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product_id: 281742362
title: "Color LaserJet Enterprise M480f Multifunction Duplex Printer, Print, scan, Copy, Fast speeds, Easy Setup, Advanced Security, Best for Small Teams, Ethernet/USB only (3QA55A)"
brand: "hp"
price: "R41043"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Hp"
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region: South Africa
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# 29 ppm print speed HP Wolf Enterprise Security Automatic duplex printing Color LaserJet Enterprise M480f Multifunction Duplex Printer, Print, scan, Copy, Fast speeds, Easy Setup, Advanced Security, Best for Small Teams, Ethernet/USB only (3QA55A)

**Brand:** hp
**Price:** R41043
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Print fast, print smart, print secure — because your team deserves the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Color LaserJet Enterprise M480f Multifunction Duplex Printer, Print, scan, Copy, Fast speeds, Easy Setup, Advanced Security, Best for Small Teams, Ethernet/USB only (3QA55A) by hp
- **How much does it cost?** R41043 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- hp enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hp brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-smart duplex printing:** Save paper and reduce waste with automatic two-sided printing.
- • **Security that’s always on guard:** HP Wolf Enterprise Security actively detects and neutralizes threats in real time.
- • **Centralized control for busy teams:** Manage your entire print environment effortlessly with HP Web JetAdmin.
- • **Seamless mobile & network integration:** Ethernet and USB connectivity plus mobile app support for flexible workflows.
- • **Speed that keeps pace with your hustle:** Print up to 29 pages per minute, so your team never waits.

## Overview

The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M480f is a multifunction color laser printer designed for small teams, offering fast print speeds up to 29 ppm, automatic duplex printing, and advanced HP Wolf Enterprise Security to protect your data. It supports Ethernet and USB connectivity, includes a 50-sheet automatic document feeder, and centralizes management with HP Web JetAdmin. While its printing quality is excellent for business graphics and documents, scanning performance has reported limitations. Ideal for professional environments prioritizing speed, security, and efficient paper use.

## Description

Get the world's most secure printing, enhanced productivity and sustainability with the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M480f Multifunction Printer. This color laser printer's dynamic security continually monitors memory activity to detect and stop attacks in real time, and automatically checks firmware during startup. With multifunction versatility, print speeds up to 29 ppm and first page out as fast as 9.3 seconds (black) and 10.9 seconds (color), this entry-level enterprise printer empowers your team to complete tasks quickly. Save paper with automatic two-sided printing and help reduce wasted supplies with HP Roam for Business. Protect your color printer and produce high-quality color graphics while avoiding reprints with Original HP toner cartridges with JetIntelligence.

Review: Easy Setup - Easy setup, good quality
Review: Fails as an MFP with horrible scanning, but good printing - The scanner functionality of the M480f we received had significant flaws. First, the ADF frequently fed pages in crooked, no matter how carefully we inserted the pages or adjusted the page guides, so scanned images ended up askew. This is a problem that I see some other reviews have mentioned about the M480f and similar M479 model. Second, the scan-to-file as a PDF created very low-quality images, looking worse than even a fax at 150 dpi despite having set the PDF output to 300 dpi (default is 200), with the high compression mode disabled (default is enabled), and the base compression rate set to low (default is medium). We frequently use other brands of scanners that generate very clean, crisp scans to PDF at 300 dpi with a medium compression rate, so we know what we are doing and what to expect in terms of PDF creation. We even made sure to run a scanner calibration, but it did not improve. Interestingly, a copy operation (internal scan-to-print) would generate a much cleaner printed image, although strangely regular non bold text on the original would come out bold on the copy, presumably as part of the HP image enhancement in the copy program. Among other documents, we used the first page of the printer’s own configuration report as a test original. One would expect the copy defaults to produce as close to a one-for-one match as possible, but even with various tweaks to the settings we were unable to get a suitable “copy” that one can generally expect from units doing internal scan-to-print as a copy function. It seems there are multiple issues with the internal scanning and output firmware. The printer side was a much better experience. The color output was excellent for this class of laser printer. Both business graphics and photos printed with good detail, no banding, and accurate colors on plain paper with the default “Normal” quality setting of the Windows print driver. In testing the “Enhanced” quality setting, which causes slower output with supposedly a higher interpolated resolution a la HP ImageREt, we perceived a reduction in photo detail and more washout of contrasting lighter colors. In this regard there seems to be no point in opting for the slower, reportedly higher quality setting. So, in summary, I’m rating the M480f as 1 star due to the horrible scanning behavior, which is a key part of an MFP. I’d give it 4 stars for the printer functionally alone. Because of the scanner issues we returned the M480f and plan to replace it with an M455dn print only unit which is the equivalent bottom half of the MFP. For scanning we will be sticking with other brands that we know work much better and will avoid buying HP MFPs.

## Features

- Easy to use, simple to manage: Print, scan, copy, HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M480f Multifunction Printer, a laser printer with speeds up to 29 ppm, a 50-sheet automatic document feeder and strong security. Ethernet/USB Only
- Enhanced productivity to empower work teams: Support mobile workers with optional multifunction apps that meet your specific business needs
- Build business efficiency: Centralize control of your printing environment with HP Web JetAdmin
- HP Wolf Enterprise Security: The world's most secure printers are always on guard with defensive layers to detect and self-heal from malware, and protect your data and business
- Automatic 2-sided printing: Speed through tasks and save paper by printing two-sided documents

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08SQQVKXP |
| Additional Printer functions | Copy, Fax, Scan |
| Best Sellers Rank | #90,715 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #667 in Computer Printers |
| Color Depth | 24 bpp |
| Compatible Cartridge | Original HP 414A/414X cartridges |
| Compatible Devices | Windows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 7; Windows Client OS; Android; iOS; Mobile OS; macOS 10.12 Sierra; macOS 10.13 High Sierra; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina 16 GB eMMC |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Android, iOS |
| Customer Reviews | 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (61) |
| Date First Available | January 20, 2021 |
| Dual-sided printing | Yes |
| Duplex | Automatic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00194850585807 |
| Hardware Interface | Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
| Included Components | HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f printer; HP Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,400 pages) HP Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridges (~2,100 pages each); Getting started Guide; 1 Power cord |
| Initial page print time | 9.3 seconds (black), 10.9 seconds (color) |
| Ink Color | Multiple |
| Item Weight | 51.2 pounds |
| Item model number | M480f |
| Manufacturer | HP Printers |
| Max Copy Speed (Black & White) | 29 ppm |
| Max Input Sheet Capacity | 300 |
| Max copy resolution black-white | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Max copy resolution color | 600 x 600 |
| Maximum Black and White Print Resolution | 600 dpi |
| Maximum Color Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Media Size | 8.5 x 14 inch |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 2 GB |
| Model Series | LaserJet |
| Number of Trays | 1 |
| Number of USB 2 Ports | 2 |
| Output sheet capacity | 50 |
| Power Consumption | 581 Watts |
| Print media | Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Paper (plain), Transparencies |
| Printer Ink Type | Toner |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 22.7"D x 33"W x 17.8"H |
| Scanner Type | ADF, Flatbed |
| Series Number | 300222 |
| Sheet Size | 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 |
| Specific Uses For Product | business |
| Total Ethernet Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 194850585807 193905216864 |
| Warranty Type | Limited Warranty |
| Wattage | 581 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HP
- **Color:** white
- **Connectivity Technology:** Ethernet
- **Item Weight:** 51.2 Pounds
- **Max Printspeed Monochrome:** 29 ppm
- **Maximum Print Speed (Color):** 29 ppm
- **Model Name:** New
- **Printer Output:** Color
- **Printing Technology:** Laser
- **Special Feature:** Auto-Duplex, Network-Ready

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Model** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy Setup
*by A***R on January 23, 2025*

Easy setup, good quality

### ⭐ Fails as an MFP with horrible scanning, but good printing
*by F***M on November 1, 2021*

The scanner functionality of the M480f we received had significant flaws. First, the ADF frequently fed pages in crooked, no matter how carefully we inserted the pages or adjusted the page guides, so scanned images ended up askew. This is a problem that I see some other reviews have mentioned about the M480f and similar M479 model. Second, the scan-to-file as a PDF created very low-quality images, looking worse than even a fax at 150 dpi despite having set the PDF output to 300 dpi (default is 200), with the high compression mode disabled (default is enabled), and the base compression rate set to low (default is medium). We frequently use other brands of scanners that generate very clean, crisp scans to PDF at 300 dpi with a medium compression rate, so we know what we are doing and what to expect in terms of PDF creation. We even made sure to run a scanner calibration, but it did not improve. Interestingly, a copy operation (internal scan-to-print) would generate a much cleaner printed image, although strangely regular non bold text on the original would come out bold on the copy, presumably as part of the HP image enhancement in the copy program. Among other documents, we used the first page of the printer’s own configuration report as a test original. One would expect the copy defaults to produce as close to a one-for-one match as possible, but even with various tweaks to the settings we were unable to get a suitable “copy” that one can generally expect from units doing internal scan-to-print as a copy function. It seems there are multiple issues with the internal scanning and output firmware. The printer side was a much better experience. The color output was excellent for this class of laser printer. Both business graphics and photos printed with good detail, no banding, and accurate colors on plain paper with the default “Normal” quality setting of the Windows print driver. In testing the “Enhanced” quality setting, which causes slower output with supposedly a higher interpolated resolution a la HP ImageREt, we perceived a reduction in photo detail and more washout of contrasting lighter colors. In this regard there seems to be no point in opting for the slower, reportedly higher quality setting. So, in summary, I’m rating the M480f as 1 star due to the horrible scanning behavior, which is a key part of an MFP. I’d give it 4 stars for the printer functionally alone. Because of the scanner issues we returned the M480f and plan to replace it with an M455dn print only unit which is the equivalent bottom half of the MFP. For scanning we will be sticking with other brands that we know work much better and will avoid buying HP MFPs.

### ⭐⭐⭐ BEWARE THE HP APP!
*by D***. on May 15, 2024*

I have always liked the quality of HP printers, and this one is no exception. Installation was mostly easy; print quality is very good and the Copy function works well. However, the Scan function is a real problem. After two days of trying, I still cannot get the scanner to scan to a file folder on my computer. Despite many attempts, using the HP Smart App on my computer always returns a "Scanner not currently available" , which then refers me to the HP website where there is a full page of instructions on how to correct this problem (none of which works). I downloaded the HP Owner's Manual for the printer (253 pages!!) which provided no help. Why the Print function instantly connected to my computer but the Scan function will not is beyond me. All of HP's "solutions" appear to be written by technical nerds who have no idea how to communicate with the rest of us. I can always scan to a USB thumb drive and then transfer the scans to my computer, but that is an annoying waste of time. So I give the printer a "5" for print quality and copying and a "2" for unresolved scanning issues. Extremely frustrating!! Addendum 12-31-24. I've used this printer for seven months, and I am now even more frustrated. Frequently my computer (also HP) says that the printer is "offline" even though it is actually on. The only way to correct the problem is to unplug the data cable from the printer and then plug it back in again. This problem even happens when a document was just printed a few minutes ago. Print and copy quality are very good, but functionally this printer is really annoying. I originally rated the printer are 3-Stars, but I now consider it 2-Stars. Addendum 09-06-25 I give up!! Top quality HP printing is not enough to offset the annoying characteristics of this printer. 1) Windows 11 very frequently disconnects the printer, 2) I have never been able to scan directly to my computer, and 3) the start-up process when the printer is turned on is ridiculously slow. For the first time in many years, I have purchased a competitor's A-I-O (Canon). A-I-O to replace this printer.

## Frequently Bought Together

- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M480f Multifunction Duplex Printer, Print, scan, copy, Fast speeds, Easy setup, Advanced security, Best for small teams, Ethernet/USB only (3QA55A)
- HP 414X Black High-yield Toner Cartridge | Works with HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn, MFP M480f; HP Color LaserJet Pro M454 Series, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479 Series | W2020X
- HP 414X Cyan High-yield Toner Cartridge | Works with HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M455dn, MFP M480f; HP Color LaserJet Pro M454 Series, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479 Series | W2021X

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