HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480 - Printer specifications
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Technical specifications
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Product numbers for each model
M480f - #3QA55A
PAPER HANDLING SPECIFICATIONS
Paper handling features
M480f
Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity)
Tray 2 (250-sheet capacity)
Optional 550-sheet accessory tray
Optional
Automatic duplex printing
CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS
Connectivity features
M480f
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection with IPv4 and IPv6
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Walk-up USB port
HP Jetdirect LAN accessory
Optional
HP Jetdirect 3100w accessory for Wi-Fi, BLE, NFC, and proximity badge reading
Optional
PRINT SPECIFICATIONS
Print features
M480f
Prints up to 27 pages per minute (ppm) on A4, and up to 29 ppm on letter-sized paper.
Job storage and private printing
COPY AND SCAN SPECIFICATIONS
Copy and scan features
M480f
Copy speed color single-sided: 27 cpm A4, 28 cpm letter
Copy speed color duplex: 24 cpm A4, 25 cpm letter
Scan speed single-sided A4: Up to 29 ppm/46 ipm (Black & White), up to 20 ppm/35 ipm (Color)
Scan speed single-sided Letter: Up to 31 ppm/49 ipm (Black & White), up to 21 ppm/37 ipm (Color)
NOTE: 
Copy and scan speeds are subject to change.
50-page document feeder with dual-head scanning for single-pass duplex copying and scanning
Scan to E-mail, Scan to USB, and Scan to Network Folder options
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Other features
M480f
2 GB base memory
16 GB embedded Multi-Media Controller (eMMC)
Color touchscreen control panel
Fax features
HP Trusted Platform Module for encrypting all data that passes through the printer
HP Accessibility Kit
Optional
HP Accessibility Assistant
Optional
HP USB Universal Card Reader
Optional
HP LEGIC Card Reader
Optional
Supported operating systems
Use the following information to ensure printer compatibility with your computer operating system.
Linux: For information and print drivers for Linux, go to www.hp.com/go/linuxprinting.
UNIX: For information and print drivers for UNIX®, go to www.hp.com/go/unixmodelscripts.
The following information applies to the printer-specific Windows HP PCL 6 print drivers, HP print drivers for macOS, and to the software installer.
Windows: Download HP Easy Start from 123.hp.com to install the HP print driver. Or, go to the printer-support website for this printer: http://www.hp.com/support/colorljM480MFP to download the print driver or the software installer to install the HP print driver.
macOS: Mac computers are supported with this printer. Download HP Easy Start either from 123.hp.com or from the Printer Support page, and then use HP Easy Start to install the HP print driver.
Go to 123.hp.com.
Follow the steps provided to download the printer software.
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS AND PRINT DRIVERS
Operating system
Print driver (for Windows, or the installer on the web for macOS)
Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit
The “HP PCL 6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation.
Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit
The “HP PCL-6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. For server-client installations, load the print driver on the client prior to connecting to the server.
Windows 10, 32-bit and 64-bit
The “HP PCL-6” printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system as part of the software installation. For server-client installations, load the print driver on the client prior to connecting to the server.
Windows Server 2008 R2, SP 1, 64-bit
The PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer-support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it.
Windows Server 2012, 64-bit
The PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer-support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it.
Windows Server 2012 R2, 64-bit
The PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer-support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it.
Windows Server 2016, 64-bit
The PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer-support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it.
Windows Server 2019, 64-bit
The PCL 6 printer-specific print driver is available for download from the printer-support website. Download the driver, and then use the Microsoft Add Printer Wizard to install it.
macOS 10.13 High Sierra, macOS 10.14 Mojave, macOS 10.15 Catalina
Download HP Easy Start from 123.hp.com, and then use it to install the print driver.
NOTE: 
Supported operating systems can change.
NOTE: 
For a current list of supported operating systems and HP’s all-inclusive help for the printer, go to http://www.hp.com/support/colorljM480MFP.
NOTE: 
For details on client and server operating systems and for HP UPD driver support for this printer, go to www.hp.com/go/upd. Under Additional information, click Specifications.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows
macOS
Internet connection
Dedicated USB 1.1 or 2.0 connection or a network connection
2 GB of available hard-disk space
1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
Internet connection
Dedicated USB 1.1 or 2.0 connection or a network connection
1.5 GB of available hard-disk space
NOTE: 
The Windows software installer installs the HP Smart Device Agent Base service. The file size is less than 100 kb. Its only function is to check for printers connected via USB hourly. No data is collected. If a USB printer is found, it then tries to locate a JetAdvantage Management Connector (JAMc) instance on the network. If a JAMc is found, the HP Smart Device Agent Base is securely upgraded to a full Smart Device Agent from JAMc, which will then allow printed pages to be accounted for in a Managed Print Services (MPS) account. The driver-only web packs downloaded from www.hp.com for the printer and installed through the Add Printer wizard do not install this service.
To uninstall the service, open the Control Panel, select Programs or Programs and Features, and then select Add/Remove Programs or Uninstall a Program to remove the service. The file name is HPSmartDeviceAgentBase.
Mobile printing solutions
HP offers multiple mobile printing solutions to enable easy printing to an HP printer from a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or other mobile device.
To see the full list and to determine the best choice, go to www.hp.com/go/MobilePrinting.
NOTE: 
Update the printer firmware to ensure all mobile printing capabilities are supported.
Wi-Fi Direct (with HP Jetdirect 3100w BLE/NFC/Wireless accessory installed)
HP ePrint via email (requires HP Web Services to be enabled and the printer to be registered with HP Connected)
Google Cloud Print
AirPrint
Android Printing
HP Roam
Printer dimensions
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DIMENSIONS FOR THE M480F MODEL
DIMENSIONS FOR THE M480F MODEL
Measurement
Printer fully closed
Printer fully opened
1. Width
415.4 mm 16.35 in
415.4 mm 16.35 in
2. Height
399.8 mm 15.74 in
656 mm 25.83 in
3. Depth
472 mm 18.59 in
1038 mm 40.9 in
Weight (with cartridges)
23.3 kg 51.37 lb
23.3 kg 51.37 lb
DIMENSIONS FOR THE OPTIONAL 550-SHEET TRAY
Measurement
Tray fully closed
Tray fully opened
1. Width
412 mm 16.2 in
412 mm 16.2 in
2. Height
132 mm 5.2 in
132 mm 5.2 in
3. Depth
453 mm 17.8 in
655 mm 25.8 in
Weight
5.2 kg 11.5 lb
5.2 kg 11.5 lb
DIMENSIONS FOR THE PRINTER WITH THE OPTIONAL 550-SHEET TRAY
DIMENSIONS FOR THE PRINTER WITH THE OPTIONAL 550-SHEET TRAY
Measurement
Printer fully closed
Printer fully opened
1. Width
415.4 mm 16.35 in
415.4 mm 16.35 in
2. Height
531.8 mm 20.93 in
788 mm 31.02 in
3. Depth
472.3 mm 18.59 in
1038 mm 40.9 in
Weight (with cartridges)
28.5 kg 62.83 lb
28.5 kg 62.83 lb
Power consumption
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POWER CONSUMPTION (AVERAGE, IN WATTS)
Printing
Ready
Sleep
Auto-Off/Manual-On
Manual Off
581 W
21.9 W
1.0 W
0.08 W
0.08 W
Electrical specifications
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NOTE: 
Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. The values in the following table are subject to change.
CAUTION: 
Do not convert operating voltages. This can damage the printer and void the printer warranty.
RECOMMENDED VOLTAGE
Specification
110-volt models
220-volt models
Power requirements (Volts)1
110 to 127 volts (± 10%)
60 Hz (± 3 Hz)
220 to 240 volts (± 10%)
50/60 Hz (± 3 Hz)
1 Power reported is highest value measured for all printer models using standard voltages.
Acoustic emissions
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SOUND POWER LEVEL
Acoustics: Sound power level (pages per minute (ppm))
Declared per ISO 9296
Printing (27 ppm)
LwAD = 6.1 Bels(A)
Scanning
LwAD = 6.0 Bels(A)
Ready
LwAD = 3.6 Bels(A)
SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL
Acoustics: Sound pressure level (pages per minute (ppm))
Declared per ISO 9296
Printing (27 ppm)
LpAm = 49 dB(A)
Scanning
LpAm = 46 dB(A)
Ready
LpAm = 20 dB(A)
Operating-environment range
In order to operate properly, the printer must be in an environment that meets certain specifications.
OPERATING-ENVIRONMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Environment
Recommended
Storage
Temperature
15° to 27°C 59° to 80.6°F
10° to 32.5°C 50° to 90.5°F
Relative humidity
30% to 70% relative humidity (RH)
10% to 80% RH