Register now for better personalized quote!

HP LaserJet Pro MFP review: A multifunction laser printer you won't hate

Feb, 07, 2023 Hi-network.com

HP LaserJet Pro 4101fdwe MFP (Monochrome)

4/ 5 Very good

pros and cons

Pros
  • Easy setup
  • High-quality output
  • Fast
  • Excellent mobile device connectivity
Cons
  • Expensive toner resupply
  • Tiny touchscreen
$539 at B&H Photo-Video

I have always had a problematic relationship with network-attached printers. And among IT professionals, I know I'm not unique in that. 

It took a while, but HP is making Perlow-approved products again.  

In fact, I always avoided using them in my SOHO environment because, more often than not, the time when you need to use a printer the most is usually when it malfunctions with a paper jam or your print job vanishes without explanation into the ether. Then you're spending an hour trying to figure out whether your drivers aren't up to date or if there's something wrong with the networking.

But when HP offered me the chance to look at its new LaserJet Pro all-in-one line, in both monochrome and color, I jumped at it. 

Why? I hadn't looked at a new laser printer in at least 10 years, and the monstrosity in my closet's tech stack was out of date, I couldn't print directly to it from my mobile devices, it didn't work well on my new Macs and Windows 11 systems, and from a networking perspective it was insecure. 

Maybe this new printer would be my friend as opposed to a foe?

LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdwe Specs (Monochrome)

Functions Print, copy, scan, fax
Print speed - Black (normal) Up to 42 ppm[6] Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes first set of test documents. See more information here. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity.
First page out (ready) black As fast as 6.1 sec
Resolution (black) Fine lines (1,200 x 1,200 dpi)
Resolution technology HP FastRes 1200, HP ProRes 1200, Economode
Monthly duty cycle Up to 80,000 pages. 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.
Recommended monthly page volume 750 to 4,000
Print technology Laser
Display 2.7" (6.86 cm) intuitive color touchscreen (CGD)
Number of print cartridges 1
Replacement cartridges HP 148A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,900 pages), W1480A; HP 148X Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~9,500 pages), W1480X[3]
Print languages HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, HP postscript level 3 emulation, PDF, URF, Native Office, PWG Raster
Automatic paper sensor No
Paper trays, standard 2
Paper trays, maximum 3
Mobile Printing Capability HP Smart App; Apple AirPrint?; Mopria? Certified; Wi-Fi? Direct Printing
Connectivity, standard Gigabit Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000BASE-T network; 802.11b/g/n / 2.4 / 5 GHZ Wi-Fi radio + Bluetooth; 802.3az(EEE)
Minimum system requirements 2 GB available hard drive space; Internet connection; Internet browser. For additional OS hardware requirements see apple.com; 2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection; Internet browser. For additional OS hardware requirements see microsoft.com;
Compatible operating systems Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 7; Windows Client OS; Android; iOS; Mobile OS; MacOS 10.15 Catalina; MacOS 11 Big Sur; MacOS 12 Monterey; Chrome OS
Memory, standard 512 MB
Memory, maximum 512 MB
Printer management HP Printer Assistant; HP Web JetAdmin Software; HP JetAdvantage Security Manager; HP SNMP Proxy; Agent (Part of HP WebJetAdmin); HP WS Pro Proxy Agent (Part of HP WebJetAdmin); Printer Administrator Resource Kit for HP Universal Print Driver (Driver Configuration Utility - Driver Deployment Utility - Managed Printing Administrator);
Supported network protocols TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6; Print: TCP-IP port 9100 Direct Mode, LPD (raw queue support only), Apple AirPrint?, Mopria, IPP Print; Discovery: SLP, Bonjour, Web Services Discovery; IP Config: IPv4 (BootP, DHCP, AutoIP, Manual), IPv6 (Stateless Link-Local and via Router, Stateful via DHCPv6), SSL Security and Certificate management; Management: SNMPv1, SNMPv2, SNMPv3, HTTP/HTTPS, Syslog, FTP FW Download
Hard disk No
Paper handling input, standard 100-sheet tray 1, 250-sheet input tray 2; 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Paper handling output, standard 150-sheet output bin
Duplex printing Automatic (default)
Envelope input capacity Up to 10 envelopes
Finished output handling Sheetfeed
Media sizes supported Tray 1: Letter; Legal; Executive; Oficio (8.5 x 13 in); 16K; Japanese Postcard; Double Japan Postcard Rotated; Envelope#10; Envelope Monarch; Envelope B5; Envelope C5; Envelope DL; Custom Size; 4 x 6 in; 5 x 8 in; Statement; Tray 2 & Tray 3: Letter; Legal; Executive; Oficio (8.5 x 13 in); Custom Size; 5 x 8 in; Statement
Media sizes, custom Tray 1: A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Oficio (216 x 340 mm); 16K (195 x 270 mm); 16K (184 x 260 mm); 16K (197 x 273 mm); Japanese Postcard; Double Japan Postcard Rotated; Envelope#10; Envelope Monarch; Envelope B5; Envelope C5; Envelope DL; Custom Size; 4 x 6 in; 5 x 8 in; Statement; Tray 2 & Tray 3: A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Oficio (216 x 340 mm); 16K (195 x 270 mm); 16K (184 x 260 mm); 16K (197 x 273 mm); Custom Size; A5-R; 4 x 6 in; B6 (JIS)
Paper Trays  Tray 1: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in, Tray 2, 3: 4.12 x 5.83 to 8.5 x 14 in
Media types Paper (plain, EcoEFFICIENT, light, heavy, bond, colored, letterhead, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough); envelopes; labels;
Supported media weight Tray 1: 16 to 53 lb; tray 2, optional 550-sheet tray 3: 16 to 32 lb
Media weights by paper path Tray 1: 60 to 200 g/m2 ; tray 2, optional 550-sheet tray 3: 60 to 120 g/m2
Power 110-volt input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz); 220-volt input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) (Not dual voltage, product varies by part number with#Option code identifier)
Power consumption 510 watts (active printing), 7.5 watts (ready), 0.9 watt (sleep), 0.9 watt (Auto Off/Wake on LAN, enabled at shipment), 0.06 watt (Auto-off/Manual-on), 0.06 (Manual Off) 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.
Energy efficiency ENERGY STAR? qualified; IT ECO Declaration
Operating temperature range 50 to 90.5

tag-icon Hot Tags : Our process Home & Office Smart Office Office Hardware & Appliances

Copyright © 2014-2024 Hi-Network.com | HAILIAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED | All Rights Reserved.