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White rectangular multifunction laser printer with touchscreen and automatic document feeder

HP

HP Color LaserJet Pro M281FDW laser printer

SKU CH-QWGE-MRRJS

A colour multifunction laser printer that prints, copies and scans at 22 ppm with automatic duplex, a 50-sheet ADF and Ethernet, USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi connectivity

  • Printing typeColor
  • Monochrome print speedUp to 22 ppm
  • Monochrome print resolution600 × 600 dpi
  • Monochrome copy speedUp to 21 cpm
  • Color copy speedUp to 21 cpm
  • Maximum paper output300 Pages
  • Print up to 22 pages per minute in colour and black
  • Automatic duplex printing cuts paper use for double-sided output
  • 7-inch colour touchscreen simplifies menu navigation and job setup
  • 250-sheet tray plus 50-sheet ADF handles varied print and scan tasks
  • USB 2.0, Ethernet and Wi-Fi give flexible wired or wireless connectivity

Compact colour multifunction printer

The HP Color LaserJet Pro M281FDW is a desktop-class laser printer that prints, copies, scans and faxes in colour. It produces up to 22 pages per minute in both black and colour at 600 x 600 dpi. A 50-sheet automatic document feeder and automatic duplex printing support multi-page workflows without manual intervention.

Small offices needing networked colour output

Teams that rely on wired Ethernet, Wi-Fi or direct USB 2.0 connections will find the interface options familiar and driver-ready. The 2.7-inch colour touchscreen simplifies job setup and status checks. Buyers who require high-volume paper handling beyond the 250-sheet tray and 50-sheet ADF should consider larger departmental devices.

250-sheet main paper tray capacity

The single 250-sheet input tray sets the practical limit for unattended print runs before a reload is needed. Combined with the 50-sheet ADF, it defines the daily throughput ceiling for scan and copy jobs. If your regular batches exceed this figure, you will need a printer with additional or higher-capacity paper sources.

How it compares

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Price $670.99
Pricier than about 66% of the 2,183 comparable items (median $485.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product lineColor LaserJet Pro
Part numberT6B82A#BGJ
Printing typeColor
Performance
Monochrome print speedUp to 22 ppm
Monochrome print resolution600 × 600 dpi
Two-sided printingYes
Monochrome copy speedUp to 21 cpm
Color copy speedUp to 21 cpm
Maximum paper output300 Pages
Connectivity
Connection interfaceEthernet (RJ-45)

Questions about this item

Does USB 2.0 limit scan or print throughput on the M281FDW?

USB 2.0 carries data at its standard rate, which is sufficient for the 22 ppm engine and 600 x 600 dpi output.

What desk footprint and clearance does the 250-sheet tray plus 50-sheet ADF need?

The 250-sheet tray pulls from the front and the 50-sheet ADF lifts upward, so allow space in front and above the 2.7-inch touchscreen panel.

How is the M281FDW set up on a network, and what step is often missed?

Connect Ethernet or join Wi-Fi, then run HP Smart or the web interface to complete registration; skipping the firmware update after first connection is the common oversight.

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