HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw is a compact yet powerful wireless color printer designed to meet the demands of small offices and home-based professionals. To begin with, it delivers exceptional print quality at speeds of up to 22 pages per minute (black and color), ensuring your documents are both vibrant and timely.
Moreover, with automatic two-sided printing, you can save paper without sacrificing efficiency. The 250-sheet input tray minimizes the need for constant refilling, while the 100-sheet output bin helps keep your workflow smooth and organized.
In addition, this printer features dual-band Wi-Fi® with self-healing capabilities, ensuring a stable and reliable wireless connection. Whether you’re printing from a laptop, smartphone, or tablet, support for Apple AirPrint®, Google Cloud Print™, HP Smart App, and Mopria® allows for seamless mobile printing.
Description
HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M255dw is a compact yet powerful wireless color printer designed to meet the demands of small offices and home-based professionals. To begin with, it delivers exceptional print quality at speeds of up to 22 pages per minute (black and color), ensuring your documents are both vibrant and timely.
Moreover, with automatic two-sided printing, you can save paper without sacrificing efficiency. The 250-sheet input tray minimizes the need for constant refilling, while the 100-sheet output bin helps keep your workflow smooth and organized.
In addition, this printer features dual-band Wi-Fi® with self-healing capabilities, ensuring a stable and reliable wireless connection. Whether you’re printing from a laptop, smartphone, or tablet, support for Apple AirPrint®, Google Cloud Print™, HP Smart App, and Mopria® allows for seamless mobile printing.
What’s more, the 2.7-inch color touchscreen makes navigation and task execution easy and intuitive. You can customize shortcuts directly from the display, which helps streamline frequent jobs like printing forms or reports.
When it comes to security, the HP M255dw doesn’t fall short. It includes basic encryption, password protection, and optional PIN printing, helping you protect sensitive documents from unauthorized access.
To top it all off, the HP M255dw is designed with energy efficiency in mind. It’s ENERGY STAR® and Blue Angel certified, and features HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology to reduce power usage when idle.
Key Features at a Glance
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Print only, color laser
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22 ppm print speed (black/color)
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600 x 600 dpi resolution
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Automatic two-sided printing
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Dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
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2.7” color touchscreen
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Compatible with HP 206A/X toner cartridges
Core Features
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Function: Single‑function color laser printer (no scan/copy capability)
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Print Speed: Up to 22 ppm for both black and color (Letter/A4)
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First Page Out: As fast as ~10–10.5 s (black) and ~12 s (color), ready mode
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Resolution: 600 × 600 dpi with ImageRET 3600 enhancement
Performance & Volume
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Duty Cycle: Up to 40,000 pages/month; HP recommends 150–2,500 pages regular usage Paper Handling:
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250‑sheet input tray + 1‑sheet priority feed
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100‑sheet output tray
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Automatic duplex (two‑sided printing) included
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Media Support: Supports a wide range—plain, glossy, cardstock, labels, envelopes, up to Legal size, custom sizes from 76 × 127 mm to 216 × 356 mm
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Connectivity & Controls
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Network: Dual‑band Wi‑Fi (802.11n 2.4/5 GHz) with Wi‑Fi Direct; wired Ethernet 10/100Base‑TX; USB 2.0 device & front USB host port
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Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, AirPrint, Mopria certified, HP Smart App, Smart Task shortcuts
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Display: 2.7″ (6.8 cm) color touchscreen panel for ease of use
Hardware & Power
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Processor: 800 MHz CPU, 256 MB DDR + 256 MB NAND Flash memory
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Active: ~337 W
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Ready: ~7.2 W
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Sleep: ~0.8 W
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Manual-off: ~0.6 W
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Auto-off: ~0.05 W
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Certifications: ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver, Blue Angel compliant
Toner & Consumables
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Starter Cartridges: Includes 1x black (≈ 800 pages) and tri-color composite (≈ 700 pages)
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Replaceable Toner:
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HP 207A (B‑K: 1,350 pages; C/Y/M: 1,250 pages)
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HP 207X high‑yield (B‑K: 3,150; C/Y/M: 2,450)
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Security & Sustainability
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Security: Real‑time threat detection, secure firmware, strong encryption, network controls
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Eco‑friendly Features: Auto‑On/Auto‑Off technology saves power; meets multiple environmental standards
Summary
Use Case | Highlights |
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Speed & Quality | Fast 22 ppm, professional 600 dpi color output |
Volume Suitability | Ideal for home offices or small workgroups printing ~150–2,500 pages/month |
Convenience | Automatic duplexing, intuitive touchscreen, mobile app integration |
Drawback | No scanning or copying—printer only |
Sustainability | Low power draw, ENERGY STAR/EPEAT certified |
Notable Mentions
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Named “Best Investment” in People’s 2024 “6 Best Home Printers” list—praised for longevity and print quality; downside noted that it lacks scan/copy features
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