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HP

HP LaserJet Pro M501dn J8H61A 45 ppm laser printer

SKU CH-BM12-KK128 MPN J8H61A

Monochrome laser printer prints up to 45 ppm with automatic duplex, Ethernet, USB and a 100-sheet multipurpose tray plus 550-sheet main cassette

  • Power draw660 W (active printing) 6.1 W (ready) 1.3 W (sleep) 0.7 W (A
  • Cartridges compatibleHP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~9,000 yield
  • Display type2-line LCD (text)
  • Printing typeMonochrome
  • Print technologyLaser
  • Monochrome print speedUp to 45 ppm
  • Prints up to 45 pages per minute for fast office output
  • Automatic duplex printing saves paper on double-sided jobs
  • First page ready in 5.7 seconds to reduce waiting time
  • High-yield toner cartridges up to 18,000 pages lower cost per page
  • Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 ports integrate easily into networks

Monochrome laser printer for small offices

The HP LaserJet Pro M501dn J8H61A prints up to 45 ppm in black only, with automatic duplex and a first-page-out time of 5.7 seconds. A 2-line LCD provides status text, and connectivity includes Hi-Speed USB 2.0 plus Gigabit Ethernet for wired network sharing. It accepts HP 87A (~9,000 yield) and HP 87X (~18,000 yield) toner cartridges.

Teams needing fast black output, not colour or Wi-Fi

This model suits workgroups that print high volumes of monochrome documents and want Ethernet reliability. Buyers who need colour printing, wireless connectivity, or a larger touchscreen interface should look at a different product. The 100,000-page monthly duty cycle supports heavy daily use.

45 ppm duplex speed decides fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the 45 ppm black print speed combined with automatic duplexing. If your workflow requires that throughput for double-sided reports, this is the right part; if you need slower or faster output, choose accordingly.

How it compares

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Price $461.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product lineLaserJet Pro
Model nameM501dn
Part numberJ8H61A
Printing typeMonochrome
Print technologyLaser
Performance
Monochrome print speedUp to 45 ppm
Monochrome print resolution600 × 600 dpi, Up to 4800 × 600 enhanced dpi
First page out time5.7 sec.
Two-sided printingAutomatic
Monthly duty cycleUp to 100,000 pages monthly
Processor
CPU clock speed1500 MHz
Memory
Standard memory256 MB
Maximum memory256 MB
Display
Display type2-line LCD (text)
Connectivity
Connection interfaceEthernet (RJ-45) / USB / Wi-Fi
Ports & slots
USB connectionsHi-Speed USB 2.0 Host/Device Ports
Network interfaceEthernet 10/100/1000BaseTX (RJ-45)
Extra portsMobile printing: HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria-certified
Power
Power draw660 W (active printing)
6.1 W (ready)
1.3 W (sleep)
0.7 W (Auto-Off/wake on USB connection, disabled at shipment)
0.1 W (Auto-Off/Manual-On)
0.1 W (Manual-Off)
Power source100 to 127 VAC, 60 Hz;
200 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz (Not dual voltage, power supply varies by part number with #option code identifier)
Size & build
Product dimensions11.38 in × 16.46 in × 14.8 in (Minimum)
11.38 in × 16.46 in × 25.16 in (Maximum)
Product weight25.6 lb (11.6 kg)
Shipping weight14.50 kg
Package size497 × 466 × 398 mm
Compatibility
Cartridges compatibleHP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~9,000 yield) CF287A,
HP 87X Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~18,000 yield) CF287X
Accepted media sizesTray 1: 4 × 6 in, 5 × 8 in, Letter, Legal, Executive, Oficio 8.5 × 13 in, Envelope No. 10, Monarch, Custom
Tray 2 & Tray 3: 5 × 8 in, Letter, Legal, Executive, Oficio 8.5 x13 in, Custom
Media sizes, custom: Tray 1: 3 × 5 to 8.5 × 14 in; Tray 2 & Tray 3: 4.14 × 5.83 to 8.5 × 14 in
OS compatibilityWindows 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 edit
Mac compatibilityMac OS (HP Print Drivers available from HP.com and Apple Store) OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.1 Yosemite, OS X 10.11 El Capitan
Environment & compliance
Noise level (approx.)4.0 B(A) / 54 dB(A) (ready / printing)
More details
Print languages, std.HP PCL 5, HP PCL 6, HP postscript level 3 emulation, direct PDF (v 1.7) printing, URF, PCLM, PWG
Standard paper capacity100-sheet multipurpose tray and 550-sheet main cassette
Standard output capacity250-sheet face down
Media formatPaper (plain, EcoFFICIENT, light, midweight, intermediate, heavy, extra heavy, bond, cardstock, colored, letterhead, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough, ecofficient); envelopes; labels; transparencies
Additional detailsMobile 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, 11.1, 12.04, 12.1, 13.04, 13.1, 14.04, 14.1), Debian (6.0.x, 7.x)
Other OS
UNIX

Questions about this item

Will the 100,000-page monthly duty cycle handle our department's peak workload without wearing out the engine?

The printer is rated for up to 100,000 pages per month, so sustained heavy use stays within the manufacturer's durability limit.

How loud and hot does the M501dn get when it runs continuously at 45 ppm all day?

The 250-sheet output bin and automatic duplex keep paper handling smooth during long runs, while the 5.7-second first-page time means the engine spends less time idling at high temperature.

Which toner cartridge must I have on hand before the first print job?

The printer works with HP 87A (~9,000 yield) or HP 87X (~18,000 yield) black toner cartridges; install one of those to start printing.

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