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title: "HP LaserJet P1606dn"
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# 26 ppm lightning-fast print speed Built-in Ethernet for seamless office sharing Auto duplex saves paper & energy HP LaserJet P1606dn

**Brand:** hp
**Price:** A$454
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Print fast, save smart, connect everywhere — the pro’s choice for office power printing.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HP LaserJet P1606dn by hp
- **How much does it cost?** A$454 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/431813-hp-laserjet-p1606dn)

## Best For

- hp enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hp brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Blazing Fast Output:** Print up to 26 pages per minute—no more waiting around.
- • **Eco-Smart Duplexing:** Automatic two-sided printing cuts paper use and costs in half.
- • **Mobile-Ready Printing:** HP ePrint & AirPrint support means print from your phone or tablet anywhere.
- • **Compact & Quiet Design:** Sleek footprint fits any workspace and runs whisper-quiet for distraction-free focus.
- • **Office-Wide Connectivity:** Built-in Ethernet lets your whole team print effortlessly.

## Overview

The HP LaserJet P1606dn is a compact, professional-grade laser printer designed for small offices. It delivers crisp, high-quality prints at up to 26 pages per minute with Instant-on Technology for rapid startup. Featuring built-in Ethernet networking, automatic duplex printing, and mobile printing via HP ePrint and AirPrint, it streamlines workflows while reducing paper and energy consumption. Its quiet operation and space-saving design make it an ideal, cost-effective solution for busy professionals seeking reliable, efficient printing.

## Description

Increase office efficiency with Ethernet networking, easy HP ePrint mobile printing and automatic two-sided printing. Cut costs and energy with Instant-on Technology and HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology.

Review: Love this printer - When I decided to go back to school for my Master's degree (all online) I knew it was time to drop some cash on a new printer. I had to find one that is compatible with my Mac, printed on 2 sides, and printed quickly. This one does that and more. I love this printer. I can power it up and in less than 30 seconds its spitting out printed pages. I've had this printer for over 6 months now and can honestly say I've had no issues - no paper jams, low quality printing, etc. The toner claims are true - I probably got 1500+ pages out of mine before I had to replace it. The design is simple enough that even I can change them out with no problems. The entire printer is easy to setup and use. If you are looking for an affordable printer, this is your best bet!
Review: Best Duplex Printer Ever - I have owned many different laser printers from HP, Dell, Lexmark, Brother and Samsung. This printer beats them all for three reasons: 1. Quick. When you hit print, the first page is out of the printer in less than 7 seconds. That is fast! 2. Quiet. You will hear the printer while it is printing, but when it is finished or in standby mode, it is quiet. If not silent. It sits right next to me and I don't notice it. 3. Small and good looking. When compared to older laser printers, this one is a model of good design. It sits compactly in the corner out of the way, but ready to serve at the touch of Ctrl P or the printer button. 4. Duplex perfection. First of all, watching this printer spit out a piece of paper and then inhale it to print the other side is really really neat. It is just plain fun to watch. Secondly, both sides come out printed perfectly. 5. Network Functionality. The printer was found without problem by my Windows 7 machine as well as my Mac. It just works. 6. Crisp Text. We purchase lasers because we want crisp text. This laser will make you proud. This is a good printer and the price point is amazing for what it delivers. Quick, Quiet, Fast, Good Looking, Duplex Perfection in a network printer with Crisp Text Output. What else do you need? HP engineers and designers hit a homerun on this one.

## Features

- Fast laser printing for small offices. Share the printer among a small office, using built-in Ethernet networking.
- Print at up to 26 ppm letter/25 ppm A4, plus start printing fast with Instant-on Technology.
- Print on a wide variety of media, using the 250-sheet paper tray and 10-sheet priority input slot.
- Save threefold: paper, energy and money. Save paper with automatic two-sided printing. Conserve energy with Instant-on Technology and save even more with HP Auto-On/Auto-Off Technology.
- Print from virtually anywhere with HP ePrint. Now with AirPrint. Simply print wirelessly from your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
- Professional, cost-effective laser printing. Produce professional-quality business prints with bold, crisp text and sharp images. Receive improved print quality with HP FastRes 1200.
- Save space and reduce printer sound with an ultra-compact, space-saving printer with a "quiet" mode.
- One-year limited hardware warranty; 24-hour, 7 days a week Web support

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0036TGGW8 |
| Additional Printer functions | All In One |
| Best Sellers Rank | #848,835 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1,351 in Laser Computer Printers |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphones |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | iOS |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (503) |
| Date First Available | April 1, 2010 |
| Dual-sided printing | Yes |
| Duplex | Yes |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00884962135518, 00999994101179 |
| Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Included Components | Printer; Introductory HP LaserJet Black print cartridge; Power cord; Paper tray cover; CD(s) with printer software and documentation; Getting Started Guide; Support flyer; Smart Install Flyer |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 15.4 pounds |
| Item model number | CE749A#BGJ |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | HP |
| Max Copy Speed (Black & White) | 25 ppm |
| Max Input Sheet Capacity | 250 |
| Max copy resolution black-white | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Black and White Print Resolution | 600 dots_per_inch |
| Maximum Media Size | 8.5 x 14 inch |
| Maximum copies per run | 2500 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 64 MB |
| Model Series | 1606 |
| National Stock Number | 7025-01-595-9624 |
| Number of Trays | 2 |
| Number of USB 2 Ports | 1 |
| Output sheet capacity | 260 |
| Print media | Paper (plain) |
| Printer Ink Type | toner |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.18 x 15.24 x 9.69 inches |
| Series Number | 1606 |
| Sheet Size | 8.5 inch x 14 Inches |
| Specific Uses For Product | Office, business |
| Total Ethernet Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 999994101179 884962431412 884962135518 803982761026 |
| Warranty Type | limited warranty |
| Wattage | 440 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HP
- **Color:** BLK
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired; USB; Ethernet
- **Item Weight:** 15.4 Pounds
- **Max Printspeed Monochrome:** 26 ppm
- **Model Name:** CE749A
- **Printer Output:** Monochrome
- **Printing Technology:** Laser
- **Product Dimensions:** 11.18"D x 15.24"W x 9.69"H
- **Special Feature:** Network-Ready

## Images

![HP LaserJet P1606dn - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jtRjrRp-L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does it print colors or is it just black and white?**
A: It is a black and white printer

**Q: How well does it print envelopes?**
A: So- so.  It prints them with minimum fuss and bother, but (1) they have to be fed one at a time, and (2) it curls them over a roller so they come out slightly wrinkled. It is much better than my prior Bother printer that required me to change several computer and mechanical settings EVERY time I wanted to print an envelope.

**Q: Exactly what kind of usb cable do I need to connect this printer to a dell laptop that has USB ports?**
A: It would be a standard USB printer cable. I would search "USB printer cable"  and you would find exactly what you were looking for. No variants.

**Q: Anybody know why this printer won't recognize my Dell Studio desktop running Windows 7 64 Bit?  The printer will hook up to every other printer in my house, but not the one it was purchased for.  I get "installation failed".**
A: Old question but I have a printer (not purchased recently) and that is the exact message I am getting on my Windows 7 64 bit machine.   Were you able to find a resolution...or send printer back?

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this printer
*by T***9 on February 16, 2011*

When I decided to go back to school for my Master's degree (all online) I knew it was time to drop some cash on a new printer. I had to find one that is compatible with my Mac, printed on 2 sides, and printed quickly. This one does that and more. I love this printer. I can power it up and in less than 30 seconds its spitting out printed pages. I've had this printer for over 6 months now and can honestly say I've had no issues - no paper jams, low quality printing, etc. The toner claims are true - I probably got 1500+ pages out of mine before I had to replace it. The design is simple enough that even I can change them out with no problems. The entire printer is easy to setup and use. If you are looking for an affordable printer, this is your best bet!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Duplex Printer Ever
*by S***R on April 15, 2010*

I have owned many different laser printers from HP, Dell, Lexmark, Brother and Samsung. This printer beats them all for three reasons: 1. Quick. When you hit print, the first page is out of the printer in less than 7 seconds. That is fast! 2. Quiet. You will hear the printer while it is printing, but when it is finished or in standby mode, it is quiet. If not silent. It sits right next to me and I don't notice it. 3. Small and good looking. When compared to older laser printers, this one is a model of good design. It sits compactly in the corner out of the way, but ready to serve at the touch of Ctrl P or the printer button. 4. Duplex perfection. First of all, watching this printer spit out a piece of paper and then inhale it to print the other side is really really neat. It is just plain fun to watch. Secondly, both sides come out printed perfectly. 5. Network Functionality. The printer was found without problem by my Windows 7 machine as well as my Mac. It just works. 6. Crisp Text. We purchase lasers because we want crisp text. This laser will make you proud. This is a good printer and the price point is amazing for what it delivers. Quick, Quiet, Fast, Good Looking, Duplex Perfection in a network printer with Crisp Text Output. What else do you need? HP engineers and designers hit a homerun on this one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ FAST printer, duplex, but no USB cable? Really?
*by L***L on December 24, 2010*

I've owned two HP LaserJet printers over the last 22 years. A LaserJet IIP and a LaserJet 5L. Bought the IIP in 1989, and it was great. When the 5L came out in 1995, I chose to upgrade. That 5L lasted until 2 days ago -- a bit more than 15 years! I figure 15+ years out of any piece of computing equipment means I got way more than my money's worth, thus I chose to purchase another HP LaserJet. The good stuff: This new LaserJet P1606dn Pro printer is so amazingly FAST! I've been used to 4 pages-per-minute (PPM) for so long, that this printer's 26-PPM speed just blows me away! And the fact that it's got a built-in duplexer (prints on both sides automatically, if you tell it to) is just icing on the cake -- no more printing every other page, then flipping the stack of paper and re-feeding it through to get the back sides of the pages. Fantastic! (I printed a 12-page document with duplex-printing enabled, and it did the job in about 35 seconds from start to finish. Very impressive! Turn duplex off, and it will print a bit faster -- but you're not saving money on paper that way.) Setup of the P1606dn Pro was incredibly easy. I simply plugged it into my computer's USB port, turned on the printer, and got a pop-up-window from the printer's built-in software saying that it wanted to install the driver. Boom. Done. Easy. (I'm running Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, but I'd imagine your experience would be the same with any version of Windows 7 or Vista or XP.) The paper try holds about 3 times what the paper tray on my old LaserJet 5L held -- re-loading a lot less often is a nice thing as well. And the "auxiliary" feed (where you feed envelopes, for example) can hold about 10 of 'em, instead of the one-at-a-time thing that I had on the 5L -- another very nice feature. I did not try to enable the printer's built-in network features. I plugged it into a computer and then shared the printer with my network that way. So I cannot comment at all on the ease (or lack thereof) of the Ethernet setup on this printer. Now the bad stuff: They didn't include ANY cables to attach this to the computer! Are you kidding me?! Just the power cable. So you absolutely MUST buy yourself a USB cable or an Ethernet cable if you don't want it to be a $200 paperweight. It *does* say on the outside of the box that there isn't a USB cable included, but it's not immediately clear on Amazon's web-site. So here's your warning: BUY A USB CABLE OR AN ETHERNET CABLE WITH THIS PRINTER BECAUSE IT DOESN'T INCLUDE EITHER IN THE BOX! The toner-cartridge that is included with the printer is only about half-full. (Maybe a little less). It's designed to print about 1,000 pages, whereas a new toner-cartridge is designed to print around 2,100 pages. Please... I'd be willing to pay a few $$ extra to have a full toner-cartridge included with the printer... That's just ridiculous... So, you'll probably want to buy a new toner cartridge when you buy this printer. And, yes, new toner cartridges are expensive -- but HP toner cartridges have *always* been expensive for every HP LaserJet I've owned. It's the price you pay for the high-quality printing you get out of these printers. And it still beats the cost-per-page of an InkJet. Summary: I would've given this printer a 5-star rating, if they'd included a USB cable and a full toner-cartridge. Instead I bumped it down to 4 stars. The printer itself gets 5-stars -- fantastic speed, reliability, quality of the printed document, etc -- everything I've come to expect from an HP LaserJet over the many years that I've owned them. But not including a USB cable or a full toner-cartridge -- that means you don't get a perfect score. Sorry, HP. Love the printer itself, dislike the fact that you cut a couple of corners with the accessories that *should* have come with the printer.

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