The HP Color Laser MFP 178nw is a compact and efficient color laser multifunction printer designed for small offices and home users. It offers printing, scanning, and copying capabilities with high-quality color output. With built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB connectivity, along with support for mobile printing solutions like Apple AirPrint™, Mopria™, and Wi-Fi® Direct Printing, it ensures seamless integration into various work environments. Its space-saving design and reliable performance make it an ideal choice for those seeking professional-quality prints without occupying much space.

Key Specifications

Functions

• Print, Copy, Scan
  

Print

• Technology: Laser
  

• Print Speed:
  

• Black (A4): Up to 18 ppm
  
  

• Color (A4): Up to 4 ppm
  

• First Page Out:
  

• Black: As fast as 12.4 seconds
  

• Color: As fast as 25.3 seconds
  

• Print Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
  

• Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 20,000 pages
  

• Recommended Monthly Page Volume: 100 to 500 pages
  

• Duplex Printing: Manual (driver support provided)
  

• Print Languages: SPL
  

Copy

• Copy Speed:
  

• Black: Up to 14 cpm
  

• Color: Up to 4 cpm
  

• Copy Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
  

• Maximum Copies: Up to 999 copies
  

• Copy Reduce/Enlarge Settings: 25% to 400%
  

Scan

• Scanner Type: Flatbed
  

• Scan Technology: Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
  

• Optical Scan Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
  

• Scan File Formats: PDF, JPG, TIFF
  

• Scan Speed (Normal, A4):
  

• Black: Up to 15 ipm
  

• Color: Up to 6 ipm
  

• Scan Input Modes: Front-panel scan, HP MFP scan software, user application via TWAIN or WIA
  

Paper Handling

• Input Capacity: 150-sheet input tray
  

• Output Capacity: 50-sheet output bin
  

• Media Sizes Supported:
  

• Standard: A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Oficio (216 x 340 mm)
  

• Custom: 76 x 148.5 to 216 x 356 mm
  

• Media Types Supported: Plain, Light, Heavy, Extra Heavy, Colored, Preprinted, Recycled, Labels, Bond, Glossy
  

• Media Weight Supported: 60 to 220 g/m²
  

Connectivity

• Standard Connectivity:
  

• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
  

• Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX network port
  

• Wireless 802.11 b/g/n
  

• Wireless Capability: Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  

• Mobile Printing Capability:
  

• Apple AirPrint™
  

• Mopria™ Certified
  

• Wi-Fi® Direct Printing
  

Display

• 2-Line LCD
  

Memory and Processor

• Memory: 128 MB
  

• Processor Speed: 800 MHz
  

Compatible Operating Systems

• Windows: Windows 7 or newer
  

• macOS: macOS 10.11 El Capitan or newer
  

Power and Environmental Specifications

• Power Consumption:
  

• Active Printing: 282 W
  

• Ready: 27 W
  

• Sleep: 1.0 W
  

• Manual Off / Auto Off: 0.2 W
  

• Operating Temperature Range: 15 to 27°C
  

• Operating Humidity Range: 20 to 70% RH (non-condensing)
  

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 382 x 309 x 211.5 mm
  

• Weight: 10.04 kg