Our Verdict:

The HP LaserJet Pro M404dn is an A4 mono printer with automatic double-sided printing, which can reduce paper consumption by up to 50%. It also features fast printing speeds and is ideal for busy small offices. Perfect for printing everyday documents efficiently and effectively, it is reliable and hardworking, offering printing speeds of up to 38 ppm, it easily integrates into workplaces and is simple to operate.

Design

With a sleek, compact design, the LaserJet Pro M404dn offers up to 18% less energy consumption than its predecessors. Its dimensions are 381 x 357 x 216 mm, and it weighs 8.56kg. It has a maximum monthly duty cycle of 80,000 pages with a recommended print volume of 750 to 4,000 pages per month. The first page out can be as fast as 6.3 seconds and its simple to add to any office’s Ethernet network to share with a workgroup. It has a 1200MHz processor and a maximum memory of 256MB RAM.

Advantages

The M404dn takes security seriously with a suite of embedded security features that offer real-time threat detection, software validation and automated monitoring, all of which are designed to detect and stop attacks if they happen. Its large 250-page input tray and 100-sheet multipurpose tray allows the printer to seamlessly handle large print jobs without the need to reload paper continuously. The support for mobile print solutions, including Mopria for Android and Apple AirPrint, which allow users to print from any device, wherever they are. It is Energy Star rated, so you know you will get not only great performance but also excellent savings at the same time.

Disadvantages

The HP LaserJet Pro M404dn Printer is a perfect printer for everyday use, suitable for smaller offices or workgroups. It is not ideal for organisations with more complex or high-volume printing needs.