Data sheet
HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg, 179fwg
Full-featured laser printing. Entry-level pricing.
Get productive MFP performance – world's smallest in-class. Print, scan, copy, and fax, produce high-quality
colour results, and print and scan from your phone.
HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg HP Color Laser MFP 179fwg
Dynamic security enabled printer. Only
intended to be used with cartridges using an
HP original chip. Cartridges using a non-HP
chip may not work, and those that work today
may not work in the future. Learn more at:
http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
Highlights
The world’s smallest colour laser in its class
Crisp black and vibrant colour with HP toner
Print, scan, copy and fax (fax in ’f’ model only)
Speeds up to 18/4 ppm (black/colour) in A4
40-sheet automatic document feeder (179 only)
Wireless/Ethernet-network printing
In box 700/500 pages initial (black/colour)
Easy mobile printing with the HP Smart app
Apple AirPrint™, Mopria-certified, Google Cloud Print™ certified
Legendary quality at an affordable price
This surprisingly small laser delivers exceptional quality, page after page.
Produce sharp text, bold blacks, and crisp colour graphics.
Rely on a high-performance laser printer at an affordable price.
Designed to fit your space
Work efficiently with a small, compact MFP – world's smallest in-class.
Get print speeds up to 18/4 ppm.
Get hands-free printing, scanning, copying, and faxing, using the 40-page ADF.
Get quick and easy printing and faxing directly at the control panel.
Easy mobile printing and scanning with HP Smart app
Get simple setup, and print and scan from your phone, with the HP Smart app.
Easily print from a variety of smartphones and tablets.
Easily share resources – access and print with wireless and Ethernet networking.
Connect your smartphone or tablet directly to your printer – and easily print without
accessing a network.
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Product walkaround
HP Laser 179fwg shown
1. 40 page ADF (fmodel)
2. 2-line LCD and keypad
3. 18 ppm black, 4 ppm colour (A4)
4. Hi-Speed USB 2.0; Fast Ethernet; Fax ports
5. Flatbed scanner handles up to A4
6. 50 sheet output bin
7. Built-in wireless networking; Wi-Fi Direct printing
8. 150 sheet input tray
9. Pre-installed Original HP Toner cartridges deliver up to 700 pages black, 500 pages
colour
Series at a glance
Model HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg HP Color Laser MFP 179fwg
Product number 6HU08A 6HU09A
Function Print, copy, scan Print, copy, scan, fax
Memory/processor 128MB/800MHz
Control panel 2-line LCD and keypad
Mobile printing HP's best-in-class mobile app - HP Smart app; Mopria; AirPrint 1.8 enabled; Google Cloud Print™
Connectivity USB 2.0 high-speed; Wireless; Wi-Fi Direct; Ethernet
Recommended Monthly Page Volume 500 pages
Print speed 18 (black)/4 (colour) ppm
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Accessories, Supplies and Support
Supplies W1120A HP 120A Original Laser Imaging Drum (Approximate average yield based on ISO/IEC 19798. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed
pages and other factors. For details see http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.)
W2070A HP 117A Black Original Laser Toner Cartridge (1,000 pages)
W2071A HP 117A Cyan Original Laser Toner Cartridge (700 pages)
W2072A HP 117A Yellow Original Laser Toner Cartridge (700 pages)
W2073A HP 117A Magenta Original Laser Toner Cartridge (700 pages)
Service and Support UB4X3E HP 3 years Standard Exchange Service for Color LaserJet 170 Multi-function Printer series
UB4X0E 3 years Next Business Day Exchange Service for Color LaserJet 170 Multi-function Printer series
UB4X6E 3 years Return to Depot Service for Color LaserJet 170 Multi-function Printer series
(UB4X3E - available in All EMEA countries Except ME, Africa, South Africa, Israel, Turkey, UB4X0E - available in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, UB4X6E - available in
ME, Africa, South Africa, Israel, Turkey)
Technical specifications
Model HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg HP Color Laser MFP 179fwg
Product number 6HU08A 6HU09A
Functions Print, copy, scan Print, copy, scan, fax
Control panel
2-Line LCD; 13 Buttons: Power, Cancel, Start (Monochrome/Colour),
Navigation (Menu, OK, Back, Left, Right), ID_Copy, Contrast, Scan to,
Wireless); LED indicator lights: Power, Status, Wireless
2-Line LCD; 31 Buttons: Power, Cancel, Start (Monochrome/Colour),
Navigation (Menu, OK, Back, Left, Right), ID_Copy, Contrast, Scale,
Wireless, Numeric and Tel (1 to 9, 0, *, #, Address Book, Redial, On hook),
Mode (Fax, Copy, Scan to); LED indicator lights: Power, Status, Wireless,
Mode
Print
Print technology Laser
Print speed Black (A4, normal) Up to 18 ppm; Colour (A4, normal): Up to 4 ppm;
First page out
Black (A4, ready): As fast as 12.4 sec; Colour (A4, ready): As fast as 25.3 sec;
Black (A4, sleep): As fast as 13 sec (15 min); Colour (A4, sleep): As fast as 26 sec (15 min);
Print resolution
Black (best): Up to 600 x 600 4 bits; Colour (best): Up to 600 x 600 dpi;
Technology: ReCP;
Monthly duty cycle Up to 20,000 pages A4; Recommended monthly page volume: 100 to 500
Printer smart software features Manual duplex and booklet print, N-up printing, skip blank pages, poster print, watermarks
Standard print languages SPL
Print area Print margins Top: 5 mm, Bottom: 5 mm, Left: 5 mm, Right: 5 mm; Maximum print area: 216 x 356 mm
Duplex printing Manual (driver support provided)
Copy
Copy speed Black (A4): Up to 14 cpm; Colour (A4): Up to 4 cpm
Copier specifications
Copies; Original Size; Reduce/Enlarge; Darkness; Original Type; Collation; 2-Up; 4-Up; ID Copy; Adjust Background; Auto Fit Copy; Colour Mode;
Maximum number of copies: Up to 999 copies; Reduce/Enlarge: 25 to 400%;
Scan
Scan speed Normal (A4): Up to 15 ipm (black and white), up to 6 ipm (colour);
Scan file format PDF, JPG, TIFF
Scanner specifications
Scanner type: Flatbed; Scan technology: Contact Image Sensor (CIS); Scan
input modes: Front-panel scan, copy, HP MFP scan software, user
application via TWAIN or WIA; Twain version: Version 1.9; Scan size
maximum (flatbed): 216 x 297 mm; Optical scan resolution: Up to 600 ×
600 dpi
Scanner type: Flatbed, ADF; Scan technology: Contact Image Sensor (CIS);
Scan input modes: Front-panel scan, copy, HP MFP scan software, user
application via TWAIN or WIA; Twain version: Version 1.9; Scan size
maximum (flatbed): 216 x 297 mm; Optical scan resolution: Up to 600 ×
600 dpi
Scanner advanced features Scan to WSD (network support only); Book scanning; Poster stitching for multiple scan; Text converting; Scan to E-Book; Existing file to E-Book
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Model HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg HP Color Laser MFP 179fwg
Product number 6HU08A 6HU09A
Recommended monthly scan volume 6250 to 10,500
Scannable area Maximum media size (flatbed): 216 x 297 mm;
Maximum media size (flatbed): 216 x 297 mm; Minimum media size
(ADF): 145 x 145 mm Maximum media size (ADF): 216 x 356 mm
Bit depth/ Grey scale levels 24-bit (color); 8-bit (mono) / 256
Digital sending Standard: Scan to WSD, PC Scan
Fax
Fax Yes, 33.6 kbps
Fax specifications
Fax memory: Up to 400 pages; Fax resolution: Standard: 203 x 98 dpi;
Fine: Up to 203 x 196 dpi; Superfine: Up to 300 x 300 dpi; Quick dialing:
Up to 200 numbers;
Fax smart software features
Permanent fax memory backup, colour faxing, auto fax reduction, auto
redialing, delayed sending, fax forwarding, PC fax, Secure receive
Processor speed 800 MHz
Connectivity
Standard Hi-speed USB 2.0 port; Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-Tx network port; Wireless 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile printing capability Apple AirPrint™; Mobile Apps; Google Cloud Print™; Wi-Fi® Direct Printing; Mopria™ Certified
Supported network protocols
Via built-in networking solution: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6; Print: TCP-IP port 9100 Direct Mode, LPD (raw queue support only), WSD; Discovery: SLP, Bonjour,
WS-Discovery; IP Config: IPv4 (BootP, DHCP, AutoIP, Manual), IPv6 (Stateless Link-Local and via Router, Statefull via DHCPv6); Management:
SNMPv1/v2/v3, HTTP
Memory Standard: 128 MB; Maximum : 128 MB
Media handling
Number of paper trays Standard: 1 ; Maximum: 1
Media types Plain, Light, Heavy, Extra Heavy, Coloured, Preprinted, Recycle, Labels, Bond, Glossy
Media size
Custom (metric): 76 x 148.5 to 216 x 356 mm ; Supported (metric): Tray1:
A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Oficio 216 x 340. Tray2: Not supported; Optional
Automatic duplexer: Not supported
Custom (metric): 76 x 148.5 to 216 x 356 mm ; Supported (metric):
Tray1: A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Oficio 216 x 340. Tray2: Not supported;
Optional Automatic duplexer: Not supported ; ADF: B5
Media handling
Standard input: 150 sheet input tray
Standard output: 50 sheet output bin
Standard input: 150 sheet input tray
Standard output: 50 sheet output bin
ADF: Standard, 40 sheets
Media weight 60 to 220 g/m²; 60 to 220 g/m²; ADF: 60 to 105 g/m²
Input capacity
Tray 1: Sheets (75 g/m²): 150
Maximum: Up to 150 sheets
Tray 1: Sheets (75 g/m²): 150
Maximum: Up to 150 sheets
ADF: Standard, 40 sheets
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Model HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg HP Color Laser MFP 179fwg
Product number 6HU08A 6HU09A
Output capacity
Standard: Up to 50 sheets
Maximum: Up to 50 sheets
Compatible operating systems
Windows® 7 (32/64-bit), 2008 Server R2, 8 (32/64-bit), 8.1 (32/64 bit), 10 (32/64-bit), 2012 Server, 2016 Server; macOS v10.14 Mojave, macOS
v10.13 High Sierra, macOS v10.12 Sierra, OS X v10.11 El Capitan
Compatible network operating systems
Windows® 7 (32/64-bit), 2008 Server R2, 8 (32/64-bit), 8.1 (32/64 bit), 10 (32/64-bit), 2012 Server, 2016 Server; macOS v10.14 Mojave, macOS
v10.13 High Sierra, macOS v10.12 Sierra, OS X v10.11 El Capitan
Minimum system requirements
Windows: Windows 7 or newer, Intel® Pentium® IV 1 GHz 32/64-bit processor or higher, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB available hard disk space;
Mac: OS X v10.11 or newer, 1.5 GB available hard disk space, Internet, USB
Software included
Common Installer, V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, TWAIN/WIA Driver, HP MFP
Scan, OCR program, HP LJ PC-FAX (Only for 4-in-1 model)
Common Installer, V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, TWAIN/WIA Driver, HP MFP
Scan, HP LJ Network PC-FAX, OCR program
Security management
Password-protected network embedded Web server; Enable/disable Network ports; SNMPv1 community password change; SNMPV2&V3; IPSec;
Filtering : MAC, IPv4, IPv6
Dimensions and weight
Printer dimensions (W x D x H) Minimum 406 x 363 x 288.7 mm; Maximum: 406 x 422.9 x 288.7 mm; Minimum 406 x 363 x 344.1 mm; Maximum: 421.9 x 422.9 x 344.1 mm;
Package dimensions (W x D x H) 501 x 466 x 398 mm 501 x 466 x 440 mm
Printer weight 12.94 kg 14.08 kg
Package weight 16.08 kg 17.38 kg
Operating environment Temperature: 10 to 30°C; Humidity: 20 to 70% RH (non-condensing)
Storage conditions Temperature: -20 to 40°C;
Acoustics Acoustic power emissions: 6.5 B(A) (printing at 18 ppm with monochrome mode); 6.1 B(A) (printing at 4 ppm with colour mode);
Power
Requirements: 220-volt input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz;
Consumption: 300 watts (Active Printing), 38 watts (Ready), 1.9 watts
(Sleep), 0.2 watts (Manual Off), 0.2 watts (Auto Off/Manual On);
Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) : Blue Angel: 0.876 kWh/week;
Energy Star: 1.093 kWh/week;
Power supply type: Internal (Built-in) power supply;
Requirements: 220-volt input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz;
Consumption: 300 watts (Active Printing), 38 watts (Ready), 1.9 watts
(Sleep), 0.2 watts (Manual Off);
Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) : Blue Angel: 0.876 kWh/week;
Energy Star: 1.093 kWh/week;
Power supply type: Internal (Built-in) power supply;
Energy savings feature technology HP Auto-Off Technology
Certifications
EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN55024:2010, EN 55032:2012/AC:2013, 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B I ANSI C63.4-2009, ICES-003 Issue
5, KN32, KN35 (Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries.)
Blue Angel compliant No, please refer to the ECI (Ecolabel Comparison Information) document
Country of origin Made in China
What's in the box
HP Color Laser MFP 178nwg Printer; Preinstalled introductory HP Laser
Printer print cartridges (700 pages black, 500 pages cyan, yellow,
magenta); Imaging drum; Toner collection unit; Installation guide; Getting
started guide; User's guide; Support flyer; Warranty guide; No CD-ROM;
Power cord
HP Color Laser MFP 179fwg Printer; Preinstalled introductory HP Laser
Printer print cartridges (700 pages black, 500 pages cyan, yellow,
magenta); Imaging drum; Toner collection unit; Installation guide; Getting
started guide; User's guide; Support flyer; Warranty guide; No CD-ROM;
Power cord
Warranty One-year limited hardware warranty; For more info please visit us at https://www.support.hp.com
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Footnotes
Smallest in-class footprint compared only to dimensions of majority of worldwide competing personal colour laser printers (defined as non-discontinued colour laser printers < €200 and colour laser MFPs < €300); HP internal
research of printer manufacturers’ published specifications as of Sept 4, 2018 and Keypoint Intelligence-Buyers Lab 2018 study commissioned by HP. Market share as reported by IDC CYQ2 2018 Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker.
Footprint for HP Color Laser 150 printer series is 1,180.6 square centimetres, for HP Color Laser 170 MFP series is 1,476.1 square centimetres. For details, see keypointintelligence.com/HPColorLaser.
Fax capabilities and automatic document feeder only available on HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw.
Excludes first set of test documents. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and document complexity.
Requires the HP Smart app download. For details on local printing requirements see http://www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting.
For details on local printing requirements see http://www.hp.com/go/mobile printing.
Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz operations only. Learn more at http://www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Mobile device needs to be connected to Wi-Fi Direct® signal of a Wi-Fi Direct-supported AiO or printer prior to printing. Details at http://www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting.Wi-Fi Direct® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Technical specifications disclaimers
Measured using ISO/IEC 24734, excludes first set of test documents. For more information see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver, and
document complexity.
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.
HP recommends that the number of pages per month of imaged output be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended
warranty period.
First Copy Out and Copy Speed measured using ISO/IEC 29183, excludes first set of test documents. For more information see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration,
software application, driver, and document complexity.
HP recommends that the number of scanned pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance.
May require a firmware upgrade to be compatible, download at http://www.hp.com/go/support.
128 MB (DDR3-1333).
Windows 7 or higher.
Dimensions vary as per configuration.
Weight varies as per configuration.
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. Power consumption values typically based on
measurement of 115V device.
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 Star value typically based on measurement
of 115V device and 230V for Blue Angel.
Introductory cartridges included; Yield: 500 colour composite (C/Y/M) and 700 black pages. Replacement cartridge average composite (C/Y/M) declared yield 700 and average black yield 1,000 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.
The product could differ from the images shown. © Copyright 2019 HP Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP
products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP
shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Published in EMEA 4AA7-4846, November 2019
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