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HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn

HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn

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  • Print only
  • Print speed letter: Up to 55 ppm (black and color)
  • Prints up to 11x17"; 1x550 paper tray (standard); Auto duplex printing
  • FCC Class A emissions - for use in commercial environments, not residential environments
  • Dynamic security enabled printerSee all Specs
Engineered for Sustainability
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FCC Class A emissions device for use in commercial environments, not residential environments[5]
Print phenomenal color while maximizing uptime – now with original HP JetIntelligence toner technology. Expect consistently fast output, brilliant prints, and the world’s strongest security.[1]
Workteams will create high-impact documents that get noticed with the brilliant color delivered by HP office Color Laser printers.
This printer is intended to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip, and it uses dynamic security measures to block cartridges using a non-HP chip. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. A reused HP chip enables the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges. More at:
http://www.hp.com/learn/ds

Work stands out with exceptional color performance

Special print mode for a wider color range and extra vividness for documents and marketing materials. Look professional with vibrant, high-quality color prints that can stand the test of time Get professional quality and performance with Original HP Toner cartridges and drums with JetIntelligence. Produce full-bleed A3 marketing materials by printing on SRA 3 paper and trimming down to size.

The world’s most secure printing[1]

Each printer in your fleet checks its operating code and repairs itself from attacks. Your printer’s outgoing network connections are inspected to stop suspicious requests and thwart malware. Memory activity is monitored to continually detect and stop attacks Firmware is automatically checked during startup to determine if it’s authentic code—digitally signed by HP.

Minimal interruptions. Maximum productivity.

Change the toner and drum in seconds. Both are easily accessible and come already installed out of the box. Avoid interruptions with an HP LaserJet printer designed for maximum productivity. Tailor this printer to help you meet the needs of your business with a wide range of paper-handling accessories. Grab pages and go. This HP LaserJet wakes up quickly and prints fast—up to 55/56, (letter/A4) ppm.[2]

Built with the environment in mind.

Benefit from reduced energy consumption and increased sustainability, up to 78% over predecessors.[3] Help save paper right out of the box. The duplex print setting is set at default paper savings mode.[4]

Premium color using Enhanced print mode

Original HP toner and drums with JetIntelligence—and HP ColorSphere 3

Print speeds up to 55/56 ppm

Wide range of paper-handling accessories

Fast first-page printing with first page out as fast as 5.9 seconds

Fast, easy supplies replacement

Minimal maintenance with long-life supplies

Automatic two-sided printing

Whitelisting checks for authentic firmware

HP Sure Start maintains BIOS integrity

Run-time intrusion detection

HP Connection Inspector examines network connections

Technical details

Functions

Print

Print Speed - Black (normal)

Up to 56 ppm

Print speed - Color (normal)

Up to 56 ppm

Printer page yield

Average black and color composite (C/M/Y) declared toner yields based on ISO/IEC 19798 and continuous printing. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.

First page out (ready) black

As fast as 5.9 sec

First page out (ready) color

As fast as 6.3 sec

Resolution (black)

Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi

Resolution (color)

Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi

Resolution technology

HP ImageREt 4800, Enhanced (600 x 600 dpi), Fine Lines (1200 x 1200 dpi), Quickview (300 x 300 dpi), Pantone Calibrated

Monthly duty cycle

Up to 250,000 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

Up to 50,000[14]

Print Technology

Laser

Display

4.3-in(10.92 cm) Color Graphics Display(CGD) with touchscreen; rotating (adjustable angle)

Processor speed

1.2 GHz

Number of print cartridges

4 toner cartridges (1 each for black, cyan, magenta, yellow)

Replacement cartridges

W2010A HP 659A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~16,000 pages); W2011A HP 659A Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~13,000 pages); W2012A HP 659A Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~13,000 pages); W2013A HP 659A Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~13,000 pages); W2010X HP 659X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~34,000 pages); W2011X HP 659X Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~29,000 pages); W2012X HP 659X Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~29,000 pages); W2013X HP 659X Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~29,000 pages); W2004A HP 660A Original LaserJet Imaging Drum (~65,000 pages, universal for all 4 colors)[8]

Product disclaimer

This printer is intended to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip, and it uses dynamic security measures to block cartridges using a non-HP chip. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. A reused HP chip enables the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges. More at:

Print languages

HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5 (HP PCL 5 driver available from the Web only), HP postscript level 3 emulation, native PDF printing (v 1.7), Apple AirPrint™, Google Cloud Print

Automatic paper sensor

Yes

Paper trays, standard

2

Paper trays, maximum

6

Mobile Printing Capability

HP ePrint; Apple AirPrint™; Google Cloud Print™; Mopria™ Certified

Connectivity, standard

1 Hi-Speed Device USB 2.0; 2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 rear host ports; 1 walkup USB 2.0 host port; 1 Gigabit/Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-TX network port; 1 Hardware Integration Pocket 2nd generation (HIP2)

Connectivity, optional

HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server J8031A, HP Jetdirect 3100w BLE/NFC/Wireless Accessory 3JN69A

Security management

Management security: SNMPv3, Web Services over port 7627, SSL/TLS TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2, FIPS 140-2, Certificate Management, Embedded Web Server, WPA2-Enterprise, 802.1X authentication (EAP- PEAP, EAP-TLS), IPsec/Firewall with Certificate, Pre-Shared Key Authentication, and Kerberos Authentication; Support for WJA-10 IPsec Configuration using IPsec Plug-in

Minimum system requirements

2 GB available hard drive space, Internet connection or USB port, OS hardware requirements see apple.com

2 GB available hard disk space, Internet connection, USB port, Internet browser. For additional OS hardware requirements see microsoft.com

Compatible operating systems

Windows 11; Windows Client OS; Windows 10; Windows 8.1; Windows 7; Mobile OS; iOS; Android; macOS 10.13 High Sierra; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina

Memory card compatibility

Not available

Memory, standard

1.5 GB

Memory, maximum

3.5 GB

Printer management

HP Printer Assistant; HP Device Toolbox; HP Web JetAdmin Software; HP JetAdvantage Security Manager; HP SNMP Proxy Agent; HP WS Pro Proxy Agent; Printer Administrator Resource Kit for HP Universal Print Driver (Driver Configuration Utility - Driver Deployment Utility - Managed Printing Administrator)

Supported network protocols

Via built-in networking solution: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6; Print: TCP-IP port 9100 Direct Mode, LPD (raw queue support only), Web Services Printing, IPP 2.0, Apple AirPrint™, HP ePrint, FTP Print, Google Cloud Print; Discovery: SLP, Bonjour, Web Services Discovery; IP Config: IPv4 (BootP, DHCP, AutoIP, Manual, TFTP Config, ARP-Ping), IPv6 (Stateless Link-Local and via Router, Stateful via DHCPv6); Management: SNMPv2/v3, HTTP/HTTPs, Telnet, TFTP Config, Syslog; Security: SNMPv3, SSL Cert Management, IPSec/Firewall, ACL, 802.1x

Hard disk

Optional 500 GB HDD: HP Secure High Performance Hard Disk drive 500 GB B5L29A; HP TAA Version Secure Hard Disk Drive 5EL03A

Paper handling input, standard

100-sheet multipurpose tray, 550-sheet input tray

Paper handling output, standard

500-sheet output bin

Duplex printing

Automatic (standard)

Finished output handling

Sheetfed

Media sizes supported

100-sheet multipurpose Tray 1: Statement, 3 x 5 index card, 4 x 6 index card, 5 x 7 index card, 5 x 8 index card, Letter, Letter-R, Legal, Executive, 11 x 17 in; 8.5 x 13, 12 x 18, Envelopes: #9, #10, Monarch;

Media sizes supported

100-sheet multipurpose Tray 1: A3, A4, A4-R, A5, A6, RA3, SRA3, RA4, SRA4, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS); Oficio 216x340, 8K (270 x 390), 8K (260 x 368), 8K (273 x 394), 16K (195 x 270), 16K (184 x 260), 16K (197 x 273); Postcard (JIS), Dpostcard (JIS), Envelopes: B5, C5, C6, DL; 550-sheet input Tray 2: A3, A4, A4-R, A5, RA4, SRA4, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS); Oficio 216x340, 8K (270 x 390), 8K (260 x 368), 8K (273 x 394), 16K (195 x 270), 16K (184 x 260), 16K (197 x 273); Dpostcard (JIS); Optional 1x550 and 2x550 tray and stand: A3, A4, A4-R, A5, RA3, SRA3, RA4, SRA4, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS); Oficio 216x340, 8K (270 x 390), 8K (260 x 368), 8K (273 x 394), 16K (195 x 270), 16K (184 x 260), 16K (197 x 273); Dpostcard (JIS); Optional 2700-sheet HCI paper tray and stand: A4

Media sizes, custom

100 -sheet multipurpose Tray 1: 2.5 x 5 to 12.6 x 18 in; 550-sheet input Tray 2: 5.8 x 5.8 to 11.7 x 17 in; Optional 1x550 and 2x550 tray and stand: 5.8 x 5.8 to 12.6 x 18 in; Optional 2700-sheet HCI paper tray and stand: 11 x 8.27 to 11.7 x 8.5 in

Media types

Paper (plain, heavy, extra heavy, glossy, light, recycle, tough), envelopes, labels, glossy film, cardstock, transparencies

Supported media weight

100-sheet multipurpose Tray 1: 16 to 80 lb, 550-sheet input Tray 2: 16 to 68 lb, Optional 1x550 and 2x550 tray and stand: 16 to 68 lb, Optional 2700-sheet HCI paper tray and stand: 16 to 68 lb

Media weights by paper path

100-sheet multipurpose Tray 1: 60 to 300 g/m², 550-sheet input Tray 2: 60 to 256 g/m², Optional 1x550 and 2x550 tray and stand: 60 to 256 g/m², Optional 2700-sheet HCI paper tray and stand: 60 to 256 g/m²

Power

Input voltage: 100 V to 127 V nominal (+/-10%), 50 - 60 Hz nominal (+/- 3 Hz), 12 A; Input voltage: 220 V to 240 V nominal (+/-10%), 50 - 60 Hz nominal (+/- 3 Hz), 6 A. Not dual voltage, power supply varies by part number with # Option code identifier.

Power consumption

870 watts (printing), 77 watts (Ready), 0.7 watts (Sleep), 0.7 watts (HP Auto-Off/Auto On), 0.08 watts (Auto-Off), 0.08 watts (Off)

Energy efficiency

CECP; Blue Angel; EPEAT® Silver registered; ENERGY STAR® certified

Operating temperature range

50 to 90.5°F

Operating humidity range

30 to 70% RH

Software included

No software solutions are included in the Box only on http://hp.com, http://123.hp.com

FCC

FCC Class A emissions - for use in commercial environments, not residential environments

Warranty

One-year, next-business day, onsite warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Contact your Contractual Vendor or go to hp.com/support to learn about HP award winning service and support options in your region. (Warranty Code 4G; Warranty ID A001)

Dimensions (W X D X H)

21.89 x 24.02 x 20.47 in

Dimensions Maximum (W X D X H)

36.26 x 24.02 x 23.54 in

Weight

115.3 lb

Package weight

131.13 lb

What's in the box

HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn printer; HP Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~16,000 pages), HP Cyan, Magenta and Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridges (~13,000 pages each), and 4 HP Original LaserJet Imaging Drums (~65,000 pages each color); Getting started Guide; 1 Power cord

Cable included

No, please purchase USB cable separately

Sustainability Impact

Mercury free

Dynamic security

Dynamic security enabled printer

Certain HP printers are intended to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip or electronic circuitry. These printers use dynamic security measures to block cartridges using a non-HP chip or electronic circuitry. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. Reused HP chips and electronic circuitry enable the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges.

Wireless capability

Optional, enabled with purchase of a wireless hardware accessory. Single band Wireless Station and Wi-Fi Direct functionality available with HP Jetdirect 3000w NFC/Wireless Accessory J8030A, Dual band Wireless Station and Wi-Fi Direct functionality available with HP Jetdirect 3100w BLE/NFC/Wireless Accessory 3JN69A, Dual band Wireless Station functionality available with HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server J8031A

HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 3.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by J Clark from Hands down best printer Easy set up fast, quiet, excellent print qualitu
Date published: 2023-06-24
Rated 4 out of 5 by NolinMillingInc from Great Printer We had to upgrade and blind bought this printer to replace our old Intec printer. We use our printer mostly to print technical drawings and pictures. Easy setup, great print quality, quiet, fast print jobs.
Date published: 2023-04-25
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can I add printer memory to the Color Jet Enterprise M856dn? 

Asked by: HHSM
Yes, this HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856dn comes with 1.5GB memory with a max capacity of 3.5GB. The 2GB RAM is available at this link: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-2-gb-x32-144-pin-(800-mhz)-ddr3-sodimm The 1GB option is here: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-1-gb-x32-144-pin-(800-mhz)ddr3-sodimm Thank you for your question!
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2023-06-09

When will this model be back in stock?

Asked by: Kris-Willman
Thank you for your question! This forum does not have pricing or inventory information. For assistance, please contact HP Store Customer Service at this link: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/cv/customerservice
Answered by: HP Team Grant
Date published: 2024-07-19
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