HP M438n Data sheet

Data sheet

HP LaserJet MFP M438 series

Count on legendary HP performance and reliability at an affordable price.

Surpass your office printer expectations with the speed, quality, and efficiency of HP LaserJet office printers.

A printer to handle your printing volume needs

HP LaserJet MFP M438n

HP LaserJet MFP M438dn

Simplify workflows with automatic paper-handling solutions, efficient scan solutions, and
copying.
Conserve resources with automatic two-sided printing and copying—consume up to 50%
less paper.
Capture both sides of the page with ease, using the 100-sheet reversing automatic
document feeder.
Launch tasks at the device—streamline copying; capture a two-sided ID; and darken,
enlarge, or reduce images.

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Reliable and productive

Bring together remote monitoring and shared resources to help optimize your print
environment.
Identify new devices and gain insight into printing with HP Web Jetadmin remote
discovery and monitoring.
Easily set up, print, and share printing resources with built-in Ethernet networking.

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Get great value from your office printer

Help maximize value and minimize budget impact with an attractive purchase price and
affordable running costs.
Help save budget and put affordable MFP performance to work for your business.
Help protect your investment and get affordable running costs, using Original HP toner
cartridges.

HP LaserJet MFP M438nda

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

Data sheet | HP LaserJet MFP M438 series

Product walkaround

ADF cover

ADF width guide

100-sheet reversing

4-line LCD, 10-key pad,

250-sheet output bin

Side door (access to

100-sheet multipurpose

Automatic two-sided

Front door (access

250-sheet input tray 2

Front view

Right side I/O panel closeup

Built-in Ethernet

Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Scanner glass (A3)

printing and copying1

to toner cartridges)

HP LaserJet MFP M438nda shown

Series at a glanceSeries at a glance

ADF (input)

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ADF output tray

4-button quick set

fuser and print path)

tray 1

printing port

10/100Base-TX
networking (all

models)

Product number 8AF43A 8AF44A 8AF45A

Print and copy speeds3

Duplex printing

Scan speeds, simplex5

100-sheet reversing ADF2

ID copy, book copy, N-up,
reduce/enlarge

Input capacity (standard) 350 sheets (Multipurpose tray 1: Up to 100 sheets; Tray 2: Up to 250 sheets) (all models)

Input capacity (maximum) 350 sheets 600 sheets (with purchase of optional 250-sheet tray 36)

Output capacity 250 sheets (all models)

Long-life supplies7 Cartridge yield (A/X): Black: ~7,400/13,700 pages; Original HP Imaging Drum: ~80,000 pages (all models)

Job accounting, PIN printing,
remote management, and scan
to PC/email/SMB/FTP

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Automatic two-sided printing is standard on the HP LaserJet MFP M438 dn and nda models only. Automatic two-sided copying is standard on the M438nda model only.

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Reversing auto matic document f eeder is standard on the HP LaserJet MF P M438 nda model only . It is not available on the HP LaserJet MFP M438n and requires a separate purchase and Care Pack installation for the

HP LaserJet MF P M438dn.

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Measured using I SO/IEC 24734 and excludes the first set o f test documents. For more informatio n, see hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact sp eed varies depending on the system co nfiguration, software applicat ion, driver,

and document complexity.

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All LaserJet Pro , Enterprise, Managed, and PageWide products with introductions beginning in September 2019 will include consistent worldwide default duplex settings (across bundles/drivers); product introductions

before September 2 019 may have inconsistent defau lt duplex settings across drivers.

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Scan speeds may vary depending on scan resolution, network conditions, computer performance, and application software.

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The optional 250-sheet paper tray is a service part that requires a Care Pack installation.

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Declared yie ld value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For more information, visit hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies. Ships with One H P Original

Black LaserJet In troductory Toner cartridge (y ield ~4,000 pages) an d one HP Original Imaging Drum (yield ~ 80,000 pages).

HP LaserJet MFP M438n HP LaserJet MFP M438dn HP LaserJet MFP M438nda

Up to 22 pages per minute; Up to 22 copies per minute (all models)

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Manual Automatic (default

) Automatic (default4)

A4: Up to 33 images per minute (ipm) (black and colour); A3: Up to 21/14 ipm (black/colour)

Not available Optional

Not available

Data sheet | HP LaserJet MFP M438 series

HP Services

Downtime can have serious consequences, so HP
provides support beyond the standard warranty. You
benefit from reduced risk, maximized uptime,
predictable service delivery and no unbudgeted
repair costs.

Choose from:

Optimized Care (optimum performance and
stability):
4 hour Onsite Support, Maintenance Kit Replacement
Service, Installation with Network Configuration
Service

Standard Care (high level of uptime):
Next Business Day Onsite Support, Maintenance Kit
Replacement Service, Installation with Network
Configuration Service

Basic Care (minimum recommended support):
Next Business Day Onsite Support

4 hour Onsite Support:
Onsite support within four hours after a service call
received within the coverage window

Next Business Day Onsite Support:
Onsite service the next business day after the
service call is received

Maintenance Kit Replacement Service:
Onsite replacement of your printer's maintenance kit
including parts, materials, and labor

Installation with Network Configuration Service:
Assembly, network configuration, and basic
administrator familiarization. For more information
about HP Care Pack, HP Contractual, or HP Managed
Print Services, visit hp.com/go/printservices

Top features

Product

8AF43A HP LaserJet MFP M438n
8AF44A HP LaserJet MFP M438dn
8AF45A HP LaserJet MFP M438nda

Supplies

CF257A HP 57A Original LaserJet Imaging Drum (80,000 pages)
W1335A HP 335A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (7,400 pages)
W1335X HP 335X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (13,700 pages)

HP Care Packs

Protect your investment with HP Care Pack. Let HP certified engineers resolve your technical issues. For more details on HP
Care Pack, go to hp.com/go/cpc

Paper

Contact HP via phone: Asia: 65 6253 8500

Solutions

HP Web Jetadmin: hp.com/go/wja
HP Universal Print Driver: hp.com/go/upd
HP Imaging and Printing Security Center: hp.com/go/ipsc

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Data sheet | HP LaserJet MFP M438 series

HP LaserJet MFP M438 series

Model

HP LaserJet MFP M438n

HP LaserJet MFP M438dn

HP LaserJet MFP M438nda

Product number 8AF43A 8AF44A 8AF45A

Functions Print, Copy, Scan

Print
Duplex print options Automatic (standard)

Print speed

Black (A4, normal): Up to 22 ppm;

Black (letter, normal): Up to

22 ppm

Black (A3, normal): Up to 12 ppm;

Black (letter, normal): Up to

12 ppm

Black (A4, normal): Up to 22 ppm;

Black (letter, normal): Up to 22 ppm;

Black (A4, duplex): Up to 11 ppm;

Black (letter, duplex): Up

to 11 ppm

Black (A3, normal): Up to 12 ppm;

Black (letter, normal): Up to 12 ppm;

Black (A3, duplex): Up to 7 ppm;

Black (letter, duplex): Up

to 7 ppm

First page out

Black (A4, ready): As fast as 8.3 sec;

Black (A4, sleep): As fast as 22.2 sec
Print technology Laser
Print resolution

Black (best) Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi;

Black (normal) Up to 600 x 600 dpi;

Black (fine lines) Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi

Printer management HP Web Jetadmin

Scan

Scan technology

Type: Flatbed;

Technology: Digital-CMOS Image Sensors (D-CIS)

Type: Flatbed, ADF;

Technology: Digital-CMOS Image Sensors

(D-CIS)

Scan resolution

Enhanced: Up to 4800 × 4800 dpi;

Hardware: Up to 600 × 600 dpi;

Optical: Up to 600 dpi

Digital sending
standard features

Scan to E-mail; Send to FTP; Send to SMB; Local Address Book; SMTP over SSL/TLS

Color scanning Yes
Scan Size

Flatbed: 297 x 432 mm

Flatbed: 297 x 432 mm;

ADF: 297 x 432 mm

Scan file format PDF, JPEG, TIFF

Copy
Copier smart software

features

ID Copy, Book Copy, N-UP, Reduce/Enlarge

First copy out

Black (A4): As fast as 7.7 sec;

Black (A4, sleep): As fast as 22.2 sec;

Black (letter): As fast as 7.7 sec;

Black (letter, sleep): As fast as 22.2 sec
Max no of copies Up to 999 copies
Copier resize 25 to 400%

Copier settings

600 x 600 dpi x 2 bit; Originals content settings: Text, Text/Photo, Photo, Map; Reduce/Enlarge scaling: 25 to 400% ; Copy qty settings: 1 to 999; Darkness controls: 11 levels (Light, Normal, Dark);
Collation: Yes (Limited); N-up: A3: 2/4/8/16-up; A4: 2/4/8-up

Connectivity
Standard connectivity Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device, Ethernet 10/100 Base TX
Wireless capability No
Network capabilities Standard (build-in 10/100 Base TX Ethernet)

Memory

Standard: 256 MB

Standard: 512 MB

Processor speed 600 MHz

Duty cycle (monthly) Up to 50,000 pages per month;

Recommended monthly page volume

: 2000 to 5000

Paper handling
Input Tray 1: 100 sheet, Tray 2: 250 sheet
Output Up to 250 Sheets
Media types Plain, Mid-weight, Light, HP LaserJet, Colored, Preprinted, Recycled, Intermediate, Letterhead, Prepunched
Media weight Tray 1: 60 to 163 g/m²; Tray 2: 60 to 110 g/m²
Media Sizes Custom Tray 1: 98 x 148 to 297 x 432 mm; Tray 2: 148 x 210 to 297 x 354 mm

Dimensions (w x d x h) 560 x 540 x 417 mm 560 x 583 x 505 mm

Weight 25 kg (includes supplies) 25.4 kg (includes supplies) 30 kg (includes supplies)

What's in the box Power cord; Toner Cartridge; User Guide

Software included Common Installer, V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, TWAIN/WIA Driver, HP MFP Scan, HP Scan to PC Lite

Warranty features One-year, on-site limited warranty

Systems

Compatible operating
systems

Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows 2008 Server R2, Windows 8 (32/64 bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit), Windows 10 (32/64 bit), Windows 2012 Server, Windows 2016 Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux :
5, 6, 7, Fedora : 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, openSUSE : 112, 11.4, 12.1, 121.2, 12.3, 13.1, 13.2, 42.1, Ubuntu : 11.10, 12.04, 12.10, 13.04, 13.10, 14.04, 14.10, 15.04, 15.10,

16.04, 16.10, 17.04, 17.10, 18.04, 18.10, 19.04, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop : 10, 11, 12, Debian : 6, 7, 8, 9, Linux Mint : 15, 16, 17, 18

Minimum system
requirements

PC:CD-ROM or DVD drive, or Internet connection; dedicated USB or network connection or Wireless connection; 200 MB available hard disk space; (For OS hardware requirements see
microsoft.com) for Windows, Pentium IV 2.4GHz (Intel Core™2) / RAM 512 MB (1 GB) / Free HDD space 1 GB (2 GB) for Linux

Security management

Embedded Web Server: password protection/encryption, Secure
Erase of Client Data, configurable login failure policy,
configurable auto logout, Certificate Management, Pre-Shared
Key Authentication, IPv4/v6/mac address filtering, SMTP server
Certificate Validation, Encrypted Customer Data Storage, secure
browsing via SSL/TLS, IPP over SSL/TLS, IPsec, SNMPv3

Embedded Web Server: password protection/encryption, Secure Erase of Client Data, configurable login failure policy, configurable
auto logout, Certificate Management, Pre-Shared Key Authentication, Support for WJA-10, IPv4/v6/mac address filtering, SMTP
server Certificate Validation, Encrypted Customer Data Storage, secure browsing via SSL/TLS, SMTP over SSL/TLS, IPP over
SSL/TLS, IPsec, SNMPv3

Fonts and typefaces 49 Scalable Fonts / 1 Bitmap

Control panel

4-Line LCD, power button LED (White 1EA) Navi. Key LED (White 4EA) status LED (Green 1EA, Orange 1EA),power key, start key, stop key, cancel key, reset key, numerical key (12EA),Navi. Key
(4EA),OK key, menu key (2EA),mode key (2EA),function key (4EA)

Display 4-line LCD

ENERGY STAR

Qualified

No

Power

Power supply type: Built-in Universal Power supply;

Power supply required: AC 220 - 240V: 50/60Hz, Normal Operation 550W, Ready 80W, Max/Peak 1.1 kWh, Sleep/Power Off 1W/0.2W, TEC

0.310 kWh/Week (22PPM: 0.310 kWh/Week 23PPM: 0.330 kWh/Week 24PPM: 0.350 kWh/Week 25ppm: 0.370 kWh/Week);

Power consumption

: 550 watts (Active Printing), 80 watts (Ready)

0.7 watts (Sleep), 0.2 watts (Off);

Typical Electricity Consumption number

: 0.998 kWh/Week

Acoustics

Acoustic power emissions: 6.6 B(A) (printing at 22 ppm) ;

Acoustic power emissions (ready): Inaudible ;

Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, printing): 51 dB(A) ;

Acoustic pressure

emissions bystander (ready): Inaudible

Environmental ranges

Operating temperature range: 10 to 30°C ;

Recommended operating temperature: 10 to 30°C ;

Operating humidity range: 20 to 80% RH ;

Recommended operating humidity range: 20 to 80% RH

Safety approvals and

requirements

IEC 60950-1:2005 +A1:2009 +A2:2013 (International), EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011 +A2:2013 (EU), IEC 60825-1:2014, EN60825-1:2014 (Class 1 Laser/LED Device), Low
Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU with CE Marking (Europe) GB4943.1-2011; other safety approvals as required by individual countries

Supported network

protocols

IP Management: DHCP, DHCPv6, BOOTP, AutoIP, Static; Discovery
Protocol: UPnP, mDNS, DNS, WINS; Printing Protocol: TCP/IP
(9100), TCP/IP (9100)v6, LPR, LPRv6, IPP, WSD; Management
Protocol: SNMPv1.2, SNMPv1.2(IPv6), SNMPv3, SNMPv3(IPv6,
HTTP); Scan Protocol: Twain for Network; Security Protocol:
IPSec

IP Management: DHCP, DHCPv6, BOOTP, AutoIP, Static; Discovery Protocol: UPnP, mDNS, DNS, WINS; Printing Protocol: TCP/IP
(9100), TCP/IP (9100)v6, LPR, LPRv6, IPP, WSD; Management Protocol: SNMPv1.2, SNMPv1.2(IPv6), SNMPv3, SNMPv3(IPv6,
HTTP); Scan Protocol: Twain for Network, SMTP, SMB, FTP; Security Protocol: IPSec

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Scan speed Normal (A4): Default rate from flatbed or ADF Normal (A4): Up to 33 ipm(b&w); Up to 33 ipm(color)

Number of Print
Cartridge models

Standard print
languages

2 (black)

PCL6, PS

Data sheet | HP LaserJet MFP M438 series

Footnotes

Automatic two-sided printing is standard on the HP LaserJet MFP M438dn, M438nda, M440dn, M440nda only.
Reversing automatic document feeder is standard on the HP LaserJet MFP M438nda and M440nda only. Requires a separate purchase for the HP LaserJet MFP M438dn and M440dn. Installation from HP Authorized service

provider only.

Not all HP Web Jetadmin features are supported on the HP LaserJet MFP M438 and M440. HP Web Jetadmin is available for download at no additional charge at http://www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin

Technical specifications disclaimers

Ships with One HP Original Black LaserJet Introductory Toner cartridge (yield ~4,000 pages), One HP Original Imaging Drum ( yield ~80,000 pages). Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 in continuous printing.

Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For more information visit: http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies

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 230V device.

Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Actual yields vary considerably based on images printed and other factors. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
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.

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.

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

230V for Blue Angel.

Windows 7 or higher

To learn more, visit http://www.hp.com

© Copyright 2020 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 APJ 4AA7-6482EEP, April 2020

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