Hp LaserJet Enterprise MFP M442dn Multifunction A3 Printer

HPLaserJet MFP M442dn A3 Printer (8AF71A)

TheHP LaserJet MFP M442dn (8AF71A) is a professional A3 monochrome multifunction printer designed for businesses, offices, schools, government departments and workgroups that require dependable high-volume black-and-white document production. It combines printing, copying and scanning in one robust device, making it suitable for offices that need to handle both everyday A4 documents and larger A3 materials.

The printer delivers black-and-white printing at speeds of up to 24 pages per minute on A4, with the first page produced in as little as approximately 8 seconds depending on operating conditions. Its print resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi produces sharp text, clear lines and detailed business documents.

A major advantage of the M442dn is its A3 printing capability. It supports A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5 and other media sizes, making it useful for spreadsheets, reports, technical drawings, forms, posters and other large documents. Automatic two-sided printing helps reduce paper consumption and improves document handling efficiency.

The machine also provides a flatbed scanner with up to 600 dpi optical resolution, scanning speeds of up to 33 images per minute and copying at up to 24 copies per minute. Documents can be scanned directly to email, FTP, SMB network folders or a connected computer.

For office networking, the M442dn features 10/100 Ethernet and USB 2.0. It does not include built-in Wi-Fi, making it particularly suitable for offices that use wired network infrastructure. Its 4-line LCD control panel provides straightforward access to printing, copying and scanning functions.

With a recommended monthly volume of 2,000–5,000 pages and a maximum duty cycle of up to 50,000 pages per month, the M442dn is designed for professional environments with regular document workloads.

Key Features

• A3 monochrome laser multifunction printer
• Print, Copy and Scan functionality
• Up to 24 ppm A4 black-and-white printing
• Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi print resolution
• Automatic two-sided printing
• A3 wide-format support
• 100-sheet Tray 1
• 250-sheet Tray 2
• Optional additional 250-sheet tray
• Up to 250-sheet output capacity
• Flatbed scanning up to 600 dpi optical resolution
• Scan speeds up to 33 ipm
• Copy speeds up to 24 cpm
• 4-line LCD control panel
• 10/100 Ethernet networking
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Scan to email, FTP, SMB and PC
• Secure network management features
• High-yield black toner and separate imaging drum

Full Specifications

General

• Model: LaserJet MFP M442dn
• Product Number: 8AF71A
• Printer Type: A3 Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
• Functions: Print, Copy, Scan
• Print Technology: Laser
• Display: 4-line LCD
• Processor: 600 MHz
• Memory: 512 MB

Printing

• Print Speed: Up to 24 ppm A4
• Duplex Print Speed: Up to 12 ppm
• First Page Out: Approximately 7.7–8.6 seconds, depending on operating conditions
• Print Resolution: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
• Duplex Printing: Automatic
• Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 50,000 pages
• Recommended Monthly Volume: 2,000–5,000 pages
• Print Languages: HPPCL 6 and PostScript
• Supported Paper Sizes: A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, 8K, 16K and Oficio
• Maximum Custom Size: Up to 297 x 432 mm depending on tray

Scanning

• Scanner Type: Flatbed
• Scanner Technology: Digital-CMOS Image Sensor
• Optical Resolution: Up to 600 dpi
• Enhanced Resolution: Up to 4800 x 4800 dpi
• Maximum Scan Size: 297 x 432 mm
• Scan Speed: Up to 33 ipm black and colour
• Duplex Scan Speed: Up to 13 ipm black and 12 ipm colour
• Scan Formats: PDF, JPEG and TIFF
• Scan Destinations: Email, FTP, SMB, PC and WSD

Copying

• Copy Speed: Up to 24 cpm A4
• Duplex Copy Speed: Up to 12 cpm
• Copy Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
• Maximum Copies: Up to 999
• Reduction/Enlargement: 25–400%
• Copy Features: ID copy, N-up, reduce/enlarge, darkness adjustment, collation and document-type selection

Paper Handling

• Tray 1: 100 sheets
• Tray 2: 250 sheets
• Optional Tray: 250 sheets
• Standard Output: Up to 250 sheets
• Supported Media: Plain, light, mid-weight, coloured, preprinted, recycled, intermediate and prepunched paper
• Automatic Duplex: Yes

Connectivity

• Ethernet: 10/100 Base-TX
• USB: Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Wi-Fi: No
• Wi-Fi Direct: No
• Network Scanning: Yes
• Network Printing: Yes
• Supported Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, SNMP, IPsec and related network protocols

Toner and Imaging

• Toner Colour: Black
• Standard Toner: HP335A
• Standard Toner Yield: Approximately 7,400 pages
• High-Yield Toner: HP335X
• High-Yield Toner Yield: Approximately 13,700 pages
• Imaging Drum: HP57A
• Drum Yield: Up to approximately 80,000 pages

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: Approximately 560 x 540 x 417 mm
• Maximum Dimensions: Approximately 960 x 1,090 x 933 mm
• Weight: Approximately 25.4 kg
• Operating Temperature: 10–30°C
• Operating Humidity: 20–80% RH
• Power: 220–240V, 50/60 Hz
• Active Printing Power: Approximately 580 W
• Ready Power: Approximately 80 W
• Sleep Power: Approximately 0.7 W
• Warranty: One-year on-site limited warranty

Why theHP LaserJet MFP M442dn Is a Must-Have Appliance

TheHP M442dn is designed for offices that need a reliable A3 black-and-white multifunction printer. Its ability to print, copy and scan large documents from one machine makes it useful for businesses that regularly handle reports, spreadsheets, drawings and forms.

Automatic duplex printing helps reduce paper consumption, while the 100-sheet multipurpose tray and 250-sheet main tray provide practical capacity for everyday work. The high-yield HP335X toner also helps reduce the frequency of toner replacement for higher-volume users.

Its wired Ethernet connection makes it suitable for shared office environments, while its strong monthly duty cycle supports demanding professional workloads.

Genuine Product Information

TheHP LaserJet MFP M442dn (8AF71A) is an originalHP printer model, not a copy or imitation version. 

Conclusion

TheHP LaserJet MFP M442dn is a professional A3 monochrome multifunction printer built for businesses and workgroups with regular document demands. Its combination of 24 ppm printing, A3 support, automatic duplex printing, high-resolution output, copying, scanning, Ethernet networking and high-yield toner options makes it suitable for demanding office environments. It is particularly useful for organizations that need reliable large-format black-and-white document production without requiring wireless connectivity.