HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw Monochrome All-in-One Printer

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

WHY BUY?

• Share resources with wireless¹ and Ethernet networking

• Easy setup without a CD using HP Smart Install²

• Conserve energy with HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology³

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FUNCTIONS

FEATURES

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Built-in Wireless PrintingPrint from any room without using cables

Built-in Wired NetworkingShare your printer with multiple people

Two-sided PrintingSave paper by printing on both sides automatically

Memory Card SlotsPrint photos without using a PC

Color LCD ScreenManage your printer easily

Expandable MemoryAdd more memory (sold separately) to handle complex print jobs with ease

High-capacity Paper TrayRefill paper less often with a tray that holds 250 sheets or more

Auto Document FeederFax, scan and copy multiple pages automatically

INCLUDED

NOT INCLUDED

SPECIFICATIONS

Print Speed⁴

Up to 19 pages per minute; first page out as fast as 8.5 seconds

Fax

Up to 500-page fax memory, up to 100 speed dial numbers

Scan

Resolution up to 1200-dpi optical; maximum scan size 8.5" x 14"

Copy

Reduce/enlarge 25%–400%

Paper Handling

3" x 5" to 8.5" x 14"; up to 8,000 pages per month

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REMEMBER ORIGINAL HP TONER AND PAPER

SAVE MONEY with X cartridges and combo packs

RECOMMENDED HP TONER⁵

HP 85A

1,600 pages

RECOMMENDED HP PAPER

HP LaserJet Paper

HP Premium Choice LaserJet Paper

MORE INFORMATION

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1. Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from access point, and may be limited during active VPN connections.
2. For Microsoft Windows only. Installation time may vary.
3. HP Auto-On and Auto-Off capabilities subject to printer and settings.
4. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software program, and document complexity.
5. Average cartridge yield: Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 and ISO/IEC 19798. Actual yields vary based on specific use including images printed, printer, print settings and other factors. See www.hp.com/learnaboutsupplies for more information.

Print, copy, scan and fax with this compact and affordable multifunction laser printer, which features built-in Ethernet and wireless networking so you can easily share resources with your colleagues. The HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw makes it easy to quickly start printing from a PC or Netbook-no CD required. Just plug and print in as fast as five minutes with HP Smart Install. Get up to 50 percent energy savings using Instant-on Technology2 and save even more with HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology-it senses your printing activity, turning On and Off automatically. The HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw has an easy-to-use, intuitive control panel and lets you easily connect directly to PCs, laptops and other USB devices via a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. You can also make a one-sided copy of a two-sided identification card with ID Copy. With print speeds of up to 19 pages per minute black and first page out as fast as 8.5 seconds, the HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw has a 150-sheet paper tray, a 35-sheet automatic document feeder and supports paper sizes from 3" x 5" to 8.5" x 14". You’ll never miss a fax again-this multifunction laser printer has a fax memory of up to 500 pages, and you can program up to 100 speed dial numbers for ultimate efficiency. Scan documents at up to 1200-dpi resolution and take advantage of time-saving scanning features including Scan to E-mail, Scan to Application and Scan to File. The HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw lets you automatically print up to 99 copies and reduce/enlarge your copies by 25%–400%.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 17.1 x 12 inches ; 18.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 25 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B004SUELBW
• Item model number: CE844ABGJ
  

Price : $202.99
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Technical Details

• Print high-quality documents with bold text and sharp images, using Original HP print cartridges
• Share a printing network using built-in Ethernet
• Send and receive faxes from your PC, using 33.6 kbps fax
• Work from anywhere in the office using built-in wireless
• Monochrome - Up to 19 ppm print speed

Costumer Reviews

I got this printer a couple weeks ago from HP's online store, and I'm quite pleased overall.

FYI, I'm using this with two Win7 64bit PCs and an Actiontec router which is supplied by Verizon FiOS.

PROS

- I won't mention the obvious features, as they're easy enough to spot reading the main description of the printer and looking at the pictures.

- It's very well packed! I doubt the standard "fling it up there on the porch" approach that some delivery guys take would hurt this thing.

- Comes with a (short) USB cable where most printers these days do not. Since I hoped to use it wirelessly, it was nice to have a cable included for initial setup rather than buying one separate. See the cons below for more info on the USB cable.

- Setup in Win7 64bit was a breeze! I just followed the directions. That got the wireless part setup. From there, my other Win7 64bit PC easily found it on the network. Now they can both print to it.

- It works with WPA2! I didn't have to downgrade my wifi network to use the less-secure WEP. (It does work with WEP for sure, and it seems to work with WPS, too.)

- Upon changing my wireless settings, I just plug the printer USB back into the PC and run the HP wireless config. The software gives me the option to enter info manually or have the printer auto-detect network settings from my PC. Both ways seem to work.

- The document feeder on top works fine for copies. I've used it a few times now without any jams or failed copies.

- The ID copy feature is awesome! It lets you fill up a single page with incremental scans of smaller images without printing more than one sheet ... and all from the printer, no PC software-based editing required.

- The control panel is adjustable, so you can tilt it up. It makes it so much easier to see if you have the printer set below eye level.

- While shopping, I read some reviews/reports that other wifi printers wouldn't wake up from standby mode to print. I've had no such problems with this M1217nfw - if the power button is on, it will wake up and print when told.

CONS: To me, these are negatives, but they're nowhere near bad enough to make me regret buying this printer. I can't say if they'd be deal-breakers for other folks or not.

- The included USB cable is very short, something like 2 feet. If you plan to use this via a USB cable, be prepared for the back of the printer to be within 2 feet of the USB port on your PC. That could be tricky for some folks' computer desks. (You could buy a longer cable, I suppose, but that makes the total cost higher.)

- There isn't really a "paper tray" at all. There's a fold down door at the bottom of the front. You lay it down and put the blank paper in there. It sits there, exposed to light and air and dust and dog hair. I will have to take the paper out and close the door if I don't plan to print for a while. The lack of a drawer-type tray that slides completely under the printer means it's not quite as easy to be "on demand printer" at this house.

- The normal toner cartridge (not the intro one it ships with) has something like a 1600 page yield and seems to be $50-$60. That seems on the expensive side of cost-per-page for laser printers. If you do a lot of printing be sure to consider that.

Pros: Good print quality, quick setup with USB connection, existence of support for Mac OS X. Excellent value.

Cons: Difficult (impossible?) to put the device on my WiFi network (without WPS). The documentation for doing so certain exists, but it is confusing or inaccurate (or the support software simply doesn't work). I really have no idea, and may simply give up and put it on the wired network instead.