amazon HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color MFP M475dn reviews
In addition to providing high quality color prints, the machine can also scan, copy and fax documents. However, the speed of the machine is relatively slow compared to other models of laser printers.
In addition to automatic two-sided printing, this A4 color laser also supports the ability to copy, scan and fax color documents in good quality. The HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color MFP M475dn supports a print resolution of 600 x 600 dpi, scanning at up to 1200 dpi resolution and 300 x 300 dpi copy. In addition, the HP M475dn has the ability to share functions over a local area network, suitable for collaborative work environments. At the same time, as with most of today’s new HP printers, the M475dn is also equipped with the HP ePrint feature that enables users to access the remote printing service via the web.
Design and features
The HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color MFP M475dn has bulky in size and weighs nearly 30kg. The exterior of the machine is designed with two white and black highlights.
The machine has tray paper main drawers, capacity up to 250 sheets, measuring from 60-176g / m2. HP also added an additional 250-sheet paper tray (optional), bringing the total capacity of the M475dn printer to 40,000 pages in a month.
Contains 50 sheets of A4 paper or other paper such as envelopes, sticker paper and thick paper such as postcards up to 220g / m2.
Above is the 50 sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) for scanning, copying or faxing documents. The machine also supports scanning or copying two-sided documents automatically from this ADF.
In addition, the machine is also equipped with flat glass trays for scanning and copying of books or document closure.
The 150-sheet paper hopper is located discreetly below the flat glass tray.
The HP M475dn uses color laser technology with four separate cartridges.
The front of the machine has a USB port, which allows users to print directly or scan and save documents to a USB storage device.
The 3.5-inch LCD touch screen of the machine can change the tilt easily thanks to the switch behind. Unlike other printer models, the HP M475dn does not include physical keys, but every operation is handled via the touch screen.
The power button on the front of the machine. This is also a convenient feature of the HP M475dn, enabling users to switch on / off easily.
The HP M475dn features a 600MHz processor, 192MB of standard memory and can be upgraded up to 448MB. The expandable memory slot on the side of the unit makes it easy for users to upgrade when needed.
The rear-facing communication ports consist of two I / O ports for fax functionality, a 10/100 Base-TX ethernet port for connecting to an internal network and a USB 2.0 port for connecting the computer.
The back of the machine is the cover turned to handle in the jam situation.
Quality and speed
The biggest impact on Test Lab is the quality of the HP M475dn. This color laser printer provides excellent quality in both print and photocopy. But in return, to achieve such good quality results, the machine takes more time to complete.
The HP M475dn supports three print quality levels: Default, Standard and Best. In our tests, Test Lab found that text and graphics prints at all three levels were hardly noticeable in quality differences. The quality of prints in text is clear and seamless, while the color graphics give the colors a fresh, smooth and glossy look. Professional quality color prints on plain paper.
Test Lab can also test the ability to print directly from the USB flash drive in front of the machine. This is a very convenient feature so that office users can quickly print without connecting to the computer and installing drivers, which saves time efficiently.
The HP M475dn also features HP’s popular ePrint feature. You can assign a separate email address for the machine, send email to print documents and images via the HP printer by the Internet when outside the office.
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The HP M475dn is rated at 14 pages per minute in black and white text in Default mode. Tests for black and white text and graphs with color graphics in all three modes, Default, Standard and Best, did not differ in speed, reaching 18 seconds. Meanwhile, two-sided text in Default mode takes about 29 seconds to complete. Plain paper in Best mode takes only 31 seconds.
The document scanner / image function is done by HP M475dn with good quality, clear text and images, color is not much different from the original. For scanning purposes, HP comes with the HP Scan Utility, which scans up to 1200 dpi. The HP Scan software supports saving scans in PDF, JPEG format to your computer or sending scans via email. In addition, users can also directly scan to USB device.
When scanning a document, the machine automatically saves itself as a PDF file. At 200 dpi test resolution, the scan quality is relatively good, however, the text is still jagged. Image quality scanning at 600 dpi better than whether color, black or white. Sharp and full-color images at 100% viewing, no grain breaks when zoomed in. The scanned image from the automatic paper feed tray is less in color than the scan from the flat glass tray. The scanner is quite fast with flat glass trays, however, with automatic trays, the scan speed is slower due to the time it takes to roll paper.
The HP M475dn supports copy functions in both black&white and color modes. In it, users can choose from various types of text and copy images such as Text, Mixed, Picture and Auto.
The quality of the copy is relatively good, clear and easy to read; The image quality on paper is usually the same as the original but has a darker color. Convenient ID Copy allows you to quickly create a copy of your ID. The machine supports automatic duplexing when done with the ADF.
In general, the HP M475dn is not an optimal office option for speed priority, but it is an ideal solution for businesses requiring high quality monochrome and color printing. In addition, this is also a multipurpose device for small office, which saves more cost than investing in many specialized equipment.
