Print speed black:
Normal: Up to 18 ppm 5 
(Measured using ISO/IEC 24734. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.)
Print speed color:
Normal:Up to 18 ppm 5 
(Measured using ISO/IEC 24734. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.)
First page out (ready)
Black: As fast as 11.5 sec
Color: As fast as 13 sec 6 
(Measured using ISO/IEC 17629. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.)
Print quality black (best)
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print quality color (best)
Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Resolution technology
ImageRET 3600
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)
Up to 30,000 pages 7 
(Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.)
Recommended monthly page volume
250 to 2,500 8 
(HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.)
Print technology
Laser
Processor speed
800 MHz
Print languages
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5c, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation, PCLm, PDF, URF
Display
7.6 cm intuitive touchscreen control panel with colour graphic display
Replacement cartridges
HP 201A Black Original LaserJet Cartridge (~1,500 yield) CF400A
HP 201A Cyan Original LaserJet Cartridge (~1,400 yield) CF401A
HP 201A Yellow Original LaserJet Cartridge (~1,400 yield) CF402A
HP 201A Magenta Original LaserJet Cartridge (~1,400 yield) CF403A
HP 201X Black Original LaserJet Cartridge (~2,800 yield) CF400X
HP 201X Cyan Original LaserJet Cartridge (~2,300 yield) CF401X
HP 201X Yellow Original LaserJet Cartridge (~2,300 yield) CF402X
HP 201X Magenta Original LaserJet Cartridge (~2,300 yield) CF403X

(Replacement 201A cartridge average composite (C/Y/M) declared yield ~1,400 and average black yield ~1,500 pages based on ISO/IEC 19798 and continuous printing. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For details, see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.)
(Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798 and continuous printing. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For details, see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.)
Connectivity
HP ePrint capability
Yes
Mobile printing capability
HP ePrint
Apple AirPrint™
Mopria™-certified
Wireless Direct Printing
Mobile Apps
Wireless capability
Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n. Authentication via WEP, WPA, or 802.11x. Encryption via AES or TKIP. NFC
Connectivity, standard
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
Built-in Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX network port
Host USB
Network ready
Standard built-in Ethernet 802.11 b/g/n. Wi-Fi operates as both an AP (with Wi-Fi Direct) and STA
Minimum system requirements
Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 8 Pro (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise N (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Basic (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (including Starter Edition 32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista (including Starter Edition (32-bit), Windows Vista (64-bit)
Mobile Operating Systems: Android, Windows 8 RT, Windows 10 Mobile
Other: Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3) (supported by the automatic installer), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), HPUX 11 and Solaris 8/9, Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package), SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04)
CD-ROM or DVD drive, or Internet connection
Dedicated USB or network or Wireless connection
200 MB available hard disk space
Compatible hardware (for OS hardware requirements see http://www.microsoft.com)

Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Mobile: iOS
Internet
Dedicated USB, network or wireless connection
1 GB available hard disk space
Compatible operating systems
Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 8 Pro (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise N (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Basic (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (including Starter Edition 32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista (including Starter Edition 32-bit)
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Mobile Operating Systems: iOS, Android, Windows 8 RT, Windows 10 Mobile
Other: Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3) (supported by the automatic installer), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), HPUX 11 and Solaris 8/9, Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package), SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04) 10 
(For Windows XP/Vista 32-bit, and for Windows Server 2003 32-bit and 2008 32 & 64-bit, only the printer driver and scanner driver are installed.)
Memory specifications
Memory, standard
256 MB
Maximum memory
256 MB
Paper handling
Paper handling input, standard
150-sheet input tray
multipurpose tray
Paper handling output, standard
100-sheet output bin
Maximum output capacity (sheets)
Up to 100 sheets
Duplex printing
Automatic (standard)
Media sizes supported
A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, 10 x 15 cm, Postcards (JIS), Envelopes (DL, C5, B5)
Media sizes, custom
76.2 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Media types
Paper (bond, brochure, colored, glossy, heavy, letterhead, light, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstock
Supported media weight
60 to163 g/m² paper, up to 176g/m² postcards, up to 200g/m² glossy
Power and operating requirements
Power
Input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Power consumption
375 watts (active printing), 8.7 watts (ready), 1.7 watts (sleep), 0.1 watts (auto-off), 0.1 watts (off) 2 
(Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty.)
Energy efficiency
ENERGY STAR® certified
Blue Angel Eng
Blue Angel Ger
EPEAT® Silver
Operating temperature range
15 to 30°C
Operating humidity range
10 to 80% RH
Acoustic power emissions (ready)
Inaudible 4 
(Acoustic values are subject to change. For current information, see http://www.hp.com/support. Configuration tested: base model, simplex printing, A4 paper at an average of 18 ppm.)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing)
48 dB(A) 4 
(Acoustic values are subject to change. For current information, see http://www.hp.com/support. Configuration tested: base model, simplex printing, A4 paper at an average of 18 ppm.)
Dimensions and weight
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)
392 x 412 x 236.2 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)
392 x 1002 x 285 mm
Weight
12.2 kg 11 
(14.2 kg with consumables)
Package dimensions (W x D x H)
498 x 298 x 510 mm
Package weight
16.7 kg
What's included
What's in the box
HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Printer
HP 201A Black Original LaserJet Cartridge (~1,500 yield) and Introductory HP LaserJet Color cartridges (~700 colour composite (C/Y/M) yield)
Installation guide
Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM
Power cord
USB cable 1 
(Introductory cartridges included, ~1,500 page yield black and ~700 page yield colour composite (C/Y/M).)
Cable included
Yes, 1 USB cable