HP LaserJet Pro M404dn Monochrome Laser Printer with Built-In Ethernet & Double-Sided Printing - Built-in Ethernet (W1A53A)

I've been in the IT industry for more than 17 years (and even longer as the "family computer guy"), and I've seen a lot of printers: Canon, Lexmark, Epson, Brother, Konica, HP, Ricoh, and others each have their own set of advantages and disadvantages. However, there is one thing that all of these individuals have in common: HP is the most widely used company in the world, and with good reason! So, how does the HP LJ Pro M404dw monochrome (black and white-only printing) perform? That's pretty good! br>br>IN A NUTSHELLbr>In a nutshell, the newest addition to the LaserJet Pro line of printers produces sharp, fast, two-sided printing. printing on both sides in a business-like manner security and features of the class Replacement toners are expensive, but they can print a lot of pages. It's a well-known fact. made, small, and professional-looking br>br>PROSbr>- It's a nice-looking printer that I'd recommend for a home or small office. br>br>CONSbr>- It's a little pricey. br>br>CONSbr>- It's Text and graphics are printed in crisp, sharp detail. br>- Print at a high speed (up to 40 pages per minute)br>- Compact, strong, and professional in appearancebr>- Options for printing include: WiFi, WiFi Direct (a device that is directly connected to the printer), Ethernet wired network, USB cable printing, or emailbr>- The WiFi/WiFi Direct options are not available on the M404dn model. br>- Through the HP Smart app, you will be given an email address to which you can forward emails for printing. br>- Can print directly from mobile devices (Android and Apple iOS) using the HP Smart app or other mobile printing appsbr>- Download the HP Smart app (Apple iOS/Android/Windows 10) for simple WiFi configuration. br>- The HP Smart app detects the printer with ease, guiding you through configuration and usage while also providing statistical databr>- Using the Microsoft App Store to download a Windows 10 app works great. br>- Notifications of events, such as out-of-office messages, can be sent to you via email. Attempts at a paper or hackbr>- For supported sizes (letter, legal, executive, and so on), duplex printing (prints on both sides) is available. br>- Advanced network and security configuration is possible (using the HP Smart app or a web browser interface)br>- More information can be found in the "Security" section below. br>- Tray 1 has a front opening for checks, envelopes, and manual feedingbr>- 250 sheets of paper are held in Tray 2. sheet feeding is available, as well as Tray 3br>- This product is compatible with HP 550-series printers. D9P29A sheet feeder tray - A USB cable was included in the package. br>- AirPrint: Compatible with Apple Macbr>- Compatible with Google Cloud Printbr>- The printer will use two sheets in order to set up: one with instructions, and another to verify that the setup was successfulbr>- For VERY high capacity printing, an extended replacement toner is available. br>- 2,000 pages can be printed with the starter toner included. br>- Quiet mode (prints more quietly at the expense of speed), though I didn't find the normal mode to be particularly noisybr>- Power on/off/sleep modes that can be customizedbr>- Defaults: 1 minute of sleep mode, 4 hours of shutdownbr>- At 19 pounds, it is a relatively light weight. br>- Additional, advanced, and business-oriented information is available upon request. Among the characteristics of the class are:br> Time synchronization via SNMP, WINS, SLP, LPD, LLMNR, Syslog, and NTPbr>- Reports on usage and jobsbr>- Firmware updates and backup/restore of settingsbr>br>CONSbr>- HP 58A 3,000-page toner replacements are EXPENSIVE. HP 58X 10,000-page capacity and br>- pg capacity)- pg capacity) pg capacity) pg capacity) TIPSbr>- Did not include a network/Ethernet cablebr>br> "HP Easy Start" is the software to download for Windows and Mac OS, and it can be found on HP's website. br>- "HP Smart" (Apple iOS/Android) is the software to use on mobile devices. By finding the printer's IP address (or using the HP apps) and typing it into your web browser, you can get the full, complete printer configuration. br>- A free trial of Mobile Fax is included in the HP Smart app. br> You can fax print jobs directly from the app. br>- You must have a working fax number (as required by law), but you do not need a landline phone. br>- I did not inquire about the cost of the service after the one-month trial period. br>br>SECURITYbr>In today's world, information security is more important than ever. HP's inclusion of features and settings to assist with network security is greatly appreciated. Here are a few examples.
- Web Services are being phased outbr>- Despite the fact that the printer allows you to print from the web or via email, any route through which a hacker can gain access poses a risk.
- To reduce the attack footprint, you can use the HP Smart app to turn off those web services. br>- For added security, the default administrator password should be changed. br> Options for Network Connectivitybr>- Any unused printing options on the printer can be turned on or off, including: Ethernet (wired) and Wi-Fi (wireless) connections are available. Fi, Wi- Internet Printing Protocol (IPP, IPPS), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP, IPPS)br>- You can assign user access to print from mobile devices using the IPP/ IPPS methods. br>- br>Certificates- This is a huge topic in and of itself, and one that many people are confused about. br>- In a nutshell, certificates are similar to passports issued by a trusted authority, and they help secure communication between the printer and the sender. br>- The HP M404dw is equipped with a self-contained cooling system. pre-signed, CA-certificates have been installed, and they are supported. PEM/Base64 encoded and signed onesbr>- Email Notificationsbr>- When a certain threshold is reached (default: 1 minute), you can be notified. br>- Cartridge is missing, empty, or low in stockbr>- Open door, mismatched media, paper jam, no paperbr>- Problems with job storage memory, such as a USB device that has been disconnected and is running out of memorybr>- Rules for the Firewallbr>- Built-in firewall with rule priority, address and service templates, and service list configurationbr>- Failsafe option where HTTPS remains accessible even if it is blocked by a firewall policy (to prevent an administrator from being locked out accidentally)br>- Communication that is securebr>- It is possible to enable/disable cipher suites, SSL/TLS protocols, and HTTPS redirection. br>- v1/v2 and v3 are two SNMP options. br> ACL: An IPv4- To control printer access, only the access control list is available. br>- Authentication (one time): PEAP and EAP are two acronyms that stand for "peace, equality, and TLS protocols can be used. br>- To prevent theft, Cartridge Protection locks a toner cartridge to a specific printer. br>- It is not possible to use a protected cartridge in a different printer. br>- On that cartridge, the lock can't be undone. It is permanentbr>br>Overall, this is a high-quality, business-oriented printer, as are most HP printers. With the speed and sharpness that the LaserJet Pro series is known for, this is a first-class product. The safety features are a pleasant surprise! I prefer the HP M404dw (WiFi) model (priced at $50). Although the HP M404dn (USB/wired network) model is $100 more expensive than the HP M404dn (USB/wired network), the HP M404dn (USB/wired network) model is still a good buy, especially at the current $219 price. br>br>If you found this review helpful, please click the "Helpful" button below to encourage me to write more reviews. Thank you very much!.

Gordon Hayes

| Jan 02, 2021

I was adamant about not purchasing a new printer. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank It was fine until a few internal frame parts snapped, rendering it unfixable. br>br>All right, let's get started. Now I'm the proud owner of a new printer. The 4000's footprint is slightly smaller, and the print speed is significantly faster. It took a little longer than it should have to make sure I got the "DN" model instead of just the "N," but it all worked out in the end. br>br>I'm still hoping I won't have to buy a new printer. But, if I absolutely must have one, this one will suffice. EDIT: br>br> OR NOT. Unlike its (fantastic) predecessor, this printer appears to use "chipped" toner cartridges that are more expensive than the **** printer. I've already purchased a replacement (not for the cartridge, but for the printer). I'm still trying to figure out whether the printer can be returned or if I should recycle it. In any case, I've purchased my final HP.

Braylen Allison

| Aug 04, 2021

The printer works fine, but the toner carts have a stupid chip in them, which means you'll be overcharged for toner. Even switching the chip to a new cart won't fix the problem because the printer will eventually stop printing if the toner runs out. br>br>Hp is a bit shady.

Kylen Hatfield

| Jun 12, 2021

If you actually followed the inadequate instructions provided, the predecessor to this unit, the 402, was virtually impossible to set up wirelessly. After vowing never to buy HP products again, I purchased this because another reviewer claimed it was simple to set up. The setup is the same as it has been in the past, with shoddy software and instructions that don't work. How to do it: br>br> Connect the printer to your wifi network via the printer's "touch screen"; it's a pain, but it's doable. br>2- Obtain the application – The instructions direct you to one of several sources for drivers, but it does not include the m404 3. This is the most important thing to remember: use a cable to connect to the printer, then run the setup software - Remove the cable after you've configured it with the cable connection, and it should work.

Aspyn Franklin

| Oct 03, 2021

In the new Windows 10 1809, good luck with the software on this printer. When you use it, your computer will stall for 2 or 3 minutes for the print screen, and then another 2 or 3 minutes for printing. You can manually install the pcl driver if you download it, and it will not stall. There has been a known issue with previous versions of Windows, including Windows 1803. For a simple black and white laser printer, we shouldn't have to deal with this issue in Windows 10.

Harvey Oneill

| Jun 01, 2021

Here's what the boss has to say: br>br>I purchased this printer because I print a large number of documents on a daily basis. I've had nothing but problems since the beginning. We had to pay our IT guy for at least two trips to the office and numerous remote sessions trying to fix things (which they fixed temporarily) in addition to the cost of the new printer. From the start, this was a lemon! br>br>The first thing it did was print garbage across the top of the page for pages and pages (no document. . . just garbage). To get it to stop, I had to open the paper drawer! Then it started giving me errors whenever I added paper (and sometimes for no apparent reason). If it wasn't adjusted, it wouldn't print. After our IT guy returned from his third visit today, the printer was reset to its factory defaults, which print double-sided. again! I need to go into the settings and change the default to single-sided printing. . . . every time I print a document (e-mail, etc. ) documents or e-mail). Over the course of my 25 years as a lawyer, I have never had such a bad experience with a printer. If I could bill HP for the time I spent dealing with this printer, I'd be a millionaire! We pay for a new printer, we pay to have it repaired – but only temporarily – and we pay for the time spent dealing with the useless printer! And each time it is "fixed," the printing time increases – which was one of the reasons I purchased the printer in the first place! br>br>Following this experience, I will never buy another HP product!.

Aileen Ali

| Apr 18, 2021