Supported Operating Systems |
Compatible operating systems |
Windows OS compatible with In-Box Driver: Windows 10 all 32 & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 8/8.1 all 32 & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 7 all 32 & 64-bit editions, Windows Vista all 32-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.)
Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (from http://www.HP.com): Windows 10 all 32 & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 8/8.1 all 32 & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 7 all 32 & 64-bit editions, Windows Vista all 32 & 64-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.)
Mac OS (HP print drivers available from http://www.HP.com and Apple Store): OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Mobile OS (In-OS drivers): iOS, Android, Windows 8/8.1/10 RT
Linux OS (In-OS HPLIP, auto install): BOSS (3.0, 5.0), DEBIAN (6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5, 6.0.6, 6.0.7, 6.0.8, 6.0.9, 6.0.10, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6), FEDORA (17, 18, 19, 20), LINUS MINT (13, 14, 15, 16, 17), SUSE LINUX (12.2, 12.3, 13.1), UBUNTU (10.04, 11.10, 12.04,12.10, 13.04, 13.10, 14.04, 14.10)
Linux OS (In-OS HPLIP, manual install): MANDRIVA LINUX (2010.0, 2011.0), MEPIS (6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0), PCLINUXOS (2006.0, 2006, 2007.0, 2007, 2008.0, 2008, 2009.0, 2009), RED HAT (8.0, 9.0), RED HAT ENTERPRISE LINUX (5.0, 6.0, 7.0), SLACKWARE LINUX (9.0, 9.1, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 11, 12, 12.1), GOS (8.04.1), IGOS (1.0), LINPUS LINUX (9.4, 9.5), LINUX FROM SCRATCH (6)
Other OS: UNIX |
Compatible network operating systems |
Windows OS compatible with In-Box Driver: Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit (SP1) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2008 32 & 64-bit (SP2) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 32-bit (SP1/SP2) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services)
Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (UPD) or product-specific drivers from http://www.HP.com: Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 64-bit Standard/Foundation/Essentials/Datacenter (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 32 & 64-bit (SP1/SP2) Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 32 & 64-bit (SP1/SP2) Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter (+ Cluster & Terminal Services), MS Windows Server 2012 R2 Terminal Services, Citrix XenApp 7.5, Citrix XenDesktop 7.0, Citrix XenDesktop 7.5, MS Windows Server 2012 Terminal Services, Citrix XenApp 7.5, Citrix XenDesktop 7.0, Citrix XenDesktop 7.5, MS Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Terminal Services, Citrix XenApp 6.0, Citrix XenApp 6.5, Citrix XenApp 7.5, Citrix XenDesktop 5.6, Citrix XenDesktop 7.0, Citrix XenDesktop 7.5, MS Windows Server 2008 R2 Terminal Services, Citrix XenApp 6.0, Citrix XenApp 6.5, Citrix XenDesktop 5.6, MS Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services, Citrix XenApp 5.0, Citrix XenApp 5.0 Feature Pack 2 & 3, MS Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services, Citrix Presentation, ServerTM 4.5, Citrix Presentation Server 4.0, MS Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services, Citrix Presentation Server 4.5, Citrix Presentation Server 4.0, Citrix MetaFrame® Presentation Server 3.0, Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server (Feature Release 1, 2 and 3)
Novell Servers (http://www.novell.com/iprint): Novell Open Enterprise Server 11/SP1 /SP2, Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 for Linux, NetWare 6.5/SP8
Novell Clients (http://www.novell.com/iprint): Novell iPrint Client v5.4 for Vista, Win 7 & Win 8 (32 & 64-bit), Novell iPrint Client v5.4 for Win XP (32 & 64 |
Operating system supported footnote number |
[11] |
Advanced Features |
Copier smart software features |
Instant-on copy
Up to 99 multiple copies
Scan once print many
Collation
Reduce/enlarge from 25 to 400% (with page size presets)
Fit to page
Customisable copy presets (two or four pages to one page)
Contrast (lighter/darker)
Resolution (copy quality)
Network protocols supported
ID copy
Optimise copy selection (with presets: autoselect, mixed, printed picture, photograph, text), 50-page automatic document feeder |
Energy savings feature technology |
Instant-on Technology
HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology |
Printer smart software features |
Auto-duplex printing
N-up printing
Collation
HP ePrint
Apple AirPrint™
Google Cloud Print
Wireless direct printing
Mopria-certified
HP Auto-On/Auto-Off
Intiutive 7.5 cm (3") touchscreen control panel
Print from Cloud using business apps on the control panel
HP JetAdvantage Private Print
Optional Job Storage with PIN printing (requires a purchase of separate USB flash drive)
Print from USB
JetIntelligence Cartridge Technology |
Printer smart software features footnote number |
[3] |
Scanner advanced features |
Scan-to-email
Scan-to-Cloud
Scan-to-USB
Scan-to-network folder
LDAP email lookup
Simplex scanning ADF (50-sheet) |
Processor |
Processor speed |
1200 MHz |
Printing Media Handling |
Maximum input capacity (sheets) |
Up to 900 sheets (with optional 550-sheet tray) |
Envelope input capacity |
Up to 10 envelopes |
Input capacity |
Up to 350 sheets (Tray 1: up to 100 sheets, Tray 2: up to 250 sheets) |
Finished output handling |
Sheetfed |
Media type and capacity, ADF |
Sheets: 50 (A4) |
Media type and capacity, tray 1 |
Sheets: 100
Envelopes: 10 |
Media type and capacity, tray 2 |
Sheets: 250 |
Media type and capacity, tray 3 |
Sheets: 550 (optional) |
Maximum output capacity (sheets) |
Up to 150 sheets |
Output capacity |
Up to 150 sheets |
Standard output capacity (envelopes) |
Up to 10 envelopes |
Standard output capacity (transparencies) |
Up to 75 sheets |
Paper handling input, optional |
Optional third 550-sheet tray |
Paper handling input, standard |
100-sheet tray 1, 250-sheet input tray 2 |
Paper handling output, standard |
150-sheet output bin |
Print Area |
Maximum print area |
215.9 x 355.6 mm |
Bottom margin (A4) |
5 mm |
Left margin (A4) |
4 mm |
Right margin (A4) |
4 mm |
Top margin (A4) |
5 mm |
Print Resolution |
Print quality black (best) |
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, 600 x 600 dpi |
Print resolution black (fine lines) |
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Print quality black (normal) |
HP FastRes 1200 |
Resolution technology |
HP FastRes 1200, HP ProRes 1200, 600 dpi |
Box contents |
What's in the box |
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426dw
Presinstalled HP 26A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (3,100 pages)
Getting Started Guide
Setup poster
Support flyer
Warranty guide
Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM
Power cord
USB cable
Built-in duplexer |
Print Time |
First page out black (A4, ready) |
As fast as 5.6 sec |
First page out black (A4, sleep) |
As fast as 8.0 sec |
First page out footnote number |
[1] |
Copier Specifications |
Copies, maximum |
Up to 99 copies |
Copy reduce / enlarge settings |
25 to 400% |
Copier scaling (ADF) |
25 to 400% |
Copier settings |
Lighter/Darker
ID copy
Optimise |
Copy Resolution |
Copy resolution (black text) |
600 x 600 dpi |
Copy resolution (color text and graphics) |
600 x 600 dpi |
Copy resolution (black graphics) |
600 x 600 dpi |
Copy Speed |
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) |
Up to 38 cpm |
Copy speed footnote number |
[8] |
Scanner Specifications |
Native scan file format |
PDF, JPG |
Software scan file format |
JPEG, RAW (BMP), PNG, TIFF, PDF |
Levels of grayscale |
256 |
Scan input modes |
For Scan software (included in the box) support: Windows [JPG, RAW(BMP), PDF, TIFF, PNG, RTF] and Mac [JPG, JPG-2000, TIFF, PNG, PDF, searchable PDF, RTF, TXT]
Front-panel scan, copy, email, or file buttons
HP Scan software
User application via TWAIN or WIA |
Scan size (ADF), maximum |
216 x 355.6 mm |
Scan size, maximum |
297 x 216 mm |
Scan size ADF (minimum) |
102 x 152 mm |
Scan size, minimum |
48.8 x 48.8 mm |
Scan technology |
Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
Twain version |
Version 1.9 (legacy OS)
Version 2.1 (Windows 7 or higher) |
Scanner type |
Flatbed, ADF |
Automatic document feeder capacity |
Standard, 50 sheets |
Duplex ADF scanning |
No |
Color scanning |
Yes |
Bit depth |
24-bit |
Recommended monthly scan volume |
750 to 4,000 |
Recommended monthly scan volume footnote number |
[20] |
Scan file format footnote number |
[10] |
Scan Resolution |
Enhanced scanning resolution |
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Scan resolution, hardware |
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Scan resolution, optical |
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Scan Speed |
Scan speed (normal, A4) |
Up to 26 ppm/47 ipm (monochrome), up to 21 ppm/30 ipm (colour) |
Scan speed footnote number |
[9] |
Digital Sender Specifications |
File formats, supported |
Scan to USB device and scan from the front panel to a network folder both only support: JPG, PDF |
Digital sending standard features |
Scan-to-email
Scan-to-network folder
Scan-to-Cloud |
Fax Specifications |
Faxing |
No |
Storage Specifications |
Storage |
Optional Job Storage via external rear host USB port (minimum 16 GB) |
Storage footnote number |
[3] |
Memory |
Memory, standard |
256 MB |
Memory, maximum |
256 MB |
Display Specifications |
Display |
7.5 cm (3") intuitive touchscreen Colour Graphic Display (CGD) |
Display area (metric) |
7 x 5.56 cm |
Multimedia and Input Devices |
Resolution |
1200 dpi |
Connectivity and Communications |
Ports |
1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0
1 Host USB
1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000T network
1 Wireless 802.11b/g/n
Easy-access USB |
Network protocols, supported |
TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6
Print: TCP-IP port 9100 Direct Mode, LPD (raw queue support only), Web Services Printing, HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint™, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Mopria, FTP Print, IPP Print
Discovery: SLP, Bonjour, Web Services Discovery
IP Config: IPv4 (BootP, DHCP, AutoIP, Manual), IPv6 (Stateless Link-Local and via Router, Statefull via DHCPv6), SSL Security and Certificate management
Management: SNMPv1, SNMPv2, SNMPv3, HTTP/HTTPS, Syslog, FTP FW Download |
Network ready |
Standard (built-in Ethernet, Wi-Fi) (operates as both an AP, with Wi-Fi Direct, and STA) |
Network capabilities |
Yes, via built-in 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet, Gigabit
Auto-crossover Ethernet
Authentication via 802.1X |
Plug and play |
Auto Wireless Connect |
Wireless capability |
Yes, built-in Wi-Fi
Authentication via WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA Enterprise
encryption via AES or TKIP
WPS
Wi-Fi Direct |
Mobile printing capability |
HP ePrint
Apple AirPrint™
Mopria™-certified
Wireless Direct Printing
Google Cloud Print 2.0
Mobile Apps |
Connectivity, standard |
1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0
1 Host USB
1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000T network
1 Wireless 802.11b/g/n
Easy-access |
HP ePrint capability |
Yes |
Rack and Power Specifications |
Blue Angel (sleep mode) |
2.82 watts |
Number of users |
3-10 Users |
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number |
1.660 kWh/Week (Blue Angel), 1.847 kWh/Week (Energy Star) |
Best technical electricity consumption (TEC) |
1.621 kWh/Week |
Best technical electricity consumption (TEC) footnote number |
[15] |
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) footnote number |
[19] |
Weights |
Weight |
12.86 kg |
Package weight |
15.5 kg |
System Components |
Control panel |
7.5 cm (3") touchscreen Colour Graphic Display (CGD) |
System Requirements |
Minimum system requirements for Macintosh |
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Internet, USB, 1 GB available hard disk space, OS compatible hardware (for OS hardware requirements see http://www.apple.com) |
Minimum system requirements |
Windows 10 (32 & 64-bit), Windows 8/8.1 (32 & 64-bit), Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit): 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit), 400 MB available hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or network port
Windows Vista (32-bit): 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) processor, 1 GB RAM (32-bit), 400 MB available hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or network port
Windows Server 2008 (64-bit) (SP1 or greater), Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit), Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) (SP1): 1 GHz 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB RAM (64-bit), 400 MB available hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or network port
Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) (SP1 or greater), Windows Server 2003 R2 (32-bit), Windows Server 2008 (32-bit) (SP1 or greater): 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) processor, 1 GB RAM (32-bit), 400 MB available hard disk space, CD/DVD-ROM or Internet, USB or network port |
Security Management |
Security management |
Embedded Web Server: password-protection, secure browsing via SSL/TLS
Network: enable/disable network ports and features, SNMPv1 & SNMPv2 community password change
HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access Authentication, SASL authentication
LDAP authentication and authorization
Firewall and ACL
SNMPv3, 802.1X, Secure Boot, authentication via WEP, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise
Encryption via AES or TKIP |
Software and Applications |
Software included |
Windows 7: HP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Update, HP Device Toolbox, HP Printer Status and Alerts, HP Product Improvement Study, HP Scan App and Driver, Reconfigure your HP Device, Scan to Email Wizard, Scan to Network Folder Wizard, Warranty and Legal Guide, User Guide
Windows 8+: HP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Scan App and Driver, Warranty and Legal Guide, User Guide, Reconfigure your HP Device
Windows XP, Windows Vista and associated servers: HP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Scan App and Driver, Warranty and Legal Guide, User Guide
Mac OS: Welcome Screen (directs users to http://www.HP.com or OS App Source for LaserJet Software) |
Driver updates |
Latest supported operating systems and print drivers available at http://www.hp.com/support/ljM426MFP |
Mac compatible |
Yes |
Downloadable software |
From http://123.hp.com: HP Easy Start (guided software install for Windows and Mac)
From http://www.HP.com for Windows OS: full-solution software and drivers (same solution as "Software Included"), HP PCL 6 print driver only (no installer, for "Add Printer" installs), HP PCL 6 print driver with installer, Product Documentation and Support
From http://www.HP.com for Mac OS: full-solution software and drivers
For Mobile OS see "HP Mobile Printing" (http://www8.hp.com/us/en/ads/mobility/overview.html)
From In-OS app stores: Gotham (HP AiO Remote for Win 8), HP recommended printer drivers and software
From http://www.HP.com for printer administrators: Printer Administrator Resource Kit (Driver Configuration Utility, Driver Deployment Utility, Managed Printing Administrator), HP Universal Print Drivers (PCL 6, PCL 5 & PS for Windows), HP ePrint Software (ePrint Mobile Driver for Windows), Linux/Unix Print Drivers, SAP (PCL 5 and PS print drivers), HP Web JetAdmin Software, HP Proxy Agent Software, HP Imaging and Printing Security Center, HP Driver Configuration Utility, ReadIris Software |
Printer Specifications |
Functions |
Print, copy, scan |
Multitasking supported |
Yes |
Automatic paper sensor |
No |
Storage device and direct print support |
USB printing |
Duplex printing |
Automatic (standard) |
Duty cycle (monthly, A4) |
Up to 80,000 pages |
Recommended monthly page volume |
750 to 4,000 |
Envelope feeder |
No |
Hard disk |
No |
Paper trays, maximum |
3 |
Paper trays, standard |
2 |
Print colours |
No |
Print languages |
HP PCL 5, HP PCL 6, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation, direct PDF (v1.7) printing, URF, PCLM, PWG, Native Office |
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 |
Two-sided printing
50-sheet ADF
Scan to email/PDF |
Fonts and typefaces |
84 scalable TrueType fonts |
Target user and print volume |
For teams up to 10 users
Prints up to 4,000 pages/month |
SureSupply footnote number |
[12] |
Recommended monthly page volume footnote number |
[7] |
Supported Printing Media |
Recommended media weight (duplex) |
60 to 120 g/m² |
Media sizes supported, key |
10 x 15 cm
A4
Envelopes |
Media size (ADF) |
A4
127 x 127 to 216 x 355.6 mm |
Media sizes, custom |
Tray 1: 76.2 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Tray 2, 3: 104.9 x 148.59 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm |
Media sizes supported |
Tray 1: A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Envelope B5, Envelope C5, Envelope DL, custom size
Tray 2 & Tray 3: A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), custom size |
Media size, tray 1 |
A4
A5
A6
B5 (JIS)
Custom size |
Media size, tray 2 |
A4
A5
A6
B5 (JIS)
Custom size |
Media size, tray 3 |
A4
A5
A6
B5 (JIS)
Custom size |
Media types |
Paper (plain, EcoEFFICIENT, light, heavy, bond, coloured, letterhead, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), envelopes, labels, transparencies |
Media weights, supported ADF |
60 to 90 g/m² |
Media weight, supported |
Tray 1: 60 to 175 g/m²
Tray 2, optional 550-sheet tray 3: 60 to 120 g/m² |
Media weight (tray 1) |
60 to 175 g/m² |
Media weight (tray 2) |
60 to 120 g/m² |
Media weight (tray 3) |
60 to 120 g/m² (optional 550-sheet tray) |
Dimensions |
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H) |
420 x 390 x 323 mm |
Package dimensions (W x D x H) |
497 x 398 x 490 mm |
Print Speed |
Print speed |
Up to 38 ppm (black) |
Print speed duplex (A4) |
Up to 30 ipm |
Print speed black (Landscape, A5) |
Up to 63 ppm |
Print speed black (normal, A4) |
Up to 38 ppm |
Print speed black (Portrait, A5) |
Up to 14 ppm |
Print speed (A4/letter) footnote number |
[6] |
Print speed footnote number (A5) |
[17] |
|
First copy out black (A4) |
As fast as 7.2 sec |
First copy out black (A4, sleep) |
As fast as 9.7 sec |
Cartridges and Printheads |
Technology |
Laser |
Number of print cartridges |
1 (black) |
Supplies feature |
HP JetIntelligence Cartridge |
Replacement cartridges |
HP 26A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (3,100 pages) CF226A
HP 26X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (9,000 pages) CF226X |
Replacement cartridges footnote number |
[5] |
Battery and Power |
Power |
Input voltage: 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz) |
Power supply type |
Built-in power supply |
Power consumption |
583 watts (print/copy), 9.1 watts (ready), 2.7 watts (sleep), 0.7 watts (Auto-On/Auto-Off, via USB connectivity), 0.1 watts (off) |
Power consumption footnote number |
[4] |
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