HP Color Laser MFP 178nw

Get the quality you trust and sharp black text with this affordable printer.
 
Small size
Quick and easy print with a printer that's designed to fit into your workspace like a glove.
 
Print and scan from your smartphone
Print, scan, and copy anywhere, through easy setup on your phone.
 
Fast printing
Print speeds up to 21 ppm
 
Wi-Fi Direct® printing
Print speeds up to 21 ppm
 
Uncompromising laser quality
Get the quality you expect. Count on getting consistently superb prints from a surprisingly small laser.
 
Sharp black text
Produce sharp text, bold blacks, and crisp graphics. This printer is engineered to deliver consistent placement of toner particles to help work its best.
 
Designed to fit your space
You can fit this printer almost anywhere – it’s that small and compact.
 
Fast printing
Business doesn’t need to wait for your printer. Help maximize your uptime with print speeds up to 21 ppm.
 
Simple, intuitive control panel
Get quick and easy printing directly at the control panel.
 
MFP Performance
Get versatile performance and print, scan, and copy.
 
40-page ADF
Increase productivity with the 40-page ADF.
 
Easy mobile printing with HP Smart app
Get the app that's designed to control your printer. Get simple setup, and print, scan, and copy from your phone, with the HP Smart app.
 
Your device, your choice.
Easily print documents, presentations, and other business materials directly from your smartphone or tablet.
 
Extend your printing reach
Keep your office connected. Built-in wireless capabilities let you easily access, print, and share resources on a network.
 
No network, no problem.
Easily print from your smartphone and tablet without a network – anywhere in your workspace. Wi-Fi Direct® printing lets you connect your smartphone or tablet directly to your printer.
 
Technical Details
 
Brand : HP
Model :  Color Laser MFP 178nw
 
PRINT
Print speed, black : 11 - 20
Color output : Color
Print speed, color : <=10
 
CATEGORY
Product type : Laser printers
Family brand : LaserJet
 
USAGE
Perfect For : Home
Usage : Small work team
 
FEATURES
Functions Print : scan and copy
 
CONNECTIVITY AND COMMUNICATIONS
Connectivity, optional : None
Connectivity, standard : Hi-speed USB 2.0 port, Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-Tx network port, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n
Network capabilities : Via built-in 10/100 Base-TX networking
Wireless capability : Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile printing capability : Apple AirPrint™; Mobile Apps; Google Cloud Print™; Wi-Fi® Direct Printing; Mopria™ Certified
 
Network protocols, supported
Via built-in networking solution: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6; print: TCP-IP port 9100 Direct Mode, LPD (raw queue support only), Web Services Printing; discovery: SLP, Bonjour, Web Services Discovery; IP Config: IPv4 (BootP, DHCP, AutoIP, Manual), IPv6 (Stateless Link-Local and via Router, Statefull via DHCPv6) management: SNMPv1/v2/v3, HTTP
 
PRINTING MEDIA HANDLING
Finished output handling : Sheetfed
Output capacity : Up to 50 sheets
Maximum output capacity (sheets) : Up to 50 sheets
Media type and capacity, tray  : Sheets (75 g/m²): 150
Paper handling input, standard : 150-sheet input tray
Input capacity : Up to 150 sheets
Paper handling output, standard : 50-sheet output bin
Maximum input capacity (sheets) : Up to 150 sheets
 
DISPLAY SPECIFICATIONS
Display HP : 2-Line LCD
Display area (metric) : 65.5 x 14.8 cm
 
CARTRIDGES AND PRINTHEADS
Technology : Laser
Number of print cartridges : 4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
 
Replacement cartridges : 
HP 116A Original Laser Toner Cartridge (~1000/~700 pages) W2060A/W2061A/W2062A/W2063A (AMS) HP 117A Original Laser Toner Cartridge (~1000/~700 pages) W2070A/W2071A/W2072A/W2073A (EMEA) HP 118A Original Laser Toner Cartridge (~1000/~700 pages) W2080A/W2081A/W2082A/W2083A (China Only) HP 119A Original Laser Toner Cartridge (~1000/~700 pages) W2090A/W2091A/W2092A/W2093A (APJ excl China) Drum WW (less China) W1120A; Drum (China only) W1132A
 
PRINT SPEED
Print speed black (normal, letter) : Up to 19 ppm
Print speed black (normal, A4) : Up to 18 ppm
Print speed colour (normal, A4) : Up to 4 ppm
Print speed : Print speed up to 19 ppm (black) and 4 ppm (color)
Print speed color (normal, letter) : Up to 4 ppm
 
COPY SPEED
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) : Up to 18 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) : Up to 4 cpm
Copy speed black (normal, letter) : Up to 19 cpm
Copy speed color (normal, letter) : Up to 4 cpm
 
BATTERY AND POWER
Power : 110-volt input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC, 50/60 Hz and 220-volt input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption : 300 watts (Active Printing), 38 watts (Ready), 1.9 watts (Sleep), 0.2 watts (Manual off) 0.2 watts (Auto off/Manual on)
Power supply type : Internal (Built-in) power supply
 
DIGITAL SENDER SPECIFICATIONS
Digital sending standard features : Scan to WSD; PC Scan
 
PRINT TIME
First page out black (letter, ready) : As fast as 12.4 sec
First page out black (A4, ready) : As fast as 12.4 sec
First page out color (A4, ready) : As fast as 25.3 sec
First page out color (letter, ready) : As fast as 25.3 sec
First page out black (letter, sleep) : As fast as 13 sec (15 min)
First page out black (A4, sleep) : As fast as 13 sec (15 min)
First page out color (letter, sleep) : As fast as 26 sec (15 min)
First page out color (A4, sleep) : As fast as 26 sec (15 min)
 
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS
Duty cycle (monthly, letter) : Up to 20,000 pages
Duty cycle note : Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output.
Envelope feeder : No
Functions :  Print, copy, scan
Print languages : SPL
Paper trays, maximum : 1
Duty cycle (monthly, A4) : Up to 20,000 pages
Paper trays, standard : 1
Recommended monthly page volume : 100 to 500
Print technology : Laser
Duplex printing : Manual (driver support provided)
Automatic paper sensor : No
Print colours : Yes
Top key features : Scan to PDF
Target user and print volume : For teams up to 5 users; Prints up to 500 pages/month
 
CERTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE
ENERGY STAR® certified : No
Energy Efficiency Compliance : CECP
 
Electromagnetic Emission Standard
EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN55024: 2010, EN 55032: 2012/AC: 2013, 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B I ANSI C63.4-2009, ICES-003 Issue 5, KN32, KN35, GB/T 9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012, CISPR22: 2008, CISPR32: 2012, CNS 13438 (Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries.)
 
Safety Approvals and Requirements
IEC 60950-1: 2005 +A1: 2009 +A2 2013 (International) EN 60950-1: 2006 +A11: 2009 +A1: 2010 +A12: 2011 +A2: 2013 (EU) IEC/EN 60825-1: 2014 (Class 1 Laser Product) EN 62479: 2010 /IEC 62749: 2010; Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC with CE Mark (Europe) GS Certificate (Germany, Europe) UL/cUL Listed and UC CoC (US/Canada) CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2nd Ed. 2014-10; Compliance with Laser safety standards 21 CFR 1002.10 and 1002.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser notice No. 50, Dated June 24, 2007; Other safety approvals as required by individual countries
 
Telecom compliance (fax capability) : EBR21, FCC Prat 68
Environmental : Mercury free
Certifications and compliances : UL listed, CSA (Canada), CE Marking, Nemko, Fimko, Demko, Semko, Eastern European
FCC Class A Emissions : FCC Class A emissions - for use in commercial environments, not residential environments
 
GEOGRAPHIC
Country of origin : Made in China (178nw and cartridges)(#AB0) (#AB2) (#ACJ) (#BBU) (#BGM) (#BGJ) (#ABT) (#ABY) (#ACQ) (#B19) (#BAZ)
 
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating humidity range : 10 to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Storage temperature range : -20 to 40°C
Operating temperature range : 10 to 30°C
Acoustic power emissions : 6.5 B(A) (printing at with Mono mode) 6.1 B(A) (printing at with Color mode)
Recommended operating temperature range : 15 to 27°C
 
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions without stand (W x D x H) : 406 x 363 x 288.7 mm
Package dimensions (W x D x H) : 501 x 466 x 398 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) : 406 x 422.9 x 288.7 mm
Dimension note (metric) : Dimensions vary as per configuration
 
WEIGHTS
Weight : 12.94 kg
Package weight : 16.08 kg
Weight note (metric) : Weight varies as per configuration
 
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Control panel
2-Line LCD; 13 Buttons(Power, Cancel, Start(Mono/Color), Navigation(Menu, OK, Back, Left, Right), ID_Copy, Contrast, Scan to, Wireless) LED indicator lights(Power, Status, Wireless)
 
PROCESSOR
Processor speed : 800 MHz
 
SCAN RESOLUTION
Scan Resolution, Hardware : Up to 4,800 x 4,800 dpi
Enhanced scanning resolution : Up to 19,200 dpi
Scan Resolution, Optical : Up to 600 × 600 dpi
 
MEMORY
Memory : 128 MB
Memory, maximum : 128 MB
 
BOX CONTENTS
Cable included : Yes, 1 USB
 
SUPPORTED PRINTING MEDIA
Media sizes supported : Tray1: A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS) Oficio 216 x 340. Tray2: Not supported; Optional Automatic duplexer: Not supported
Media size, tray : A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS) Oficio 216 x 340, 76 x 148.5 to 216 x 356 mm
Media weight, supported : 60 to 220 g/m²
Media types : Plain, Light, Heavy, Extra Heavy, Colored, Preprinted, Recycle, Labels, Bond, Glossy
Media weight (tray 1) : 60 to 220 g/m²
Media sizes, custom : 76 x 148.5 to 216 x 356 mm
Media sizes supported, key : 10 x 15 cm; A4
 
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum System Requirements : Windows 7 or newer, Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor or higher, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB HDD
 
SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS
Driver updates : Latest supported operating systems and print drivers available at https://support.hp.com
Downloadable software : V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, TWAIN/WIA Driver, HP MFP Scan, OCR program, HP LJ PC-FAX (Only for 4-in-1 model)
Mac compatible : Yes
Software included : Common Installer, V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, TWAIN/WIA Driver, HP MFP Scan, OCR program
 
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
Compatible Operating Systems : Windows®: 7 (32/64 bit), 2008 Server R2, 8 (32/64 bit), 8.1 (32/64 bit), 10 (32/64 bit), 2012 Server, 2016 Server
Compatible network operating systems : Windows®: 7 (32/64 bit), 2008 Server R2, 8 (32/64 bit), 8.1 (32/64 bit), 10 (32/64 bit), 2012 Server, 2016 Server
Operating system (supported note) : Windows 7 or higher
 
PRINT RESOLUTION
Print quality black (normal) : Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print quality black (best) : Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print quality color (best) : Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print resolution color (normal) : Up to 600 x 600 dpi
 
RACK AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number : 0.876 kWh/Week (BA), 1.093 kWh/Week (ES)
Number of users  : 1-5 Users
 
PRINT AREA
Maximum print area : 216 x 356 mm
Right margin (A4) : 5 mm
Top margin (A4) : 5 mm
Bottom margin (A4) : 5 mm
Left margin (A4) : 5 mm
 
SERVICES
Services (Care Pack)
UB4W6E - HP 2 year Onsite Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4W7E - HP 3 year Onsite Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4W8E - HP 4 year Onsite Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4W9E - HP 2 year Next Business Day Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X0E - HP 3 year Next Business Day Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X1E - HP 4 year Next Business Day Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X2E - HP 2 year Standard Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X3E - HP 3 year Standard Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X4E - HP 4 year Standard Exchange Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X5E - HP 2 year Return to Depot Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X6E - HP 3 year Return to Depot Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP; UB4X7E - HP 4 year Return to Depot Service for Color Laser 15x and 17x MFP
 
ADVANCED FEATURES
Scanner advanced features : Scan to WSD (network support only)Book Scanning; Poster Stitching for multiple scan; Text Converting; Scan to E-Book; Existing File to E-Book
Copier smart software features : Automatic adjusting background; Extended layout(2-up, 4-up, ID copy) expanded contrast adjustments (11 different settings)Scale from one paper size to another(Letter>A4, AutoFit)
Printer smart software features : Manual duplex and booklet print, N-up printing, skip blank pages, poster print, watermarks
Energy savings feature technology : HP Auto-Off Technology
 
SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS
Scan file format : PDF, JPG, TIFF
Color scanning : Yes
Scanner type : Flatbed
Scan size, maximum : 216 x 297 mm
Levels of grayscale : 256
Scan input modes : Front-panel scan, copy, HP MFP scan software, user application via TWAIN or WIA
Bit Depth : 10-bit (color)
Twain version : Version 1.9
Recommended monthly scan volume : 6250 to 10,500
Native scan file format : PDF; JPG; TIFF
Scan technology : Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Recommended monthly scan volume note : HP recommends that the number of scanned pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance
 
COPIER SPECIFICATIONS
Copies, maximum : Up to 999 copies
Copy reduce / enlarge settings :25 to 400%
Copier settings : Copies; Original Size; Reduce/Enlarge; Darkness; Original Type; Collation; 2-Up; 4-Up; ID Copy; Adjust Background; Auto Fit Copy; Color Mode
 
SECURITY MANAGEMENT
Security management : Password-protected network embedded Web server; enable/disable Network ports; SNMPv1 community password change; SNMPV2&V3; IPSec; Filtering : MAC, IPv4, IPv6
 
COMPATIBILITY
Orderable supplies : HP 120A Original Laser Imaging Drum for WW W1120A, HP 132A Original Laser Imaging Drum for China W1132A, HP Laser Toner Collection Unit for WW 5KZ38A, HP Laser Toner Collection Unit for China 5LX86A
 
SCAN SPEED
Scan speed (normal, A4) : Up to 15 ipm (b&w), up to 6 ipm (color)
Scan speed duplex (normal, A4) : Up to 15 ipm (b&w), up to 6 ipm (color)