Data sheet

HP LaserJet MFP M438n

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

Dynamic security enabled printer. Only A printer to handle your printing volume needs
Simplify workflows with efficient scan solutions, and copying.
intended to be used with cartridges using an
Launch tasks at the device – streamline copying; capture a two-sided ID; and darken,
HP original chip. Cartridges using a non-HP enlarge, or reduce images.
chip may not work, and those that work today
Reliable and productive
may not work in the future. Learn more at:
Easily set up, print, and share printing resources with built-in Ethernet networking.
http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
Get great value from your office printer
Help maximise value and minimise 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.

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Product walkaround
HP LaserJet MFP M438n shown

1. Scanner glass (A3)

2. 250 sheet output bin
3. Front door (access to toner cartridges)
4. 250 sheet input tray 2
5. 4-line LCD, 10-key pad, 4-button quick set
6. Side door (access to fuser and print path)
7. 100 sheet multipurpose tray 1
8. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 printing port
9. Built-in Ethernet 10/100Base-TX networking

Accessories, Supplies and Support

Supplies W1335A HP 335A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (7,400 pages)
W1335X HP 335X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (13,700 pages)
Service and Support U9JT4E HP 3 year Next Business Day with Defective Media Retention service for HP LaserJet MFP M438 series
U9JT5E HP 4 year Next Business Day with Defective Media Retention service for HP LaserJet MFP M438 series
U9JT6E HP 5 year Next Business Day with Defective Media Retention service for HP LaserJet MFP M438 series
U9JU3PE HP 1 year Post Warranty Next Business Day with Defective Media Retention service for HP LaserJet MFP M438 series

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Technical specifications
Model HP LaserJet MFP M438n
Product number 8AF43A
Functions Print, Copy, Scan
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), OK key, menu key (2EA), mode key (2EA), function key (4EA)
Print
Print technology Laser
Print speed Black (A4, normal): Up to 22 ppm;
First page out Black (A4, ready): As fast as 8.3 sec;
Black (A4, sleep): As fast as 22.2 sec;
Print resolution Black (best): Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi;
Monthly duty cycle1 Up to 50,000 pages per month A4; Recommended monthly page volume2: 2,000 to 5,000 pages
Printer smart software features 4 line LCD, 4 Quick-set buttons
Standard print languages PS, PCL6
Fonts and typefaces 49 Scalable Fonts / 1 Bitmap
Print area Print margins Top: 4.5 mm, Bottom: 4.5 mm, Left: 4.5 mm, Right: 4.5 mm; Maximum print area : 297 x 432 mm
Copy
Copy speed Black (A4): Up to 22 cpm
Copier specifications 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; Maximum number of copies: Up to 999 copies; Reduce/Enlarge: 25 to 400%
Scan
Scan speed Normal (A4): Default rate from flatbed or ADF.
Scan file format PDF, JPEG, TIFF
Scanner specifications Scanner type Flatbed; Scan technology: Digital-CMOS Image Sensors (D-CIS); Twain version: Version 2.1; Duplex ADF scanning: No; Scan size maximum (flatbed, ADF):
297 x 432 mm; Optical scan resolution: Up to 600 dpi
Scanner advanced features Scan to PC
Scannable area Maximum media size (flatbed): 297 x 432 mm
Bit depth/ Grey scale levels 24-bit / 256
Processor speed 600 MHz
Connectivity
Standard Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Device, Ethernet 10/100 Base TX
Wireless No
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
Network capabilities Standard (build-in 10/100 Base TX Ethernet)
Memory Standard: 256 MB
Media handling
Number of paper trays Standard: 2 ;Maximum: 2
Media types Plain, Mid-weight, Light, HP LaserJet, Coloured, Preprinted, Recycled, Intermediate, Prepunched
Media size Custom (metric): Tray 1: 98 x 148 to 297 x 432 mm; Tray 2: 148 x 210 to 297 x 354 mm
Supported (metric): A3; A4; A5; A6; B4 (JIS); B5 (JIS); 8K; 16K; Oficio 216x340mm

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Model HP LaserJet MFP M438n

Product number 8AF43A
Media handling Standard input: Tray 1: 100 sheet; Tray 2: 250 sheet
Standard output: Up to 250 Sheets
Media weight Tray 1: 60 to 163 g/m²; Tray 2: 60 to 110 g/m²
Tray 1: Sheets: 100
Input capacity Tray 2: Sheets: 250
Maximum: Up to 350 Sheets
Standard: Up to 250 Sheets
Output capacity Envelopes: Occasional use only
Transparencies: No
Maximum: Up to 250 Sheets
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
Compatible operating systems3 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
Windows OS compatible with In-Box Driver; Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 32-bit (SP1/SP2) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services); Windows Server
2008 32/64-bit (SP2) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services); Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit (SP1) Standard/Enterprise (+ Cluster & Terminal Services);
Windows OS compatible with Universal Print Driver (UPD) or Product-Specific drivers from http://www.hp.com; Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 32/64-bit (SP1/SP2)
Compatible network operating systems Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter (+ Cluster & Terminal Services); Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 32/64-bit (SP1/SP2) Standard/Enterprise/Datacenter (+ Cluster &
Terminal Services); Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 64-bit Standard/Foundation/Essentials/Datacenter (+ Cluster & Terminal Services); Windows 8 (32/64-bit)
recommend v5.86+, 8.1 recommend v5.94+; Windows 7 (32/64-bit) recommend v5.82+; Windows Vista (32/64-bit) recommend v5.82+; Windows XP/SP3 (32/64-bit)
recommend v5.82+
Windows: CD-ROM or DVD drive, or Internet connection; Dedicated USB or network connection or Wireless connection; 200 MB available hard disk space; For OS
Minimum system requirements hardware requirements see http://www.microsoft.com for Windows; Pentium IV 2.4GHz (Intel Core™2); RAM 512 MB (1 GB); Free available hard disk space 1 GB (2 GB)
for Linux
Software included Common Installer, V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, TWAIN/WIA Driver, HP MFP Scan, HP Scan to PC Lite
Embedded Web Server: password protection/encryption, Secure Erase of Client Data, configurable login failure policy, configurable auto logout, Certificate
Security management 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
Dimensions and weight
Printer dimensions (W x D x H) Minimum 560 x 540 x 417 mm;
Maximum: 960 x 1090 x 933 mm
Package dimensions (W x D x H) 720 x 772 x 598 mm
Printer weight 25 kg (includes supplies)
Package weight 31.5 kg
Operating environment Temperature: 10 to 30°C
Humidity: 20 to 80% RH
Storage conditions Temperature: -20 to 40°C
Acoustics Acoustic power emissions: 6.6 B(A) (printing at 22 ppm)
Acoustic pressure emissions: 51 dB(A)
Requirements: 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);
Power4 Consumption: 550 watts (active printing), 80 watts (ready) 0.7 watts (sleep), 0.2 watts (off);
Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)5: 0.998 kWh/Week;
Power supply type: Built-in Universal Power supply;
Certifications CISPR 32:2012/EN 55032:2012 Class A, EN 61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN 55024:2010, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU with CE Marking (Europe), other EMC
approvals as required by individual countries.
Country of origin Made in China
What's in the box6 HP LaserJet MFP M438n printer; Power cord; Toner cartridge; User Guide; USB cable
Warranty One-year, on-site limited warranty

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Footnotes
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Not all HP Web Jetadmin features are supported. HP Web Jetadmin is available for download at no additional charge at http://www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin.

Technical specifications disclaimers

1 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.
2 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.
3 Windows 7 or higher.
4 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.

5 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.
6 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.

© 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 EMEA 4AA7-6930, April 2020
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