HP Color Laser MFP 178nw (4ZB96A)

HP Color Laser MFP 178nw is a compact and efficient multifunction printer ideal for home offices and small businesses. With the ability to print, copy, and scan, this printer offers excellent color printing and flexible connectivity options, including wireless, Ethernet, and USB interfaces. The 2-line LCD screen makes navigation simple, while the printer’s efficient design ensures reliable performance in day-to-day tasks.

Key Features:

• Multifunctional: Print, copy, and scan functionality to manage your office tasks with ease.
• Fast Printing: Print up to 18 ppm in black and up to 4 ppm in color.
• First Page Out: Black prints in as fast as 12.4 seconds, color in as fast as 25.3 seconds.
• Connectivity: Wireless, Ethernet, and USB 2.0 for versatile connection options.
• Mobile Printing: Compatible with HP Smart App, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria-certified, and Wi-Fi Direct printing.
• Compact Design: Small footprint that fits into any workspace with ease.
• Energy-Efficient: Features like HP Auto-Off technology help reduce power consumption.

Specifications:

• Print Technology: Laser
• Print Speed: Up to 18 ppm (black), up to 4 ppm (color)
• Print Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
• Display: 2-Line LCD screen
• Processor: 800 MHz
• Memory: 128 MB
• Duty Cycle: Up to 20,000 pages monthly
• Recommended Monthly Page Volume: 100 to 500 pages
• Duplex Printing: Manual (driver support provided)

Paper Handling:

• Input Capacity: 150-sheet input tray
• Output Capacity: 50-sheet output bin
• Media Sizes Supported: A4, A5, A6, B5, Oficio, custom sizes (76 x 148.5 mm to 216 x 356 mm)
• Media Types: Plain, light, heavy, colored, recycled, labels, glossy, bond

Scanner:

• Type: Flatbed
• Scan Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi (optical), up to 19,200 dpi (enhanced)
• Scan Size: Maximum of 216 x 297 mm
• File Formats: PDF, JPG, TIFF

Copy:

• Copy Speed: Up to 14 cpm (black), up to 4 cpm (color)
• Copy Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
• Maximum Copies: Up to 999
• Copy Settings: Reduce/enlarge (25% to 400%), auto fit, ID copy, 2-up, 4-up

Connectivity:

• Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n
• Ethernet: 10/100Base-TX
• USB: Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Mobile Printing: HP Smart App, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, Wi-Fi Direct

Power and Environmental:

• Power Consumption: 300 watts (active), 38 watts (ready), 1.9 watts (sleep)
• Operating Temperature: 10 to 30°C
• Operating Humidity: 10 to 80% RH

Dimensions & Weight:

• Dimensions: 406 x 363 x 288.7 mm
• Weight: 12.94 kg

What’s in the Box:

• HP Color Laser MFP 178nw Printer
• Preinstalled introductory toner cartridges (Black: 700 pages, Cyan/Yellow/Magenta: 500 pages each)
• Imaging drum, Toner collection unit
• Setup poster, reference guide, warranty guide
• Power cord, USB cable

Replacement Cartridges:

• HP 117A Black: (1,000 pages) W2070A
• HP 117A Cyan, Yellow, Magenta: (700 pages each) W2071A, W2072A, W2073A

FAQs:

1. Does the printer support automatic duplex printing?
No, it supports manual duplex printing with driver support.

2. Can I print directly from my mobile device?
Yes, the HP Color Laser MFP 178nw supports mobile printing via HP Smart App, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, and Google Cloud Print.

3. What operating systems are compatible with the printer?
The printer is compatible with Windows 7 and later, as well as macOS 10.11 and newer.

4. How many pages can the included toner cartridges print?
The introductory toner cartridges print approximately 700 pages for black and 500 pages for each color.

5. Does the printer have fax functionality?
No, this model does not support fax functionality.

This HP Color Laser MFP 178nw delivers essential multifunction capabilities with reliable color printing, making it a solid choice for small offices and businesses looking for affordability and functionality.

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