Supported Operating Systems
Compatible operating systems	Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 8 Pro (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise N (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Basic (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (including Starter Edition 32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista (including Starter Edition 32-bit) Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks Mobile Operating Systems: iOS, Android, Windows 8 RT, Windows 10 Mobile Other: Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3) (supported by the automatic installer), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), HPUX 11 and Solaris 8/9, Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package), SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04)
Compatible network operating systems	Windows Server 2012 R2 64-bit only, Windows Server 2012 Cluster Support 64-bit only, Windows Server 2012 64-bit only, Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition / Enterprise Edition 32-bit, Windows Server 2008 SP2 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition / Enterprise Edition 64-bit only, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 64-bit only, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition 64-bit, Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition / Enterprise Edition 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Server 2003/2008 R2 - Cluster Support 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Server 2003/2008 - Cluster Support 32-bit and 64-bit Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server Feature Release 1, 2 and 3 (32-bit and 64-bit), Citrix MetaFrame® Presentation Server 3.0, Citrix Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services, Citrix MS Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services, Citrix MS Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services (32-bit and 64-bit), Citrix MS Windows Server 2008 R2 Terminal Services, Citrix MS Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (32-bit and 64-bit), Citrix Presentation Server 4.0, Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 (32-bit and 64-bit), Citrix Presentation Server 4.5, Citrix Presentation ServerTM 4.5, Citrix XenApp 5.0, Citrix XenApp 5.0, Citrix XenApp 5.0 Feature Pack 2 and 3 (32-bit and 64-bit), Citrix XenApp 5.0 Feature Pack 2 and 3 (32-bit and 64-bit), Citrix XenApp 6.0, Citrix XenApp 6.5, Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 (32-bit and 64-bit), HP-UX 10.20, 11.x, 11.i IBM AIX 3.2.5 or higher Linux Red Hat 7.x or higher, Linux SuSe 8.x or higher Novell NetWare 6.5 SP8 minimum for full Vista, Novell NetWare 6.5 (SP8) minimum for full Windows 7, Novell NetWare 6.5 SP8 minimum for full XP (SP7 if only XP), Novell iPrint Client v5.4 for Vista (x86 and x64), Novell iPrint Client v5.4 for Windows 7 (x86 and x64), Novell iPrint Client v5.4 for Windows XP(x86 an
Operating system (supported note)	For Windows XP/Vista 32-bit, and for Windows Server 2003 32-bit and 2008 32 & 64-bit, only the printer driver and scanner driver are installed.
Operating system supported footnote number	[10]
Advanced Features
Energy savings feature technology	HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology Instant-on Technology
Printer smart software features	HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint™, Mopria-certified, Instant-on Technology, HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology
Processor
Processor speed	800 MHz
Printing Media Handling
Maximum input capacity (sheets)	Up to 150 sheets in Tray 2
Input capacity	Up to 150 sheets in Tray 2
Standard input capacity (envelopes)	Up to 15 mm (recommended only 5 envelopes or less at a time)
Finished output handling	Sheetfed
Media type and capacity, tray 1	1-sheet all media types
Media type and capacity, tray 2	Up to 150 sheets
Maximum output capacity (sheets)	Up to 100 sheets
Output capacity	Up to 100 sheets
Standard output capacity (envelopes)	10 mm stack height
Standard output capacity (transparencies)	10 mm stack height
Paper handling input, standard	150-sheet input tray, multipurpose tray
Paper handling output, standard	100-sheet output bin
Print Area
Bottom margin (A4)	4.3 mm
Left margin (A4)	4.3 mm
Right margin (A4)	4.3 mm
Top margin (A4)	4.3 mm
Print Resolution
Print quality black (best)	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print quality black (normal)	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Print quality color (best)	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Resolution technology	ImageRET 3600
Box contents
What's in the box	HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n Printer HP 201A Black Original LaserJet Cartridge (~1,500 yield) and Introductory HP LaserJet Color cartridges (~700 colour composite (C/Y/M) yield) Installation guide Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM Power cord
Print Time
First page out black (A4, ready)	As fast as 11.5 sec
First page out black (A4, sleep)	As fast as 13 sec
First page out color (A4, ready)	As fast as 13 sec
First page out color (A4, sleep)	As fast as 14 sec
First page out footnote	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.
First page out footnote number	[6]
Memory
Memory, standard	128 MB
Memory, maximum	128 MB
Display Specifications
Display	2-line LCD (text)
Connectivity and Communications
Ports	1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 1 Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
Network protocols, supported	TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6 Print: TCP-IP port 9100 Direct Mode, LPD (raw queue support only), Web Services Printing Discovery: SLP, Bonjour, Web Services Discovery IP Config: IPv4 (BootP, DHCP, AutoIP, Manual), IPv6
Network ready	Standard built-in Ethernet
Network capabilities	Via built-in 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet Authentication via 802.11x
Wireless capability	No
Mobile printing capability	HP ePrint Apple AirPrint™ Mopria™-certified Mobile Apps
Connectivity, standard	Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port Built-in Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX network port
HP ePrint capability	Yes
Rack and Power Specifications
Number of users	1-5 Users
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number	0.84 kWh/Week
Weights
Weight	11.4 kg
Package weight	15.7 kg
System Components
Control panel	2-line graphical LCD display 5 buttons (Cancel, Select, Reverse, Right/Left arrows) LED indicator lights (Attention, Ready)
System Requirements
Minimum system requirements for Macintosh	Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks Mobile: iOS Internet Dedicated USB, network or wireless connection 1 GB available hard disk space
Minimum system requirements	Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 8 Pro (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Enterprise N (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 Basic (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (including Starter Edition 32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista (including Starter Edition (32-bit), Windows Vista (64-bit) Mobile Operating Systems: Android, Windows 8 RT, Windows 10 Mobile Other: Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3) (supported by the automatic installer), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), HPUX 11 and Solaris 8/9, Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package), SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04) CD-ROM or DVD drive, or Internet connection Dedicated USB or network or Wireless connection 200 MB available hard disk space Compatible hardware (for OS hardware requirements see http://www.microsoft.com)
Security Management
Security management	Embedded Web Server: password-protection, secure browsing via SSL/TLS Network: enable/disable network ports and features, SNMPv1 community password change HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access Authentication Firewall and ACL SNMPv3
Software and Applications
Software included	Windows: HP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Update, Product Registration Assist, HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected), Online user manuals, HP Device Toolbox, HP Product Improvement Study Mac: Welcome Screen (directs users to HP.com or OS App Source for LaserJet Software)
Mac compatible	Yes
Downloadable software	From HP.com: Windows Full Software Solution, Windows Driver Only Solution, Mac Software Solution Read IRIS software HP Universal Print Drivers (PCL6, PCL5 and PS for Windows) HP ePrint Software (for Windows) Linux/Unix Print Drivers Web JetAdmin HP Driver Configuration Utility HP Imaging & Printing Security Center From other sites: mobile apps
Printer Specifications
Functions	Print
Automatic paper sensor	No
Storage device and direct print support	Front-facing USB/Flash drive USB printing
Duplex printing	Manual (driver support provided)
Duty cycle (monthly, A4)	Up to 30,000 pages
Recommended monthly page volume	250 to 2,500
Envelope feeder	No
Paper trays, maximum	2
Paper trays, standard	2
Print colours	Yes
Print languages	HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5c, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation, PCLm, PDF, URF
Printer management	Printer Administrator Resource Kit (Driver Configuration Utility, Driver Deployment Utility, Managed Printing Administrator) HP Web JetAdmin Software HP Proxy Agent Software HP Imaging and Printing Security Center HP Utility (Mac) HP Device Toolbox
Print technology	Laser
Top key features	Front-facing USB printing
Fonts and typefaces	84 scalable TrueType fonts. Additional font solutions available at http://www.hp.com/go/laserjetfonts
Target user and print volume	For teams up to 5 users Prints up to 2,500 pages/month
Recommended monthly page volume note	HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.
Recommended monthly page volume footnote number	[8]
Duty cycle note	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.
Duty cycle footnote number	[7]
Print Speed
Print speed	Up to 19 ppm (black) and 19 ppm (colour)
Print speed black (normal, A4)	Up to 18 ppm
Print speed duplex (A4)	Up to 11 ipm
Print speed colour (normal, A4)	Up to 18 ppm
Print speed footnote	Measured using ISO/IEC 24734. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/printerclaims. Exact speed varies depending on the system configuration, software application, driver and document complexity.
Print speed (A4/letter) footnote number	[5]
Dimensions
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)	392 x 384 x 236.2 mm
Package dimensions (W x D x H)	498 x 298 x 464 mm
Cartridges and Printheads
Number of print cartridges	4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Supplies feature	HP JetIntelligence Cartridge
Replacement cartridges	HP 201A Black Original LaserJet Cartridge (~1,500 yield) CF400A HP 201A Cyan Original LaserJet Cartridge (~1,400 yield) CF401A HP 201A Yellow Original LaserJet Cartridge (~1,400 yield) CF402A HP 201A Magenta Original LaserJet Cartridge (~1,400 yield) CF403A HP 201X Black Original LaserJet Cartridge (~2,800 yield) CF400X HP 201X Cyan Original LaserJet Cartridge (~2,300 yield) CF401X HP 201X Yellow Original LaserJet Cartridge (~2,300 yield) CF402X HP 201X Magenta Original LaserJet Cartridge (~2,300 yield) CF403X
Technology	Laser
Page yield footnote	Declared yield value in accordance with 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.
Replacement cartridges footnote	Replacement 201A cartridge average composite (C/Y/M) declared yield ~1,400 and average black yield ~1,500 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.
Replacement cartridges footnote number	[3]
Supported Printing Media
Media sizes supported, key	10 x 15 cm A4 Envelopes
Media sizes, custom	76.2 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Media sizes supported	A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, 10 x 15 cm, Postcards (JIS), Envelopes (DL, C5, B5)
Media size, tray 1	Multipurpose tray: A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, 10 x 15 cm, Postcards (JIS), Envelopes (DL, C5, B5)
Media size, tray 2	Tray 2: A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, 10 x 15 cm, Postcards (JIS), Envelopes (DL, C5, B5)
Media types	Paper (bond, brochure, colored, glossy, heavy, letterhead, light, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstock
Media weight, supported	60 to163 g/m² paper, up to 176g/m² postcards, up to 200g/m² glossy
Media weight (tray 1)	60 to 163 g/m² (uncoated/matte, recommended), up to 175 g/m² postcards, 200 g/m² HP Matte 60 to 163 g/m² (coated/glossy, recommended), up to 175 g/m² postcards, 220 g/m² HP Glossy
Media weight (tray 2)	60 to 163 g/m² (uncoated/matte, recommended), up to 175 g/m² postcards, 200 g/m² HP Matte 60 to 163 g/m² (coated/glossy, recommended), up to 175 g/m² postcards, 220 g/m² HP Glossy
Battery and Power
Power	Input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Power supply type	Built-in power supply
Power consumption	375 watts (active printing), 8.7 watts (ready), 1.7 watts (sleep), 0.1 watts (auto-off), 0.1 watts (off)
Power consumption footnote	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 footnote number	[2]