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HP
Color LaserJet Enterprise M653dn Color Laser Printer

High-speed color print-only device with duplex. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

HP identifies the Color LaserJet Enterprise M653dn as a color single-function printer and rates both black and color output up to 60 pages per minute. Its U.S. support page lists standard automatic duplex and a recommended monthly page volume of 2,000–17,000 pages. Those facts describe a fast shared print queue with two-sided output, not an all-in-one workflow. The candidate title does not include a product number, and HP's support page lists both 100–127 V and 220–240 V versions. Check the exact machine's nameplate and connections before treating it as a U.S.-ready fit.

Consider it for

A busy office that needs fast color print-only output, automatic duplex, and can verify the voltage and ports on the exact unit..

Look elsewhere if

It is not for a buyer who needs scan, copy, fax, or a fully identified voltage and interface configuration without confirming the exact unit first.

Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • HP rates black and color output up to 60 ppm for the M653dn.
  • Standard automatic duplex handles two-sided print work without a manual reload.
  • The 2,000–17,000 page recommended range supplies a useful workgroup sizing reference.

What to weigh up

  • The candidate does not provide a product number that distinguishes its voltage configuration.
  • The M653dn is print-only and does not replace an MFP.
  • The checked packet does not confirm the exact candidate's network ports or wireless hardware.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredColor LaserJet Enterprise M653dn
Main functionsColor laser; print only
Print outputUp to 60 ppm black and color; 2,000–17,000 recommended pages per month
Two-sided printingAutomatic duplex standard; exact unit voltage must be checked

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 10, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

Keep the dn suffix and product label together

HP's U.S. support page identifies the Color LaserJet Enterprise M653dn as a printer, and the candidate title uses that exact suffix. The exact model name is useful, but the candidate does not give a part number. HP's page describes both 100–127 V and 220–240 V configurations. A buyer in the United States should inspect the electrical label on the offered unit rather than assume the title proves its input configuration. This is a model-level match with a unit-level power check still required.

Rated speed suits a busy print queue

HP rates the M653dn up to 60 pages per minute in both black and color. That rating can help compare it with slower office color printers when many staff share one queue. It is a manufacturer rating, not a test result for an individual device, and different job content or condition affects actual output. The product is single-function: it does not add scanning, copying, or fax. A team that mainly prints large black and color documents may value the speed, while a desk that needs document capture should compare an MFP instead.

Automatic duplex is standard

HP lists automatic duplex as standard for the M653dn. The machine can turn pages during a two-sided print job, which reduces hand work for recurring reports, training materials, or forms. This feature applies to print output; it does not establish duplex scanning because the product is not a scanner. A specification also cannot verify a used unit's duplex rollers or internal path. Ask the seller to confirm a two-sided test page if automatic duplex is central to the purchase. Do not confuse the standard feature with optional trays or other accessories.

Use the recommended range for office sizing

HP recommends 2,000–17,000 pages per month for the M653dn. That interval gives a workload guide for teams that print regularly and is more relevant to normal use than the maximum duty-cycle figure. Compare the office's routine output with the range; do not treat its top endpoint as a promise about every used unit. The page also notes a maximum duty cycle, but it is not a normal target. The recommended band gives the M653dn a clear workgroup role compared with personal printers that have much lower limits.

Confirm the network and regional configuration

The source packet establishes print speed, duplex, and workload, but it does not map the candidate to a specific product number or exact port set. HP's page presents more than one input-voltage variant. Inspect the nameplate, connector panel, and supplied accessories before deciding that the machine fits a U.S. office network. Do not infer Wi-Fi from an enterprise label or Ethernet from a neighboring HP model. Once the exact unit is identified, check current driver and management software requirements. Those checks are important for an older managed printer and are separate from its original specification.

What else to compare

The HP LaserJet 4350dtn is a monochrome print-only alternative with a 5,000–20,000 recommended range and included duplexer. Choose the M653dn when color output is essential and verify its exact voltage configuration.

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Before you buy

Does the M653dn print in color?

Yes. HP identifies the exact M653dn as a color laser printer and rates both black and color output up to 60 ppm.

Does it include automatic duplex?

HP lists standard automatic duplex for the M653dn printer configuration.

Which power version does this candidate use?

The candidate has no part number; HP's support page describes 100–127 V and 220–240 V versions, so check the exact unit label.

Where can I check the current price?

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Sources & review basis

We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

The M653dn is a fast color printer with standard duplex and a substantial recommended workload. Confirm the unit's voltage and interfaces before purchase.

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