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  • Print speed letter: Up to 45 ppm (black)
  • Auto duplex printing; 2 paper trays (standard); Uses toner with JetIntelligence
  • FCC Class A emissions - for use in commercial environments, not residential environmentsSee all Specs

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Included

    • Remote problem diagnosis and support
    • Onsite hardware support- next business day[1]
    • Defective media retention
    • Replacement parts and materials included
    • Escalation management
    • Remote problem diagnosis and support
    • Replacement arrives the next business day[1]
    • Shipping costs included
    • Complete service coverage

    Service starts on date of hardware purchase. Restrictions and limitations apply.

    FCC Class A emissions - for use in commercial environments, not residential environments [11]
    Put impressive print speeds and performance to work in your office. This energy-saving printer starts faster[1] and delivers security features to help guard against threats. Original HP Toner cartridges with JetIntelligence produce more pages.[2]
    Workteams excel with HP’s black-and-white office LaserJet printers, which pack extra punch with high-quality results, extra power, and more features.

    Big results, small footprint

    Don’t wait for documents. Print your first page in as few as 7.3 seconds from energy-efficient sleep mode.[5] This printer leads its class in low energy use[3]—thanks to its innovative design and toner technology. Print two-sided documents fast and print up to 65 pages per minute on A5 paper.[1,6] This compact, quiet printer is designed to fit in tight spaces and offers a 1,200-sheet maximum capacity.[7]

    Get strong protection and easily manage your fleet

    Help keep printing safe from boot up to shutdown with security features that guard against complex threats. Help ensure documents remain confidential with PIN printing enabled through an optional USB drive.[4] Employ policy-based protection for printing devices with optional HP JetAdvantage Security Manager.[9] Easily manage devices and settings using HP Web Jetadmin with a suite of essential management features.[8]

    More. Pages, Performance, and Protection.

    Produce sharp text, bold blacks, and crisp graphics with precision black toner. Get more. Original HP Toner with JetIntelligence delivers more pages per cartridge than predecessors.[2] Help ensure the Original HP quality you paid for, using anti-fraud and cartridge authentication technology. Print right away with a preinstalled toner cartridge. Replace it with an optional high-yield cartridge.[10]

    recommended supplies & support

    Fast wake-up and print

    Print the first page from sleep mode as fast as 7.3 seconds

    Leading energy efficiency

    This efficient printer is designed for exceptionally low energy consumption

    Fast two-sided printing

    Allows you to print on both sides of the page, cutting your paper use by up to 50%.

    Compact size

    Compact design lets this printer fit into small spaces

    Fast printing on narrow media

    1,200-sheet input capacity

    Save time by refilling paper less often.

    Job storage with PIN printing

    Works with HP JetAdvantage Security Manager

    Protect sensitive business data with embedded and optional HP JetAdvantage security solutions.

    Original HP Toner cartridges with JetIntelligence

    Get more pages, performance, and protection out of your printer—using Original HP Toner cartridges with JetIntelligence.

    Technical details

    HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Printer

    Print Speed - Black (normal)

    Up to 45 ppm

    First page out (ready) black

    As fast as 5.7 sec

    Resolution (black)

    600 x 600 dpi, Up to 4800 x 600 enhanced dpi

    Resolution technology

    HP FastRes 1200, HP ProRes 1200, 600 dpi

    Monthly duty cycle

    Up to 100,000 pages[13]

    Recommended monthly page volume

    1500 to 6000[14]

    Print Technology

    Laser

    Display

    2-line LCD (text)

    Processor speed

    1500 MHz

    Number of print cartridges

    1 (black)

    Replacement cartridges

    HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~8,550 yield) CF287A, HP 87X Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~18,000 yield) CF287X[7]

    Print languages

    HP PCL 5, HP PCL 6, HP postscript level 3 emulation, direct PDF (v 1.7) printing, URF, PCLM, PWG

    Automatic paper sensor

    No

    Paper trays, standard

    2: 1 x 550 cassette and 1 x 100-sheet multipurpose tray

    Paper trays, maximum

    3: 2 x 550 cassettes and 1 x 100-sheet multipurpose tray

    Mobile Printing Capability

    HP ePrint; Apple AirPrint™; Mopria™-certified

    Connectivity, standard

    Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host/Device Ports; Fast Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-Tx, Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-T

    Network ready

    Standard (built-in Gigabit Ethernet)

    Ports

    Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host/Device Ports; Fast Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-Tx, Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-T

    Security management

    Embedded Web Server: password-protection, secure browsing via SSL/TLS; Network: enable/disable network ports and features, SNMPv1 & SNMPv2 community password change; HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access Authentication, SASL authentication; Firewall and ACL; SNMPv3, 802.1X, Secure Boot

    Minimum system requirements

    Compatible OS (see "Compatible Operating Systems"); Internet connection (for software installation); dedicated USB connection or a network connection (wired or wireless); 1 GB available harddisk space; (For operating system minimum hardware requirements, see the OS manufacturer, such as Apple.com)
    Compatible OS (see "Compatible Operating Systems"); CD-ROM drive or Internet connection (for software installation); dedicated USB connection or a network connection (wired or wireless); 1 GB available harddisk space; (For operating system minimum hardware requirements, see the OS manufacturer, such as microsoft.com)

    Compatible operating systems

    Windows OS compatible with In-Box Driver; Windows XP SP3 all 32-bit editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc.), Windows Vista all 32-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.), Windows 7 all 32- & 64-bit editions, Windows 8/8.1 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets),Windows 10 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets);Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (From HP.com); Windows XP SP3 32- & 64-bit editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc.),Windows Vista all 32- & 64-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.),Windows 7 all 32- & 64-bit editions, Windows 8/8.1 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets) ;Mac OS (HP Print Drivers available from HP.com and Apple Store); OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite, OS X 10.11 El Capitan; Mobile OS (In-OS drivers); iOS, Android, Windows 8/8.1/10 RT; Linux OS (In-OS HPLIP; SUSE Linux (12.2, 12.3, 13.1), Fedora (17, 18, 19, 20), Linux Mint (13, 14, 15, 16, 17), Boss (3.0, 5.0), Ubuntu (10.04, 11.10, 12.04, 12.10, 13.04, 13.10, 14.04, 14.10), Debian (6.0.x, 7.x); Other OS; UNIX[17]

    Memory, standard

    256 MB

    Memory, maximum

    256 MB

    Printer management

    UPD Printer Administrator Resource Kit; Active Directory Administrator Template for UPD, AutoUpgradeUPD, Driver configuration Utility, Driver Deployment Utility, Managed Print Administrator, PRNCON.EXE, HPPRLOG, Migrate-Server- Tools, UpdateNow, RemovePlugPlayDrivers; HP Web JetAdmin Software, HP Proxy Agent Software, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager, HP Utility (Mac), HP Device Toolbox

    Supported network protocols

    TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6; Print: TCP-IP port 9100 Direct Mode, LPD (raw queue support only), Web Services Printing, HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint™, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Mopria, FTP Print, IPP Print; Discovery: SLP, Bonjour, Web Services Discovery; IP Config: IPv4 (BootP, DHCP, AutoIP, Manual), IPv6 (Stateless Link-Local and via Router, Statefull via DHCPv6), SSL Security and Certificate management; management: SNMPv1, SNMPv2, SNMPv3, HTTP/HTTPS, Syslog, FTP FW Download

    Paper handling input, standard

    100-sheet multipurpose tray and 550-sheet main cassette

    Paper handling output, standard

    250-sheet face down output tray

    Duplex printing

    Automatic

    Finished output handling

    Sheetfed

    Media sizes supported

    Tray 1: 4 x 6 in, 5 x 8 in, Letter, Legal, Executive, Oficio 8.5 x 13 in, Envelope No. 10, Monarch, Custom; Tray 2 & Tray 3: 5 x 8 in, Letter, Legal, Executive, Oficio 8.5 x13 in, Custom

    Media sizes supported

    Tray 1: 10 x 15 cm, 16k (184 x 260 mm), 16k (195 x 270 mm), 16k (197 x 273 mm), A4, A5, A6, Envelope B5, Envelope C5, Custom, Envelope DL, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), Japanese Postcard, Double Japan Postcard Rotated, Oficio (216 x 340 mm); Tray 2 & Tray 3: 16k (184 x 260 mm), 16k (195 x 270 mm), 16k (197 x 273 mm), A4, A5, A6, Custom, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), Double Japan Postcard Rotated, Oficio (216 x 340 mm)

    Media sizes, custom

    Tray 1: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in; Tray 2 & Tray 3: 4.14 x 5.83 to 8.5 x 14 in

    Media types

    Paper (plain, EcoFFICIENT, light, midweight, intermediate, heavy, extra heavy, bond, cardstock, colored, letterhead, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough, ecofficient); envelopes; labels; transparencies

    Supported media weight

    Tray 1: 16 to 58 lb bond; Tray 2 & Tray 3: 16 to 32 lb bond

    Media weights by paper path

    Tray 1: 60 to 200 g/m²; Tray 2 & Tray 3: 60 to 120 g/m²

    Power

    Input voltage: 100 to 127 VAC, 60 Hz; Input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz (Not dual voltage, power supply varies by part number with #option code identifier)

    Power consumption

    660 watts (active printing), 6.1 watts (ready), 1.3 (sleep), 0.7 watts (Auto-Off/wake on USB connection, disabled at shipment) 0.1 watts (Auto-Off/Manual-On), 0.1 watts (Manual-Off)[4]

    Energy efficiency

    CECP; Blue Angel; EPEAT® Silver registered; Taiwan Green Mark; ENERGY STAR® certified

    Operating temperature range

    59 to 90.5ºF

    Operating humidity range

    30 to 70% RH

    Software included

    For Windows OS; HP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Update, Product Registration Assist, HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected), Online user manuals, HP Device Toolbox, HP Product Improvement Study ;For Mac OS; Welcome Screen, (Directs users to HP.com or OS App Source for LaserJet Software)

    FCC

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

    Warranty

    NA/EMEA: One-year, next-business day, onsite warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Go to hp.com/support to learn about HP award winning service and support options in your region; AP: One year return to bench

    Post warranty

    Please consult http://www.hp.com/support for details

    Dimensions (W X D X H)

    16.46 x 14.80 x 11.38 in

    Dimensions Maximum (W X D X H)

    16.46 x 25.16 x 11.38 in

    Weight

    25.6 lb

    Package weight

    32.1 Lb

    What's in the box

    HP LaserJet Pro MFP M501dn; preinstalled introductory HP LaserJet Toner cartridge (Black: ~6000 pages); In-box documentation (Installation Guide, Getting Started Guide, User's Guide, Support Flyer, Warranty Guide); Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM; Software drivers and documentation on CD-ROM; Power cord

    Cable included

    No, please purchase USB cable separately

    Sustainability Impact

    ENERGY STAR® certified; EPEAT® rated

    Wireless capability

    No
    HP LaserJet Pro M501dn is rated 4.3 out of 5 by 50.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 by A.R. from Owner Good printing speed and functionality.
    Date published: 2023-06-01
    Rated 4 out of 5 by "Control" from Too new to rate Too new to rate. Only 20 pages printed. OK so far.
    Date published: 2023-05-08
    Rated 5 out of 5 by LNBl from Super-fast printer! Super-fast printing. Printing on both sides is really fast! But a bit loud when printing. Love that the paper tray holds 550 sheets so have to refill paper less frequently.
    Date published: 2023-04-28
    Rated 5 out of 5 by TSSSS from Speedy print So fast!! I didn't realize how slow the old one was
    Date published: 2023-03-17
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Henry F from HP Laser Jet Pro M501dn It appears to be a very good printer. It is better than my previous printer.
    Date published: 2023-02-17
    Rated 5 out of 5 by JIM F1 from M501DN WORKHORSE FAST, THELCT IS GREAT
    Date published: 2023-02-10
    Rated 1 out of 5 by CCCR from Web printing sucks, I want to return this printer I cannot enable web services and I reached out multiple times for support to no avail. I would like to return this printer because the only reason I bought it was so I could print orders in the office from home.
    Date published: 2023-01-15
    Rated 5 out of 5 by DorrieL from Recommended Pros: Works great. Fast. Big paper tray. Fantastic upgrade from M404. Large toner will yield 18,000 copies. Cons: Expensive. Toner is very expensive.
    Date published: 2022-12-09
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    Can a tray be added for 11x17 printing?

    Asked by: archit
    Thank you for your question! No, the HP LaserJet Pro M501dn is not compatible with ledger or 11" by 17" printing.
    Answered by: HP Team Grant
    Date published: 2025-02-07

    Is there an envelope feeder available for this model? If not, would an HPM604 envelope feeder fit this model?

    Asked by: krissy379
    Hello Krissy and thank you for your question! Unfortunately, this HP LaserJet Pro M501dn will not be compatible with an envelope feeder.
    Answered by: HP Team Grant
    Date published: 2023-05-27

    Black and white laser printer with micr ink toner

    Asked by: Vicki19067
    Thank you for your question! For MICR compatible HP printers, please visit this link: https://www.troygroup.com/
    Answered by: HP Team Grant
    Date published: 2024-07-22

    This is very important - Can I print a single shipping label (4 X 5) in the feeder tray? It is our company's labels. I think I also read where I can print envelopes from the printer feeder tray.

    Asked by: Wendy-LVW CPA PC
    Hello Wendy and thank you for your question! Yes, this HP LaserJet Pro M501dn is compatible with: Tray 1: 4 x 6 in, 5 x 8 in, Letter, Legal, Executive, Oficio 8.5 x 13 in, Envelope No. 10, Monarch, Custom. Tray 1 is your feeder tray. This will be compatible with 4" by 5" shipping labels.
    Answered by: HP Team Grant
    Date published: 2023-02-15

    what is the number to order the extra 500 sheet paper tray for the Laser Jet Pro M501dn printer???

    Asked by: llph
    Thank you for your question! The extra paper tray for this HP LaserJet Pro M501dn is the F2A72A. That tray is available at this link: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-laserjet-550-sheet-paper-tray
    Answered by: HP Team Grant
    Date published: 2023-05-27

    What is the release date of the Model HP Laserjet Pro M501dn?

    Asked by: Anonymous
    Hello. Thanks for your question. The HP LaserJet Pro M501dn printer has been active since 2016.
    Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
    Date published: 2024-08-17

    Does it work with server versions 2019 & 2022?

    Asked by: Anonymous
    Yes, this HP LaserJet Pro M501dn will be compatible with Windows Server 2019.
    Answered by: HP Team Grant
    Date published: 2023-05-06

    Can this printer connect to my WiFi network?

    Asked by: wifi-wify
    Hello. Thanks for your question. This HP LaserJet Pro M501dn printer does not have wireless capabilities. You can connect this printer to your router with the Ethernet cable. You also have the option to add the HP Jetdirect 3100w BLE/NFC/Wireless Accessory, 3JN69A, to make the printer wireless.
    Answered by: HP Live Expert Cheri
    Date published: 2023-05-27
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    Return and exchange information
    HP.com will accept returns or exchanges for this product up to 30 days from the date of delivery. A 15% restocking fee may apply. For details, please visit: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/cv/returnsandexchanges.