Top-notch print quality from a capacious color AIO
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THE BOTTOM LINE
HP’s Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f, a mid-volume color laser AIO printer, outclasses the competition with beautifully detailed printing and reasonable running costs.
MSRP $879.99
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There’s no shortage of well-regarded midrange all-in-one color laser printers available. One of the more impressive is HP’s LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f ($879.99). Like the Lexmark MC2535adwe, our previous Editors’ Choice for a midrange color laser AIO, the M408f prints well, with plenty of capacity for most medium-size offices. Though its up-front price is a little steep, its reasonable running costs make up for it. Easy mobile connectivity rounds out the feature set to make the M480f our new Editors’ Choice for midrange color AIOs.
HP COLOR LASERJET ENTERPRISE MFP M480F SPECS
| Type | All-in-one |
| Color or Monochrome | Color |
| Connection Type | Ethernet, USB, Wireless, NFC |
| Maximum Standard Paper Size | Legal |
| Number of Ink Colors | 4 |
| Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks | 4 |
| Direct Printing From Media Cards | No |
| Direct Printing From USB Thumb Drives | Yes |
| Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) | 29 ppm |
| Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) | 29 ppm |
| Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) | 4,800 |
| Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) | 55,000 |
| LCD Preview Screen | Yes |
| Printer Input Capacity | 300 expandable to 850 |
| Cost Per Page (Monochrome) | 2.3 cents |
| Cost Per Page (Color) | 14.1 cents |
| Print Duplexing | Yes |
| Automatic Document Feeder | Yes |
| Duplexing Scans | Yes |
| Standalone Copier and Fax | Copier, Fax |
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