HP LaserJet Pro M404dn
HP LaserJet Pro M404dn is a professional monochrome laser printer designed for fast, reliable business printing. It delivers black-and-white print speeds of up to 40 ppm, automatic two-sided printing, built-in Ethernet networking, and a 250-sheet input tray, making it well suited for small offices, workgroups, and business environments.
Description
The HP LaserJet Pro M404dn is a compact, high-performance monochrome laser printer designed for businesses and workgroups that require fast, dependable, and efficient document printing.
With print speeds of up to 40 pages per minute, automatic duplex printing, and built-in wired Ethernet connectivity, the M404dn is designed to handle everyday business documents efficiently while helping reduce paper consumption.
Its professional print quality makes it suitable for invoices, reports, proposals, forms, correspondence, spreadsheets, and other black-and-white business documents.
Key Features
- Brand: HP
- Model: LaserJet Pro M404dn
- Product Type: Monochrome Laser Printer
- Print Technology: HP Laser
- Print Speed: Up to 40 ppm
- Print Resolution: Up to 4800 × 600 dpi
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
- Networking: Built-in Ethernet
- Input Capacity: Up to 250 sheets in standard tray
- Output Capacity: Up to 150 sheets
- Recommended Monthly Volume: 750–4,000 pages
- Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 80,000 pages
- Display: 2-line LCD
- Designed for business and workgroup environments
Fast Business Printing
The M404dn is designed for organizations where printing speed and productivity are important.
With speeds of up to 40 pages per minute, users can produce reports, contracts, invoices, forms, and other business documents quickly, helping reduce waiting time in busy office environments.
The printer also supports automatic two-sided printing, allowing users to print on both sides of a sheet without manually turning the paper.
Automatic Duplex Printing
Built-in automatic duplex printing helps reduce paper usage and can make larger documents more convenient to manage.
Duplex printing is useful for:
- Reports
- Contracts
- Proposals
- Manuals
- Business correspondence
- Internal documents
- Multi-page presentations
It can also help organizations reduce paper consumption and operating costs.
Professional Monochrome Print Quality
The HP LaserJet Pro M404dn is designed for producing sharp, professional-looking black-and-white documents.
Its laser printing technology is particularly suited to text-heavy business documents where clarity and consistency are important.
Typical applications include:
- Invoices
- Quotations
- Contracts
- Reports
- Letters
- Forms
- Spreadsheets
- Administrative documents
Wired Network Connectivity
The M404dn includes built-in Ethernet networking, allowing it to be connected to a wired office network and shared between multiple users.
This makes the printer suitable for:
- Small offices
- Departmental workgroups
- Business networks
- Shared office environments
- Schools and institutions
The wired network connection provides a stable option for organizations that prefer centralized network printing.
Paper Handling
The printer includes a 250-sheet input tray, allowing users to load a substantial amount of paper before needing to refill the printer.
The output tray can accommodate up to 150 sheets, making it practical for routine office workloads.
Business Productivity
The M404dn is designed around a straightforward business workflow: connect the printer to the office network, configure the required print settings, and allow multiple users to print documents from their workstations.
Its compact form factor makes it suitable for placement in offices, departments, reception areas, and shared workspaces.
HP LaserJet Toner
The M404dn uses HP LaserJet toner cartridges designed for this printer family. Depending on the exact cartridge configuration and market, compatible toner options can provide different page yields.
For purchasing and replacement purposes, customers should verify the regional toner cartridge number and page yield applicable to their specific printer configuration.
Ideal Applications
Small & Medium Businesses
A practical monochrome printer for everyday office documents.
Corporate Offices
Suitable for departments requiring a shared network printer.
Accounting & Administration
Ideal for invoices, financial reports, forms, and other text-heavy documents.
Education
Suitable for administrative offices, classrooms, and staff workgroups.
Professional Services
Useful for law firms, consulting companies, real estate offices, and other organizations with substantial document-printing requirements.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Model | LaserJet Pro M404dn |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Print Color | Black & White |
| Print Speed | Up to 40 ppm |
| Print Resolution | Up to 4800 × 600 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic |
| Network | Ethernet |
| Standard Input | 250 sheets |
| Output Capacity | Up to 150 sheets |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 750–4,000 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | Up to 80,000 pages |
| Display | 2-line LCD |
| Primary Applications | Business, Office & Workgroup Printing |
Key Benefits
Fast Printing: Up to 40 pages per minute helps improve office productivity.
Automatic Duplex: Prints on both sides of the page automatically to help reduce paper usage.
Network Ready: Built-in Ethernet allows convenient sharing across a business network.
Professional Output: Laser printing provides sharp, consistent black-and-white documents.
Business Focused: Designed for small offices, workgroups, and professional environments.
High Monthly Capacity: A maximum duty cycle of up to 80,000 pages supports demanding office environments, while HP recommends a lower monthly volume for optimal use.
Product Summary
The HP LaserJet Pro M404dn is a reliable monochrome laser printer designed for business and workgroup environments. With up to 40 ppm printing, automatic duplex capability, Ethernet networking, and a 250-sheet input tray, it provides an efficient solution for everyday professional document printing.
It is an excellent choice for organizations looking for fast, networked, black-and-white printing for reports, invoices, forms, correspondence, and other business documents.

