HP Color LaserJet Ent MFP M480f Printer A4 Color Printer

HP Color LaserJet Ent MFP M480f Printer A4 Color Printer (3QA55A) - 3 Year On-Site Next Business Day Exchange

Enterprise A4 Colour MFP for Modern Workgroups

The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f (3QA55A) is built for business environments and small workgroups, combining print, scan, copy, and fax in one compact enterprise-grade device. It is designed to deliver strong performance while maintaining a smaller footprint compared to larger enterprise machines.

Fast Printing Performance with Reliable Output

This model delivers up to 27–29 pages per minute (ppm) for both colour and black prints, ensuring smooth workflow for daily office tasks. First-page-out speeds are as fast as ~9.3 seconds, helping reduce wait time for urgent documents.

All-in-One Productivity with Advanced Scanning

Equipped with a flatbed scanner and 50-sheet ADF, the M480f supports fast duplex scanning and copying. It enables features like scan-to-email, network folder, USB, and cloud integration, making document handling efficient across teams.

Automatic Duplex Printing and Efficient Paper Handling

The printer comes with automatic double-sided printing and a standard 300-sheet input capacity, expandable for higher workloads. This helps reduce paper consumption while supporting continuous business operations.

Enterprise-Level Security and Management

As part of HP’s enterprise lineup, the M480f includes advanced security features and device management tools, helping protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access. It is suitable for corporate, government, and regulated industries.

Flexible Connectivity and Mobile Printing

With USB, Gigabit Ethernet, and optional WiFi/Bluetooth, the printer integrates easily into office networks. It supports Apple AirPrint, Mopria, and HP Smart App, enabling seamless mobile printing and remote workflows.

Technical Specification

Functions
• Print, Copy, Scan, Fax (All-in-One)
• A4 enterprise colour multifunction printer

Print Technology
• HP Color Laser (JetIntelligence toner)
• HP ImageREt 3600 for enhanced colour quality

Print Speed
• Up to 27 ppm (A4, black & colour)
• Up to 29 ppm (letter)
• First page out: ~9.5 sec (black), ~11 sec (colour)

Print Resolution
• Up to 600 x 600 dpi
• Enhanced output via HP ImageREt technology

Duty Cycle
• Monthly duty cycle: up to 55,000 pages
• Recommended monthly volume: 900 – 4,800 pages

Processor & Memory
• 800 MHz processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB eMMC storage

Scanner
• Flatbed + 50-sheet ADF
• Optical resolution up to 600 dpi
• Scan speed:
• Up to 29 ppm (mono) / 20 ppm (colour)
• Duplex up to 46 ipm (mono) / 35 ipm (colour)
• Scan to email, USB, network folder, cloud

Copier
• Copy speed up to 27 cpm
• Duplex copy supported
• Copy resolution up to 600 x 600 dpi
• Max copies: up to 9,999

Fax
• Fax speed up to 33.6 kbps
• Fax forwarding, archiving, and address book support

Paper Handling
• Input:
• 50-sheet multipurpose tray
• 250-sheet main tray
• Total standard: 300 sheets
• Output tray: 150 sheets
• Expandable up to ~850 sheets

Media Support
• Paper sizes: A4, A5, A6, envelopes, custom sizes
• Supports labels, glossy, brochure, cardstock

Duplex Printing
• Automatic duplex printing (standard)

Connectivity
• 1 x USB 2.0 (device)
• 2 x USB host ports
• 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
• Optional WiFi via HP Jetdirect module

Mobile & Smart Features
• Apple AirPrint, Mopria, HP ePrint
• HP Roam for Business (secure cloud printing)
• WiFi Direct (optional)

Display & Interface
• 4.3” colour touchscreen
• Intuitive workflow and job management

Toner & Consumables
• HP 414A / 414X toner series (CMYK)
• Yield:
• Standard: ~2,400 (black) / ~2,100 (colour)
• High yield available (~7,500 black / ~6,000 colour)

Security (Enterprise Grade)
• HP Sure Start (self-healing BIOS)
• Runtime intrusion detection
• Whitelisting and firmware protection
• Secure network and print job management

Build & Design
• Compact enterprise A4 MFP (smallest in its class)
• Desktop-friendly footprint
• Designed for managed print environments

Dimensions & Weight
• Approx. 415 x 472 x 400 mm
• Weight ~23.2 kg

Power & Efficiency
• ENERGY STAR certified
• EcoSmart toner for reduced energy consumption

Operating System Compatibility
• Windows, macOS, mobile platforms supported

Included in Box
• HP M480f printer
• Starter toner cartridges (CMYK)
• Power cable & setup guide

Use Case
• SMEs and enterprise departments
• Finance, HR, admin teams
• Secure office printing environments
• Managed print services deployment

Positioning
• Enterprise A4 colour MFP (mid-tier)
• Strong upgrade from M479 (better security + manageability)
• Not A3 (upgrade to M776dn if A3 needed)
• Ideal for 5–15 users with security-focused environments

Detailed Specification:

Print, copy, scan, fax; Up to 27 ppm (Black & Colour); As fast as 11.0 sec (Colour); As fast as 9.5 sec (Black); Up to 55,000 pages(Duty cycle); 3-10 Users; Up to 600 x 600 dpi (Black & Colour); HP ePrint; Apple AirPrint™; Mopria™ Certified; Wi-Fi® Direct Printing; NFC Touch-to-print (optional); Roam capable for easy printing; PrinterOn Print51 (To enable HP Roam, some devices may require firmware to be upgraded and an optional accessory to add Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) beaconing capabilities. Customer can purchase the HP Jetdirect 3100w BLE/NFC/Wireless accessory or the RadBeacon USB; Up to 300 sheets (input); Up to 150 sheets (Output); Max 3 trays, standard 2 trays
Connectivity: 2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device; 1 Gigabyte Ethernet 10/100/1000T network; 1 FAX Duplex Print - Yes / Duplex Scan - Yes (single pass ADF)