HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw Printer
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw Printer (4ZB97A) - 1 Year Local Warranty
The HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw Printer (4ZB97A) is an A4 colour laser MFP (print, copy, scan, fax). It is supplied by SourceIT as a genuine Singapore unit with 1 year local HP warranty.
Laser quality in a small printer
A compact colour laser that delivers sharp text, bold blacks and crisp colour graphics page after page.
Everyday colour printing
Prints up to 19 ppm in black and 4 ppm in colour, suited to up to 500 pages a month.
Print, scan, copy and fax
Tackle the essentials with print, scan, copy and fax, plus hands-free productivity from the 40-sheet ADF.
Print from your phone
Simple setup and printing from smartphones and tablets with the HP Smart app; Wi-Fi Direct lets you print without a network.
Wireless and Ethernet sharing
Share the printer easily over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Ideal For
Homes, home offices and small businesses in Singapore that want dependable everyday printing with simple wireless setup and low running costs. Supplied by SourceIT with local Singapore warranty, GST invoice and corporate or project pricing on request.
Color Laser MFP 179fnw Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Model | Color Laser MFP 179fnw |
| Official Product Name | HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw Printer |
| HP Product Number | 4ZB97A |
| Brand | HP |
| Warranty | 1 Year Local Warranty (Singapore) - Onsite Unit Exchange |
Product Info
| Product types | Laser printers |
| Perfect For | Home |
Features
| Functions | Print scan copy and fax |
Printer Specifications
| Duty cycle (monthly, letter) | Up to 20,000 pages |
| Duty cycle (monthly, A4) | Up to 20,000 pages |
| Recommended monthly page volume | 100 to 500 |
| Target user and print volume | For teams up to 5 users; Prints up to 500 pages/month |
| Paper trays, standard | 1 |
| Paper trays, maximum | 1 |
| Print colours | Yes |
| Top key features | Scan to PDF |
| Print technology | Laser |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| Duplex printing | Manual (driver support provided) |
| Automatic paper sensor | No |
Print Speed
| Print speed | Print speed up to 19 ppm (black) and 4 ppm (color) |
Connectivity And Communications
| Mobile printing capability | HP Smart App; Apple AirPrint™; Mobile Apps; Mopria™ Certified; Wi-Fi® Direct Printing; Google Cloud Print™ |
| Wireless capability | Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Network capabilities | Via built-in 10/100 Base-TX networking |
| Connectivity, standard | Hi-speed USB 2.0 port, Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-Tx network port, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n |
Multimedia And Input Devices
| Fax phone TAM interface supported | Yes |
Cartridges And Printheads
| Number of print cartridges | 4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow) |
Printing Media Handling
| Maximum input capacity (sheets) | Up to 150 sheets |
| Input capacity | Up to 150 sheets |
| Finished output handling | Sheetfed |
| Maximum output capacity (sheets) | Up to 50 sheets |
| Output capacity | Up to 50 sheets |
| Paper handling input, standard | 150-sheet input tray |
| Paper handling output, standard | 50-sheet output bin |
Print Area
| Top margin (A4) | 5 mm |
| Left margin (A4) | 5 mm |
| Right margin (A4) | 5 mm |
| Bottom margin (A4) | 5 mm |
Print Resolution
| Print quality black (best) | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
| Print quality color (best) | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
Supported Printing Media
| Media sizes supported, key | 10 x 15 cm; A4 |
| Media sizes supported | Tray1: A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Oficio 216 x 340. Tray2: Not supported; Optional Automatic duplexer: Not supported |
| Media sizes, custom | 76 x 148.5 to 216 x 356 mm |
| Media types | Plain, Light, Heavy, Extra Heavy, Colored, Preprinted, Recycle, Labels, Bond, Glossy |
| Media weight, supported | 60 to 220 g/m² |
Copier Specifications
| Copies, maximum | Up to 999 copies |
| Copier settings | Copies; Original Size; Reduce/Enlarge; Darkness; Original Type; Collation; 2-Up; 4-Up; ID Copy; Adjust Background; Auto Fit Copy; Color Mode |
| Copy reduce / enlarge settings | 25 to 400% |
Scanner Specifications
| Scan technology | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Color scanning | Yes |
| Scan input modes | Front-panel scan, copy, HP MFP scan software, user application via TWAIN or WIA |
| Scan size, maximum | 216 x 297 mm |
| Bit Depth | 10-bit (color) |
| Levels of grayscale | 256 |
| Twain version | Version 1.9 |
| Scan file format | PDF, JPG, TIFF |
Scan Resolution
| Enhanced scanning resolution | Up to 19,200 dpi |
| Scan Resolution, Hardware | Up to 4,800 x 4,800 dpi |
| Scan Resolution, Optical | Up to 600 × 600 dpi |
Fax Specifications
| Auto fax reduction supported | Yes |
| Fax delayed sending | Yes |
| Fax forwarding | Yes |
| Distinctive ring detection supported | Yes |
| Fax telephone mode supported | Yes |
| Telephone handset supported | No |
| Faxing | Yes |
| Junk fax barrier | Yes, requires Caller ID |
Fax Speed
| Fax transmission speed | 33.6 kbps |
Supported Operating Systems
| Compatible network operating systems | Windows®: 7 (32/64 bit), 2008 Server R2, 8 (32/64 bit), 8.1 (32/64 bit), 10 (32/64 bit), 2012 Server, 2016 Server, macOS v10.14 Mojave, macOS v10.13 High Sierra, macOS v10.12 Sierra, OS X v10.11 El Capitan |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows®: 7 (32/64 bit), 2008 Server R2, 8 (32/64 bit), 8.1 (32/64 bit), 10 (32/64 bit), 2012 Server, 2016 Server, macOS v10.14 Mojave, macOS v10.13 High Sierra, macOS v10.12 Sierra, OS X v10.11 El Capitan |
Memory
| Memory | 128 MB |
Advanced Features
| Fax smart software features | Permanent fax memory backup, color faxing, auto fax reduction, auto redialing, delayed sending, fax forwarding, PC fax, Secure receive |
System Components
| Control panel | 2-Line LCD; 31 Buttons(Power, Cancel, Start(Mono/Color), Navigation(Menu, OK, Back, Left, Right), ID_Copy, Contrast, Scale, Wireless, Numeric & Tel(1~9, 0, *, #, Address Book, Redial, On hook), Mode(Fax, Copy, Scan to); LED indicator lights(Power, Status, Wireless, Mode) |
System Requirements
| Minimum System Requirements | Windows 7 or newer, Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor or higher, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB HDD |
Rack And Power Specifications
| Number of users | 1-5 Users |
| Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number | 0.876 kWh/Week (BA), 1.093 kWh/Week (ES) |
Battery And Power
| Power Consumption Description | 300 watts (Active Printing), 38 watts (Ready), 1.9 watts (Sleep), 0.2 watts (Manual off) |
| Power supply type | Internal (Built-in) power supply |
| ENERGY STAR® certified | No |
Software And Applications
| Software included | Common Installer, V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, TWAIN/WIA Driver, HP MFP Scan, HP LJ Network PC-FAX, OCR program |
| Mac compatible | Yes |
| Energy Efficiency Compliance | CECP |
Box Contents
| Cable included | Yes, 1 USB |
Compatibility & Software Support
Compatibility details below are taken from HP's published specifications for the Color Laser MFP 179fnw. Drivers, software and firmware are available from HP Support (see Datasheet & Downloads).
| Mobile printing capability | HP Smart App; Apple AirPrint™; Mobile Apps; Mopria™ Certified; Wi-Fi® Direct Printing; Google Cloud Print™ |
| Wireless capability | Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Network capabilities | Via built-in 10/100 Base-TX networking |
| Connectivity, standard | Hi-speed USB 2.0 port, Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-Tx network port, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n |
| Fax phone TAM interface supported | Yes |
| Twain version | Version 1.9 |
| Scan file format | PDF, JPG, TIFF |
| Compatible network operating systems | Windows®: 7 (32/64 bit), 2008 Server R2, 8 (32/64 bit), 8.1 (32/64 bit), 10 (32/64 bit), 2012 Server, 2016 Server, macOS v10.14 Mojave, macOS v10.13 High Sierra, macOS v10.12 Sierra, OS X v10.11 El Capitan |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows®: 7 (32/64 bit), 2008 Server R2, 8 (32/64 bit), 8.1 (32/64 bit), 10 (32/64 bit), 2012 Server, 2016 Server, macOS v10.14 Mojave, macOS v10.13 High Sierra, macOS v10.12 Sierra, OS X v10.11 El Capitan |
| Fax smart software features | Permanent fax memory backup, color faxing, auto fax reduction, auto redialing, delayed sending, fax forwarding, PC fax, Secure receive |
| Minimum System Requirements | Windows 7 or newer, Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor or higher, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB HDD |
| Software included | Common Installer, V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, TWAIN/WIA Driver, HP MFP Scan, HP LJ Network PC-FAX, OCR program |
Package Contents & Ordering Information
Ordering Information
| Model | Color Laser MFP 179fnw |
| HP Product Number | 4ZB97A |
| Recommended Retail Price (incl. GST) | S$571.00 |
| Consumables | HP 119A Original Laser Toner Cartridges (~1,000 pages black / ~700 pages colour): W2090A, W2091A, W2092A, W2093A; HP Original Laser Imaging Drum W1120A |
| Optional HP Care Pack | UB4X0E (extended / upgraded HP service; ask SourceIT for pricing) |
Package Contents
| In the Box | Printer; preinstalled introductory toner cartridges (black ~700 pages; cyan, magenta, yellow ~500 pages); imaging drum; toner collection unit; installation guide, getting started guide, user's guide, support flyer, warranty guide; power cord; USB cable; telephone line cable |
Datasheet & Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions — Color Laser MFP 179fnw
What warranty does the Color Laser MFP 179fnw come with?
1 Year Local Warranty (Singapore) - Onsite Unit Exchange. Every unit sold by SourceIT is a genuine Singapore set with a GST invoice. Optional HP Care Pack UB4X0E is available to extend or upgrade service.
Which consumables does the Color Laser MFP 179fnw use?
HP 119A Original Laser Toner Cartridges (~1,000 pages black / ~700 pages colour): W2090A, W2091A, W2092A, W2093A; HP Original Laser Imaging Drum W1120A. Always use genuine HP supplies to protect print quality and warranty coverage. SourceIT can supply them together with the printer.
Can I print from my phone to the Color Laser MFP 179fnw?
Yes. HP lists the following mobile printing support: HP Smart App; Apple AirPrint™; Mobile Apps; Mopria™ Certified; Wi-Fi® Direct Printing; Google Cloud Print™
Is stock held locally?
SourceIT holds fast-moving HP models in Singapore. Anything not in local stock is ordered through HP's local distribution - ask us for the current lead time before committing to a date.
Can SourceIT quote for multiple units or a project?
Yes. Send us your quantity and delivery requirements and we will quote the printers together with consumables and HP Care Packs, with local warranty and GST invoice.






