian (6.0.x, 7.x)
Other OS: UNIX11
(Not all compatible Operating Systems are supported with In-Box software. Full solution software available only for Windows 7 and newer. Legacy Windows Operating Systems (XP, Vista and equivilant servers) get print and scan drivers only. Windows RT OS for tablets (32-bit and 64-bit) uses a simplified HP print driver built into the RT OS. UNIX modelscripts are available on http://www.hp.com (modelscripts are printer drivers for UNIX operating systems); Linux systems use in-OS HPLIP software.)

Memory specifications

Memory, standard
1 GB

Maximum memory
2 GB

Hard disk

4 GB non-volatile storage, firmware encryption (AES 128 or AES 256) of customer/job data
Secure Cryptographic Erase Job Data, Secure Erase Disk

Paper handling

Paper handling input, standard

100-sheet multipurpose tray
550-sheet input tray 2
550-sheet media input tray 3

Paper handling input, optional

550-sheet media input tray 4
550-sheet media input tray 5

Maximum output capacity (sheets)

Up to 250 sheets

Duplex printing

Automatic (standard)

Media sizes supported

Tray 1: A4, RA4, A5, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10 x 15 cm, A6, envelopes (B5, C5 ISO, C6, DL ISO); Custom: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2: A4, A5, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10 x 15 cm, A6; Custom: 102 x 148 to 216 x 297 mm; Optional Trays 3+: A4, RA4, A5, B5 (JIS); Custom: 102 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm

Media sizes, custom

Tray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2: 102 x 148 to 216 x 297 mm; Tray 3: 102 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm; Optional Trays 4+: 102 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm

Media types

Paper (plain, light, bond, recycled, mid-weight, heavy, mid-weight glossy, heavy glossy, extra heavy, extra heavy glossy, cardstock, card glossy), colour transparency, labels, letterhead, envelope, preprinted, prepunched, coloured, rough, opaque film, user-defined

Supported media weight

Tray 1: 60 to 220 g/m (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m (glossy paper); Tray 2: 60 to 220 g/m (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m (glossy paper); Optional Trays 3+: 60 to 220 g/m (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m (glossy paper)

Power and operating requirements

Power

Input voltage: 200 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

617 watts (active printing), 33.7 watts (ready), 3.95 watts (sleep), 1 watt (auto-off/wake on LAN), 0.1 watts (auto-off/manual on), 0.1 watts (off)2
(Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty. Power consumption in Auto-Off mode depends on customer network switch capability, user configuration and network activity. Off-mode power may vary while checking network packets for print jobs.)

Energy efficiency

ENERGY STAR certified
Blue Angel
CECP
EPEAT Silver

Operating temperature range

15 to 30C

Operating humidity range

30 to 70% RH

Acoustic power emissions (ready)

(Acoustic values are subject to change. For current information, see http://www.hp.com/support. Configuration tested: base model, simplex printing, A4 paper at an average of 38 ppm.)

Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing)

51 dB(A)


(Acoustic values are subject to change. For current information, see http://www.hp.com/support. Configuration tested: base model, simplex printing, A4 paper at an average of 38 ppm.)


Dimensions and weight

Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)

458 x 479 x 581 mm
([2]Without trays extended)

Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)

699 x 479 x 581 mm

Weight

33.4 kg
(With printer cartridges and included 550-sheet optional feeder)

Package dimensions (W x D x H)
750 x 600 x 598 mm

Package weight
38.6 kg

What's included

What's in the box

HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553x Printer
Four preinstalled HP LaserJet toner cartridges (yield ~6,000 pages black and ~5,000 pages colour)
Toner collection unit
In-box documentation
Software CD
Power cord
100-sheet multipurpose tray 1
550-sheet input tray 2
550-sheet input tray 31
(Toner cartridge yields established using ISO/IEC test standards. Actual yields and costs vary considerably depending on images printed, number of colour pages printed and other factors.)

Cable included
No, please purchase USB cable separately

Replacement cartridges

HP 508A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6,000 ISO yield) CF360A
HP 508X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~12,500 ISO yield) CF360X
HP 508A Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~5,000 ISO yield) CF361A
HP 508X Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~9,500 ISO yield) CF361X
HP 508A Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~5,000 ISO yield) CF362A
HP 508X Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~9,500 ISO yield) CF362X
HP 508A Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~5,000 ISO yield) CF363A
HP 508X Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~9,500 ISO yield) CF363X

(Average colour composite (C/M/Y) and black declared yields based on ISO/IEC 19798 and continuous printing. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For details, see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutSupportlies.)
(Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.)

Warranty

One-year, on-site warranty.