HP LaserJet Pro MFP M427dw (C5F97A)

Fast print, scan, and copy performance plus robust, comprehensive security built for how you work. This MFP finishes key tasks faster and guards against threats.1 Original HP Toner cartridges with JetIntelligence give you more pages.2

Features

Speed through more tasks. Keep data protected.

Scan digital files directly to email, USB, network folders, and the cloud with preloaded business apps.3
Breeze through multipage documents with two-sided printing that’s faster than the competition.1
Grab pages and go—without waiting around. This MFP wakes up and prints faster than the competition.1
Control access to print jobs and help keep printing safe with security features like LDAP authentication.

Easy management. Efficient printing.

Easily manage print jobs directly at the MFP—just tap and swipe the 3-inch (7.6 cm) touchscreen.6
Easily print Microsoft® Word and PowerPoint® documents—now directly from your USB drive.5
Easily manage devices and settings using HP Web Jetadmin with a suite of essential management features.7
Print using less energy than competitors—enhanced by Original HP Toner cartridges with JetIntelligence.8

More. Pages, Performance, and Protection.

Get the most prints for your money—with Original HP High Yield Black Toner cartridges with JetIntelligence.2
Count on professional quality at high speeds with precision black toner.
Help ensure you’re getting the authentic HP quality you paid for with innovative anti-fraud technology.
Print right away with preinstalled toner cartridges. Replace them with optional high-yield cartridges.

Stay connected with easy wireless printing options

Easily print from a variety of smartphones and tablets—generally no setup or apps required.9
Count on wireless direct printing in the office—from mobile devices—without accessing the company network.11
Easily access, print, and share resources with Ethernet and wireless networking.

 

Functions

Functions
  • Print, Copy, Scan
Multitasking supported
  • Yes

 

 

Printing specifications

Print speed black:
Normal: Up to 38 ppm 6
First page out (ready)
Black: As fast as 5.6 sec; As fast as 13.2 sec (100 V) 7
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Up to 80,000 pages
Recommended monthly page volume
750 to 4000 5
(HP recommends that the number of pages per month of imaged output 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
Print quality black (best)
  • Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi
Resolution technology
HP FastRes 1200, HP ProRes 1200, 600 dpi
Print languages
  • HP PCL 5, HP PCL 6, HP postscript level 3 emulation, direct PDF (v 1.7) printing, URF, PCLM, PWG, Native Office
Display
  • 3″ (7.5 cm) intuitive touchscreen Color Graphic Display (CGD)
Processor speed
  • 1200 MHz
Automatic paper sensor
  • No
Replacement cartridges
  • HP 28A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~3000 pages), CF228A
  • HP 28X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~9200 pages), CF228X

 

 

Connectivity

HP ePrint capability
  • Yes
Mobile printing capability
HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint™, Wireless direct printing, Mopria-certified, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Mobile Apps
Wireless capability
  • Yes, built-in Wi-Fi
  • Authentication via WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA Enterprise
  • encryption via AES or TKIP
  • WPS
  • Wi-Fi Direct
Connectivity, standard
  • 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0
  • 1 Host USB
  • 1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000T network
  • 1 Wireless 802.11b/g/n
  • Easy-access
Network ready
  • Standard (built-in Ethernet, Wi-Fi) [Operates as both an AP (with Wi-Fi Direct) and STA]
Minimum system requirements
  • Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit): 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit), 400 MB available hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or Network port
  • Windows Vista (32-bit): 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) processor, 1 GB RAM (32-bit), 400 MB available 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 available hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or Network port
  • Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) (SP1 or greater), Windows Server 2003 R2 (32-bit), Windows Server 2008 (32-bit) (SP1 or greater): 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) processor, 1 GB RAM (32-bit), 400 MB available hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or Network port
  • Windows Server 2008 (64-bit) (SP1 or greater), Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit), Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) (SP1): 1 GHz 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB RAM (64-bit), 400 MB available hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or Network port
  • OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite
  • Internet
  • USB
  • 1 GB HD
  • OS compatible hardware (For OS hardware requirements see http://www.apple.com)
Compatible operating systems
Windows OS compatible with In-Box Driver
Windows XP SP3 all 32-bit editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc.)
Windows Vista all 32-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.)
Windows 7 all 32- & 64-bit editions
Windows 8/8.1 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets)
Windows 10 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets)
Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (From http://www.HP.com)
Windows XP SP3 32- & 64-bit editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc.)
Windows Vista all 32- & 64-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.)
Windows 7 all 32- & 64-bit editions
Windows 8/8.1 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets)
Windows 10 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets)
Mac OS (HP Print Drivers available from http://www.HP.com and Apple Store)
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
Auto install
BOSS (3.0, 5.0)
DEBIAN (6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 6.0.6, 6.0.7, 6.0.8, 6.0.9, 6.0.10, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6)
FEDORA (17, 18, 19, 20)
LINUX MINT (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
SUSE LINUX (12.2, 12.3, 13.1)
UBUNTU (10.04, 11.10, 12.04,12.10, 13.04, 13.10, 14.04, 14.10)
Manual install
MANDRIVA LINUX (2010.0, 2011.0)
MEPIS (6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0)
PCLINUXOS (2006.0, 2006, 2007.0, 2007, 2008.0, 2008, 2009.0, 2009)
RED HAT (8.0, 9.0)
RED HAT ENTERPRISE LINUX (5.0, 6.0, 7.0)
SLACKWARE LINUX (9.0, 9.1, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 11, 12, 12.1)
GOS (8.04.1)
IGOS (1.0)
LINPUS LINUX (9.4, 9.5)
LINUX FROM SCRATCH (6)
Other OS
UNIX 11

 

 

Memory specifications

Memory, standard
256 MB
Maximum memory
256 MB
Hard disk
  • No

 

 

Paper handling

Paper handling input, standard
  • 100-sheet tray 1, 250-sheet input tray 2
Paper handling input, optional
Optional third 550-sheet tray
Paper handling output, standard
  • 150-sheet output bin
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
  • Up to 150 sheets
Duplex printing
  • Automatic (standard)
Media sizes supported
  • Tray 1: Letter
  • Legal
  • Executive
  • Oficio (8.5 x 13 in)
  • A4
  • A5
  • A6
  • B5 (JIS)
  • Oficio (216 x 340 mm)
  • 16K (195 x 270 mm)
  • 16K (184 x 260 mm)
  • 16K (197 x 273 mm)
  • Japanese Postcard
  • Double Japan Postcard Rotated
  • Envelope #10
  • Envelope Monarch
  • Envelope B5
  • Envelope C5
  • Envelope DL
  • Custom Size
  • A5-R
  • 4 x 6 in
  • 5 x 8 in
  • B6 (JIS)
  • 10 x 15 in
  • statement
  • Tray 2 & Tray 3: Letter
  • Legal
  • Executive
  • Oficio (8.5 x 13 in)
  • A4
  • A5
  • A6
  • B5 (JIS)
  • Oficio (216 x 340 mm)
  • 16K (195 x 270 mm)
  • 16K (184 x 260 mm)
  • 16K (197 x 273 mm)
  • Custom Size
  • A5-R
  • 5 x 8 in
  • B6 (JIS)
  • statement
Media sizes, custom
  • Tray 1: 76.2 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
  • Tray 2, 3: 104.9 x 148.59 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Media types
  • Paper (plain, EcoEFFICIENT, light, heavy, bond, colored, letterhead, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough)
  • envelopes
  • labels
  • transparencies
Media weight, supported
  • Tray 1: 60 to 175 g/m²
  • tray 2, optional 550-sheet tray 3: 60 to 120 g/m²
Media weights, supported ADF
  • 60 to 90 g/m²

 

 

Scanner specifications

Scanner type
  • Flatbed, ADF
Scan resolution, optical
  • Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Scan size (flatbed), maximum
  • 297 x 216 mm
Scan size (ADF), maximum
  • 216 x 355.6 mm
Scan size ADF (minimum)
  • 102 x 152 mm
Scan speed (normal, A4)
Up to 26 ppm (b&w), up to 21 ppm (color) 9
Recommended monthly scan volume
750 to 4000 20
Duplex ADF scanning
  • No
Automatic document feeder capacity
  • Standard, 50 sheets
Digital sending standard features
  • Scan-to-E-mail
  • Scan-to-network folder
  • Scan-to-Cloud
File formats, supported
  • Scan to USB device and scan from the front panel to a network folder both only support: JPG, PDF
Scan input modes
  • For Scan software (included in the box) support: Windows [JPG, RAW(BMP), PDF, TIFF, PNG, RTF] and Mac [JPG, JPG-2000, TIFF, PNG, PDF, Searchable PDF, RTF, TXT]
  • Front-panel scan, copy, email, or file buttons
  • HP Scan software
  • and user application via TWAIN or WIA

 

 

Copier specifications

Copy speed (normal)
Black: Up to 38 cpm 8
Copy resolution (black text)
  • 600 x 600 dpi
Copy resolution (color text and graphics)
  • 600 x 600 dpi
Copy reduce / enlarge settings
  • 25 to 400%
Copies, maximum
  • Up to 99 copies

 

 

Fax specifications

Faxing
  • No

 

 

Power and operating requirements

Power

  • 110-volt input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
  • 220-volt input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) (Not dual voltage, product varies by part number with # Option code identifier)
Power consumption
583 watts (Print/Copy), 9.1 watts (Ready), 2.7 watts (Sleep), 0.7 watts (Auto-On/Auto-Off, via USB connectivity), 0.1 watts (Shutdown or Off) 12
Operating temperature range
  • 15 to 32.5°C
Operating humidity range
  • 30 to 70% RH
Acoustic power emissions (ready)
Inaudible 17
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing)
55 dB(A) 17

 

 

Dimensions and weight

Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)
420 x 390 x 323 mm 2
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)
430 x 634 x 325 mm 2
Weight
12.86 kg 15
Package weight
  • 15.5 kg

 

 

What’s included

What’s in the box
HP LaserJet Pro M427dw
Preinstalled HP 28A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~3000 pages)
Getting Started Guide
Setup Poster
Support Flyer
Warranty Guide
Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM
Power cord
USB cable 1
Cable included
  • Yes, 1 USB cable
Software included
  • Windows 7: HP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Update, HP Device Toolbox, HP Printer Status and Alerts, HP Product Improvement Study, HP Scan App and Driver, Reconfigure your HP Device, Scan to E-mail Wizard, Scan to Network Folder Wizard, Warranty and Legal Guide, User Guide
  • Windows 8+: HP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL-6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Scan App and Driver, Warranty and Legal Guide, User Guide, Reconfigure your HP Device
  • Windows XP, Windows Vista and associated servers: HP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Scan App and Driver, Warranty and Legal Guide, User Guide
  • Mac OS: Welcome Screen (Directs users to http://www.HP.com or OS App Source for LaserJet Software)
Warranty
  • 1 Year Limited Warranty (Return to HP/Dealer – Standard Bench Repair)