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Supported Operating Systems | |
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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-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets) Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (From HP.com): Windows XP SP3 32-bit and 64-bit editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc.), Windows Vista all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.), Windows 7 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets) Mac OS (HP Print Drivers available from HP.com and Apple Store): OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite 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 |
Compatible Network Operating Systems | Windows OS compatible with In-Box Driver: Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 (32-bit) (SP1/SP2) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bit) (SP2) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) (SP1) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services) Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (UPD) or Product-Specific drivers from HP.com: Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 (32/64-bit) (SP1/SP2) Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 (32/64-bit) (SP1/SP2) Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 (64-bit) Standard/Foundation/Essentials/Datacenter (+ Cluster & Terminal Services) Citrix (on Windows Server 2003/2003 R2), Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0, Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server (Feature Release 1, 2, and 3), Citrix Presentation Server 4.0/4.5, Citrix XenApp 5.0 (Plus Feature Pack 2 & 3) Citrix (on Windows Server 2008/2008R2): Citrix XenApp 5.0 (Plus Feature Pack 2 & 3), Citrix XenApp 6.0/6.5/7.5, Citrix XenDesktop 5.6/7.0/7.5 Citrix (on Windows Server 2012/2012 R2): Citrix XenApp 7.5, Citrix XenDesktop 7.0/7.5 Novell Servers (http://www.novell.com/iprint): Novell iPrint Appliance v 1.0, Novell Open Enterprise Server 11/SP1, Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 for Linux, NetWare 6.5/SP8 Novell Clients (http://www.novell.com/iprint): Windows 8 (32-bit / 64-bit) recommend v5.86+, 8.1 recommend v5.94+ Windows 7 (32/64-bit) recommend v5.82+, Windows Vista (32/64-bit) recommend v5.82+, Windows XP / SP3 (32-bit only) recommend v5.82+ |
Operating system (supported note) | Not all Compatible Operating Systems are supported with In-Box software. Full solution software available only for Windows 7 and newer. Legacy Windows Operation Systems (XP, Vista, and equivilant servers) get print and Scan drivers only. Windows RT OS for Tablets (32-bit and 64-bit) uses a simplified HP print driver built into the RT OS. UNIX modelscripts are available on http://www.hp.com (Modelscripts are printer drivers for UNIX operating systems) Linux systems use in-OS HPLIP software. |
Operating system supported footnote number | [11] |
Advanced Features | |
Energy savings feature technology | HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology Instant-on Technology |
Printer smart software features | HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint™, Mopria-certified, Open Extensibility Platform, FutureSmart Firmware, Instant-on Technology, HP Auto-On/Auto-Off technology, Easy Access USB, JetIntelligence cartridges, Online help |
Processor | |
Processor speed | 1.2 GHz |
Printing Media Handling | |
Maximum input capacity (sheets) | Up to 2300 sheets |
Input capacity | Up to 650 sheets |
Standard input capacity (envelopes) | Up to 10 |
Finished output handling | Sheetfed |
Media type and capacity, tray 1 | Sheets (75 g/m² paper): 100 Transparencies, cardstock (163 g/m²): 50 Cardstock (216 g/m²): 30 Envelopes: 10 |
Media type and capacity, tray 2 | Sheets (75 g/m² paper): 550 Labels, cardstock (163 g/m²), Transparencies: 200 |
Media type and capacity, tray 3 | Sheets (75 g/m² paper): 550 Labels, cardstock (163 g/m²), Transparencies: 200 |
Maximum output capacity (sheets) | Up to 250 sheets |
Output capacity | Up to 250 sheets |
Standard output capacity (envelopes) | Up to 10 envelopes |
Standard output capacity (transparencies) | Up to 100 sheets |
Paper handling input, optional | 550-sheet media input tray 3, 550-sheet media input tray 4, 550-sheet media input tray 5 |
Paper handling input, standard | 100-sheet multipurpose tray, 550-sheet input tray 2 |
Paper handling output, standard | 250-sheet output bin |
Print Area | |
Bottom margin (A4) | 2 mm absolute/5 mm assured image |
Left margin (A4) | 2 mm absolute/5 mm assured image |
Right margin (A4) | 2 mm absolute/5 mm assured image |
Top margin (A4) | 2 mm absolute/5 mm assured image |
Print Resolution | |
Print quality black (best) | HP ImageREt 3600 |
Print resolution black (fine lines) | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Print quality black (normal) | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
Print quality color (best) | HP ImageREt 3600 |
Print resolution color (fine lines) | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Print resolution color (normal) | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
Print Resolution Technologies | HP ImageREt 3600, Pantone Calibrated |
Box contents | |
What's in the box | Printer Four preinstalled HP LaserJet toner cartridges (yield ~6000 pages black and ~5000 pages color) Toner collection unit In-box documentation Software CD Power Cord 100-sheet multipurpose tray 1 550-sheet input tray 2 |
Print Time | |
First page out black (A4, ready) | As fast as 6 sec |
First page out black (A4, sleep) | As fast as 9 sec |
First page out color (A4, ready) | As fast as 7 sec |
First page out color (letter, ready) | As fast as 7 sec |
First page out color (letter, sleep) | As fast as 9 sec |
First page out color (A4, sleep) | As fast as 9 sec |
First page out black (letter, ready) | As fast as 6 sec |
First page out black (letter, sleep) | As fast as 8.5 sec |
First page out footnote | Measured using ISO/IEC 17629. For more information see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity. |
First page out footnote number | [7] |
Memory | |
Memory | 1 GB |
Memory Slots | 1 slot, 90-pin |
Maximum Memory | 2 GB |
Memory upgrade | Expandable to 2 GB through 1 GB 90-pin DDR3 DIMM |
Display Specifications | |
Display | 4-line LCD (color graphics) with 10-key pad |
Connectivity and Communications | |
Ports | 2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device 1 Gigabit/Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TX |
Network protocols, supported | IPv4/IPv6: Apple Bonjour Compatible (Mac OS 10.2.4 or higher), SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, TFTP, Port 9100, LPD, WS Discovery, IPP, Secure-IPP, IPsec/Firewall IPv6: DHCPv6, MLDv1, ICMPv6 IPv4: Auto-IP, SLP, Telnet, IGMPv2, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, IP Direct Mode, WS Print Other: NetWare NDS, Bindery, NDPS, ePrint |
Mobile printing capability footnote | May require a firmware upgrade to be compatible, download at http://www.hp.com/go/support |
Mobile printing capability | HP ePrint Apple AirPrint™ Mopria™-certified |
Connectivity, optional | HP Jetdirect 3000w NFC/Wireless Accessory J8030A (late availability), HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server J8031A (late availability) |
Connectivity, standard | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port built-in Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TX network port |
HP ePrint capability | Yes |
Network ready | Standard (built-in Gigabit Ethernet) |
Network capabilities | Yes, via HP Jetdirect Ethernet embedded print server (standard) supports: 10Base-T, 100Base-Tx, 1000Base-T 802.3az (EEE) support on Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet IPsec (standard) |
Wireless capability | Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory |
Mobile printing capability footnote number | [4] |
Rack and Power Specifications | |
Number of users | 5-15 Users |
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number | 1.98 kWh/Week (Energy Star), 1.86 kWh/Week (Blue Angel) |
Weights | |
Weight | 27 kg |
Package weight | 30.8 kg |
System Components | |
Control panel | 4-line dimmable color LCD 19 buttons (Cancel job, Up and Down arrow, Select, Back, Home, 12-key and Help) 3 LED indicator lights (Attention, Ready, Busy) |
System Requirements | |
Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh | Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite Internet USB 1 GB available hard disk |
Minimum System Requirements | 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-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets) Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (From HP.com): Windows XP SP3 32-bit and 64-bit editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc.), Windows Vista all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.), Windows 7 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions, Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all 32-bit and 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets) 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 CD-ROM or DVD drive, or Internet connection Dedicated USB or network connection or Wireless connection 200 MB available hard disk space |
Security Management | |
Security management | Management security: SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WPA2-Enterprise, 802.1X authentication (EAP- PEAP, EAP-TLS), IPP over TLS, IPsec/Firewall with Certificate, Pre-Shared Key Authentication, and Kerberos Authentication Support for WJA-10 IPsec Configuration using IPsec Plug-in access port for Kensington-style lock |
Software and Applications | |
Software included | 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 Mac OS: Welcome Screen, (Directs users to HP.com or OS App Store for LaserJet Software) |
Driver updates | Current HP printer drivers and software can be obtained from the HP Customer Care Website: In the US, go to http:// www.hp.com/Support/colorljM553 Outside the US: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select the country/region 2. Select Drivers & Downloads 3. Enter a product name/number 4. Under Drivers and software/Driver language, select the language to receive a download in the language desired 5. Select the operating system version 6. Then select DOWNLOAD for the software desired. |
Mac compatible | Yes |
Printer Specifications | |
Functions | |
Automatic paper sensor | Yes |
Storage device and direct print support | Front-facing USB/Flash drive USB printing |
Duplex printing | Manual (driver support provided) |
Duty cycle (monthly, letter) | Up to 120,000 pages |
Duty cycle (monthly, A4) | Up to 120,000 pages |
Recommended monthly page volume | 2000 to 15,000 pages |
Envelope Feeder | No |
Internal Storage | Optional |
Memory card compatibility | No |
Paper trays, maximum | 5 |
Paper trays, standard | 2 |
Print colors | Yes |
Print languages | HP PCL 6 HP PCL 5c HP postscript level 3 emulation, native PDF printing (v 1.7) |
Printer Management | Printer Administrator Resource Kit (Driver Configuration Utility, Driver Deployment Utility, Managed Printing Administrator) HP Web JetAdmin Software HP Proxy Agent Software HP Imaging and Printing Security Center HP Utility (Mac) |
Print technology | Laser |
SureSupply supported | Yes |
Top key features | Front-facing USB printing |
Fonts and typefaces | 105 internal TrueType fonts scalable in HP PCL, 92 internal scalable fonts in HP Postscript level 3 emulation (Euro symbol built-in) 1 internal Unicode Fonts (Andale Mono WorldType) 2 Internal Windows Vista 8 Fonts (Calibri, Cambria) additional font solutions available via third-party flash memory cards HP LaserJet Fonts and IPDS Emulation available at http://www.hp.com/go/laserjetfonts |
Target user and print volume | For teams up to 15 users Prints up to 7,500 pages/month |
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. Only available with Original HP supplies Internet access required. To learn more, visit http://www.hp.com/go/SureSupply |
SureSupply footnote number | [10] |
Recommended monthly page volume note | HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period. |
Recommended monthly page volume footnote number | [9] |
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. |
Duty cycle footnote number | [8] |
Print Speed | |
Print speed | Print speed up to 40 ppm (black) and 40 ppm (color) |
Print speed duplex (A4) | Up to 38 ipm |
Print speed duplex (letter) | Up to 40 ipm |
Print speed black (Landscape, A5) | Up to 59 ppm |
Print speed black (ISO, letter) | Up to 40 ppm |
Print speed black (ISO, A4) | Up to 38 ppm |
Print speed black (Portrait, A5) | Up to 6 ppm |
Print speed duplex (A4) | Up to 38 ipm |
Print speed duplex (letter) | Up to 40 ipm |
Print speed color (Landscape, A5) | Up to 59 ppm |
Print speed color (ISO) | Up to 40 ppm |
Print Speed Color (ISO) | Up to 38 ppm |
Print speed color (Portrait, A5) | Up to 6 ppm |
Print speed footnote | Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes first set of test documents. For more information see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity. |
Print speed footnote (A5) | Measured using ISO 24734 Feature Test, A5 Landscape Feed. Speed may vary based on content, PC, media orientation, and media type. |
Print speed (A4/letter) footnote number | [6] |
Print speed footnote number (A5) | [14] |
Dimensions | |
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H) | 458 x 479 x 399 mm |
Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 600 x 500 x 598 mm |
Cartridges and Printheads | |
Number of print cartridges | 4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow) |
Supplies feature | HP JetIntelligence Cartridge |
Replacement cartridges | HP 508A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6000 ISO yield) CF360A HP 508X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~12,500 ISO yield) CF360X HP 508A Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~5000 ISO yield) CF361A HP 508X Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~9500 ISO yield) CF361X HP 508A Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~5000 ISO yield) CF362A HP 508X Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~9500 ISO yield) CF362X HP 508A Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~5000 ISO yield) CF363A HP 508X Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~9500 ISO yield) CF363X |
Replacement cartridges footnote | Average color composite (C/M/Y) and black declared 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/learnaboutSupportlies |
Replacement cartridges footnote number | [3] |
Page yield footnote | Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies |
Supported Printing Media | |
Media sizes supported, key | 10 x 15 cm A4 Envelopes |
Media sizes supported, key | 4 x 6 in Letter Legal Envelopes |
Media sizes, custom | Tray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm Tray 2: 102 x 148 to 216 x 297 mm Optional Trays 3+: 102 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm |
Media sizes supported | Tray 1: A4, RA4, A5, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10 x 15 cm, A6, 16K, envelopes (B5, C5 ISO, C6, DL ISO) Custom: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm Tray 2: A4, A5, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10 x 15 cm, A6, 16K Custom: 102 x 148 to 216 x 297 mm Optional Trays 3+: A4, RA4, A5, B5 (JIS), 16K Custom: 102 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm |
Media size, tray 1 | A4 RA4 A5 B5 (JIS) B6 (JIS) 10 x 15 cm A6 16K envelopes (B5, C5 ISO, C6, DL ISO) 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm |
Media size, tray 2 | A4 A5 B5 (JIS) B6 (JIS) 10 x 15 cm A6 16K 102 x 148 to 216 x 297 mm |
Media size, tray 3 | A4 RA4 A5 B5 (JIS) 16K 102 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm (standard in M553x) |
Media types | Paper (plain, light, bond, recycled, mid-weight, heavy, mid-weight glossy, heavy glossy, extra heavy, extra heavy glossy, cardstock, card glossy) color transparency, labels, letterhead, envelope, preprinted, prepunched, colored, rough, opaque film, user-defined |
Media weight, supported | Tray 1: 60 to 220 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper) Tray 2: 60 to 220 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper) Optional Trays 3+: 60 to 220 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper) |
Media weight (tray 1) | 60 to 220 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper) |
Media weight (tray 2) | 60 to 220 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper) |
Media weight (tray 3) | 60 to 220 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper) (standard in M553x) |
Battery and Power | |
Power | Input voltage: 100 to 127 VAC, 60 Hz, Input voltage: 200 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz (Not dual voltage, product varies by part number with # Option code identifier) |
Power supply type | Internal (Built-in) power Supportly |
Power consumption | 617 watts (Active Printing), 33.7 watts (Ready), 3.95 watts (Sleep), 1 watt (Auto-Off/wake on LAN), 0.1 watts (Auto-Off/Manual On), 0.1 watts (Off) |
Power consumption Note | 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. Power consumption in Auto-Off mode depends on customer network switch capability, user configuration and network activity. Off-mode power may vary while checking network packets for print jobs. |
Power consumption footnote number | [2] |
Warranty | |
Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty (Next Business Day On-Site) |