HP LASERJET M428

Here’s a clear image of the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428 series—showcasing its compact all-in-one design with a flatbed scanner, Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), and intuitive color touchscreen.

Overview: HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428 Series

The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428 is a sturdy monochrome (black‑and‑white) laser multifunction printer designed for small businesses and work teams. It delivers fast printing, copying, scanning, and emailing, with optional fax on certain models (e.g., M428fdw).

Key Specifications

• Functions: Print, Copy, Scan, Email (and Fax in models with “f”).

• Print Speed:

  • Up to 38 ppm (A4, default); up to 40 ppm with HP High Speed mode.

• First Page Out: Around 6.3 seconds.

• Duty Cycle: Up to 80,000 pages per month; recommended monthly volume: 750–4,000 pages.

• Print Quality: Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi fine-line resolution.

• Processor & Memory: 1.2 GHz processor with 512 MB RAM (not expandable).

• Display: 2.7‑inch color touchscreen (CGD) for seamless operations.

Paper Handling & Connectivity

• Input Trays:

  • Tray 1: 100‑sheet input

  • Tray 2: 250‑sheet main tray

  • ADF (Automatic Document Feeder): 50 sheets standard

  • Optional third tray: 550 sheets.

• Output Capacity: Up to 150 sheets.

• Media Support: Includes plain, heavy, colored, recycled, envelopes, labels, and custom sizes ranging from ~76 × 127 to 216 × 355 mm.

• Connectivity Options:

  • USB 2.0 (Hi‑Speed), front and rear host ports

  • Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE‑T), supports power‑saving (802.3az)

  • Dual‑band Wi‑Fi (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz).

Scanning & Copying Capabilities

• Scan Quality: Optical resolution up to 1200 × 1200 dpi.

• Scan Speed: Up to 29 ppm (black & white), 20 ppm (color).

• Copy Resolution: Up to 600 × 600 dpi for both black text and color graphics.

• Copy Capability: Make up to 999 copies, with 25–400% resizing options.

Security & Workflow Enhancements

• HP Print Security: Built-in features protect against threats, with real-time threat detection and software validation.

• Secure Printing: Optional PIN/Pull printing allows retrieval of confidential jobs via PIN entry.

• Workflow Flexibility:

  • Scan-to: Email, network folders, USB, and cloud destinations

  • One-touch shortcuts for automating frequent tasks.

• Mobile Printing Compatibility: Supports HP Smart App, HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint™, Google Cloud Print™, Mopria™, and Wi‑Fi Direct.

Efficiency & Sustainability

• Eco-friendly Defaults: Duplex (two-sided) printing enabled by default; ENERGY STAR certified savings (up to 22% energy and paper).

• Power Management:

  • Active printing: ~510 W

  • Ready: ~7.5 W

  • Sleep/Auto Off: ~0.9 W

  • Manual off: ~0.06 W.

• Build: Mercury-free design with efficient power use and optimized printer lifecycle.

At-a‑Glance Summary

Notes from Real Users

• Some users have reported issues with black/white blank display panels on the control screen, potentially linked to firmware glitches. A firmware rollback has resolved the problem in some cases.

• The M428dw model omits fax capability—only the M428fdw includes this.