- Quickly create, capture, and deliver documents
- Finish faster—with less standing around—using single-pass, dual-head scanning.
- Stay on schedule—print up to 42 pages per minute.[4] Handle high-volume printing without worries.
- Scan documents and send digital files in one easy step—to email, the cloud, network folders, or a USB drive.
- Efficiently handle large jobs, with an input capacity up to 1,100 sheets and automatic two-sided printing.
- Increase efficiency with an easy-to-manage MFP
- Work smarter—access, store, and print business content quickly from the 3.5-inch colour touchscreen.[5]
- Go from zero to done, right at the MFP—print, copy, scan, and fax with ease.
- Get a fast start with preinstalled cartridges. Save even more, using optional high-capacity cartridges.[6]
- Efficiently manage this MFP, using HP Web Jetadmin to remotely monitor office printing and device status.[12]
- Set up fast and stay connected
- Get started fast with HP Smart Install—no CD needed.[7] Set up and share wirelessly throughout the office.[3]
- HP ePrint—print from your smartphone or tablet.[8] Easily send print jobs wirelessly without a network.[2][9]
- Use resources more efficiently with wireless and 10/100 Ethernet networking—easily print and share.[1]
- Pull print jobs from your pocket—walk up and print right from a memory device via the USB port.
- Improve your energy costs and save resources
- Help save energy with HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology, Instant-on Copy, and Instant-on Technology.[10]
- Conserve resources and save paper—use automatic two-sided printing.
- Get centralized, easy access to custom energy-saving options and printer settings with HP EcoSMART Console.
- Reduce your impact—easily recycle Original HP LaserJet toner cartridges through HP Planet Partners.[11]
- [1]Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from access point, and may be limited during active VPN connections.
- [2]Mobile device must be wireless-enabled. Printer must be HP ePrint-enabled. Feature may require drivers or apps, available for download at www.hpconnected.com.
- [3]HP Auto Wireless Connect may not be available for all system configurations. Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from access point. For information on compatibility, visit www.hp.com/go/autowirelessconnect.
- [4]Printing speed measured using ISO/IEC 24734 and excludes first set of test docs. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity.
- [5]Requires an Internet connection to the printer. Services may require registration. App availability varies by country, language, and agreements. For details, see www.hpconnected.com.
- [6]HP LaserJet 255X Black Toner Cartridge not included; please purchase separately.
- [7]HP Smart Install works with Microsoft® Windows® only.
- [8]Requires an Internet connection to HP web-enabled printer and HP ePrint account registration. Mobile devices require Internet connection and email capability. May require wireless access point. Print times and connection speeds may vary.
- [9]HP wireless direct printing, built-in wireless connectivity, and HP Auto Wireless Connect are only available on the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dw.
- [10]HP Auto-On and Auto-Off Technology are subject to printer and settings. Instant-on Technology claim based on comparison with products that use traditional fusing. Instant-on Copy claim based on comparison with fluorescent tubes.
- [11]Program availability varies. Original HP cartridge return and recycling is currently available in more than 50 countries through the HP Planet Partners program. For more information, visit: www.hp.com/recycle.
- [12]HP Web Jetadmin is free and can be downloaded at www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin.
Technical detailsHP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dwProcessorProcessor speed
Printing Media HandlingMaximum input capacity (sheets)
Envelope input capacity
Input capacity
Finished output handling
Media type and capacity, tray 1
- Sheets (75 g/m²): 100envelopes: 10
Media type and capacity, tray 2
Media type and capacity, tray 3
- Sheets (75 g/m²): 500 (optional tray)
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
Output capacity
Standard output capacity (envelopes)
Standard output capacity (transparencies)
Paper handling input, optional
- Optional 500-sheet tray (add up to 1 trays)
Paper handling input, standard
- 100-sheet multipurpose tray, 500-sheet input tray 2, 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Paper handling output, standard
- 250-sheet output bin, 100-sheet rear output bin
Supported Printing MediaRecommended media weight (duplex)
Media size (ADF)
- 127 x 177 to 216 x 356 mm (5 x 7 to 8.5 x 14 in)
Media sizes, custom
- Tray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mmtray 2, optional 500-sheet tray (3): 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm
Standard media sizes (duplex)
Media sizes supported
- A4, RA4, Oficio 216 x 343 mm, Oficio 216 x 347 mm, 10 x 15 cm, B5(JIS), B6(JIS), Postcard(JIS), Double Postcard(JIS), A5, A6, 16K 195 x 270 mm, 16K 184 x 260 mm, 16K 197 x 273 mm
Media size, tray 1
- A4, A5, A6, RA4, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10x15 cm, 16K, Postcard (JIS), DPostcard (JIS), Envelope (B5, C5, C6, DL)76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Media size, tray 2
- A4A5A6RA4B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10x15 cm, 16K, Postcard (JIS), DPostcard (JIS)105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm
Media size, tray 3
- A4A5A6RA4B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10x15 cm, 16K, Postcard (JIS), DPostcard (JIS)105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm (optional 500-sheet tray)
Media types
- Paper (bond, color, letterhead, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough)envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, user-defined
Media weights, supported ADF
Media weight, supported
- Tray 1: 52 to 199 g/m²Tray 2, 3: 52 to 120 g/m²
Media weight (tray 1)
Media weight (tray 2)
Media weight (tray 3)
Print AreaMaximum print area
Bottom margin (A4)
Left margin (A4)
Right margin (A4)
Top margin (A4)
Print ResolutionPrint quality black (best)
Print quality black (normal)
- HP FastRes 1200 (1200 dpi quality), 600 x 600 dpi with HP Resolution Enhancement technology
Resolution technology
- HP FastRes 1200 (600 x 600 dpi), HP ProRes 1200 (1200 x 1200 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi
Copier SpecificationsCopies, maximum
Copy reduce / enlarge settings
Copier scaling (ADF)
Copier settings
- Number of copiesReduce/EnlargeLigher/DarkerOptimizePaperMulti-page copyCollationTray selectTwo-sidedDraft modeImage adjustmentSet as new defaultsRestore defaults
Copy ResolutionCopy resolution (black text)
Copy resolution (color text and graphics)
Copy resolution (black graphics)
Copy SpeedCopy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
Copy speed note
- First Copy Out and Copy Speed measured using ISO/IEC 29183, excludes first set of test documents. For more information see hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity.
Scan ResolutionScan resolution, hardware
- Up to 300 x 300 dpi (color, grayscale and mono, ADF)Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (color, grayscale and mono, flatbed)
Scan resolution, optical
Fax SpecificationsAuto redial
Auto fax reduction supported
Broadcast locations
Faxing
Fax delayed sending
Fax forwarding
Junk fax barrier
Fax memory
PC interface supported
- Yes, software not included
Polling
Remote retrieval
Distinctive ring detection supported
Speed dials, maximum number
- Up to 100 numbers (each can contain 100 numbers)
Telephone handset supported
Fax telephone mode supported
Fax ResolutionFax resolution
Resolution (black photo grayscale)
Fax resolution black
- 203 x 196 dpi, 256 levels of gray
Resolution (black and white, standard mode)
Resolution (black and white, superfine mode)
- 300 x 300 dpi (no halftone)
MemoryMemory, standard
Memory, maximum
Display SpecificationsDisplay
- 3.5" (8.89 cm) touchscreen, LCD (color graphics)
Multimedia and Input DevicesFax phone TAM interface supported
Resolution
Connectivity and CommunicationsPorts
- 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TX1 Telecom1 Phone1 Wireless 802.11b/g/n
Network protocols, supported
- Via built-in networking solution: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6Print: TCP-IP port 9100 Direct Mode, LPD (raw queue support only), Web Services Printing, IPP Print, FTP PrintDiscovery: SLP, Bonjour, Web Services DiscoveryIP Config: IPv4 (BootP, DHCP, AutoIP, Manual), IPv6 (Stateless), SNMPV1/V2/V3Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS, Apple AirPrint™, HP Wireless Direct PrintSecurity: SSL Security and certificate management, 802.1x
Modem
Network ready
- Standard (built-in Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n)
Plug and play
- Auto Wireless ConnectHP Smart Install
Wireless capability
- Yes, built-in WiFi 802.11b/g/n
Mobile printing capability
- HP ePrint, Wireless direct printing, Apple AirPrint™, Mopria-certified, Mobile Apps
Connectivity, optional
- HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11b/g Wireless Print Server J8021AHP Jetdirect 2700w USB Wireless Print Server J8026A
Connectivity, standard
- 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TX1 Telecom1 Phone1 Wireless 802.11b/g/n
HP ePrint capability
Battery and PowerPower
- Input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60Hz (+/- 2 Hz) and 220V-240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
Power supply type
Power consumption
- 760 watts (Printing), 520 watts (Copying from ADF), 18.2 watts (Ready), 4.3 watts (Sleep), 0.3 watts (Off)
Power consumption footnote
- Values subject to change. Power numbers are the highest values measured using all standard voltages. See hp.com/support for current information. Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty.
System RequirementsMinimum system requirements for Macintosh
- Mac OSX v 10.6PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel® Core™ Processor500 MB hard diskCD-ROM/DVD-ROM or InternetUSB or Network port
Minimum system requirements
- Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit): 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit), 400 MB free hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or Network portWindows XP (32-bit) SP2: Pentium® 233 MHz processor, 512 MB RAM 400 MB free hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or Network port
Security ManagementSecurity management
- Wireless: WEP (128 bit), WPA/WPA2 - Personal (AES, TKIP), WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise (EAP-TLS, PEAP, LEAP)Embedded Web Server: password-protection, secure browsing via SSL/TLSNetwork: enable/disable network ports and features, SNMPv1 community password change, SNMPv3, 802.1x, Firewall, Access Control ListHP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access Authentication, SASL authentication
Software and ApplicationsSoftware included
- Windows: HP Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 print driver, HP WIA Scan Driver, HP TWAIN Scan Driver, HP Scan, HP Fax Setup Wizard, HP Send Fax, HP Fax Print Driver, Status Alerts, HP Update, DXP, ReadIris SoftwareMac: HP Installer/Uninstaller, HP Postscript driver, HP Scan, HP Setup Assistant, HP Fax Print Driver, HP Utility, HP Alerts, HP Firmware Updater, ReadIris Software
Driver updates
- Latest supported operating systems and print drivers available at hp.com/go/support
Mac compatible
Downloadable software
- Windows Full Software SolutionHP Universal Print DriversHP PrintViewHP EcoPrint ConsoleHP ePrint Mobile DriverMac Software SolutionLinux Software SolutionUnix Print Driver
Supported Operating SystemsCompatible operating systems
- Full software installs supported on: Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows XP 32-bit (SP2 or higher)Driver only installs supported on: Windows 2012Windows Server 2008 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Server 2003 32-bit (SP3 or higher)Mac OS X v 10.6.8 and laterLinpus Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package)SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3) (supported by the automatic installer)HPUX 11 and Solaris 8/9
Operating system (supported note)
- Windows 7 / 2008 R2 SP1, Windows XP (64-bit) SP2 and greater, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 (Standard Edition), Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition), Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition), Windows Server 2003 (Enterprise Edition), Windows Server 2003 (64-bit), SP1 (x86 and x86-64) only support Print driver and Scan driver.
Scan SpeedScan speed duplex (normal, A4)
- Up to 35 ipm (black & white ), up to 13 ipm (color)
Scan speed duplex (normal, letter)
- Up to 36 ipm (black & white), up to 14 ipm (color)
Scan speed (normal, A4)
- Up to 19 ppm (black & white), up to 14 ppm (color)
Scan speed (normal, letter)
- Up to 19 ppm (black & white), up to 15 ppm (color)
Scan speed footnote
- Scan speeds of up to 21 ppm measured at 200 dpi (b&w) and up to 15 ppm at 200 dpi (color) from automatic document feeder when scanning to digital file. Actual speeds may vary depending on scan resolution, network conditions, computer performance and application software.
Scanner SpecificationsNative scan file format
Software scan file format
- Windows: JPG, RAW(BMP), PDF, TIFF, PNG, RTFMac: JPG, JPG-2000, TIFF, PNG, PDF, Searchable PDF, RTF, TXT
Levels of grayscale
Scan input modes
- From PC: Solution Center Lite (Windows Vista, Windows XP) or Device Stage (Windows 7, 8)TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant software
Scan size (ADF), maximum
Scan size (flatbed), maximum
Scan size ADF (minimum)
Scan size flatbed (minimum)
Scan technology
- Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Twain version
Scanner type
Bit depth
- 24 bit (8 bit for grayscale duplex jobs)
Automatic document feeder capacity
Duplex ADF scanning
Color scanning
Scan file format footnote
- HP Scan software included in the box - file formats supported through software running on a PC
Rack and Power SpecificationsNumber of users
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number
System ComponentsControl panel
- 3.5-in intuitive touchscreen control panel with color graphic displayButtons (Home, Cancel, Help, Right/Left Arrows, Back)LED indicator lights (Ready, Error, Wireless)
WeightsWeight
Package weight
Box contentsWhat's in the box
- HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dw, HP LaserJet Black introductory cartridge (~6000 pages), Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM, Installation guide, Support flyer, Warranty Card, Power cord, USB cable, Fax Cable
Cartridges and PrintheadsTechnology
Number of print cartridges
Replacement cartridges
- HP LaserJet Black Cartridge CE255A (~6000 pages based on ISO/IEC 19752)HP LaserJet Black Cartridge CE255X (~12,500 pages based on ISO/IEC 19752)
Page yield footnote
- Approximate average yield based on ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yield varies considerably based on printer platform, content of printed pages and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
Advanced FeaturesCopier smart software features
- Automatic document feedingReduce/enlarge from scanner glass (25 to 400%)CollateTwo-sided copyingImage adjustments (darkness, background cleanup, sharpness)
Energy savings feature technology
- HP Auto-on/Auto-off TechnologyInstant-on TechnologyInstant-on Copy
Fax smart software features
- Permanent fax memory backupFax forwardingFax address bookTAM interface, Speed-dialGroup dialAuto redialBlock junk faxesPollingSend a fax with confirmationPrivate fax receive
Printer smart software features
- HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint™, Mopria-certified, Wireless direct printing, Smart Install, HP Auto-On/Auto-Off technology
Scanner advanced features
- Duplex scanning from ADFScan to USB flash driveScan to network folderScan to emailScan to cloudOptimize text/pictureSelectable scan resolution 75 to 300 dpi
First copy out black (letter)
DimensionsMinimum dimensions (W x D x H)
Package dimensions (W x D x H)
Fax SpeedFax transmission speed
Fax transmission speed
Fax note
- Based on standard ITU-T test image #1 at standard resolution. More complicated pages or higher resolution will take longer and use more memory.
Print SpeedPrint speed duplex (A4)
Print speed black (normal, letter)
Print speed black (normal, A4)
Print speed footnote
- Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes first set of test documents. For more information see hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity.
Print TimeFirst page out black (A4, ready)
First page out black (letter, ready)
First page out black (letter, sleep)
First page out footnote
- Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.
Printer SpecificationsFunctions
Multitasking supported
Automatic paper sensor
Direct print supported
- Front-facing USB printingWireless direct printing
Duplex printing
Duty cycle (monthly, letter)
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Recommended monthly page volume
Envelope feeder
Hard disk
Paper trays, maximum
Paper trays, standard
Print colours
Print languages
- HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP postscript level 3 emulation, PCLm
Printer management
- Windows: HP Device Toolbox, Status Alerts (default install), SNP Alerts (minimum network install), HP Web Jetadmin (download)Mac: HP Utility
Print technology
SureSupply supported
Fonts and typefaces
- 84 scalable TrueType fonts. Additional Font Solutions available at hp.com/go/laserjetfonts.
SureSupply note
- HP SureSupply alerts you when your print cartridge is running low and helps you purchase online or locally through HP or a participating retailer. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/SureSupply only available with Original HP suppliesInternet access required.
Recommended monthly page volume note
- HP recommends that the number of pages per month of imaged output be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.
Duty cycle note
- Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
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