Data sheet

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521

series
Finish jobs faster, produce high-quality
documents, and make scanning and
sharing simple. Get set up and
connected quickly . Send quick1,2

commands from an intuitive colour

touchscreen. Easily conserve
resources and recycle used
cartridges. 3

Finish faster – with less standing around – using single-pass, dual-head scanning.
● Maintain peak performance with fast print speeds of up to 40 ppm 4. Rely on a robust
recommended monthly page volume of 2000 to 6000 pages.
● Handle high-volume printing without worries, thanks to a 600-sheet paper input,
expandable to 1100 sheets 5, and a 250-sheet output tray.
● Work faster, single-pass, dual-head scanning. Scan documents and send digital files to
email, the cloud, network folders or a USB drive, in one easy step.
● Save paper with two-sided printing, and use the 50-sheet automatic document feeder to
Highlights
heighten productivity.
● Print, copy, scan and fax
● Print/copy up to 40 ppm Work smarter – access, store and print content quickly from the 8.89 cm colour touchscreen.6
● 256 MB RAM, 800 MHz processor ● Easily complete a range of print, copy, scan and fax tasks. Go from zero to done, right at
● Hi-Speed USB 2.0; Host USB; Fast Ethernet; the MFP.
Telecom ● Access, store and print web content from the MFP’s touchscreen using business apps
● Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi with HP FastRes installed on the device.6
● 2,000 to 6,000 pages monthly page volume
● Save time with an easy-to-install Original HP cartridge, and cut costs, using an optional
high-capacity cartridge.7
● Efficiently monitor and manage this MFP, using HP Web Jetadmin to track office printing
and device status.8

Share wirelessly across the office.1

● Enjoy unparalleled flexibility: print from your smartphone or tablet from virtually
anywhere.2,9
● Use HP Auto Wireless Connect to configure networking without wires.1,2
● Use resources more efficiently with wireless2 and 10/100/1000T Gigabit Ethernet
networking– easily print and share.1
● And pull print jobs from your pocket – walk up and print right from a memory device via
the USB port.

Save energy with HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology, Instant-on Copy, and Instant-on

Technology.10
● Help reduce energy and conserves resources. Use HP Instant-on Copy and HP
Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology.10
● With the HP EcoSMART Console, you get instant access to custom energy-saving options
and printer settings. So you can centrally configure all your printers to use the most
energy- and resource-efficient settings.
● Cut your environmental impact and costs even further with automatic two-sided printing.
● Easily recycle used cartridges for free, with HP Planet Partners.3

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Product walkaround
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dw shown

1. Intuitive 8.89 cm colour touchscreen control panel with business apps

2. 50‑sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) with automatic two-sided scanning
3. Plate glass scanner handles up to A4 size
4. 250-sheet output bin with extension for long paper
5. 100-sheet rear output bin
6. 100-sheet multipurpose tray 1 handles heavy custom media up to 199 g/m²
7. 500-sheet input tray 2
8. Tray fill indicator
9. Easy access USB port to save and print files directly
10. Front door release button allows convenient access to HP all-in-one toner cartridge
11. Built-in automatic two-sided printing
12. On/Off button
13. Access port for optional Kensington style lock
14. Gigabit Ethernet network port for easy sharing
15. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 printing port
16. RJ 11-fax port
17. Telephone “line out” port
18. 800 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM
19. Built-in 802.11b/g/n wireless networking (dw model only)
20. Power connection

Series at a glance

Model HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dw

Product number A8P79A A8P80A
Print speed, A4 Up to 40 ppm; Up to 21 ppm duplex Up to 40 ppm; Up to 21 ppm duplex
Print input capacity 600/1,100 600/1,100
(standard/optional)
50-sheet ADF with Yes Yes
two-sided scanning
Automatic two-sided Yes Yes
printing
Fax and phone ports Yes Yes
Gigabit Ethernet Yes Yes
network port
802.11b/g/n wireless Not available Yes
networking
Recommended 2,000 to 6,000 2,000 to 6,000
monthly page volume
Duty cycle (pages per Up to 75,000 Up to 75,000
month)
ENERGY STAR® Yes Yes
certified

Accessories, Supplies and Support

Supplies CE255A HP 55A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge 6,000 pages
CE255X HP 55X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge 12,500 pages (HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015 and Pro 500 MFP M521) or 13,500 (HP LaserJet
Enterprise Pro 500 MFP M525).
CE255XD HP 55X 2-pack High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridges Per cartridge: 12,500 to 13,500 pages
Accessories CF338A HP LaserJet MFP M525 Cabinet
CE530A HP LaserJet 500-sheet Feeder/Tray
Service and support U6Z59E - HP 3 year Next Business Day LaserJet Pro M521 MFP Hardware Support
U6Z70PE -HP 1 year Post Warranty Next Business Day LaserJet Pro M521 MFP Hardware Support

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Technical specifications
Model HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dw
Product number A8P79A A8P80A
Functions Print, copy, scan, fax
Control panel 8.89 cm intuitive touchscreen control panel with colour graphic display; Buttons (Home, Cancel, Help, Right/Left Arrows, Back); LED indicator lights (Ready, Error)
Print
Print technology Laser
Print speed1 Black (A4, normal): Up to 40 ppm; Black (A4, duplex): Up to 21 ipm
First page out2 Black (A4, ready): As fast as 8.0 sec
Print resolution Black (best): Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi; Technology: HP FastRes 1200 (600 x 600 dpi), HP ProRes 1200 (1200 x 1200 dpi), 600 x 600 dpi
Monthly duty cycle Up to 75000 pages (A4); Recommended monthly page volume: 2000 to 6000
Standard print HP PCL 6; HP PCL 5; HP Postscript Level 3 emulation, PCLm
languages
Fonts and typefaces 84 scalable TrueType fonts. Additional Font Solutions available at http://www.hp.com/go/laserjetfonts.
Print area Print margins: Top: 5 mm, Bottom: 5 mm, Left: 5 mm, Right: 5 mm; Maximum print area: 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Duplex printing Automatic (standard)
Copy
Copy speed Black (A4): Up to 40 ppm
Copier specifications Number of copies; Reduce/Enlarge; Ligher/Darker; Optimise; Paper; Multi-page copy; Collation; Tray select; Two-sided; Draft mode; Image adjustment; Set as new
defaults; Restore defaults Maximum number of copies: Up to 99 copies; Copy resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi; Reduce/Enlarge: 25 to 400%
Scan
Scan speed3 Normal (A4): Up to 19 ppm (black & white), up to 14 ppm (colour); Duplex (A4): Up to 35 ipm (black & white), up to 13 ipm (colour)
Scanner specifications Scanner type: Flatbed, ADF Scan technology: Contact Image Sensor (CIS); Scan input modes: From PC: Solution Center Lite (Windows Vista, Windows XP) or
Device Stage (Windows 7, 8); TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant software; Twain version: Version 1.9; Duplex ADF scanning: Yes; Scan size maximum
(flatbed, ADF): 216 x 297 mm; Optical scan resolution: Up to 300 dpi (colour, greyscale and monochrome, ADF); Up to 1200 dpi (colour, greyscale and
monochrome, flatbed)
Scanner Advanced Duplex scanning from ADF; Scan to USB flash drive; Scan to network folder; Scan to e-mail; Scan to cloud; Optimise text/picture; Image adjustments; Output quality
Features setting; Selectable scan resolution 75 to 600 dpi
Scannable area Minimum media size (flatbed): No minimum Maximum media size (flatbed): 216 x 297 mm; Minimum media size (ADF): 127 x 177 mm; Maximum media
size (ADF): 216 x 356 mm
Bit depth/ Grey scale 24-bit (8-bit for greyscale duplex scan) / 256
levels
Digital sending Optional: Optional: Secondary e-mail; Send to folder; Send to workflow; Send to printer; Authentication; Digital fax (send to LAN,Internet); OCR
Fax
Fax4 Yes, 33 kbps
Fax specifications Fax resolution: Standard: 203 x 98 dpi;
Fine: 203 x 196 dpi, 256 levels of grey;
Superfine: 300 x 300 dpi or 203 x 392 dpi, 256 levels of grey;
Quick dialing: Up to 100 numbers (each can contain 100 numbers)
Fax smart software Permanent fax memory backup; Fax forwarding; Fax address book; TAM interface, Speed-dial; Group dial; Auto redial; Block junk faxes; Polling; Send a fax with
features confirmation; Private fax receive
Processor speed 800 MHz
Connectivity
Standard 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host; 1 Gigabit Ethernet 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Host; 1 Gigabit Ethernet
10/100/1000Base-TX; 1 Telecom; 1 Phone 10/100/1000Base-TX; 1 Telecom; 1 Phone; 1 Wireless 802.11b/g/n
Optional HP Jetdirect ew2500 802.11b/g Wireless Print Server J8021A; HP Jetdirect 2700w USB Wireless Print Server J8026A
Wireless No Yes, built-in WiFi 802.11b/g/n
Mobile printing capability HP ePrint; Apple AirPrint™; Mopria™-certified; Mobile Apps HP ePrint; Apple AirPrint™; Mopria™-certified; Wireless Direct Printing; Mobile
Apps
Hard disk None
Memory Standard: 256 MB; Maximum : 256 MB
Media handling
Number of paper trays Standard: 2; Maximum: 3
Media types Paper (bond, colour, letterhead, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough); envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, user-defined
Media size Custom (metric): Tray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; tray 2, optional 500-sheet tray 3: 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm
Supported (metric): Tray 1: A4, A5, A6, RA4, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10 x 15 cm, Postcard (JIS), DPostcard (JIS), Envelope (B5, C5, C6, DL); Tray 2, optional Tray 3: A4; A5;
A6; RA4; B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10 x 15 cm, Postcard (JIS), DPostcard (JIS)
ADF: 127 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Media handling Standard input: 100-sheet multipurpose tray, 500-sheet input tray 2, 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Standard output: 250-sheet output bin, 100-sheet rear output bin
Optional input: Optional 500-sheet tray (add up to 1 tray)
ADF: Standard, 50 sheets
Media weight Tray 1: 52 to 199 g/m²; Tray 2, 3: 52 to 120 g/m²; ADF: Tray 1: 52 to 199 g/m²; Tray 2, 3: 52 to 120 g/m²

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Model HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dw

Product number A8P79A A8P80A
Input capacity Tray 1: sheets (75 g/m²): 100; envelopes: 10
Tray 2: sheets (75 g/m²): 500
Maximum: Up to 1100 sheets
ADF: Standard, 50 sheets
Output capacity Standard: Up to 250 sheets
Envelopes: Up to 10 envelopes
Transparencies: Up to 75 sheets
Maximum: Up to 350 sheets
Compatible operating Full software installs supported on: Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit); Driver only
systems installs supported on: Windows 2012, Windows Server 2008 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Server 2003 32-bit (SP3 or higher); Mac OS X v10.6.8 and later; Linpus Linux
(9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package); SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0),
Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3) (supported by the automatic installer); HPUX 11 and Solaris 8/9
Minimum system Windows: Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit): 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
requirements processor, 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit), 400 MB available hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or network port;
Mac: Mac OSX v10.6; PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel® Core™ Processor; 500 MB free hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD-ROM or Internet; USB or Network port
Software included Windows: HP Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 print driver, HP WIA Scan Driver, HP TWAIN Scan Driver, HP Scan, HP Fax Setup Wizard, HP Send Fax, HP Fax Print Driver,
Status Alerts, HP Update, DXP; Mac: HP Installer/Uninstaller, HP Postscript driver, HP Scan, HP Setup Assistant, HP Fax Print Driver, HP Utility, HP Alerts, HP Firmware
Updater
Security management Embedded Web Server: password-protection, secure browsing via SSL/TLS; Wireless: WEP (128 bit), WPA/WPA2 - Personal (AES, TKIP), WPA/WPA2 -
Network: enable/disable network ports and features, SNMPv1 community Enterprise (EAP-TLS, PEAP, LEAP); Embedded Web Server: password-protection,
password change, SNMPv3, 802.1x, Firewall, Access Control List; HP ePrint: secure browsing via SSL/TLS; Network: enable/disable network ports and
HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access authentication, SASL features, SNMPv1 community password change, SNMPv3, 802.1x, Firewall,
authentication Access Control List; HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic
Access Authentication, SASL authentication
Dimensions and Weight
Printer dimensions (W x Minimum: 465 x 465 x 508 mm; Maximum: 465 x 900 x 750 mm
D x H)
Package dimensions (W 585 x 594 x 733 mm
x D x H)
Printer weight 22.3 kg
Package weight 29.57 kg
Operating Temperature: 10 to 32.5°C; Humidity: 30 to 70% RH
environment
Storage Temperature: -20 to 40°C; Humidity: 10 to 90% RH
Acoustics Acoustic power emissions: 6.7 B(A) Acoustic pressure emissions: 54 dB(A)
Power Requirements: Input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60Hz (+/- 3 Hz) Requirements: Input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
Consumption: 760 watts (printing), 18.2 watts (ready), 4.3 watts (sleep), 0.3 and 220V-240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60Hz (+/- 2 Hz) Consumption: 760 watts
watts (off). Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC): 2.812 kWh/week.; Typical (printing), 18.2 watts (ready), 4.3 watts (sleep), 0.3 watts (off). Typical Electricity
Electricity Consumption (TEC): 2.812 kWh/week; Power supply type: Built-in Consumption (TEC): 2.812 kWh/week.; Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC):
power supply 2.812 kWh/week; Power supply type: Built-in power supply
Energy savings feature HP Auto-on/Auto-off Technology; Instant-on Technology; Instant-on Copy
technology
Certifications CISPR 22: 2008/EN 55022: 2010 Class A, EN 61000-3-2: 2006 +A1:2009 +A2: CISPR 22: 2008/EN 55022: 2010 Class A, EN 61000-3-2: 2006 +A1:2009 +A2:
2009, EN 61000-3-3: 2008, EN 55024: 1998+A1+A2, FCC Title 47 CFR, 2009, EN 61000-3-3: 2008, EN 55024: 1998+A1+A2, FCC Title 47 CFR,
GB9254-2008, GB17625.1-2003, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC with CE Marking GB9254-2008, GB17625.1-2003, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC with CE Marking
(Europe), other EMC approvals as required by individual countries (Europe), other EMC approvals as required by individual countries
ENERGY STAR® qualified ENERGY STAR® qualified; CECP; Blue Angel RAL-UZ 205
What's in the box HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn;includes built-in automatic two-sided printing; HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dw; includes built-in automatic two-sided printing;
built-in 10/100/1000T Gigabit Ethernet; HP Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge built-in 10/100/1000T Gigabit Ethernet; Wireless 802.11 b/g/n; HP Black
(~6000 pages); Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM; Installation LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6000 pages); Printer documentation and software
guide, Support flyer, Warranty card; Power cord; Fax cable. on CD-ROM; Installation guide, Support flyer, Warranty card; Power cord; Fax
cable.
Warranty One-year warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to learn about HP
award winning service and support options in your region.

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Footnotes
1 HP Auto Wireless Connect may not be available for all system configurations. Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from access point. For information on compatibility, visit
www.hp.com/go/autowirelessconnect
2 HP wireless direct printing, built-in wireless connectivity and HP Auto Wireless Connect are only available on the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dw.
3 Program availability varies. Original HP cartridge return and recycling is currently available in more than 50 countries, territories and regions in Asia, Europe, and North and South America, through the HP Planet Partners

programme. For more information, visit: www.hp.com/recycle

4 Printing speed measured using ISO/IEC 24734 and excludes first set of test documents. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software

application, driver, and document complexity. First page out exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software program, document complexity, network, media width, media weight, environment, and job
size.
5 Optional paper capacity up to 1,100 sheets. 1 x 500-sheet paper tray not included; please purchase separately’’
6 Requires an Internet connection to the printer. Services may require registration. App availability varies by country, language and agreements. For details, see www.hpconnected.com
7 HP 55X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge not included; please purchase separately.
8 HP Web Jetadmin is free and can be downloaded at www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin
9 Local printing requires mobile device and printer to be on the same network or have a direct wireless connection to the printer. Wireless performance is dependent on physical environment and distance from access point.

Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz operations only. Remote printing requires an Internet connection to an HP web-connected printer. App or software and HP ePrint account registration may also be required.
Wireless broadband use requires separately purchased service contract for mobile devices. Check with service provider for coverage and availability in your area. See hp.com/go/mobileprinting for more details
10 HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology is subject to printer and settings. Instant-on Technology claim based on comparison with products that use traditional fusing. Instant-on Copy claim based on comparison with fluorescent

tubes.

Technical specifications disclaimers

1 Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes first set of test documents. For more information see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver,
and document complexity.
2 Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.
3 Actual speeds may vary depending on scan resolution, network conditions, computer performance and application software.
4 Based on standard ITU-T test image at standard resolution. More complicated pages or higher resolution will take longer and use more memory.

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