Expert Verdict
The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw is an excellent choice if you require a color laser printer for heavy-duty personal usage or light-duty shared use in a micro office. It has mobile printing, Ethernet and Wi-Fi network connections, and even the ability to print from a USB memory key, in addition to quick speeds and high-quality output with HP LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridges. A 3-inch touchscreen color LCD sits vertically on the top of the HP LaserJet Pro M252dw laser printer. It features a high-speed USB port, an Ethernet port, and a host USB port, in addition to being wireless. The HP LaserJet Pro M252dw color printer comes standard with a 150-sheet paper capacity and an automatic duplexer, as well as a 30,000-page monthly duty cycle. HP LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridges have four tanks, which are ideal for fast and high-quality printing. The black, magenta, yellow, and cyan hues are the most common.
The M252dw is on the large and heavy side for a personal printer, but is still tiny enough to share a desk with and light enough to be moved into place by one person. The Color LaserJet Pro M252dw's four integrated drum and HP LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridges fit into a rack that lifts out from the front, making maintenance simple. The print speed is an undeniable strong point. Both in color and black and white, HP rates the M252dw at 19 pages per minute (ppm), which is the performance speed you see with text or other documents that require little to no formatting. The HP LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridges are available in black and multicolor, with the black cartridge printing 2,800 pages and the multicolor cartridge printing 2,300 pages.
Other capabilities of the M252dw go beyond the basics, such as the ability to print from a USB memory key. You can also print over the cloud and use the front-panel touch-screen to access HP Web apps if you connect it to a network through Ethernet or Wi-Fi, and providing the network is linked to the Internet. You can print information from a variety of websites, including Dropbox and Google Docs, using Web applications. You may also print from Android and iOS phones and tablets by connecting to the printer over a network access point. Because of the graphics output, the overall output quality is above par for the HP LaserJet Pro M252dw printer with the HP LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridges. Most lasers can handle text, therefore it's suitable for any business application. In terms of a hue-saturation-brightness color model, the colors in graphics are a little dark, but they're still eye-catching and well saturated, and they're a step above the standard for the category.
To summarize, the Color LaserJet Pro M252dw laser printer has built-in wireless connectivity, so you don't need to be connected to the network to use it. It's also a fairly quick printer. In addition to envelopes, postcards, transparencies, and labels, the HP M252dw color laser printer can print on a range of media. HP LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridges for the HP Color LaserJet M252dw are available in two capacities, with the HP 201X high yield toners guaranteeing the lowest cost-per-page. Although the Hewlett Packard Color LaserJet M252dw printer lacks memory card slots, it can print from a variety of different sources. There is no way to expand the paper capacity on the HP LaserJet M-252dw printer. The HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw color laser printer is one of HP's most compact laser printers, making it ideal for small workgroups and busy individuals. It's a high-volume printer that produces professional-looking pages fast and effectively, and it has Ethernet and wireless connectivity as standard.
Review
HP LaserJet Pro M252dw is a coloured printer which uses laser technology to perform its printing task. The printer measures 39.11 x 41.65 x 23.63 cm with 12.27kg. The printer has a 7.6 cm intuitive touchscreen control panel with colour graphic display for easy navigation. The printer has a 100-sheet output bin along with a 150-sheet input tray/multipurpose tray. The printer consumes less power and is an Energy Certified printer.
The printer is packed with multiple features which make the printing task easy. Moreover, the printer can print the document from anywhere by leveraging wireless connectivity and mobile printing capabilities. Beyond this, the printer is flexible with various media types including glossy paper, envelopes, bond papers, labels, etc. Moreover, the printer is versatile with multiple operating systems including series of MAC, Windows and Linux.
To save time, the printer has a high printing speed of 18ppm for coloured and monochrome prints. Also, it has an automatic document feeder which saves paper and time both. The printer uses 4 HP LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridges to provide crisp output for offices and home projects.
Advantages
- High-speed printing
- Mobile printing capabilities
- Wireless printing option available
- Supports multiple media
- Automatic document feeder
- Coloured touchscreen panel
- Compatible with various operating systems
Disadvantages
- Low paper handling capacity
- Doesn’t have memory card slots
- Cannot scan, copy or fax the document
Cartridge Requirements
HP LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridges include:
- CF400X Black toner cartridge
- CF401X Cyan toner cartridge
- CF402X Yellow toner cartridge
- CF403X Magenta toner cartridge
Conclusion
HP LaserJet Pro M252dw printer can print coloured and monochrome documents with optimum speed. The printer generates high-quality output and has a suitable paper handling capacity. Print via USB key and mobile enable trouble-free printing options in this LaserJet printer. HP LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridges provide a crisp output perfect for your office work and home projects.
How to resolve “Install black cartridge” error message that is displayed on HP LaserJet Pro M252dw?
The error message indicates that the black HP LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridge is not installed, not compatible, or some obstruction is preventing the cartridge from being recognized. To prevent this message from displaying, use the following steps:
Step 1: HP recommends to use good-quality toner supplies. Low-quality or refilled cartridges does not guarantee the print quality or reliability.
Step 2: Check the toner cartridge and printer for any packing materials which might be causing the problem.
- Turn off the HP printer and disconnect the power cord from the printer.
- Now open the toner cartridge door and look for any packing material such as tape, cardboard, or paper debris. If you find any of these, remove them.
- Remove the old HP LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridge.
- If you find any packing material or paper debris inside the toner cartridge area, remove them.
- Remove the orange tab and the protective sealing tape on the toner cartridge.
- To make sure that the toner is distributed evenly, rock the toner cartridge from front to back.
- Install the new HP LaserJet Pro M252dw toner cartridge and close the cartridge door.
- At last, reconnect the power cord and turn on the printer.
Step 3: Check for any jammed paper inside your printer.
Step 4: Clean the electric contacts of the cartridge.
Step 5: Reset the printer.
Step 6: If the error message still continues to display, contact the HP LaserJet service center.
What to do if the HP LaserJet Pro M252dw pages are slant or skewed?
In such conditions, follow the points mentioned below:
Step 1: When the HP printer papers are skewed, you need to make sure that the paper loaded in the input tray is properly arranged with the paper-width guides.
Step 2: If necessary, pull out the paper input tray and reload the pages in a proper manner (the paper guides should be aligned correctly).
Step 3: Load the pages in the printer, only when it’s not printing.