HP
HP Laserjet Pro M479fdw Wireless Color Laser Printer, All-in-One
★★★★★
600x600
The M479fdw delivers 28 ppm color laser output with duplex, fax, and Wi-Fi Direct in a single all-in-one built to sustain small office throughput.
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Overview
Key Features
【LCC AAWOI Multifunction Printer】A multifunctional unit for demanding workplaces, the Color LaserJet Pro M479FDW Multifunction Printer from HP offers printing, scanning, copying, and faxing functions to fulfill your imaging needs.
【Paper Handling】The HP LaserJet Pro M479FDW printer produces sharp text and prints in black or color at speeds as fast as 28 ppm while supporting media sizes up to 8.5 x 14", print resolution up to 600x600 dpi.
【Large Capacity】The HP LaserJet Pro M479FDW printer comes equipped with two paper trays. Tray 1 has a 50-sheet capacity for smaller jobs, and for larger jobs Tray 2 has a 250-sheet capacity. In addition to the two input trays, the printer also has a 50-sheet ADF and a 150-sheet output bin.
【Special Feature】The HP LaserJet Pro M479FDW printer has a 4.3" color touchscreen display, you can quickly check and change settings via the display; Auto 2-sided printing saves your paper costs; Scan speeds are a quick 26 ppm while copy speeds are as fast as 19 ppm.
【Wireless Printing】The M479FDW features Wi-Fi connectivity, you can use built-in Wi-Fi direct to connect your smartphone directly to your wireless laser printer for easy mobile printing, even without a local network connection.
Specifications
Printer Type
Wireless Color Laser Multifunction Printer
Functions
Printing, Scanning, Copying, Faxing
Print Speed (Black)
28 ppm
Print Speed (Color)
28 ppm
Maximum Print Resolution
600x600 dpi
Supported Media Sizes
Up to 8.5 x 14"
Paper Tray 1 Capacity
50 sheets
Paper Tray 2 Capacity
250 sheets
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Capacity
50 sheets
Output Bin Capacity
150 sheets
Display
4.3" Color Touchscreen
Duplex Printing
Auto 2-sided
Scan Speed
26 ppm
Copy Speed
19 ppm
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 28 ppm color and black print speed handles sustained small-office print volumes without a job queue backlog
- 50-sheet ADF enables unattended multi-page scan, copy, and fax jobs — direct operational value for document-heavy workflows
- 4.3-inch color touchscreen provides direct access to scan destinations, copy settings, and fax functions without a connected computer
- Auto duplex printing reduces paper consumption on every double-sided job without manual page flipping
- Wi-Fi Direct bypasses network infrastructure entirely — mobile printing functions even when the office router is unavailable
👎 Cons
- 600x600 dpi print resolution is below the 1200 dpi offered by competing laser printers at this price tier — visible on fine-detail graphics under close inspection
- 51.6 lb weight makes repositioning or relocating this unit a two-person job — not a printer you move frequently
- 250-sheet input tray capacity requires daily refilling in high-volume environments; a separate high-capacity tray accessory would be needed for sustained 500+ page days
- Color laser toner costs (four separate cartridges: CMYK) add up faster than monochrome-only alternatives — factor consumable cost into the total ownership calculation
- The 50-sheet ADF is adequate for light document handling but limits batch scanning throughput compared to 100-sheet ADFs on competing models
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 600x600 dpi print resolution mean for this printer's output quality in practice?
600x600 dpi is the M479fdw's native laser engine resolution. For text documents and standard business graphics, it produces sharp, professional output indistinguishable from higher-resolution laser printers. It is not optimized for photographic reproduction — if you're printing marketing photos, an inkjet or wide-format device will outperform it. For its intended office use case, the resolution is entirely adequate.
Can this printer handle legal-size (8.5 x 14") documents through the ADF?
The printer supports media up to 8.5 x 14" through the main paper path. The 50-sheet ADF can feed legal-size originals for scanning and copying. Tray 2 supports standard paper sizes up to legal for print jobs; confirm media support for your specific paper size before loading non-standard stock.
How does Wi-Fi Direct work on the M479fdw — does it require a router?
No. Wi-Fi Direct creates a peer-to-peer wireless connection between your mobile device and the printer without requiring a local network or router. You connect your phone or tablet directly to the printer's own wireless network, print, and disconnect. It is separate from the standard Wi-Fi network connection.
What's the real-world difference between 28 ppm print speed and 19 ppm copy speed?
The 28 ppm rating is for single-sided black print from a computer — the fastest scenario. Copy speed at 19 ppm reflects the additional processing time to scan each page before printing. The 50-sheet ADF scan speed of 26 ppm applies to feeding originals through the document feeder, which is the relevant metric for bulk scan-to-email workflows.
Does auto duplex printing apply to copy and scan jobs, or only to print?
Auto duplex applies to print jobs. For copy jobs, the ADF feeds single-sided originals and the printer can output double-sided copies automatically. Duplex scanning (scanning both sides in one pass) depends on the ADF's capability — single-pass duplex ADF scanning is a feature of higher-end models, so verify this workflow against HP's documentation for the M479fdw specifically.
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