HP Laser MFP 1188w Black & White Multifunction Mono Laser Printer

HP Laser MFP 1188w Black & White Multifunction Mono Laser Printer

The HP Laser MFP 1188w Black & White Multifunction Mono Laser Printer is a compact, efficient, and feature-rich device designed for home offices, small businesses, and workgroups that demand reliability, speed, and versatility. Combining printing, scanning, and copying in one powerful machine, this MFP delivers excellent performance and ensures seamless productivity.

At its core, the HP 1188w is powered by laser printing technology, offering sharp and professional-quality black-and-white documents. With a print speed of up to 21 pages per minute (ppm) for letter and 20 ppm for A4, this printer ensures that you spend less time waiting and more time focusing on important tasks. The first page out time is as fast as 8.3 seconds, making it ideal for high-paced environments where quick output matters. It supports a maximum print resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi, producing crisp text and sharp details for documents such as contracts, reports, and invoices.

The manual duplex feature allows for double-sided printing, reducing paper consumption and cutting costs for environmentally conscious businesses. With a monthly duty cycle of up to 10,000 pages and a recommended monthly volume between 100 to 2,000 pages, this printer is well-suited for small to medium workloads.

When it comes to copying, the HP Laser MFP 1188w provides up to 20 copies per minute (A4) and 21 copies per minute (letter) at a resolution of 600 x 600 dpi. Features like ID copy, auto-fit, collation, and enlargement/reduction (25–400%) give flexibility for day-to-day office copying tasks.

The flatbed scanner provides color scanning with impressive hardware resolution of 4800 x 4800 dpi and an optical resolution of 600 x 600 dpi, ensuring that scanned documents and images are detailed and accurate. Supported file formats include PDF, JPG, PNG, BMP, and TIFF, making it versatile for document digitization and archiving.

Paper handling is simple and practical. The printer supports multiple media types such as plain, recycled, labels, cardstock, envelopes, and more, with a 150-sheet input tray and 100-sheet output bin. Supported paper sizes include A4, A5, B5, Oficio, and envelopes (DL, C5), ensuring compatibility with common office needs.

Performance is powered by a 600 MHz processor and 128 MB of memory, which ensures smooth operation even during multitasking. The 2-line LCD display makes it easy to navigate functions, monitor status, and perform tasks without complications.

Connectivity is another highlight of this device. With built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and USB 2.0, the printer supports both wireless and wired connections. It also enables mobile printing via Apple AirPrint™, Mopria™, HP Smart App, and Wi-Fi Direct Printing, allowing you to print conveniently from smartphones, tablets, or laptops without needing a network.

The design is compact and modern, finished in sleek white with dimensions of 406 x 359.6 x 253 mm and a manageable weight of 7.46 kg. This makes it suitable for limited desk spaces while still offering robust functionality.

The HP Laser MFP 1188w is energy-efficient, consuming 300W during active printing, 38W on standby, and as little as 1.9W in sleep mode. With HP Auto-Off and Power Save technologies, it helps reduce energy costs without sacrificing performance.

In terms of consumables, the printer uses the HP Black Contractual Original Laser Toner Cartridge (W1660A), which offers a yield of approximately 1,500 pages. This ensures consistent print quality and reduces running costs.

Compatibility is broad, supporting Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server editions, macOS (El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma), and Linux. This makes the printer versatile for mixed-OS environments.

Backed by a 1-year warranty, the HP Laser MFP 1188w is a reliable investment for businesses looking for a cost-effective, multifunctional, and high-performance black & white laser printer.

Whether you need sharp prints, fast copies, or high-resolution scans, this printer is built to deliver with efficiency and dependability. It strikes the perfect balance between performance, connectivity, and affordability, making it an excellent choice for offices, students, and professionals alike.

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