HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4303fdn Colour Laser Printer (5HH66A)
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4303fdn colour laser printer is a wired-network multifunction device built for workteams of up to ten users who need fast, high-quality colour output with copy, scan, and fax from a single compact unit. It connects via Gigabit Ethernet and USB without Wi-Fi, making it a strong fit for IT-managed office networks where wired infrastructure is standard and wireless connectivity is not required. Furthermore, it ships with HP Wolf Pro security preconfigured out of the box and delivers 33 pages per minute in both black and colour with automatic two-sided printing as standard.
Technical Specifications
Functions & Technology
| Specification |
Detail |
| Model Number |
5HH66A |
| Functions |
Print, Copy, Scan, Fax |
| Print Technology |
Laser (HP TerraJet Toner) |
| Colour Calibration |
PANTONE® calibrated |
| Print Resolution |
Up to 600 × 600 dpi (black and colour); HP ImageREt 2400 |
| Control Panel |
4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen |
| Processor Speed |
1,200 MHz |
| Memory |
512 MB NAND Flash + 512 MB DRAM |
| Print Languages |
HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, HP PostScript Level 3 emulation, PDF, URF, PWG Raster, Native Office, TIFF, JPEG |
| Fonts |
111 scalable TrueType fonts |
Print Performance
| Specification |
Detail |
| Print Speed — Black (A4, Normal) |
Up to 33 ppm |
| Print Speed — Colour (A4, Normal) |
Up to 33 ppm |
| Print Speed — Black (A4, Duplex) |
Up to 29 ipm |
| Print Speed — Colour (A4, Duplex) |
Up to 29 ipm |
| First Page Out — Black (A4, Ready) |
As fast as 9.5 seconds |
| First Page Out — Colour (A4, Ready) |
As fast as 10.5 seconds |
| First Page Out — Black (A4, Sleep) |
As fast as 10.2 seconds |
| Duplex Printing |
Automatic |
| Print Margins |
Top/Bottom/Left/Right: 4.23 mm |
| Maximum Print Area |
212 × 352 mm |
| Monthly Duty Cycle |
Up to 50,000 pages (A4) |
| Recommended Monthly Volume |
750 to 4,000 pages |
Smart Software Features
| Specification |
Detail |
| Features |
Automatic duplex, collation, watermarks, printable forms, quiet mode, HP Premium Print Mode, variable paper size/type support |
Copy
| Specification |
Detail |
| Copy Speed — Black (A4) |
Up to 33 cpm |
| Copy Speed — Colour (A4) |
Up to 33 cpm |
| Maximum Copies |
Up to 999 copies |
| Reduce/Enlarge |
25 to 400% |
| Copy Settings |
ID Copy, Number of copies, Resize (incl. 2-Up), Lighter/Darker, Enhancements, Original Size, Binding Margin, Collation, Tray Selection, Two-Sided, Quality (Draft/Standard/Best) |
Scan
| Specification |
Detail |
| Scanner Type |
Flatbed + ADF (CIS — Contact Image Sensor) |
| ADF Scan Speed — Mono Simplex (A4) |
Up to 29 ppm |
| ADF Scan Speed — Colour Simplex (A4) |
Up to 26 ppm |
| ADF Scan Speed — Mono Duplex (A4) |
Up to 44 ipm |
| ADF Scan Speed — Colour Duplex (A4) |
Up to 35 ipm |
| Duplex ADF Scanning |
Yes — single-pass two-sided |
| Optical Scan Resolution |
Up to 600 dpi |
| Bit Depth |
30-bit colour / 256 greyscale levels |
| TWAIN Version |
Version 2.3 |
| Scan File Formats |
PDF, JPG, TIFF |
| Scan Input Modes |
Front-panel buttons (scan, copy, email, file); HP Scan software; TWAIN; WIA |
| Scannable Area — Flatbed |
Up to 216 × 297 mm |
| Scannable Area — ADF |
102 × 152 mm to 216 × 356 mm |
| Recommended Monthly Scan Volume |
750 to 4,000 pages |
Fax
| Specification |
Detail |
| Fax |
Yes |
| Fax Speed |
33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory |
Up to 500 pages |
| Fax Resolution — Standard |
200 × 100 dpi |
| Fax Resolution — Fine |
Up to 203 × 196 dpi |
| Fax Resolution — Superfine |
Up to 300 × 300 dpi |
| Quick Dialling |
Up to 100 numbers |
Connectivity
| Specification |
Detail |
| Ethernet |
1 × Gigabit 10/100/1000Base-Tx (auto-crossover); 802.1x authentication |
| USB (Device) |
1 × Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| USB (Host/Walk-Up) |
1 × Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi |
None — wired connections only |
| Wi-Fi Direct |
Not supported |
| Fax Port |
1 × RJ-11 |
| Mobile Printing |
HP Smart App; Apple AirPrint; Mopria Certified (via network) |
| Network Protocols |
TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), LPD, IPP, Bonjour, SLP, SNMP v1/v2/v3, HTTPS |
Paper Handling
| Specification |
Detail |
| Standard Paper Trays |
2 (Tray 1: 50-sheet multipurpose + Tray 2: 250-sheet input) |
| ADF Capacity |
50 sheets (uncurled) |
| Optional Tray 3 |
550-sheet input tray (28N93A — sold separately) |
| Maximum Input Capacity |
Up to 850 sheets (with optional Tray 3) |
| Standard Output |
150-sheet output bin (up to 20 envelopes) |
| Media Weight |
60–163 g/m² (postcards up to 176 g/m²; HP colour laser glossy photo up to 200 g/m²) |
| Media Types |
Bond, brochure, coloured, glossy, letterhead, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough, postcards, labels, envelopes |
| Tray 1 Media Size |
76.2 × 127 mm to 216 × 356 mm |
| Tray 2 Media Size |
98 × 148 mm to 216 × 356 mm |
| Duplex Media Size |
148 × 148 mm to 216 × 356 mm |
| ADF Media Size |
102 × 152 mm to 216 × 356 mm |
Security
| Specification |
Detail |
| Security Platform |
HP Wolf Pro Security — preconfigured out of the box |
| Features |
Boot code signature validation, PIN/pull print authentication, routine firmware updates, secure setup |
| Network Security |
802.1x authentication, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, certificate management |
Printer Management
| Specification |
Detail |
| Fleet Management |
HP Web JetAdmin (free download) |
| Additional Tools |
HP Security Manager, HP SNMP Proxy Agent, HP WS Pro Proxy Agent, Smart Printer Administrator Resource Kit |
Operating System Compatibility
| Platform |
Versions Supported |
| Windows |
Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11; Windows Client OS |
| macOS |
macOS 10.15 Catalina, macOS 11 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey |
| Mobile |
Android, iOS |
| Other |
Linux, Chrome OS, Citrix |
| Network OS |
SAP, Novell, UNIX, Citrix, Linux, Windows Server |
Physical
| Specification |
Detail |
| Dimensions — Minimum (W × D × H) |
421 × 435 × 384 mm |
| Dimensions — Maximum (W × D × H) |
421 × 686 × 761 mm (with optional Tray 3) |
| Weight |
~20.4 kg |
| Operating Temperature |
10 to 32.5°C |
| Operating Humidity |
30 to 70% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature |
-20 to 40°C |
| Acoustics |
50 dB(A) pressure; 6.1 B(A) power |
Power
| Specification |
Detail |
| Input Voltage |
220–240 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz |
| Active Printing |
585 W |
| Ready |
18 W |
| Sleep / Auto-Off |
0.8 W |
| Off |
0.07 W |
| TEC (Energy Star 3.0) |
0.422 kWh/week |
| Power Supply |
Internal, built-in |
| Energy Features |
HP Auto-On/Auto-Off; Instant-on Technology |
Toner Cartridges
| Cartridge |
Part Number |
Yield |
| HP 230A Black |
W2300A |
~2,000 pages |
| HP 230X Black (High Yield) |
W2300X |
~7,500 pages |
| HP 230A Cyan |
W2301A |
~1,800 pages |
| HP 230X Cyan (High Yield) |
W2301X |
~5,500 pages |
| HP 230A Yellow |
W2302A |
~1,800 pages |
| HP 230X Yellow (High Yield) |
W2302X |
~5,500 pages |
| HP 230A Magenta |
W2303A |
~1,800 pages |
| HP 230X Magenta (High Yield) |
W2303X |
~5,500 pages |
Sustainability
| Specification |
Detail |
| Recycled Content |
15% post-consumer recycled plastic |
| Ecolabel |
EPEAT Silver (India); IT ECO Declaration; CECP |
Warranty
| Specification |
Detail |
| Standard Warranty |
One year, next-business-day onsite warranty |
| Extended Service |
HP 3-Year Next Business Day Onsite (U51Z1E) |
| Post-Warranty Service |
HP 1-Year Post Warranty Next Business Day Onsite (U51ZCPE) |
In the Box
| Item |
| HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4303fdn Printer |
| 4 preinstalled toner cartridges (Black: ~2,000 pages; Introductory Cyan/Magenta/Yellow: ~1,000 pages each) |
| Power Cord |
| Reference Guide and Setup Card |
| Warranty Card (where required) |
Use Cases
IT-Managed Wired Office Networks
The 4303fdn suits organisations where printers connect via structured Ethernet cabling, and IT policy restricts or discourages wireless devices on the network. Gigabit Ethernet with 802.1x authentication allows the device to integrate directly into managed network infrastructure alongside existing switches and access controls. Furthermore, HP Web JetAdmin enables remote monitoring, firmware management, and policy enforcement without visiting the device physically.
Document-Heavy Teams Requiring Scan-to-File and Fax
Teams that process contracts, compliance documents, or supplier correspondence benefit from the single-pass duplex ADF, which handles 50-sheet batches at up to 44 ipm in black and white. Scan-to-email, scan-to-file, and TWAIN/WIA compatibility integrates with most document management platforms without additional middleware. Additionally, fax at 33.6 kbps with 500-page memory and 100 speed-dial numbers supports legal, finance, and healthcare environments where fax remains an active workflow channel.
High-Volume Colour Printing for Shared Teams
At 33 ppm in both black and colour, the 4303fdn handles large colour jobs — presentation packs, marketing materials, or illustrated reports — without the speed penalty that many colour laser printers impose when switching from mono output. The 50,000-page monthly duty cycle means the device handles sustained shared workloads without reliability concerns, even for teams printing at the upper end of the 750–4,000 page recommended monthly volume.
Secure Document Environments
HP Wolf Pro security arrives active out of the box, covering boot integrity validation and PIN/pull print release. Consequently, teams handling sensitive documents — payroll, legal agreements, or client-confidential materials — enforce controlled print release without purchasing or configuring additional security software. Moreover, routine firmware updates ensure the security posture keeps pace with emerging threats without manual IT intervention.
Considerations
No Wi-Fi — Ethernet and USB Only
- Wireless Printing Not Supported: The 4303fdn connects exclusively via Gigabit Ethernet and USB. It does not support Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Bluetooth. Mobile printing via HP Smart App, Apple AirPrint, and Mopria is only available when the device connects to the same network as the mobile device through Ethernet. Teams that require wireless or walk-up mobile printing should consider the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4303fdw instead, which adds dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth LE.
- No USB Cable Included: Unlike the 4303fdw, the 4303fdn box does not include a USB cable. Teams connecting directly via USB rather than Ethernet should add a USB cable to the purchase.
Toner, Output Capacity, and Footprint
- Introductory Colour Toners Are Low-Yield: Starter colour cartridges supply approximately 1,000 pages each for cyan, magenta, and yellow. Teams with immediate high-volume colour needs should budget for HP 230X high-yield colour cartridges (~5,500 pages each) as an initial replacement purchase alongside the printer.
- Colour Toner Depletes Faster Than Black: At equivalent print volumes, colour channels consume toner roughly three times faster than the black cartridge. Monitoring individual colour channel levels prevents unexpected supply outages during busy periods.
- 150-Sheet Output Bin May Overflow on Large Jobs: The standard output tray holds 150 sheets. Teams printing consecutive large jobs should monitor the tray to avoid paper jams from overflow, particularly on runs exceeding 100 pages.
- Optional Tray 3 Sold Separately: The 550-sheet third tray (28N93A) significantly reduces paper reload frequency for high-volume environments but is not included in the box. Teams loading paper multiple times per day should factor this into the total purchase cost.
- Weight Requires Two People: At approximately 20.4 kg, the printer requires two people for safe installation and repositioning on a stable, load-bearing surface.
macOS Compatibility Ceiling
- macOS Support Tops Out at Monterey (12): The official datasheet confirms compatibility through macOS 12 Monterey only. Users running macOS 13 Ventura or macOS 14 Sonoma should verify current driver availability via hp.com/support before purchasing.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.