First of all, the negative reviews for this product were left by people who din't rate the product, but rated the shipping or were mad because they can't read a product description and thought this was a multi-function printer, which it is clearly not. The lowest one-star review was from a reviewer who didn't know what they were doing. A simple google search produced an answer to solving the power saving issue, straight from HP's web site I'll explain that at the end of this review.
This printer was purchased for use in an office environment running primarily macs with a few microsoft surface pros in the mix. Initial configuration is done via the touch screen on the printer itself. It's very simple and you can choose a setup wizard type scenario (self-managed) or more of a manual mode for IT people who want to set up a static IP. I chose the latter. After the quick initial setup on the printer touchscreen, the rest was done on a macbook pro and involved downloading the setup software from HP. The install wizard is as easy as it gets to connect via wifi or ethernet. If you want to access settings again at a later time or tweak specific options, you can access the printer in a web browser via its IP address/default url for the embedded web server in the instructions if you didn't set a static IP (which you always should). Adding the printer to other networked computers is as easy as going into your OS's control panel/system preferences printer settings and adding the printer which should show up on your network.
Print quality is great. We replaced an old HP 4700dn color laser which cost significantly more at the time of purchase and see no different in quality. Print speed is also solid. The pull out paper tray is the only thing on this that feels a little cheap. Otherwise it's a hefty printer that seems well-built.
To mitigate or eliminate the auto-shutdown mode, go to Network - Wired- IPv4 Configuration (if you did this already in the initial touch screen setup using the IT-managed option, skip to the next part.) Select Manual IP, and make it something like 192.168.2.109. Change the last 3 digits to suit your needs depending on IP addresses already in use. Then, go to Settings- Power Management - Shutdown Mode, set it to 8 hours just because and, most importantly, check the "Disable shutdown when ports are active" box. I can confirm that this will completely eliminate this issue when the printer is connected via ethernet and has a static IP, and possibly for USB connections as well. Feel free to comment if it works for wifi only connections.
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| Customer Rating | (1067) | (1673) | (487) | (2554) |
| Price | $489.00 | $389.99 | $459.00 | $299.00 |
| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Best Priced Printers | Amazon.com |
| Color | White | White | — | White |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB | USB, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Ethernet, USB |
| Duplex | Automatic | Yes | Manual | |
| Item Dimensions | 11.6 x 16.2 x 18.5 inches | 19.1 x 17.4 x 12.3 inches | 19.6 x 16.5 x 13.7 inches | 8.5 x 14.06 x 15 inches |
| Item Weight | 48.00 lbs | 48.10 lbs | 52.50 lbs | 18.10 lbs |
| Maximum Print Speed (Black and White) | 28 pages per minute | 33 pages per minute | 40 pages per minute | 38 pages per minute |
| Maximum Media Size | 8.5 x 14 inch | 8.5 x 14 inch | 8.5 x 14 inch | 8.5 x 14 inch |
| Operating System | Linux, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Windows, Mac, Linux | Windows, Mac, Linux | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Print media | Envelopes, Paper (plain), Card stock, High-resolution paper, Glossy photo paper, Labels | Card stock, Envelopes, Paper (plain), Labels | Paper (plain), Paper (plain) | Envelopes, Card stock, High-resolution paper, Labels, Glossy photo paper, Paper (plain) |
| Printer Output | Color | Color | Color | Monochrome |
| Printer Technology | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser |
| Special Features | Auto-Duplex, Network-Ready, Walk-Up USB Port for Microsoft Files, 550-Sheet Optional Paper Tray, Fast First Page Out, HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology, ENERGY STAR Certified, Recommended Monthly Page Volume: Up to 4,000 Pages, High-Speed USB 2.0 Printing Port, Cloud Print Enabled | Touchscreen, Direct print from Cloud Services, USB Host for printing from your USB flash memory drive, NFC, super high-yield replacement cartridges | — | HP EcoSmart Black Toner, Compact Design, 2-Line LCD Display, 550-Sheet Optional Paper Tray, Fast First Page Out, Simple Out-of-Box Setup, HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology, Easy Cartridge Replacement, Accommodates Up to 4,000 Monthly Page Volume, ENERGY STAR Certified |
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Main features
A color laser printer designed for energy efficiency and enhanced workflow with duplex printing and dual band Wi-Fi.
Additional features
A suite of embedded security features help protect your printer from being an entry point for attacks.
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Functions
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Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | ||
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Print speed (up to)
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28 ppm black, 28 ppm color | 28 ppm black, 28 ppm color | 28 ppm black, 28 ppm color | 28 ppm black, 28 ppm color |
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Auto 2-sided printing
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Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Auto document feeder
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N/A | N/A | 50-sheet, 2-sided | 50-sheet, 2-sided |
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Wired/wireless networking
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Ethernet/Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Direct | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet/Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi Direct |
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Display
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2.7" color touchscreen | 2-line LCD | 4.3" color touchscreen | 4.3" color touchscreen |
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Dimensions
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16.2 x 18.5 x 11.6 inches | 16.2 x 18.5 x 11.6 inches | 16.4 x 18.6 x 15.7 inches | 16.4 x 18.6 x 15.7 inches |
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Recommended monthly volume
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750 to 4,000 pages | 750 to 4,000 pages | 750 to 4,000 pages | 750 to 4,000 pages |
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Input/output capacity
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300 sheets, 150 sheets | 300 sheets, 150 sheets | 300 sheets, 150 sheets | 300 sheets, 150 sheets |
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Security features
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Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Description
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Standard yield HP cartridge | Standard yield HP cartridge | High-yield HP cartridge | High-yield HP cartridge |
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Why buy
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Bold, sharp black text | Crisp color graphics | Bold, sharp black text | Crisp color graphics |
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Page yield
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Up to 2,400 pages | Up to 2,100 pages | Up to 7,500 pages | Up to 6,000 pages |
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Black | Cyan, Magenta, or Yellow | Black | Cyan, Magenta, or Yellow |
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Multipack available
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No | No | No | No |
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Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2019
On the front of the printer, there are two tray types that you can open. You can use either Tray 1 or Tray 2 to load the paper type you want. On the back of the printer, there’s the power cord, 2 types of USB ports and a network Ethernet port. On the top of the printer, there’s another USB port, a slot where the printed pages come out of and a small touchscreen.
To get started, I plugged in the printer and loaded some paper. It advises not to plug the printer USB into the computer as of yet. The power cord is not as long as I would like but it gets the job done. When the printer is turned on the touchscreen asks some simple questions like language and the country you live in and then it prompts you to finish the setup on the HP website (the printer did not come with an installation disk).
I had to download the software through the link provided on the manual #2. During the software install, that’s where it will prompt you to plug in the computer USB and this cord is way too short. Would definitely need to order a longer cord if you don’t want the printer too close to your desk.
It took a little bit of time for my computer to find the printer (maybe because my computer was a bit slow). It found a different model number as well. It looked close enough and installed the software anyway. It took about 10-15 minutes to download, setup and register the printer software.
After all the tedious setup, I was now able to print a test copy. I made something in photoshop and printed it from the program. It printed out with a small margin. There’s probably a way to fix that. The image was printed on 20# paper and it didn’t seep through.
Overall I give this printer an 8 out of 10.
This printer is not like a standard printer where you can put it anywhere. It does take up a lot of space. You need a dedicated table to put this on if you want space for your computer and other office accessories. It’s heavy so be careful with moving it. The printer does constantly run and when it prints it’s sort of loud but not a huge issue. The cords were short but you could easily buy longer cords. The printing job was pretty good. There was no bleeding through the 20# paper I had on hand. The colors were vibrant and the text came out crisp. I would recommend this printer if you are looking to print professional looking documents.
Thanks for reading my review, I hope this helps :)
A Home Office Reviewer ✍🏾
By Unik on July 1, 2019
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dw printer was shipped in its original box and I received it with the box slightly damaged. I accepted it from the shipping carrier because the damage was on the top left side of the box so I didn’t deem it a big deal. I had a very hard time taking it out of the box. It was quite heavy and it was pretty snug in there. It has a very sleek look. The colors were white and off white. The printer came with a USB, a power cord, a couple of manuals and the limited warranty info.By Unik on July 1, 2019
On the front of the printer, there are two tray types that you can open. You can use either Tray 1 or Tray 2 to load the paper type you want. On the back of the printer, there’s the power cord, 2 types of USB ports and a network Ethernet port. On the top of the printer, there’s another USB port, a slot where the printed pages come out of and a small touchscreen.
To get started, I plugged in the printer and loaded some paper. It advises not to plug the printer USB into the computer as of yet. The power cord is not as long as I would like but it gets the job done. When the printer is turned on the touchscreen asks some simple questions like language and the country you live in and then it prompts you to finish the setup on the HP website (the printer did not come with an installation disk).
I had to download the software through the link provided on the manual #2. During the software install, that’s where it will prompt you to plug in the computer USB and this cord is way too short. Would definitely need to order a longer cord if you don’t want the printer too close to your desk.
It took a little bit of time for my computer to find the printer (maybe because my computer was a bit slow). It found a different model number as well. It looked close enough and installed the software anyway. It took about 10-15 minutes to download, setup and register the printer software.
After all the tedious setup, I was now able to print a test copy. I made something in photoshop and printed it from the program. It printed out with a small margin. There’s probably a way to fix that. The image was printed on 20# paper and it didn’t seep through.
Overall I give this printer an 8 out of 10.
This printer is not like a standard printer where you can put it anywhere. It does take up a lot of space. You need a dedicated table to put this on if you want space for your computer and other office accessories. It’s heavy so be careful with moving it. The printer does constantly run and when it prints it’s sort of loud but not a huge issue. The cords were short but you could easily buy longer cords. The printing job was pretty good. There was no bleeding through the 20# paper I had on hand. The colors were vibrant and the text came out crisp. I would recommend this printer if you are looking to print professional looking documents.
Thanks for reading my review, I hope this helps :)
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