HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn vs M479fdw
These models share the same office-colour family logic, but the M479fdw adds scan, copy, fax, touchscreen control and wireless networking while the M454dn stays focused on printing.
HP specifications
HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn specs
Business colour laser printer with automatic duplexing and wired networking for teams that need dependable office colour output.
Colourpoint verdict: A clean colour-printing choice for offices that already have separate scanning or simply do not need multifunction features.
HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn full specifications
| Technology | Colour laser |
|---|---|
| Functions | |
| Print speed | Up to 27 ppm (A4) |
| Resolution | Business colour laser output |
| Duty cycle | Office-class colour laser platform |
| Recommended volume | Best suited to regular team printing |
| Duplex | Automatic |
| Wi‑Fi | No on M454dn |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Paper input | 50-sheet multipurpose + 250-sheet tray |
| Paper output | Office output tray |
| Display | 2-line control panel |
Compatible consumables
- HP 415A series
- HP 415X high-yield series
Who should buy it?
Teams that need regular colour documents, brochures, proposals and office graphics without needing scan/copy.
What should you know first?
The dn model is wired-only and four-cartridge colour ownership costs more than monochrome printing.
Source: HP M454 printer specifications
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