The HP Color LaserJet MFP M179 series (commonly known as the M179nw or M179fnw) is a compact, wireless all-in-one laser printer featuring print speeds up to 19 ppm in black and 4 ppm in color, built-in Wi-Fi, and print, scan, copy capabilities (with fax on the fnw variant).
Key Specifications
- Functions: Print, copy, scan (and fax on select configurations)
- Print Speed: Up to 19 ppm black / 4 ppm color (A4/Letter)
- Print Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
- Paper Capacity: 150-sheet input tray, 50-sheet output bin
- Connectivity: Hi-speed USB 2.0, Fast Ethernet, and Wireless 802.11 b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct
- Mobile Printing: Supported via the HP Smart App, Apple AirPrint, and Mopria
Performance & Limitations
- Duty Cycle: Recommended monthly volume of 100 to 500 pages (max 20,000 pages)
- Handling: Includes a manual duplex setting (no automatic two-sided printing) and an automatic document feeder (ADF) on supported models.
- Toner: Uses 4 separate cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, yellow) such as the HP 117A or 116A series depending on region.







