HP ColorJet Pro M479fdw Color Laser Multi-function Printer Overview and Features

[@kundason7546]

sir. your video of printer review should be TAUGHT as a benchmark of HOW TO REVIEW EVERY PRINTER or electronic equipment. superb job. short. to the point. you show all the major options. including the dreaded photo print. and touched all the major issues. seriously . hp should pay you nice bonus for this video.

[@jamessmith8360]

We just received this printer and luckily your review was the first thing i watched. You answered any questions i might have had yet still kept it under 10 minutes. Your pace is great in that i never once had to hit the pause or rewind. Thanks again.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Glad you found the review useful! Hope you enjoy the printer!

[@dianeattaway8733]

One of the best reviews, wish they were all this good!

[@HawaiiTalks]

I just purchased this all-in-one and I'm super pleased. I must say, this was a great review! Excellent job!

[@HawaiiTalks]

@Shresth Jakhwal I haven't really had any issues. It's been pretty reliable. I've been through about two sets of toner cartridges so far. No issues to really report other than maybe when you scan things, you gotta make sure that the paper is pretty straight and tight in the feeder. I think that the software that comes with the computer, HP Smart, is pretty useful and well-thought-out. In addition the print to computer from your mobile device is great as well. I think it's really well done. You would be happy with it. Keep in mind that I run a very small office of about two people.

[@Kolistwaky9161]

I have the exactly the same and it has not been a year since purchase and the touch screen stop to work now.

[@HawaiiTalks]

@Matthew Williams not very thick one but it can do photo paper.

[@viva7642]

The print quality is absolutely unreal! Very nice!

[@drpolselli]

Great review! I have owned this printer now for a month and your review showed me about 4 features I didn't even realize existed. I particularly appreciate you covering the double sided scanning!

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Thanks and you're welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@jonmcmullen341]

Can you turn off the double sided scanning?

[@ZaarsShed]

Thanks for doing this review. Independent printer reviews are quire rare these days. So thanks again.

[@ZunarZulfiqar]

A fantastic review. I couldn't have asked for a better review. I love how you get right to the point and include all relevant and extra information, like exact size of the printer in any configuration, just incase you need it. Great job. Keep it up.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@FunkEnthusiast]

100% agree! I was about to walk away on a good deal on this printer because marketing material listed max depth as 25.7 inches. Came here specifically hoping for the dimensions to be mentioned, and you covered them in detail!

[@beedslolkuntus2070]

WOW THE PHOTO QUALITY

[@kiriannchampion7637]

Excellent review. So glad you covered double sided scanning. Such a hassle to flip over paper. Thank you.

[@rocus80m]

Agree with you, I got a HP Color LaserJet mfp 281 and this has a double sided print but not scan, unfortunately I figured this out recently and plan to buy a new one now, as as you mentioned above - flipping over the paper all the time is quite annoying.

[@Anunaki2004]

Phill. You are by far the best Instructor I have come across thus far! keep out the good work...

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Thank you! I will!

[@meyou9651]

In the first couple of minutes I already learned more than the HP help videos....great video !!

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@cheryldickson2678]

THANK YOU!!! Excellent review! Helped me decide to go ahead with my purchase. HP just got a customer thanks to you!

[@ReviewedByPhil]

You're welcome. Hope you enjoy your new printer!

[@redfawkes8725]

Hi from France. Your video decided me to pick this model for my showroom/office. Well worth the money so far. So, thanks!

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Enjoy!

[@Triumphant712]

Great review. Just bought this for my wife. May circle back with questions.

[@dellor]

thanks for the thorough review

[@ReviewedByPhil]

No problem!

[@wkwmobile]

Thanks for the in-depth review, extremely helpful. I just received mine along with the high capacity second tray. I trust this will serve my business needs as each set of mortgage loan documents is now averaging 200 pages consisting of both standard and legal size paper.

[@hesperaux]

Your review style is enjoyable and very helpful. Thanks for putting the time in on this. Great work.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Thank you for the compliment! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@intuitivelymagician2076]

definetly putting money on the side for this, what I need

[@googlereviewer2743]

I bought this printer about 3 months ago and couldn't be happier with the performance. The print quality is very crisp with zero defects so far. The scan to email and network are effortless. I am really glad to go with HP as I was about to pull the trigger on another brand but thanks to this review as well as other forums I'm glad I chose the 479fdw.

[@Simply_GenX]

Any issues with the feeder when scanning documents? I'll need to scan documents almost daily and I'm considering this printer. I've read some people report issues with paper jams and the feeder grabbing multiple pages at a time etc. Any such issues?

[@googlereviewer2743]

@@Simply_GenX to be fair I have not had any paper jamming nor multiple page grab issues after scanning hundreds of docs via the ADF but the skewed scans are absolutely unacceptable. Don't know if you have the option to test one in person at a local store but I would highly recommend before buying it. Make sure they have a good return policy. Good Luck!

[@Simply_GenX]

@@googlereviewer2743 When you say skewed scans, what exactly does that mean? Are they off centred? Blurry? Not reflective of the actual size of the original? Faded print? Appreciate any feedback you might have. thanks!

[@Simply_GenX]

@@googlereviewer2743 I'm assuming you have but did you try the steps outlined here: support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05032740

[@googlereviewer2743]

@@Simply_GenX Off centred as in tilted diagonally. The scan quality is fine.

[@masterlee6828]

One of the best review ever, good job man.

[@SuperAnilraj]

Your review style is enjoyable and very helpful. Great work.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@eazy1437]

this printer is a beast, nothing to complain

[@peterrobinson5777]

Well done Phil. Clear, informative and personable. Well done. Wishing you all the best mate. Aussie Pete

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Thanks, Pete! Appreciate it. Cheers from the US 😊

[@sajanjain6402]

Nice Explanation, I have on query that does the printer has feature of searchable scan

[@fritzilla]

Dude your overview/review video was excellent. Great job. Thanks for this.

[@intuitivelymagician2076]

this will help with starting as an amazon fba seller,printing those bar codes. been using inkjet printers my whole life as well

[@nailujk1]

This is how you do a review. Excellent work!

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Much appreciated!

[@seamuswarren]

I wonder if it can output reasonable quality photos on glossy paper? Yes, thank you for this rare genuine and intelligent review.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

I guess it depends on your definition of reasonable. Yes, it can print color on glossy paper. If you're a photographer and want high-quality gallery prints, then I would say the quality isn't quite reasonable enough. Photos at home for personal mementos, probably fine. If you're printing a graphic for a school project or graphs on handouts for a work presentation then yes, I would say the quality is "reasonable." If you're printing advertising for a business, it's a toss-up depending if you're okay with a small-budget printing presentation style or are going for something more professional for higher-end customers.

[@Dan-qb8yl]

Great review! You answered all of my questions and I now feel confident going ahead and buying this printer. Thanks!

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad it was helpful and I hope you enjoy the printer!

[@johandegroote4370]

great explenation , fast and clear

[@npschlossman7299]

Thanks for the review. It was very helpful. Direct and to the point with nice summary of features at the end.

[@boomchicaboomboom]

Great review! Very thorough and helpful-especially about the extra info of changing settings for using non-HP certified toners.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Thanks for watching and the positive feedback!

[@neilquateman7975]

Extremely helpful review, and not only answered my key question (does it have an extra input tray to bypass the main tray), but other useful info as well. Thanks.

[@empress7222]

Does this printer only print paper or it can print other materials as well? Thank you for your great review.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Yes, laser printer paper or suitable card stock or other approved media (laminates, transfer paper, etc.) There is a detailed list that comes with the printer, or you can look it up on the HP website.

[@davidheap3593]

Hi The information super helpful, Like to ask a question that this printer work with HP envelop feeder as well ( F2G74A ) Because I like to print a lot of envelop. Thank you very much!

[@deflores4573]

Hi Phil, Which do you think has better quality print (colored), this one or the brother laser printer you have reviewed?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

This HP one has better color print quality, for sure.

[@deflores4573]

@@ReviewedByPhil thanks Phil!

[@highlyinspired6486]

Is setting custom paper sizes fairly easy? Trashing my canon and probably going to pick one of these up. We’re constantly printing different size labels for our business. Our house office jet works great but we need something more professional.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Yes, you can define customer paper sizes in the printer properties after the print dialog pops up when you click 'Print.' I know with labels sometimes there will be multiple labels on a sheet and most word processing software (like Microsoft Word) have the templates for different brands and label layouts built into the software. You'd need to select the brand and product number prior to filling out the template, then when you click print it should use the proper settings for that media type.

[@ademolaoyedeji2278]

I enjoyed ur review..I love dis printer..hw may pages will the 4 toners print combined altogether..e.g printing coloured pages all tru?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

The starter cartridges are rated for about 1200 pages, so depending on whether you print black and white and color pages together or separately anywhere from 1200 - 2400 pages total (assuming you use equal amounts of color on each page).

[@siny528i]

Awesome video, Phil! HP should hire you for this Job! Thanks again! Subscribed!

[@apollosun5251]

Amazing Review. We want more.

[@mattscomp]

Nice review. I have recently inherited the previous gen model (M377DW) and have been exploring it's features. The secure USB storage is very interesting. I will make use of that. Thanks for the tip!

[@ReviewedByPhil]

You're welcome and thanks for the compliment!

[@naynay64132]

I’m buying this because of your review! Thank you!!

[@JV-km2oz]

Word! Me to

[@ronflododd3197]

I missed the setup and now have everything in French. how do you get back to setup?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

To reset the printer: 1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe the tab at the top of the screen downward to open the Dashboard, and then touch the Setup icon . 2. Scroll to and open the following menus: i. Printer Maintenance (Maintenance de l'imprimante) ii. Restore (Restaurer) iii. Restore Factory Defaults (Restaurer les paramètres par défaut) I believe this will allow you to go through the setup steps again when the printer restarts. Good luck!

[@ronflododd3197]

Thanks a simple answer all it took.

[@Gutcutter]

That was an AMAZING review. My wife and I were deciding between this printer and the Brother MFC L3770CDW. Your review cemented the deal, I am going to get this one TODAY. Thank you very much. I just subscribed to your channel as well. Keep it up.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Thanks for the positive feedback! Hope you love the printer!

[@justme507]

Hello, are you still satisfied with your hp479fdw? My old inkjet printer is now KO, so I have to buy a new one. For sure I will never ever buy an inkjet from Canon again. I will buy a laser printer and I’m thinking also to buy the hp479 or the brother Mfc 3750... Unfortunately I’m very unsure, which one should I buy... HP479fdw: the price is relatively stable, around 380 EUR, but there are a lot of complaints regarding the poor scan performance (the Brother is much better here) and that the scanned images are crooked... additionally the print quality is “only” 600x600dpi, which is not too much for such a price (the Brother has 2400x600dpi), and the biggest issue is, the original toner cartridges are approx 5x more expensive as the ones from Brother. It’s insane what HP is doing, what a crazy price they want for new cartridges. Brother MFC3750 cdw (or 3770cdw): has (at least on the technical description) higher scan and print quality, and a much cheaper (5 times cheaper) toner, but the price of this printer are currently on the maximum, are almost more so expensive as it was on the release date... no idea why the Brother printer are raising on price, the HP are dropping in price... very strange. So, it’s a big dilemma what to do... That’s why the question: what are the experiences with these printers. Thank you.

[@ozgurugur7609]

Tbh this is the best review code I’ve ever seen bro keep it up 👍🏻

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Wow, thanks!

[@dysonbros]

Thanks for all the good printer reviews!

[@petermacc6439]

Which All-in-one laser printer has the best photo quality? Thanks

[@nwill3247]

If I had a document that consisted of both legal and letter side paper, do you know if I can print them simultaneously, or you I have to print it manually by dividing the different size papers?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Yes, you can copy or scan mixed-sized documents and load the different sizes of paper in different trays (e.g. Legal in Tray 1 and Letter in Tray 2). From the Home screen on the printer control panel, select Copy. Select More Options/Settings. Open the Original Size menu and select the mixed size option: *Mixed Letter/Legal* If you are printing from a digital file, like a PDF, using Adobe Acrobat you can print mixed size documents by following these instructions: helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/print-mixed-page-sizes-acrobat.html

[@ciscokitty]

The set-up is spot on. I did it just following their directions. But...how do I DISABLE Wireless Direct Printing on this printer. I set it up, but I was told by internet provider that it is interfering with my wireless internet. I can't find directions anywhere that makes sense.

[@dalebrown2128]

Very helpful review. Do you have the driver's package from when you just got the printer. I would love to get a copy of the older driver for this printer

[@ByTurkoglu]

Hello, what do you think of the photo quality? Can it print photos and colors close to printing quality?

[@cthomas1851]

Thanks Phil for the excellent review of the printer. I have recently got one and am pleased with its functions. Would you be able to throw some light as to how we can print smaller documents such as a cheque or visiting cards etc.?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Yes, smaller media like cards or specific sized photo paper can be loaded into the front opening feed tray shown at 1:15 and adjusting its width as shown at 1:18. Then in your document application (like Microsoft Word) in the print dialogue you have to specify the tray, paper type, and paper size prior to printing.

[@parinami3d]

this is a great review thank you. i have a question if you could answer. in a scenario at the office, office workers use the printer for copying documents manually, either from automatic feeder or one by one from the scanner part. is it possible to save each copied document automatically to a network folder, digitally pdf or jpg?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Yes, there are two methods for configuring the Scan to Network Folder feature: (1) use the Scan to Network Folder Wizard (in Windows), which is installed in the HP program group for the printer as part of the full software installation, or (2) use the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS). You can find detailed instructions here: support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6073069-6105666-16

[@Nottiosama14RIP]

Very helpful presentation. How do I setup wireless connection? or did I miss isomething

[@ReviewedByPhil]

See WiFi setup walk-through at 3:48. It's only a couple touches on the LCD to select your WiFi network, and then entering then password.

[@annaw6377]

You sound nice and genuine! not relevant but just wanted to say, and your video is very informative!

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Thank you 😊

[@DeGrandph]

hi Phil, can this scan to OneDrive?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

I think it can be done, but I'm not positive as I don't use OneDrive. I know that there is a scan to Network folder option and I believe if you setup OneDrive as a network folder then this is possible.

[@sabestek8896]

like the printer but how good or friendly is it in terms of compatibility with UNIX- Like Operating Systems .. thx

[@margiemacnj]

Thanks so much for the video. Super helpful. I have a question, is there a way to reduce the density of print. My printer prints on the dark side??

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Hm, are you talking about printing images that appear darker than what you see on your computer screen or more generally like black and white text? If your images are being printed out "darker" than what you see on your display, this usually indicates that the color/brightness/and contrast on the monitor aren't calibrated correctly. I don't know of any settings on the printer that would lighten prints, though you could try using "Eco mode" which uses less toner per print. Or you could try using photo editing software to lighten/brighten images before printing.

[@khanamfahmida728]

hey phil,can you do a review of this printer again by showing ,how it went for 10 months,did any of your thoughts change for this printer. Thankyou Aian

[@zibobpompon5768]

Thank you Phill i just buy one of these and it's nice to see the demo in vidéo for how to use it . Have a great day dear Phill !!

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Thanks, you too!

[@CenobiteBeldar]

This was a great review. THANK YOU. You spoke great english, you didn't sound like the broken english east indian guys on here, this video wasn't robotic voiced, I clearly understood what you said about everything, this printer does look nice and it looks like the end-all-be-all of printing. I wish you did have more time to review the extras you couldn't. Not sure why you didn't have time I mean this is youtube. lol If it's because of uploading time size, you have to verify your account if you want longer videos. It's free. I don't know why youtube requires you to do that extra step, but all you do is verify your account that it's your account and you get to have longer uploads.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

You're welcome! And thanks for the compliments, I appreciate it. With complex products like these, it's easy to go on and on about features and demonstrating each one and that can lead to very long videos, which is just not my style. So I try and pick a happy medium where I can distill the explanation down to the core features and hit on some important and interesting points that I think most folks might be looking for or interested to learn without missing the basic "just the facts" info as well. I know there's probably a whole lot more I could've talked about about and 9 minutes might seem too short for some (or too long for others) but the real-world time it takes to produce and edit these videos is measured in hours and days, and that's where I need to make my editorial decision to continue to spend more time on one video or wrap it up and cover other products.

[@reenaganga4749]

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[@cressystar]

Hello, not sure is you mentioned this, but does the printer give automatic 2 sided printing?

[@jkashj1994]

Appreciate the video. I've had this printer for about two weeks and I've been very happy with its ability. However, the toner cartridges are rather expensive and there aren't many non-oem options as of yet. Hopefully that will change in the near future.

[@JanelleSpeaks]

How did the toners do? Did they last long enough?

[@jkashj1994]

@@JanelleSpeaks We weren't happy with this option over time. We ended up sending it back and going with a Xerox c405. We've been very pleased with this decision and the toner last so much longer.

[@jonmcmullen341]

That is my worry too. The cartridges are expensive.

[@slavkop1986]

Hello, could you please, help me, by telling me if this printer has a "Print AnyWhere" option?

[@DuyenNguyen-nc9tg]

Great ! It’s worth my money. I will definitely purchase this one

[@SnowHarp]

Thank you for your review. I just purchased this model and set it up so this was a good orientation for me. Nice job!

[@ReviewedByPhil]

You're welcome!

[@paratokat8587]

Hi, are you still impressed by this printer or did you had any problems yet?

[@WJPA]

Phil, that was an excellent review, one of the best I've ever heard on ay product. Thanks

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Wow, thanks and you're welcome!

[@444destiny]

I'm buying one now. Thanks.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@stephencowan990]

I loved the review, i do have 2 questions. 1. I am looking for a printer where i can fill a separate tray for label paper, normal printer paper and envelopes. Will this printer allow me to have a feed for all 3 without having to constantly swap out existing paper in the tray? 2. Can i use the multi-page copy that's on the top to copy to email? It's always tedious when i have to scan 1 page at a time when i'm trying to make digital copies, so if if i can feed a multi-page document and copy as a pdf right to my PC or email would be a very welcome feature.

[@angelulisesmartinez5055]

Hello, I need to know if the scanner glass is legal size, or if the legal documents are only per ADF tray

[@ReviewedByPhil]

No, the scanning glass isn't legal sized. Legal size scanning is only possible using the ADF.

[@angelulisesmartinez5055]

@@ReviewedByPhil thank for your answer. Good channel.

[@michaelnyansafo7343]

Will you recommend this over the Brother MFC-J1300DW?

[@mbatfe]

Thank you for your VERY informative professional video review. It is full of useful information and did not waste time, right to the point! Thank you.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

You are welcome!

[@rudypolanco2414]

Hi can this printer copy legal size from the flat bed or only from feed tray?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Hi, the flat bed max size is just a little bit longer than A4 paper so won't accommodate a full legal size sheet, however, the ADF feed tray on top will be able to scan legal paper, even if it's just 1 side of 1 sheet. You can customize and choose the size and number of sides in the copy menu on the LCD panel.

[@alexhoch1264]

thnaks for your review. One question: Sometimes the printer block/are not able to print when one of the toner is empty. For example the blue toner is empty. Would it be then still possible to print documents only in black and white or is then the printing blocked until the emoty toner is replaced?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Yes, you can select print monochrome and the printer will print in black and white, even if the color cartridges are empty. The setting you want is called "Print Black" in the Very Low setting sub-menu (see below). Enabling B&W printing only when a color cartridge is empty/low - From the Home screen on the printer control panel, swipe the tab at the top of the screen downward to open the Dashboard, and then touch the Setup icon . Scroll to and open the following menus: 1. Supply Settings 2. Black Cartridge or Color Cartridge 3. Very Low Setting 4. Select one of the following options: ● Select the Stop option to set the printer to stop printing until you replace the toner cartridge. ● Select the Prompt option to set the printer to stop printing and prompt you to replace the toner cartridge. You can acknowledge the prompt and continue printing. ● Select the Continue option to set the printer to alert you that the toner cartridge is very low, but to continue printing. ● (For Color Cartridges) Select the Print Black option to set the printer to alert you that the toner cartridge is very low, but to continue printing using black only. NOTE: The Low Threshold option allows you to define the level of ink that is

[@BryceOna600]

How do we print 5*7 card stock invites on it ?? I have the weight right but it keeps printing it out to small

[@jirkad5887]

Perfect review !!! Do You know how is it: If print is Black only - is there sureness that goes the black toner only? Is it not mixed from colour toners?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

As long as you set in your printer settings to print 'black and white,' only the black cartridge will be used.

[@ths2willpass]

Nice video. Thanks. Just ordered this and will be here Wednesday. Is it to simple fax and does it has an address book?

[@moniquelasseter7089]

What a great review. I started reading them all looking for a answer to my question but there are so many. May I get your help? I need to print loan documents that switch from letter size paper to legal size paper. Is there a setting for the printer to determine that I have legal in tray 1 and letter in tray 2 and switch by itself as needed? Or when I want to copy the same type of loan package is there a setting for the copy part to sense the correct paper size to print both? I have looked around but I don't know how to ask the question with correct terminology so I can't find the answer. Thanks again for the great review!

[@vikasbaranwal6295]

Can we use art board 210 gsm paper on this machine for photo printing.what is the speed of machine if we print per minute if print a4 210 gsm?thanx

[@annaallsopp2778]

Are you able to print photos in any smaller size? i have 4 x 6 phono paper and can't get photo to fit.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Yes, but you'll have to make sure to change the paper size setting on the printer or from the software you are printing from so it knows the size and adjust accordingly. In Windows, after hitting print, it usually shows up in the bottom right corner of the print menu under 'Zoom.' If you go into the printer properties, you can also change it there, the first drop down in the right column is usually 'Paper Sizes'.

[@charlesingalz3561]

It's possible, but laser printers require a 1/4" border to function properly, so a 4x6 photo printed on 4x6 media will not fully cover the sheet. If you need a photo where the image fully covers the sheet, you will have to print a 4x6 image onto a larger size media, then trim it down to size after printing. If you have a lot of photo needs, it might be easier to get an inkjet that supports borderless printing.

[@deviljelly3]

Your review really helped me

[@kongsoputhyka9707]

Thank you for the review. May I ask whether the printer can print on the sticker paper?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Yes, if it's designed for laser printers it will work in this printer.

[@kongsoputhyka9707]

Oh, so it'll work depends on the paper. Thank you so much. I am worry that laser printer can be printed on the sticker papers

[@mayracuevas6617]

Thank you Phil. Do you know if the scanner handles multiple documents at once?

[@justme507]

This particular model (M497fdw) has beside a flatbed scanner, also a duplex ADF, which can handle up to 50 pages.

[@catnmeals]

Thank you for an excellent review. I was just wondering about the age or version of the printer in your review. My printer is the same model but much older. Thank you Cathy Mealing

[@ReviewedByPhil]

The printer I reviewed in this video was released in 2019.

[@coryfrutiger5855]

Thank you I really enjoyed how thorough the video was. Can you please tell me if I can print cardstock, photopaper and most importantly a windowed envelope? I need around 200 envelopes monthly with my logo on them and the Canon laser printer I purchased melted the window on the envelope. Thank you again.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Yes, you can print on cardstock and photopaper that is designed for laser printers. To my knowledge, there are specially spec'd window envelopes with a different type of plastic used designed to withstand the heat of a laser printer's toner bonding process, these for example: geni.us/Jdkkso [Amazon Affiliate Product Link] So look for media that is specifically marked for use with laser printers and not inkjet. Even so, HP doesn't *recommend* printing on envelopes with windows to avoid jams, but this doesn't mean it's not possible to do so. Just make sure to select the correct paper type from the dropdown in the print dialog. See here for paper loading instructions: support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-color-laserjet-pro-mfp-m478-m479-series/19202514/model/19202521/document/c06389461

[@phantomschool4238]

Can this printer print cardstock? Is the largest size 8 x 13?

[@wdillard01]

I have a obituary/flyer/poster design/printing company. Do you think this printer would be a good addition?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

This printer does work with a variety of media including glossy brochure paper, though I personally haven't tried it so don't have a good reference for the quality. In most cases, I think this printer would do well in a business setting, though if your primary business IS printing, I wouldn't know whether or not the print quality meets the requirements/standard for that. Conservatively, I'd say it'd probably do fine for proof drafts and samples, but isn't quite built for consistent high-volume daily printing.

[@emdeethao]

Just ordered mine. I'm excited for this upgrade!

[@emdeethao]

@Falcon2 I got mines from Best Buy. As soon as it was in stock, I had to. Its been out of stock for so long. Glad I was able to get my hands on one. I'll need to look up the extra tray on eBay.

[@emdeethao]

@Falcon2 thank you for sharing 😅 I'll need it.

[@Rehabb95]

Hello.. I am looking for a laser printer color that prints on t-shirt and hat Is this printer good for me? For my business? please answer to me

[@MyEhenry]

I enjoyed the video , but can you tell me if I can use this printer for my heat transfer , and if so , settings should I use.

[@ReviewedByPhil]

While not specifically indicated in the user guide, this printer should work with heat transfer papers that specify that they are compatible with laser printers. If the heat transfer paper says inkjet only then no, then printer won't be able to work with that type.

[@amitbansal4602]

Nicely explained. I have a query. Can the size of printing and level of contrast be modified by this printer?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Yes, you can change the scale/zoom of the print size and contrast in the settings of the print or copy menu when printing a document.

[@vladimirvidovic7443]

Thanks for well made review 👍🏼. Can you please check if the fan turns of soon after it stops printing?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Yes, they run for a few seconds after printing but usually turn off after 3-5 seconds when printing is complete.

[@vladimirvidovic7443]

Thanksss. Very kind 🤘🤝

[@eltondavisjr]

Do you know how to set the default properties to bw for this printer?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Hm, you'll have to do this on the requestor device level, as there isn't a way to set B&W as a default on the printer itself. Only Enterprises level printers can change the global default for all users. If you have a Windows 10 PC, search for 'printers and scanners' and in the menu that pops up, click the M479FDW and select 'Manage.' Open the printer properties and select the 'Advanced' tab. Click on 'Printing defaults.' Go to the 'Color' tab and set to monochrome and black toner only so that it won't use the color cartridges.

[@SoulfulKhalel99]

Nice review. It just went on sale in my region and was thinking of getting one. Do you have any suggestions for a laser printer able to do Tabloid paper (A3)? Thanks

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Hm, this printer doesn't handle A3 as it's too large to fit in the trays. I believe the Xerox Versalink C8000 can do that: geni.us/dY8GT [Amazon Affiliate Product Link]

[@SoulfulKhalel99]

@@ReviewedByPhil Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. Good day to you and keep it up.

[@m.hamzakhalid2943]

Hi Phil, Please guide whether this printer is suitable to be purchased in 2022 as it's around 03 years old model. I'm looking to buy a color laserjet printer for home office that should be future-proof for coming 05 years at least. Thanks !

[@phuphan1016]

Phil, great video/review. How is the fax feature? can you fax 2-sided document using the ADF?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Yes, the fax feature is quick and as easy to use as the copying/scanning. It can scan/fax a two-sided document in a single pass, but depending on the settings of the receiving fax machine, they may either get a 2-sided page or two single pages.

[@pomeranian_friends]

How do I fox the black streaks when printing ???

[@hclark6114]

Hi, excellent review. I normally use a B&W laser printer as the cartridge never dries out. If I buy a colour printer will the ink dry out over the course of a year?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

No, laser toner is a powder, not a liquid so whether black or color, the toner cannot "dry out" as it is already dry to begin with.

[@yasinm7953]

Does the printer support printing bank cheques please advise?

[@ReviewedByPhil]

Hm, I'm not sure, sorry