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HP Laser 178nw Wireless Multifunction Color Printer, Copier, Scanner; Duplex
- Scan to PDF
- Print, copy, scan
- Print speed up to 19 ppm (black) and 4 ppm (colour)
- Up to 600 x 600 dpi 4 bits
Uncompromising laser quality
This surprisingly small laser delivers exceptional quality, page after page.
Sharp black text, high-quality colour
Produce sharp text, bold blacks, and crisp colour graphics.
The right price
Rely on a high-performance laser printer at an affordable price.
The power of your printer in the palm of your hand
Get simple setup, and print and scan from your phone, with the HP Smart app.[2][4]
Your device, your choice
Easily print from a variety of smartphones and tablets.[4][5]
Extend your printing reach
Easily share resources – access and print with wireless and Ethernet networking.[5][6]
No network, no problem
Connect your smartphone or tablet directly to your printer – and easily print without accessing a network.[6][7]
Fast printing
Get print speeds up to 18/4 ppm.[3][3]
Legendary quality at an affordable price
This surprisingly small laser delivers exceptional quality, page after page.
Produce sharp text, bold blacks, and crisp colour graphics.
Rely on a high-performance laser printer at an affordable price.
Designed to fit your space
Work efficiently with a small, compact MFP – world's smallest in-class.[1]
Get print speeds up to 18/4 ppm.[3]
Get quick and easy printing directly at the control panel.
Get versatile performance and print, scan, and copy.
Easy mobile printing and scanning with HP app
Get simple setup, and print and scan from your phone, with the HP Smart app.[4]
Easily print from a variety of smartphones and tablets.[4]
Easily share resources – access and print with wireless and Ethernet networking.[5]
Connect your smartphone or tablet directly to your printer – and easily print without accessing a network.[6]
| Print technology | |
|---|---|
| Print resolution black | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Print resolution colour | 600 x 600 DPI |
| HP Dynamic security | Yes |
| Duplex printing mode | Manual |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Print technology | Laser |
| Recommended duty cycle | 100 - 500 pages per month |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum duty cycle | 20000 pages per month |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Colour | Yes |
| Replacement cartridges | HP 117A Black Original Laser Toner Cartridge (1,000 pages) W2070A; HP 117A Cyan Original Laser Toner Cartridge (700 pages) W2071A; HP 117A Yellow Original Laser Toner Cartridge (700 pages) W2072A; HP 117A Magenta Original Laser Toner Cartridge (700 pages) W2073A |
| Input capacity | |
| Paper input type | Paper tray |
| Maximum input capacity | 150 sheets |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| Output capacity | |
| Maximum output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Print quality | |
| Print technology | Laser |
| Recommended duty cycle | 100 - 500 pages per month |
| Maximum duty cycle | 20000 pages per month |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Colour | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Certification | EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN55024: 2010, EN 55032: 2012/AC: 2013, 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B I ANSI C63.4-2009, ICES-003 Issue 5, KN32, KN35, GB/T 9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012, CISPR22: 2008, CISPR32: 2012, CNS 13438 (Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries.) |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 8, Windows 11 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016 |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 800 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 MB |
| Internal memory | 128 MB |
| Sound power level (printing) | 6.5 dB |
| Memory | |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 MB |
| Internal memory | 128 MB |
| Processor | |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 800 MHz |
| Software | |
| Bundled software | Common Installer, V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, TWAIN/WIA Driver, HP MFP Scan, OCR program |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 8, Windows 11 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016 |
| Packaging data | |
| Products per pallet | 24 pc(s) |
| Package depth | 466 mm |
| Package width | 501 mm |
| Package height | 398 mm |
| Package weight | 16.1 kg |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| Included cartridge capacity (CMY) | 500 pages |
| Included cartridge capacity (black) | 700 pages |
| Manual | Yes |
| Bundled software | Common Installer, V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, TWAIN/WIA Driver, HP MFP Scan, OCR program |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Cables included | AC |
| Certificates | |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN55024: 2010, EN 55032: 2012/AC: 2013, 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B I ANSI C63.4-2009, ICES-003 Issue 5, KN32, KN35, GB/T 9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012, CISPR22: 2008, CISPR32: 2012, CNS 13438 (Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries.) |
| Certification | EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN55024: 2010, EN 55032: 2012/AC: 2013, 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B I ANSI C63.4-2009, ICES-003 Issue 5, KN32, KN35, GB/T 9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012, CISPR22: 2008, CISPR32: 2012, CNS 13438 (Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries.) |
| Printing | |
| Print resolution black | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Print resolution colour | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Duplex printing mode | Manual |
| Secure printing | Yes |
| Print technology | Laser |
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 4 ppm |
| Warm-up time | 38 s |
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 12.4 s |
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 25.3 s |
| Watermark printing | Yes |
| Print margins (top, bottom, right, left) | 5 mm |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 18 ppm |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Colour | Yes |
| Booklet printing function | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 27 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 80% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 40 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 30 °C |
| Features | |
| Duplex printing mode | Manual |
| Print technology | Laser |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Colour | Yes |
| Control type | Buttons |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Recommended duty cycle | 100 - 500 pages per month |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum duty cycle | 20000 pages per month |
| Country of origin | China |
| Replacement cartridges | HP 117A Black Original Laser Toner Cartridge (1,000 pages) W2070A; HP 117A Cyan Original Laser Toner Cartridge (700 pages) W2071A; HP 117A Yellow Original Laser Toner Cartridge (700 pages) W2072A; HP 117A Magenta Original Laser Toner Cartridge (700 pages) W2073A |
| HP segment | Home office |
| Page description languages | SPL |
| Input & output capacity | |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Total input capacity | 150 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Paper input type | Paper tray |
| Maximum output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 150 sheets |
| Paper tray 1 input capacity | 150 sheets |
| Maximum number of input trays | 1 |
| Paper handling | |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Oficio |
| JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Custom media width | 76 - 216 mm |
| Custom media length | 148.5 - 356 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Labels, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 220 g/m² |
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0 |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| System requirements | |
| Recommended system requirements | Windows 10 or newer, Intel Pentium IV 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor or higher, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB HDD |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 8, Windows 11 |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016 |
| Network | |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Mopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11b |
| Security algorithms | SNMP, IPSec |
| Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100 Mbit/s |
| Design | |
| Display number of lines | 2 lines |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display | LCD |
| Country of origin | China |
| Product colour | Grey, White |
| Certification | EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN55024: 2010, EN 55032: 2012/AC: 2013, 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B I ANSI C63.4-2009, ICES-003 Issue 5, KN32, KN35, GB/T 9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012, CISPR22: 2008, CISPR32: 2012, CNS 13438 (Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries.) |
| Control type | Buttons |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Technical details | |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Secure printing | Yes |
| Display | LCD |
| All-In-One-multitasking | Yes |
| Watermark printing | Yes |
| Time to first copy (colour, normal) | 32.1 s |
| Time to first copy (black, normal) | 12.6 s |
| Print margins (top, bottom, right, left) | 5 mm |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 216 x 297 mm |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Country of origin | China |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 4 cpm |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 14 cpm |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 11; Windows 8; macOS 10.11 El Capitan; macOS 10.12 Sierra; macOS 10.13 High Sierra; macOS 10.14 Mojave |
| Product colour | Grey, White |
| Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| UNSPSC-code | 43212110 |
| Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number | 0.876 kWh/Week (Blue Angel); 1.093 kWh/Week (Energy Star) |
| Layers per pallet | 6 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 24 pc(s) |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 0.876 kWh/week |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Box contents | HP Color Laser MFP 178nw; Preinstalled introductory HP Laser Printer Black print cartridge (700 pages); HP Laser Printer Cyan print cartridge (500 pages); HP Laser Printer Yellow print cartridge (500 pages); HP Laser Printer Magenta print cartridge (500 pages); Imaging drum; Toner collection unit; Setup poster; Reference guide; Support flyer; Warranty guide; No CD-ROM; Power cord; USB cable |
| Power consumption (printing) | 300 W |
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | Mercury free |
| Doesn't contain | Mercury |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 4 pc(s) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433100 |
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 160 |
| Compliance certificates | CE |
| General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URL | https://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/setup-user-guides/hp-color-laser-mfp-170-printer-series/model/24494366?sku=4ZB96A ; http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06266695.pdf ; http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06270941.pdf |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 193015507203, 193015507210, 193015507241, 193905621613, 193015507258, 193015507265 |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (ABT) 193015507203; (ABY) 193015507210; (ACQ) 193015507241; (B13) 193905621613; (B19) 193015507258; (BAZ) 193015507265 |
| Media formats | |
| Custom media sizes | 76 x 148.5 to 216 x 356 mm |
| Scanning | |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Power | |
| Power consumption (ready) | 38 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 0.2 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 0.876 kWh/week |
| Power consumption (printing) | 300 W |
| AC input voltage | 110 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Sustainability | |
| Sustainable technologies and materials | Mercury free |
| Doesn't contain | Mercury |
| Carbon footprint | |
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 160 |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) | 108 |
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 5 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 19 |
| Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e) | 26 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Pallet gross weight | 395 kg |
| Package depth | 466 mm |
| Width | 406 mm |
| Weight | 12.9 kg |
| Package width | 501 mm |
| Package height | 398 mm |
| Height | 288.7 mm |
| Depth | 363 mm |
| Package weight | 16.1 kg |
| Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) | 1014 x 944 x 2390 mm |
| Packaging content | |
| Included cartridge capacity (CMY) | 500 pages |
| Included cartridge capacity (black) | 700 pages |
| Manual | Yes |
| Bundled software | Common Installer, V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, TWAIN/WIA Driver, HP MFP Scan, OCR program |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| Cables included | AC |
| User guide | Yes |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| Brand-specific features | |
| HP Dynamic security | Yes |
| HP Auto-On/Auto-Off | Yes |
| HP Security tools | Password-protected network embedded Web server; Enable/disable Network ports; SNMPv1 community password change; SNMPV2&V3; IPSec; Filtering : MAC, IPv4, IPv6 |
| HP segment | Home office |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) | 193015507203, 193015507210, 193015507241, 193905621613, 193015507258, 193015507265 |
| HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with options | (ABT) 193015507203; (ABY) 193015507210; (ACQ) 193015507241; (B13) 193905621613; (B19) 193015507258; (BAZ) 193015507265 |
| Logistics data | |
| Pallet gross weight | 395 kg |
| Products per pallet | 24 pc(s) |
| Layers per pallet | 6 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 24 pc(s) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433100 |
| Other features | |
| Secure printing | Yes |
| All-In-One-multitasking | Yes |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Watermark printing | Yes |
| Time to first copy (colour, normal) | 32.1 s |
| Time to first copy (black, normal) | 12.6 s |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Maximum scan area | 216 x 297 mm |
| Maximum number of copies | 999 copies |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | EN 61000-3-2: 2014, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN55024: 2010, EN 55032: 2012/AC: 2013, 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B I ANSI C63.4-2009, ICES-003 Issue 5, KN32, KN35, GB/T 9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012, CISPR22: 2008, CISPR32: 2012, CNS 13438 (Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries.) |
| Country of origin | China |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 4 cpm |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 14 cpm |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 11; Windows 8; macOS 10.11 El Capitan; macOS 10.12 Sierra; macOS 10.13 High Sierra; macOS 10.14 Mojave |
| Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| Recommended system requirements | Windows 10 or newer, Intel Pentium IV 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor or higher, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB HDD |
| Recommended operating temperature range (T-T) | 15 - 27 °C |
| Custom media sizes | 76 x 148.5 to 216 x 356 mm |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| Products per pallet | 24 pc(s) |
| UNSPSC-code | 43212110 |
| Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number | 0.876 kWh/Week (Blue Angel); 1.093 kWh/Week (Energy Star) |
| Layers per pallet | 6 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 24 pc(s) |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 0.876 kWh/week |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Box contents | HP Color Laser MFP 178nw; Preinstalled introductory HP Laser Printer Black print cartridge (700 pages); HP Laser Printer Cyan print cartridge (500 pages); HP Laser Printer Yellow print cartridge (500 pages); HP Laser Printer Magenta print cartridge (500 pages); Imaging drum; Toner collection unit; Setup poster; Reference guide; Support flyer; Warranty guide; No CD-ROM; Power cord; USB cable |
| Power consumption (printing) | 300 W |
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Manufacturer warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty; For more info please visit us at https://www.support.hp.com |
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| SKU |
4ZB96A#ABU
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HLL8360CDWZU1
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J8H61A#B19
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3PZ15A#B19
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4RA88F#B19
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HLL3240CDWZU1
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| Manufacturer |
HP
|
Brother
|
HP
|
HP
|
HP
|
Brother
|
| Colour |
N/A
|
Y
|
N
|
N
|
Y
|
Y
|
| Maximum resolution |
600 x 600 DPI
|
2400 x 600 DPI
|
4800 x 600 DPI
|
1200 x 1200 DPI
|
600 x 600 DPI
|
N/A
|
| Print technology |
Laser
|
Laser
|
Laser
|
Laser
|
Laser
|
LED
|
| Ethernet LAN |
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
| Wi-Fi |
Y
|
Y
|
N
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
| Internal memory |
64-256MB
|
over 256MB
|
over 256MB
|
over 256MB
|
over 256MB
|
over 256MB
|
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) |
18-22 ppm
|
over 22ppm
|
over 22ppm
|
over 22ppm
|
over 22ppm
|
over 22ppm
|
| Duplex printing |
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size |
A4
|
A4
|
A4
|
A4
|
A4
|
A4
|





