The HP LaserJet Pro M404dw is a high-performance monochrome laser printer designed for businesses and workgroups that require fast, reliable, secure, and efficient document printing. With print speeds of up to 40 pages per minute in standard mode and up to 42 ppm using HP High Speed mode, it helps businesses complete everyday print jobs quickly while maintaining professional-quality output.

The M404dw combines automatic duplex printing, dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, USB connectivity, advanced security, and flexible paper handling in a compact business-focused design. It is well suited for offices, small and medium-sized businesses, departments, and workgroups with regular document-printing requirements.

High-Speed Business Printing

The HP LaserJet Pro M404dw delivers print speeds of up to 40 pages per minute in its default printing mode. HP High Speed mode can increase output to up to 42 pages per minute when faster document production is required.

With first-page-out times as fast as 6.1 seconds from ready mode, the printer helps reduce waiting times and keeps office workflows moving efficiently.

Professional Monochrome Print Quality

The M404dw produces sharp black text and professional-quality monochrome documents with Fine Lines technology and resolutions up to 1200 x 1200 dpi.

HP FastRes 1200 and HP ProRes 1200 technologies provide multiple print-quality options, while Economode can be used for reduced toner consumption when appropriate.

Automatic Duplex Printing

Automatic two-sided printing is enabled by default, allowing users to produce professional double-sided documents without manually turning pages.

Duplex printing can help reduce paper consumption and is especially useful for reports, proposals, contracts, manuals, and other multi-page documents.

Advanced Workflow and Connectivity

The M404dw provides a wide range of connectivity options for modern office environments.

Standard connectivity includes:

• Dual-band 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi Direct
• Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Rear host USB

These options allow the printer to operate as part of a shared business network or connect directly to compatible computers and mobile devices.

Mobile Printing

The printer supports convenient mobile printing through:

• HP Smart App
• HP ePrint
• Apple AirPrint
• Mopria Certified
• Wi-Fi Direct printing
• Google Cloud Print

Bluetooth Low Energy is also included for supported HP workflow and mobile features, including HP Roam.

Enhanced Business Security

The HP LaserJet Pro M404dw incorporates multiple security and management technologies designed to help protect the printer, network, and business documents.

Security features include:

• Secure Boot
• Secure Firmware Integrity
• Runtime Code Integrity
• Password-protected Embedded Web Server
• SSL/TLS secure browsing
• IPP over TLS
• Firewall and Access Control List (ACL)
• SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3
• 802.1x authentication
• AES or TKIP encryption
• Encrypted data storage
• Secure data erase
• Automatic firmware updates
• Control panel lock
• Certificate management
• IPPS support

The printer also supports optional HP JetAdvantage Security Manager for centralized security management.

Efficient Paper Handling

The M404dw includes two standard paper trays with a total input capacity of 350 sheets:

• 100-sheet multipurpose Tray 1
• 250-sheet Tray 2

An optional 550-sheet Tray 3 can further expand paper capacity for businesses with higher printing requirements.

The standard output bin holds up to 150 sheets.

Flexible Media Support

The printer supports a variety of media types, including:

• Plain paper
• Lightweight paper
• Heavy paper
• Bond paper
• Colored paper
• Letterhead
• Preprinted paper
• Prepunched paper
• Recycled paper
• Rough paper
• Envelopes
• Labels

It supports common paper sizes including A4, A5, A6, B5, 10 x 15 cm, postcards, envelopes, and Oficio, with additional custom media sizes supported through the appropriate trays.

SMB Manageability

The M404dw provides management tools designed for small and medium-sized businesses and IT environments.

Supported management solutions include:

• HP Printer Assistant
• HP Utility for Mac
• HP Device Toolbox
• HP Web JetAdmin
• HP JetAdvantage Security Manager
• HP SNMP Proxy Agent
• HP WS Pro Proxy Agent
• HP Universal Print Driver management tools

These tools help administrators monitor, configure, manage, and secure printers across business environments.

Energy-Efficient Operation

The HP LaserJet Pro M404dw is ENERGY STAR qualified and EPEAT Silver certified.

Its power management features include Auto-On/Auto-Off functionality and low-power sleep operation. Power consumption is rated at approximately 495W during active printing, 5.5W when ready, and 0.5W in sleep mode.

Compact Business Design

The M404dw combines strong business printing performance with a compact footprint designed for office environments.

Its compact dimensions and practical paper-handling configuration make it suitable for individual workstations, departments, and shared office spaces.

Next-Generation HP JetIntelligence Toner

The printer uses HP JetIntelligence toner technology and supports high-capacity toner cartridges.

For EMEA markets, compatible cartridges include:

• HP 59A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CF259A) — approximately 3,000 pages
• HP 59X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CF259X) — approximately 10,000 pages

The printer is designed to work with cartridges using a new or reused HP chip, with HP Dynamic Security enabled.

Ideal for Business and Workgroup Printing

The HP LaserJet Pro M404dw is suitable for:

• Small and medium-sized businesses
• Office departments
• Professional workgroups
• Administrative environments
• Shared office printing
• Business document production
• Reports, invoices, contracts, forms, and proposals

Key Features

• HP LaserJet Pro M404dw
• Monochrome laser printing
• Print speed up to 40 ppm standard
• Up to 42 ppm using HP High Speed mode
• First page out as fast as 6.1 seconds
• Fine Lines resolution up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
• Automatic duplex printing
• 1200MHz processor
• 256MB standard and maximum memory
• Dual-band 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi Direct
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Rear host USB
• Bluetooth Low Energy
• HP Smart App, HP ePrint, AirPrint, Mopria, and Wi-Fi Direct
• Advanced security features
• 350-sheet standard input capacity
• Optional 550-sheet Tray 3
• 150-sheet output bin
• HP JetIntelligence toner technology
• ENERGY STAR qualified
• EPEAT Silver certified
• Compact business design

Specifications

• Brand: HP
• Model: LaserJet Pro M404dw
• Printer Type: Monochrome Laser Printer
• Functions: Print
• Print Technology: Laser
• Print Speed: Up to 40 ppm
• High-Speed Print Speed: Up to 42 ppm
• First Page Out: As fast as 6.1 seconds
• Print Resolution: Fine Lines, up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
• Resolution Technology: HP FastRes 1200, HP ProRes 1200, Economode
• Processor Speed: 1200 MHz
• Memory: 256MB
• Maximum Memory: 256MB
• Display: 2-Line Backlit LCD Graphic Display
• Print Cartridges: 1 Black
• Standard Input Capacity: 350 Sheets
• Tray 1: 100 Sheets
• Tray 2: 250 Sheets
• Optional Tray 3: 550 Sheets
• Standard Output Capacity: 150 Sheets
• Paper Trays Standard: 2
• Paper Trays Maximum: 3
• Duplex Printing: Automatic
• Connectivity: Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Rear Host USB, Gigabit Ethernet, Dual-Band Wi-Fi
• Wireless: 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy
• Mobile Printing: HP Smart App, HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria
• Network Protocols: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, IPP, LPD, 9100 Direct Mode, HTTP/HTTPS, SNMP
• Security: Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Integrity, Runtime Code Integrity, Firewall, ACL, SSL/TLS, IPPS, 802.1x, AES/TKIP Encryption, Secure Data Erase
• Toner for EMEA: HP 59A CF259A / HP 59X CF259X
• HP 59A Yield: Approximately 3,000 Pages
• HP 59X Yield: Approximately 10,000 Pages
• Supported Media: Plain Paper, Heavy Paper, Bond, Colored, Letterhead, Preprinted, Recycled, Rough Paper, Envelopes, Labels
• Supported Paper Sizes: A4, A5, A6, B5, 10 x 15 cm, Oficio, Postcards, DL/C5/B5 Envelopes
• Custom Media Size: Tray 1 from 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 inches
• Energy Efficiency: ENERGY STAR Qualified, EPEAT Silver, CECP
• Power Consumption: 495W Active Printing, 5.5W Ready, 0.5W Sleep
• Dimensions: 15 x 14.06 x 8.5 inches
• Maximum Dimensions: 15 x 25 x 9.5 inches
• Weight: 18.87 lb
• Warranty: One-Year Bench/Depot Repair Warranty
• Dynamic Security: Enabled