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Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw Multifunction Printer

Compact wireless color MFP with automatic print duplex. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277dw is a compact color multifunction printer with documented print, copy, scan, and fax functions. HP rates it at up to 19 pages per minute on Letter for both black and color, and lists automatic print duplex, built-in wireless, Ethernet, and USB. Its recommended monthly range is 250 to 2,500 pages. HP marks the model discontinued. The saved packet confirms the M277dw exact product number mapping, but does not establish the tray sheet capacity, whether the ADF scans both sides, an exact Amazon ASIN association, or the condition and support status of a used unit. Those unknowns matter when comparing it with larger workgroup devices.

Consider it for

A home office or small team wanting color copy and scan functions, wireless networking, and automatic two-sided printing..

Look elsewhere if

Do not choose it if a large paper reserve, verified duplex ADF scanning, current product support, or a proven exact Amazon listing is essential.

Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • The exact M277dw is documented as a color print, copy, scan, and fax MFP.
  • Automatic print duplex and built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB cover common office setups.
  • HP provides a 250 to 2,500 page recommended monthly range.

What to weigh up

  • HP marks the model discontinued, so current supplies and support need checking.
  • Tray capacity and duplex ADF scanning are not confirmed in the saved packet.
  • The historical Amazon ASIN association and any seller's used-unit condition are unknown.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredM277dw
Main functionsPrint, copy, scan, and fax
Print outputColor laser; up to 19 ppm Letter in black and color
Two-sided printingAutomatic print duplex; ADF capacity and duplex scanning not confirmed

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 4, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

A compact color all-in-one rather than a print-only device

HP lists print, copy, scan, and fax functions, making the M277dw useful when a home office wants several document tasks in one device. It prints in color at up to 19 pages per minute on Letter, with the same listed speed for black output. That rating is lower than the 28 ppm M477fdn, so frequent large batches may call for a faster model. The M277dw's multifunction value depends on whether the added copier, scanner, and fax functions will actually be used.

Automatic duplex is confirmed for printing only

The saved HP product page confirms automatic two-sided printing. It does not establish duplex scanning through an automatic document feeder, so a buyer should not carry that feature over from another HP family model. If double-sided originals are common, ask for the exact user's guide or demonstrate the feeder path before purchase. Automatic output duplex can still reduce manual handling of reports and forms, but it is a separate capability from scanning both sides of a source document.

Three connection types offer flexibility

HP documents built-in wireless, Ethernet, and USB for the exact M277dw. This allows the printer to join a wireless home-office network, connect by cable to a shared network, or work directly from a computer. The availability of those interfaces does not prove that a used device can connect to current software or a particular security policy. Confirm the ports, wireless setup, and driver requirements on the exact unit, especially when the model will serve multiple users.

The monthly range is useful for modest workloads

HP recommends 250 to 2,500 pages per month. That provides a documented planning interval for a light or moderate office routine, unlike a maximum duty-cycle ceiling. It does not predict toner expense, color coverage, first-page time, or the actual volume a used printer can sustain. Teams printing beyond the recommended range should compare other options with a better documented fit. The saved source packet also leaves standard tray capacity unknown, so refill frequency cannot be ranked from the available evidence.

Check the exact product number and lifecycle

The historical product hint B3Q11A maps to the wireless M277dw, distinguishing it from other M277 configurations. That supports the model identity in the saved packet, but not the historical Amazon ASIN or a current listing. HP marks the product discontinued. Before considering a used unit, verify the model label, print and scan paths, toner and drum state, software needs, and return policy. Present price, availability, and replacement supply status are not established by the manufacturer's product specifications.

Choose it when the compact all-in-one trade-off fits

The M277dw may suit a buyer who wants color, fax, copy, scan, automatic duplex printing, and built-in network flexibility at a modest recommended volume. It is less suitable when the office needs a verified large tray or one-pass two-sided scanning, because those details remain unconfirmed here. For a high-throughput group, compare a documented 28 ppm model and check its wired or wireless configuration carefully. The right decision depends on the exact workflow, not the model family's capabilities as a whole.

What else to compare

Compare the faster wired M477fdn for duplex ADF capture, or M479fdw for built-in wireless and a 28 ppm rating, checking each configuration separately.

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Before you buy

Does the M277dw print two-sided pages automatically?

Yes. HP's saved product source documents automatic duplex printing on the exact M277dw.

Does its ADF scan both sides in one pass?

The saved M277dw packet does not establish duplex ADF scanning, so verify the exact configuration before relying on it.

Is the M277dw still a current HP model?

HP identifies the M277dw as discontinued; current supplies, service, and a used unit's condition remain to be checked.

Where can I check the current price?

Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.

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

Choose the M277dw for its documented compact color MFP workflow and flexible connections only when the unknown tray and feeder details do not decide the purchase.

Is it the right fit?

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