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HP
Color LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M475dw

Wireless color MFP with duplex scanning and fax. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

HP's U.S. record confirms the Color LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M475dw and maps it to CE864A. It is not the already published M475dn: the dw suffix belongs to this wireless variant. HP documents color print, copy, scan and fax, a 21 ppm rating, standard automatic print duplex, and a 50-sheet ADF that can scan both sides. That is a useful combination when an office needs both two-sided output and batch handling of double-sided originals. The saved source does not establish a recommended monthly range or Ethernet, so those values remain unknown rather than being borrowed from the dn model.

Consider it for

A small office that wants a wireless color MFP for duplex print jobs and two-sided document scanning..

Look elsewhere if

Skip it if Ethernet is a hard requirement, a published workload range is needed to size a larger queue, or the routine only needs a basic color printer.

Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • HP confirms the exact CE864A M475dw and distinguishes it from the M475dn.
  • Color print/copy/scan/fax, automatic print duplex and built-in wireless are documented.
  • The 50-sheet ADF supports duplex scanning, reducing manual handling of double-sided originals.
  • The 21 ppm speed is an exact-model manufacturer rating.

What to weigh up

  • The reviewed packet does not state a recommended monthly volume, so matching cannot use a workload ceiling.
  • Ethernet is not established by the saved sources and should not be inferred from a sibling configuration.
  • The ADF capacity is 50 sheets; larger batches still need to be loaded in stages and checked.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredM475dw (CE864A)
Main functionsColor print/copy/scan/fax
Print outputColor laser; up to 21 ppm
Two-sided printingAutomatic duplex; duplex ADF scanning

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 8, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

The dw suffix changes the network choice

HP's exact-model documentation identifies the M475dw with part CE864A and the title's missing digit is resolved by the explicit model name. It is distinct from the published M475dn. The dw version is the one whose built-in wireless capability is documented here. Buyers should match the rear label and full model name before transferring a feature from the dn variant or a broad M475 family page. The affiliate link is an exact-model search because the old candidate ASIN is not verified to this configuration.

Duplex printing and duplex scanning are separate strengths

HP specifies automatic two-sided printing and a 50-sheet ADF with duplex scanning. The printer can turn print pages for a two-sided report, while the feeder can handle both sides of scanned originals. Together these features can reduce manual steps in an office that circulates paper and archives forms. The ADF still has a finite capacity and requires the user to arrange, load and review originals. Check media restrictions and the actual settings for both print and scan jobs.

Use the rated speed as context, not a promise

HP rates the M475dw at up to 21 pages per minute. That helps compare it with basic desktop color models, but a rated figure is not a measured result for this article or for a particular installed unit. Mixed color coverage, network conditions, warm-up and driver support can change the actual workflow. The source packet does not provide a comparable recommended monthly range, so the selection should be based on the confirmed functions and the buyer's own expected load instead of an invented threshold.

Wireless is confirmed; Ethernet is still open

The dw variant's built-in wireless capability is documented. The saved exact-model sources do not establish Ethernet, so the profile leaves that separate connection unknown. This distinction matters when a printer will be shared across a wired office: Wi-Fi does not answer whether the intended network path is supported. Verify the product's ports and HP's exact setup guidance for the computers in use. Do not copy an Ethernet value from M475dn or a family listing without checking this exact model.

A color MFP for originals as well as output

HP lists color printing, copying, scanning and fax on the M475dw. A 50-sheet feeder makes the model more capable for batches than a flatbed-only routine, and duplex scanning covers two-sided originals. Buyers who only need occasional color printing may be better served by a smaller single-function machine; they would otherwise carry copy, scan and fax hardware they do not use. For a mixed office, list which jobs will use each function and decide whether the feeder's documented capacity fits them.

Keep unsupported volume and connection claims out

The candidate research verifies the product's function set, speed, duplex features and wireless variant, but it does not establish a recommended monthly volume or an Ethernet port. Those gaps remain visible in the profile and article. They do not mean the machine cannot handle a buyer's load or cannot connect by cable; they mean the reviewed primary sources do not prove those details. If either is essential, get the exact HP documentation or a clear configuration photo before selecting the unit.

What else to compare

The published M475dn is the wired-suffix sibling, while the M475dw is the confirmed wireless version. Compare the exact model labels and do not assume their network attributes are interchangeable.

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Before you buy

Is the M475dw the same as the M475dn?

No. HP's exact-model record maps the M475dw to CE864A, and the dw wireless capability should not be copied to the dn variant.

Can it scan both sides of a document?

HP specifies duplex ADF scanning and a 50-sheet ADF for the M475dw.

Does HP publish a recommended monthly volume here?

The saved exact-model sources do not establish a recommended monthly range.

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

Choose the M475dw when wireless color MFP functions, automatic print duplex and duplex ADF scanning match the routine. Confirm Ethernet and workload separately because the reviewed packet leaves both open.

Is it the right fit?

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