Normal: Up to 33 ppm (Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes first set of test documents. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity.)
First page out (ready)
Black: As fast as 8 sec (Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.)
Print quality black (best)
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Up to 50,000 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
750 to 3000 (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
800 MHz
Print languages
HP PCL 5, HP PCL 6, HP postscript level 3 emulation, direct PDF (v 1.7) printing
Windows 8, Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit): 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit), 400 MB free hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or Network port
Windows XP (32-bit) SP2: Pentium® 233 MHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 400 MB free hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or Network port
Mac OS X v 10.5, v 10.6, v 10.7
PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel® Core™ Processor
500 MB hard disk
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM or Internet
USB or Network
Compatible operating systems
Full software installs supported on: Windows 8, Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows XP (32-bit) (SP2 or higher) Driver only installs supported on: Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) (SP3 or higher) Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6, v10.7 Linpus Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux (5.0, 6.0), OpenSUSE Linux (11.3, 11.4), Fedora (14, 15), Ubuntu (10.04, 10.10, 11.04), Debian (5.0, 6.0 and HPUX11i)
570 watts (Printing), 7.3 watts (Ready), 1.68 watts (Sleep), 0.1 watts (Off) (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.)
Energy efficiency
ENERGY STAR® qualified
Operating temperature range
15 to 32.5ºC
Operating humidity range
30 to 70% RH
Acoustic power emissions (ready)
Inaudible (Measured according to ISO 7779 and declared in accordance with ISO 9296; values are subject to change. Configuration tested: HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dn printing simplex on A4 paper.)
Average CF280A black cartridge yields 2700 standard pages. Declared value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. (Average CF280A black cartridge yields 2700 standard pages. Declared value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors.)
Cable included
Yes, 1 USB cable (AP only)
No, please purchase USB cable separately (EMEA, Americas)
Replacement cartridges
HP 80A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2700 pages), CF280A
HP 80X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6900 pages), CF280X
(Average CF280A black cartridge yields 2700 standard pages and average CF280X black cartridge yields 6900 standard pages. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors.