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  • Product category: Laser Printers HP
  • Brand: HP
  • Description and content of package
  • Technical information and basic settings
  • Frequently asked questions – FAQ
  • Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
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HP Color LaserJet Pro M281fdw All-in-One Laser Printer HP Color LaserJet Pro M281fdw All-in-One Laser Printer HP Color LaserJet Pro M281fdw All-in-One Laser Printer HP Color LaserJet Pro M281fdw All-in-One Laser Printer HP Color LaserJet Pro M281fdw All-in-One Laser Printer HP Color LaserJet Pro M281fdw All-in-One Laser Printer HP Color LaserJet Pro M281fdw All-in-One Laser Printer HP Color LaserJet Pro M281fdw All-in-One Laser Printer HP Color LaserJet Pro M281fdw All-in-One Laser Printer
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Product description

A multi-functional unit for demanding workplaces, the Color LaserJet Pro M281fdw All-in-One Laser Printer from HP offers printing, scanning, copying, and faxing functions to fulfill your imaging needs. This model can produce 600 x 600 dpi prints in black or color at speeds as fast as 22 ppm, supporting media up to 8.5 x 14" Legal down to 3 x 5" paper. Automatic duplexing in a single pass is possible for both printing and copying of dual-sided documents. In the scanning department, a flatbed offers a maximum resolution of 1200 dpi and works at speeds of up to 22 ppm for color and 26 ppm for black-and-white images.The M281fdw offers USB 2.0 and Ethernet slots in the back for connecting to a computer, as well as an easy-access USB port in the front that allows you print directly from a flash drive or HDD. Additionally, Wi-Fi connectivity enables you to wirelessly send jobs from your mobile device via Mopria, HP ePrint, or Apple AirPrint. You can quickly check and change settings via a 2.7" touchscreen control panel on the right side. For handling media, a 250-sheet input tray and 100-sheet output bin are used, as well as a 50-sheet ADF for easy scanning and a priority feed slot available for loading individual sheets. Made to be durable, the M281fdw features a maximum monthly duty cycle of 40,000 pages, with a recommended volume between 150 and 2500 pages.
    • All-in-one unit for printing, copying, faxing, and scanning documents
    • High-quality printing at 600 x 600 dpi, with speeds of up to 22 ppm in black or color depending on your settings
    • Flatbed scanner offers a maximum resolution of 1200 dpi, features speeds of 22 ppm for color and 26 ppm for monochrome scans
    • Copy function with speeds of up to 22 ppm, featuring automatic duplexing for dual-sided copying
    • Two input trays, a single-sheet priority slot and a regular 250-sheet tray, can handle media as large as 8.5 x 14" down to 3 x 5" in size
    • Automatic document feeder with 50-page capacity for easy dual-sided scanning
    • Output bin holds up to 100 sheets of regular paper
    • Wi-Fi connectivity with support for Mopria, HP ePrint, and Apple AirPrint, as well as printing directly from a flash drive with an easy-access USB slot
    • Additional USB 2.0 and Ethernet slots for wired connection to a computer
    • 2.7" touchscreen control panel for configuring settings and sending jobs
    • Maximum monthly duty cycle of 40,000 prints, with a recommended value of 150 to 2500 pages
UPC: 190780300084 In the Box HP Color LaserJet Pro M281fdw All-in-One Laser Printer
  • Starter Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~700 Pages)
  • Starter Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~700 Pages)
  • Starter Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~700 Pages)
  • Starter Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1400 Pages)
  • Power Cord
  • USB Cable
  • CD-ROM with Documentation and Software
  • Limited 1-Year Warranty
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    Technical parameters

    HP LaserJet Pro M281fdw Specs

    Functions Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
    Printing Technology Laser
    Print Resolution 600 x 600 dpi
    Print Speed 22 ppm (Color)
    22 ppm (Black)
    First Print Out Time 11.7 Seconds (Color)
    10.3 Seconds (Black)
    Duplex Printing Yes
    Color Type Color
    Configuration 4 x Toners
    Monthly Duty Cycle 40,000 Pages
    2500 Pages (Recommended)
    Printer Language HP PCL 6, HP Postscript Level 3 (Emulation), Native PDF, PCLm, URF
    Type Flatbed, Automatic Document Feeder
    Image Sensor 1 x Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
    Optical Resolution Flatbed: 1200 dpi
    ADF: 300 dpi
    Color Depth 24-Bit (External)
    Grayscale 256 Levels
    Duplex Scanning No
    Maximum Scan Area Flatbed: 8.50 x 11.69" / 21.6 x 29.7 cm
    ADF: 8.5 x 14" / 21.59 x 35.56 cm
    Copy Resolution 600 x 600 dpi (Color)
    Copy Speed 21 cpm (Color)
    21 cpm (Black)
    Reduction/Enlargement 25 to 400%
    Duplex Copying Yes
    Number of Copies Up to 99 Copies
    Modem Transmission Speed 33.6 kb/s
    Fax Resolution 300 x 300 dpi (Black)
    Fax Memory 1300 Pages
    Speed Dial Capacity 120 Numbers
    Paper Handling Input Tray 1, Automatic Document Feeder, Output Tray
    Media Sizes Input Tray 2: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14" / 7.62 x 12.70 to 21.59 x 35.56 cm
    ADF: 4 x 6 to 8.5 x 14" / 10.16 x 15.24 to 21.59 x 35.56 cm
    Media Weight Input Tray 2: 60 to 163 gsm / 16 to 43 lb
    ADF: 60 to 90 gsm / 16 to 24 lb
    Paper Capacity Input Tray 1: 1 Sheets
    Input Tray 2: 250 Sheets
    ADF: 50 Sheets
    Output Tray: 100 Sheets
    Special Media Support Envelopes
    Interface RJ45, USB Type-B
    Direct Printing Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct
    Memory 256 MB DDR3
    Operating System Support Windows, macOS/OS X
    Control Panel 2.7" / 6.9 cm Touchscreen
    AC Input Power 110 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
    Power Consumption 342 W (Maximum)
    8 W (Ready)
    1.2 W (Sleep)
    0.1 W (Off)
    Operating Temperature 59 to 86°F / 15 to 30°C
    Operating Humidity 30 to 70%
    Storage Temperature -4 to 104°F / -20 to 40°C
    Storage Humidity 0 to 95%
    Dimensions (W x H x D) 16.5 x 13.2 x 16.6" / 41.9 x 33.5 x 42.2 cm
    16.5 x 13.3 x 18.7" / 41.9 x 33.8 x 47.5 cm (Maximum)
    Weight 41.2 lb / 18.7 kg
    Package Weight 48.15 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 20.8 x 19.6 x 15.6"

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    Subject: Single sheet tray
    Date: 24.02.2026 23:56:08Name: Rosemary Probst
    Can you show me where he single sheet paper tray is. I want to print on light watercolor paper, but not sure how. Thanks
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