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HP Color Laser 178NW (4ZB96A)

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HP 4ZB96A#B19 HP Color Laser MFP 178nw Wireless Printer New 4ZB96A#B19

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HP Color Laser 178NW
Type:colour, flowers 4, laser
Format:A4
Connection:USB B, LAN, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Print Resolution:600х600 dpi
Scanning:600х600 dpi
B/W printing:18 ppm
Colour print:4 ppm
Number of cartridges:4 pcs
Integration with cloud services. Printing over Wi-Fi.

Reliable and functional copier, positioned by the manufacturer in the middle price segment. First of all, let's pay attention to the fact that the device uses full-colour laser printing technology. This type of equipment is mainly designed to serve small workgroups of users. The maximum load recommended by the manufacturer is 20,000 pages per month. The all-in-one prints and scans documents at 600x600 dpi, which can be called an indicator of the “below average” level, but this is enough for printing documents, abstracts, etc.

The speed of monochrome printing and scanning is 18 ppm, while printing and full-colour documents are scanned at a speed of 4 ppm. Scanned files can be saved in formats such as PDF, JPG, and TIFF. It is noteworthy that the HP Colour Laser 178NW MFP uses a dynamic security system that monitors the state of the programme code in real time. The device comes with a Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-Tx network adapter, but it also has a Wi-Fi 4 wireless module with support for Wi-Fi Direct technology. The printer is compatible with a wide range of mobile applications, including Google Cloud Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, HP Smart, and more. The control panel features a 2-line monochrome screen for easy everyday use. The clock frequency of the microprocessor is 800 MHz.

All specifications
Specifications Color Laser 178NW
Colour
Paper sizeA4
Print Typelaser
Output Typecolour
Number of colors4
Printing and copying
Max resolution600х600 dpi
First page print12.6 с
B/W copy18 ppm
Colour copy4 ppm
B/W printing18 ppm
Colour printing4 ppm
Printing Supplies
Monthly Duty Cycle20 ths pages
Black Ink Page Yield1000 pages
Colour Ink Page Yield700 pages
Number of cartridges4
Cartridge modelW2070A, W2071A, W2072A, W2073A
Features
Data transferPC connection (USB)
network connection (LAN)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi Direct
AirPrint
Cloud printingMopria, HP Smart
Displaymonochrome
Hardware
Grammage (min)60 g/m²
Grammage (max)220 g/m²
RAM128 MB
CPU frequency800 MHz
Scan resolution600х600 dpi
General
Feed tray150 sheets
Output Tray50 sheets
Power consumption300 W
Dimensions (WxDxH)406x363x289 mm
Weight12.94 kg
Added to E-CatalogAugust 2019
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4ZB96A

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Model overview based on user reviews  
The HP Color Laser 178NW is a compact all-in-one printer designed for home or small office use, offering high-quality printing with a range of settings and reliable performance. It supports wireless printing and scanning via Wi-Fi, making it convenient for mobile device users. However, users have noted that the printer consumes a lot of ink and the cartridges, which have a reduced capacity compared to previous models, are expensive. Some users have experienced issues with paper jams, affecting its reliability. While it is priced competitively among similar models, potential buyers should consider the cost of consumables and the occasional operational issues. Overall, it is suitable for those who require color printing but may not be ideal for heavy monochrome printing needs.
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Ideal for home.
12 January 2022 
A neutered clone of Samsung that I personally wouldn't buy. Color cartridges are for 700 pages, black for 1000. Samsung's C480 had 1000 and 1500 respectively. Overall, the model isn't changed except for the unattractive panel design. It was better, in my opinion. Currently, it makes sense to buy a used and firmware-modded Samsung that doesn't detect chips or even the cartridges themselves. Very convenient for those who print in monochrome. You remove the color ones and store them in a cabinet, preserving their longevity.
High-quality printing, plenty of settings, compact, reliable.
Reduced cartridge capacity, redesigned, expensive cartridges.
Printer Mobil Centruse HP Color Laser 178NW more than year
model with serious drawbacks
7 April 2022 
i will try to return, paper often gets stuck. eats a lot of paint. constant problems with it
the price is not bad if you take it by analogs, but it's definitely not worth it.
uses a lot of ink, paper jams. the cartridges themselves and their refills are expensive
Röyal RÖuse HP Color Laser 178NW less than month
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The "Laser" HP Colour Laser 178NW from the colour league of home-office MFPs properly handles with all the claimed functions: it prints quickly, scans and copies paper well. It can also be used to print small pictures for your home photo album.

High performance

The device is designed to work with sheets of A4 format. Those in the loading tray of the model fit up to 150 pcs. For monochrome printing tasks, the HP Colour Laser 178NW delivers up to 18 ppm. Documents with colour charts leave the depths of the MFP at 4 ppm. The maximum resolution of the obtained prints rests on the “ceiling” of 600x600 dpi, which is an indicator “below the average in the ward”.

Printing over Wi-Fi

The MFP is “attached” to the computer via a wire, and “over the air” the model keeps in touch with mobile gadgets running Android or iOs. The device supports wireless printing and scanning services Google Cloud Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria and, of course, the proprietary HP Smart app.

Strong positions

The monthly load on the HP Colour Laser 178NW should not exceed 20,000 pages. During the printing period of such a volume of sheets, you will have to refill a black-and-white cartridge about 20 times and a colour cartridge about 30 times. Convenience in interacting with the device adds a two-line monochrome screen on the control panel. In the category of "laser machines" 3-in-1 for home use or small office workgroups, the model occupies a very strong position.