HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M278-M281
Technical Specification Guide
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Edition 2, 2/2020
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Technical Specifications
| Model name | M280nw | M281fdn | M281fdw | M281cdw | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product number | T6B80A | T6B81A | T6B82A | T6B83A | |
| Paper handling | Single-sheet priority feed slot (Tray 1) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Tray 2 (250-sheet capacity) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Automatic duplex printing | Not supported | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Connectivity | 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection with IPv4 and IPv6 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Walk Up USB port | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Print server for wireless network connectivity | ✔ | Not supported | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Wi-Fi Direct for printing from mobile devices | Not supported | Not supported | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Control-panel display and input | Color touchscreen control panel | ||||
| Walk Up USB printing (no computer required) | |||||
| Prints 21 pages per minute (ppm) on A4 and 22 ppm on letter-size paper | |||||
| Walk Up USB printing (no computer required) | |||||
| Fax | Not supported | ||||
| Copy and Scan | Copies 21 pages per minute (ppm) on A4 and 22 ppm on letter-size paper | ||||
| Scans 22 ppm color and 26 ppm monochrome | |||||
| 50-page document feeder | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Scan to E-mail, Scan to USB, and Scan to Network Folder options | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Supported Paper Sizes and Types
Introduction
The following information provides the sizes and types of paper supported for each tray and for the automatic duplexer.
Supported paper sizes
NOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct paper size and type in the print driver before printing.
| Size and dimensions | Single-sheet priority feed slot (Tray 1) | Tray 2 | Automatic duplex printing (Duplex models only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.3 x 10.5 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Oficio (8.5 x 13) 216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| A4 297 x 210 mm (11.7 x 8.3 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| A5 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| B5 (JIS) 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| B6 (JIS) 128 x 182 mm (5 x 7.2 in) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 4 x 6 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5 x 8 127 x 203.2 mm (5 x 8 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 10 x 15 cm 100 x 150 mm (3.9 x 5.9 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 16K 184 x 260 mm 184 x 260 mm (7.2 x 10.2 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 16K 195 x 270 mm 195 x 270 mm (7.6 x 10.6 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 16K 197 x 273 mm 197 x 273 mm (7.8 x 10.7 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Japanese Postcard | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Postcard (JIS) 100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 in) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Double Japan Postcard Rotated | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Double Postcard (JIS) 148 x 200 mm (5.8 x 7.9 in) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Envelope #10 105 x 241 mm (4.1 x 9.5 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Envelope Monarch 98 x 191 mm (3.9 x 7.5 in) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Envelope B5 176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.8 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Envelope C5 162 x 229 mm (6.4 x 9 in) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Envelope DL 110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.7 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Custom 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm (3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Supported paper types
NOTE: To obtain the best results, select the correct paper size and type in the print driver before printing.
| Paper type | Single-sheet priority feed slot (Tray 1) | Tray 2 | Automatic duplex printing (Duplex models only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain (Unspecified) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| HP EcoFFICIENT | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| HP LaserJet 90 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| HP Color Laser Matte 105 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| HP Premium Choice Matte 120 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| HP Brochure Matte 150 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| HP Cover Matte 200 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| HP Matte Photo 200 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| HP Premium Presentation Glossy 120 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| HP Brochure Glossy 150 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| HP Tri-fold Brochure Glossy 150 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| HP Brochure Glossy 200 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Light 60-74 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Intermediate 85-95 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Mid-weight 96-110 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Heavy 111-130 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Extra heavy 131-175 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Heavy glossy 111-130 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Extra heavy glossy 131-175 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Card glossy 176-220 g | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Color Laser Transparency | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Labels | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Letterhead | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Envelope | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Heavy envelope | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Preprinted | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Prepunched | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Colored | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Bond | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Recycled | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Rough | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Heavy rough | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Opaque film | ✔ | ✔ |
