Specifications
| SKU | |
|---|---|
| Sku | F2A68A |
| Print speed, black | 41 – 50 |
| Color output | Black and white |
| CATEGORY | |
| Product type | Laser printers |
| Family brand | LaserJet Enterprise |
| USAGE | |
| Perfect For | Enterprise |
| Usage | Small work team |
| FEATURES | |
| Functions | Print only |
| CONNECTIVITY AND COMMUNICATIONS | |
| Connectivity, optional | HP Jetdirect 3000w NFC/Wireless Accessory J8030A, HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server J8031A |
| HP ePrint capability | Yes |
| Ports | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device port; 2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 host ports ; built-in Fast Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-Tx, Gigabit ethernet 1000Base-T |
| Network ready | Standard (built-in Gigabit Ethernet) |
| Connectivity, standard | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port; built-in Fast Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-Tx, Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-T |
| Network capabilities | Yes, via built-in Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless capability | Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory |
| Mobile printing capability | HP ePrint; Apple AirPrint™; Mopria™-certified |
| Network protocols, supported | IPv4/IPv6: Apple Bonjour Compatible (Mac OS 10.2.4 or higher), SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, TFTP, Port 9100, LPD, WS Discovery, IPP, Secure-IPP, IPsec/Firewall; IPv6: DHCPv6, MLDv1, ICMPv6; IPv4: Auto-IP, SLP, Telnet, IGMPv2, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, IP Direct Mode, WS Print; Other: NetWare NDS, Bindery, NDPS, ePrint; Google Cloud Print 2.0 |
| PRINTING MEDIA HANDLING | |
| Finished output handling | Sheetfed |
| Output capacity | Up to 250 sheets |
| Maximum output capacity (sheets) | Up to 250 sheets |
| Media type and capacity, tray 3 | Sheets: 550 |
| Standard output capacity (transparencies) | Up to 75 sheets |
| Media type and capacity, tray 1 | Sheets: 100; envelopes: 10 |
| Media type and capacity, tray 2 | Sheets: 550 |
| Paper handling input, standard | 100-sheet multipurpose Tray 1, 550-sheet input tray 2 |
| Paper handling input, optional | Up to 3 optional 550-sheet paper feeders |
| Input capacity | Up to 650 sheets |
| Paper handling output, standard | 250-sheet output bin |
| Standard output capacity (envelopes) | Up to 10 envelopes |
| Maximum input capacity (sheets) | Up to 2300 sheets |
| Standard input capacity (envelopes) | Up to 10 |
| Paper handling note number | [10] Paper handling accessories are offered separately and with an additional cost. |
| DISPLAY SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Display HP | 4-line LCD (color graphics) |
| Display area (metric) | 48 x 19 mm |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
| Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing) | 54 dB(A) |
| Non-Operating Humidity Range | 10 to 90% RH |
| Operating humidity range | 10 to 80% RH |
| Storage temperature range | -20 to 60°C |
| Operating temperature range | 15 to 32.5°C |
| Acoustic power emissions | 6.8 B(A) |
| Recommended operating temperature range | 17.5 to 25°C |
| Acoustic power emissions (ready) | 4.0 B(A) |
| Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready) | 24 dB(A) |
| CARTRIDGES AND PRINTHEADS | |
| Technology | Laser |
| Number of print cartridges | 1 (black) |
| Replacement cartridges | HP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~9000 pages) CF287A, HP 87X Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~18,000 pages) CF287X |
| Supplies feature | HP JetIntelligence Cartridge |
| PRINT SPEED | |
| Print speed black (normal, letter) | Up to 45 ppm |
| Print speed black (normal, A4) | Up to 43 ppm |
| Print speed | Print speed up to 45 ppm (black) |
| Print speed duplex (A4) | Up to 34 ipm |
| Print speed black (Landscape, A5) | Up to 65 ppm |
| Print speed duplex (letter) | Up to 36 ipm |
| Print speed footnote number (A5) | [18] 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. |
| BATTERY AND POWER | |
| Power | Input voltage: 100 to 127 VAC, 60 Hz; Input voltage: 200 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz (Not dual voltage, power supply varies by part number with #option code identifier) |
| Power Consumption | 741.98 watts (Active Printing), 13.72 watts (Ready), 2.51 watts (Sleep), 0.08 watts (Auto-Off), 0.08 watts (Off) |
| Power supply type | Internal (Built-in) power supply |
| PRINT TIME | |
| First page out black (letter, ready) | As fast as 5.9 sec; As fast as 11.3 sec (100 V) |
| First page out black (A4, ready) | As fast as 6.0 sec; As fast as 11.5 sec (100 V) |
| First page out black (letter, sleep) | As fast as 8.0 sec ; As fast as 13.3 sec (100 V) |
| PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Storage device and direct print support | Storage devices not supported |
| Duty cycle (monthly, letter) | Up to 150,000 pages |
| Envelope feeder | No |
| Functions | |
| Internal Storage | Optional, 500 GB minimum encrypted hard disk drive |
| Print languages | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5 (HP PCL 5 driver available from the Web only), HP postscript level 3 emulation, native PDF printing (v 1.7) |
| Paper trays, maximum | 5 |
| Duty cycle (monthly, A4) | Up to 150,000 pages |
| Paper trays, standard | 2 |
| Recommended monthly page volume | 2000 to 7500 |
| Print technology | Laser |
| Duplex printing | Manual (driver support provided) |
| Fonts and typefaces | 105 internal TrueType fonts scalable in HP PCL, 92 internal scalable fonts in HP postscriopt Level 3 emulation (Euro symbol built-in); 1 internal Unicode Fonts (Andale Mono World Type);2 Internal Windows Vista 8 Fonts (Calibri, Cambria);additional font solutions available via third-party flash memory cards; HP LaserJet Fonts and IPDS Emulation available at Http://www.hp.com/go/laserjetfonts |
| Automatic paper sensor | No |
| Printer management | Printer Management; Printer Administrator Resource Kit (Driver Configuration Utility, Driver Deployment Utility, Managed Printing Administrator); HP Web JetAdmin Software; HP Proxy Agent Software; HP JetAdvantage Security Manager. |
| Print colours | No |
| Top key features | Front-facing USB printing |
| Target user and print volume | For teams up to 15 users; Prints up to 7,500 pages/month |
| CERTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE | |
| ENERGY STAR® certified | No |
| Energy Efficiency Compliance | CECP |
| Electromagnetic Emission Standard | CISPR 22:2008 (International) – Class A, EN 55022: 2010 (EU) – Class A, EN 61000-3-2: 2006 +A1: 2009 +A2: 2009, EN 61000-3-3: 2008, EN 55024: 2010, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A/ICES-003, Issue 5 Class A. Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries. |
| Safety Approvals and Requirements | IEC 60950-1:2005 +A1:2009 +A2:2013 (International); EN60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013 (EU); EN 60825-1:2007/IEC 60825-1:2007 (Class 1 Laser Product); EN 62479:2010/IEC 62479:2010; Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC with CE Mark (Europe); GS Certificate (Germany, Europe); UL/cUL Listed and UC CoC (US/Canada); CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2nd Ed. 2011-12; Compliance with Laser safety standards 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser notice No. 50, Dated June 24, 2007; Other safety approvals as required by individual countries. |
| Environmental | Mercury free |
| FCC Class A Emissions | FCC Class A emissions – for use in commercial environments, not residential environments |
| GEOGRAPHIC | |
| Country of origin | Made in Philippines; China (F2A68A#AB2) |
| WARRANTY | |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty (Return to HP/Dealer – Standard Bench Repair) |
| MEMORY | |
| Memory slots | 1 slot, 90-pin, DDR3 SlimDIMM |
| Memory upgrade | Expandable to 1.5 GB through 90-pin 1 GB SlimDIMM accessory |
| Memory | 512 MB |
| Memory, maximum | 1.5 GB |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Dimensions without stand (W x D x H) | 418 x 376 x 298 mm |
| Package dimensions (W x D x H) | 497 x 398 x 466 mm |
| Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 418 x 639 x 298 mm |
| Dimension footnote number | [12] Width includes 0.16 in (4 mm) per side for side handle protrusions |
| WEIGHTS | |
| Weight | 11.6 kg |
| Package weight | 14.6 kg |
| SYSTEM COMPONENTS | |
| Control panel | 4-line color LCD; 19 buttons (Cancel job, Up and Down arrow, Select, Back, Home, 12-key and Help); 3 LED indicator lights (Attention, Ready, Busy) |
| PROCESSOR | |
| Processor speed | 1.2 GHz |
| BOX CONTENTS | |
| Cable included | No, please purchase USB cable separately; Yes, 1 USB (Asia Pacific only) |
| What is in the box footnote number | [20] Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies The HP LaserJet Enterprise M506 series in-box cartridge may have a higher yield than stated for printer units manufactured before 2017. |
| SUPPORTED PRINTING MEDIA | |
| Media sizes supported | Tray 1: A4, A5, A6, B5, 16k, 10 x 15 cm, post cards (JIS single and double), envelopes (DL, C5, C6, B5); Tray 2: A4, A5, B5, 16k, double postcard; Optional trays 3+: A4, B5, 16k, double postcard; Optional Automatic Duplexer: A4 |
| Media size, tray 3 | A4; A5; A6; B5; 16k; post cards (JIS double); 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm |
| Media size, tray 1 | A4; A5; A6; B5; 16k; 10 x 15 cm; post cards (JIS single and double); envelopes (DL, C5, B5); 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm |
| Media size, tray 2 | A4; A5; A6; B5; 16k; post cards (JIS double); 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm |
| Standard media sizes (duplex) | A4 |
| Media weight, supported | Tray 1: 60 to 200 g/m²; Tray 2+: 60 to 120 g/m² |
| Media types | Paper (bond, color, letterhead, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough); envelopes; labels; cardstock; transparencies; user-defined |
| Media weight (tray 2) | 60 to 120 g/m² |
| Recommended media weight (duplex) | 60 to 120 g/m² |
| Media weight (tray 1) | 60 to 200 g/m² |
| Media weight (tray 3) | 60 to 120 g/m² |
| Media sizes, custom | Tray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; 550-sheet input Tray 2: 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm; Optional 550-sheet input Tray 3+: 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm |
| Media sizes supported, key | 4 x 6 in; Letter; Legal; Envelopes |
| Media sizes supported, key | 10 x 15 cm; A4; Envelopes |
| SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS | |
| Minimum System Requirements for Macintosh | Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite; Internet; USB; 1 GB available hard disk; OS compatible hardware (For OS hardware requirements see http://www.apple.com) |
| Minimum System Requirements | Windows XP SP3 all 32-bit editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc), Windows Vista all 32-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc), Windows 7 all 32- & 64-bit editions, Windows 8/8.1 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets); CD-ROM or DVD drive, or Internet connection; Dedicated USB or network connection or Wireless connection; 200 MB available hard disk space; OS compatible hardware (For OS hardware requirements see http://www.microsoft.com) |
| SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS | |
| Driver updates | Current HP printer drivers and software can be obtained from the HP Customer Care Web site: In the US, go http://www.hp.com/support/ljM506; Outside the US, go http:www.hp.com/support; 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support. Select the country/region; 2. Select Drivers & Downloads; 3. Enter a product name/number; 4. Under Download Options, select Drivers, Software & Firmware; 5. Select the operating system version; 6. Then select DOWNLOAD. |
| Downloadable software | From 123.hp.com: HP Easy Start (Guided Software Install for Windows and Mac); From HP.com for Windows OS: Full-solution software and drivers (Same solution as “Software Included”), HP PLC 6 print driver only (No installer; for “Add Printer” installs), HP PCL 6 print driver with installer, Product Documentation and Support; From HP.com for Mac OS: Full-solution software and drivers; For Mobile OS: See “HP Mobile Printing” (http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ads/mobility/overview.html); From In-OS app stores: HP recommended printer drivers and software; From HP.com for printer administrators: Printer Administrator Resource Kit (Driver Configuration Utility, Driver Deployment Utility, Managed Printing Administrator), HP Universal Print Drivers (PCL6, PCL5 & PS for Windows), HP ePrint Software (ePrint Mobile Driver for Windows), Linux/Unix Print Drivers, SAP (PCL 5 and PS Print Drivers), HP Web JetAdmin Software, HP Proxy Agent Software, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager. |
| Mac compatible | Yes |
| Software included | For Windows OS: HP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Update, Product Registration Assist, HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected), Online user manuals; For Mac OS: Welcome Screen (Directs users to http://www.HP.com or OS App Source for LaserJet Software) |
| SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS | |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows OS compatible with In-Box Driver: Windows XP SP3 all 32-bit editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc), Windows Vista all 32-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc), Windows 7 all 32- & 64-bit editions, Windows 8/8.1 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets); Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (From HP.com): Windows XP SP3 32- & 64-bit editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc), Windows Vista all 32- & 64-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc), Windows 7 all 32- & 64-bit editions, Windows 8/8.1 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets), Windows 10 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets); Mac OS (HP Print Drivers available from http://www.hp.com and Apple Store): OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite; Mobile OS (In-OS drivers): iOS, Android, Windows 8/8.1/10 RT; Linux OS (In-OS HPLIP): SUSE Linux (12.2, 12.3, 13.1), Fedora (17, 18, 19, 20), Linux Mint (13, 14, 15, 16, 17), Boss (3.0, 5.0), Ubuntu (10.04, 11.10, 12.04, 12.10, 13.04, 13.10, 14.04, 14.10), Debian (6.0.x, 7.x); Other OS: UNIX |
| Compatible network operating systems | Windows OS compatible with In-Box Driver: Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 32-bit (SP1/SP2) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2008 32-/64-bit (SP2) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit (SP1) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services); Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (UPD) or Product-Specific drivers from HP.com: Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 32-/64-bit (SP1/SP2) Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 32-/64-bit (SP1/SP2) Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 64-bit Standard/Foundation/Essentials/Datacenter (+ Cluster & Terminal Services); Citrix (on Windows Server 2003/2003R2): Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, 3.0, Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server (Feature Release 1, 2, and 3), Citrix Presentation Server 4.0/4.5, Citrix XenApp 5.0 (Plus Feature Pack 2 & 3); Citrix (on Windows Server 2008/2008 R2): Citrix XenApp 5.0 (Plus Feature Pack 2 & 3), Citrix XenApp 6.0/6.5/7.5, Citrix XenDesktop 5.6/7.0/7.5, Citrix (on Windows Server 2012/2012R2), Citrix XenApp 7.5, Citrix XenDesktop 7.0/7.5; Novell Servers (http://www.novell.com/iprint): Novell iPrint Appliance v1.0, Novell Open Enterprise Server 11/SP1, Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 for Linux, NetWare 6.5/SP8; Novell Clients (http://www.novell.com/iprint): Windows 8 (32-bit / 64-bit) recommend v5.86+, 8.1 recommend v5.94+, Windows 7 (32-bit / 64-bit) recommend v5.82+, Windows Vista (32-bit / 64-bit) recommend v5.82+, Windows XP / SP3 (32-bit only) recommend v5.82+ |
| PRINT RESOLUTION | |
| Print quality black (normal) | Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
| Print quality black (best) | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Print resolution black (fine lines) | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| RACK AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number | 1.824 kWh/Week (Blue Angel); 1.886 kWh/Week (Energy Star) |
| Number of users | 5-15 Users |
| Blue Angel (sleep mode) | 2.51 W |
| Typical electricity consumption (TEC) footnote number | [3] Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) rating represents the typical electricity consumed by a product during 1 week, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). |
| PRINT AREA | |
| Right margin (A4) | 5 mm |
| Top margin (A4) | 5 mm |
| Bottom margin (A4) | 5 mm |
| Left margin (A4) | 5 mm |
| SERVICES | |
| Services (Care Pack) | U8PK1E: HP 1 year Next Business Day + Defective Media Retention LaserJet M506 Hardware Support; U8PK2E: HP 2 year Next Business Day + Defective Media Retention LaserJet M506 Hardware Support; U8PK3A: HP 3 year Next Business Day + Defective Media Retention LaserJet M506 Hardware Support; U8PK3E: HP 3 year Next Business Day + Defective Media Retention LaserJet M506 Hardware Support; U8PK4E: HP 4 year Next Business Day + Defective Media Retention LaserJet M506 Hardware Support; U8PK5E: HP 5 year Next Business Day + Defective Media Retention LaserJet M506 Hardware Support; U8PK6E: HP 1 year Next Business Day Exchange LaserJet M506 Service; U8PK7E: HP 3 year Next Business Day Exchange LaserJet M506 Service; U8PK7A: HP 3 year Next Business Day Exchange LaserJet M506 Service; U8PK8E: HP 4 year Next Business Day Exchange LaserJet M506 Service; U8PK9E: HP 5 year Next Business Day Exchange LaserJet M506 Service; U8PL0E: HP 3 year Next Business Day Channel Remote with Parts LaserJet M506 Support; U8PL1E: HP 4 year Next Business Day Channel Remote with Parts LaserJet M506 Support; U8PL2E: HP 5 year Next Business Day Channel Remote with Parts LaserJet M506 Support; U8PL3E: HP 3 year Next Business Day Call To Repair+Defective Media Retention Laserjet M506 Hardware Support; U8PL4E: HP 4 year Next Business Day Call To Repair+Defective Media Retention Laserjet M506 Hardware Support; U8PL5E: HP 5 year Next Business Day Call To Repair+Defective Media Retention Laserjet M506 Hardware Support U8PL6E: HP 3 year 2nd business day CallToRepair+Defective Media Retention LaserJet M506 Hardware Support U8PL7E: HP 4 year 2nd business day CallToRepair+Defective Media Retention LaserJet M506 Hardware Support U8PL8E: HP 5 year 2nd business day CallToRepair+Defective Media Retention LaserJet M506 Hardware Support; U8PL9E: HP 1 year Post Warranty Next Business Day+Defective Media Retention LaserJet M506 Hardware Support U8PM0E: HP 2 year Post Warranty Next Business Day+Defective Media Retention LaserJet M506 Hardware Support; U8PM1E: HP 1 year Post Warranty Next Business Day Exchange LaserJet M506 Service; U8PM2E: HP 1 year Post Warranty Channel Remote with Parts LaserJet M506 Support; U8PM3E: HP 1 year PostWarranty 2nd business day CTR+DefectiveMediaRetention LJ M506 HardwareSupport; U8PM4E: HP 1 year PostWarranty Next Business Day CTR+DefectiveMediaRetention LaserJet M506 Hardware Support |
| Post warranty repair & maintenance | Please consult web site http://www.hp.com/support |
| ADVANCED FEATURES | |
| Printer smart software features | FutureSmart Firmware, Open Extensibility Platform, Instant-on Technology, HP Auto-On/Auto-Off technology, Easy Access USB, JetIntelligence cartridges, Mopria-certified, Apple AirPrint™, HP ePrint, Online help |
| SECURITY MANAGEMENT | |
| Security management | Management security: SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WPA2-Enterprise, 802.1X authentication (EAP- PEAP, EAP-TLS), IPP over TLS, IPsec/Firewall with Certificate, Pre-Shared Key Authentication, and Kerberos Authentication; Support for WJA-10 IPsec Configuration using IPsec Plug-in |
| COMPATIBILITY | |
| Accessories | HP LaserJet 550-sheet Paper Tray F2A72A, HP LaserJet Printer Cabinet F2A73A, 1 GB DDR3 SlimDIMM G6W84A, HP Secure High Performance Hard Disk Drive B5L29A, HP Trusted Platform Module Accessory F5S62A, HP Internal USB Ports B5L28A, HP Internal USB Ports for M506 and M527 F2A87A, HP Internal USB Ports Qty 100 for M506 and M527 F2A88A, HP Jetdirect 2900nw Print Server J8031A, HP Jetdirect 3000w NFC/Wireless Accessory J8030A |
| PRODUCT NAMES | |
| Sub-brand name | LaserJet |
| FOOTNOTES | |
| Tech spec footnote | [16] Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz operations only. App or software and HP ePrint account registration may also be required. Some features require purchase of an optional accessory. Learn more at http://www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting. |
| Tech spec footnote | [14] Includes toner cartridge weight |
| Tech spec footnote | [12] Width includes 0.16 in (4 mm) per side for side handle protrusions |
