HP Color LaserJet M178nw printer-M178nw

HP Color LaserJet M178nw is a versatile, compact, and high-performance color laser printer, designed to meet the demands of small to medium-sized businesses and home offices.

With fast print speeds of up to 17 pages per minute (ppm) for both black and color prints, this printer delivers professional-quality results.

This M178nw combines printing, scanning, and copying functions in one device, offering convenience and efficiency in a single compact unit. Enjoy hassle-free wireless printing with mobile printing capabilities, including support for HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, and Google Cloud Print, among others.

Whether you’re printing presentations, marketing materials, or office documents, this HP M178nw produces high-quality prints with vibrant color and crisp black text.

Its intuitive 2-line LCD display ensures easy operation, while the automatic duplex printing feature helps you save on paper costs. Designed with efficiency in mind, this printer offers a reliable solution for your daily printing needs.

Specifications

• Print Technology: Laser
• Print Speed: Up to 17 pages per minute (ppm) (black and color)
• Print Resolution:
  • Black and Color: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
  • Enhanced Color: Up to 38,400 x 600 enhanced dpi
• First Page Out Time:
  • As fast as 11.8 seconds (black)
  • 13.5 seconds (color)
• Recommended Monthly Page Volume: 150 to 1,500 pages
• Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 20,000 pages
• Processor Speed: 800 MHz
• Print Languages: HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5c, HP Postscript Level 3 Emulation, PDF, URF, Native Office, PWG Raster
• Connectivity:
  • Hi-Speed USB 2.0
  • Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
  • Wireless Direct
  • USB Host
• Mobile Printing Capability:
  • HP ePrint
  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria-certified
  • Google Cloud Print
  • HP Smart App
  • Wireless Direct Printing
• Display: 2-line LCD
• Paper Handling:
  • 150-sheet input tray
  • 50-sheet output tray
  • Automatic duplex printing (two-sided printing)
• Media Types Supported:
  • Paper (bond, brochure, colored, glossy, heavy, letterhead, light, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough)
  • Envelopes
  • Labels
  • Cardstock
  • Postcards
• Media Sizes Supported:
  • Letter, Legal, Executive, Oficio, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 8 in, Envelopes (No. 9, No. 10, Monarch)
• Scanner Type: Flatbed
• Scan Resolution: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
• Copy Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi (black and color)
• Copy Speed: Up to 17 copies per minute (cpm) (black and color)
• Fax: No
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows and Mac
• Power Consumption:
  • Printing: 342 watts
  • Ready: 8.0 watts
  • Sleep: 1.2 watts
  • Auto-off/Manual-on: 0.3 watts
  • Manual-off: 0.1 watts
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 392.6 x 387.9 x 247.5 mm (15.46 x 15.27 x 9.74 inches)
• Weight: 13.7 kg (30.20 lbs)

Features

• Fast Print Speed: Print up to 17 pages per minute in both black and color, perfect for small businesses or home offices with frequent printing needs.
• High-Resolution Prints: Print crisp, professional-quality text and vibrant color documents with resolutions up to 600 x 600 dpi (black and color), and up to 38,400 x 600 dpi for enhanced color prints.
• Compact Design: Space-saving and efficient, the HP M178nw is designed to fit into tight office spaces without compromising on performance.
• Wireless and Mobile Printing: Print directly from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop using Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, HP ePrint, or the HP Smart App. Enjoy easy wireless printing via Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n or Wireless Direct.
• Automatic Duplex Printing: Save on paper costs and reduce environmental impact by printing on both sides of the paper automatically.
• Fast First Page Out: Get your prints quickly with a fast first page out time—just 11.8 seconds for black prints and 13.5 seconds for color prints.
• User-Friendly Interface: The 2-line LCD display makes it easy to navigate the printer’s functions and settings.
• Versatile Media Handling: Supports a variety of media types and sizes, including paper, envelopes, cardstock, labels, and postcards, making it ideal for diverse printing tasks.
• Reliable Performance: With a maximum monthly duty cycle of up to 20,000 pages, the M178nw is built to handle high-volume printing with ease.

Common FAQs

• What is the print speed of the HP Color LaserJet M178nw?
  The HP M178nw prints up to 17 pages per minute (ppm) for both black and color prints, making it a fast and efficient choice for small to medium-sized offices.
• Can I print wirelessly with this printer?
  Yes, the HP M178nw supports wireless printing through Wi-Fi, Wireless Direct, and mobile printing options such as HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, and Google Cloud Print.
• Does the HP M178nw support duplex (two-sided) printing?
  Yes, it supports automatic duplex printing, allowing you to print on both sides of the paper automatically, saving time and reducing paper usage.
• What is the maximum print resolution of the HP M178nw?
  The printer offers a maximum print resolution of 600 x 600 dpi (black and color), with enhanced color printing up to 38,400 x 600 dpi for vivid, high-quality prints.
• How many pages can the HP M178nw print per month?
  The recommended monthly page volume for the HP M178nw is between 150 and 1,500 pages, with a maximum monthly duty cycle of up to 20,000 pages.