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HP LaserJet 8150dn Monochrome Laser Printer

32-ppm wide-format mono printer with standard duplex and JetDirect network. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

The HP LaserJet 8150dn is a department-scale monochrome printer built for Letter and wide-format pages. HP identifies product C4267A as the dn configuration and documents up to 32 pages per minute on Letter, standard automatic duplex, two 500-sheet trays, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray and an included JetDirect EIO network print server. It can output 11-by-17-inch pages, a useful distinction from Letter-only models. The sources reviewed here state a maximum duty cycle but no recommended monthly range.

Consider it for

A wired department printer for monochrome and wide-format documents where large standard paper capacity and automatic duplex are useful..

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Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • The 32-ppm Letter rating and 16-ppm ledger rating cover both standard and wide-format print routines.
  • The base dn configuration includes automatic duplex and a JetDirect EIO network server.
  • A 1,100-sheet standard input supply can support a department queue with fewer reloads.

What to weigh up

  • This is a large workgroup printer with an older platform and substantial space needs.
  • The maximum monthly duty cycle is not a recommended monthly volume.
  • An individual used unit still needs checks for its server card, duplexer, trays and current software path.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredLaserJet 8150dn
Main functionsMonochrome laser print-only; up to 32 ppm Letter and 16 ppm 11-by-17 inches
Print outputStandard duplex; 100-sheet multipurpose tray plus two 500-sheet trays
Two-sided printingHP JetDirect EIO network server included; recommended monthly range unknown

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 15, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

Choose wide-format output when pages need to stay large

The 8150dn is documented for 11-by-17-inch printing as well as Letter, with separate maximum ratings of 16 pages per minute for ledger and 32 for Letter. That makes it a different fit from an ordinary office mono printer when large forms, drawings or tabloid layouts must stay at full size. The slower wide-format rating is useful context: larger media uses a different path and should not be compared with the Letter speed as if the two were the same job.

The dn configuration includes duplex and a network server

HP's setup guide separates the base 8150, 8150n, 8150dn and 8150hn configurations. For product C4267A, the 8150dn includes a duplexer and JetDirect EIO print server; the plain model does not. That suffix matters when buying used because the unit's installed hardware determines whether automatic two-sided printing and network access are available. Confirm the product number and inspect both assemblies rather than relying on a shortened title.

Keep its standard paper supply loaded

The standard 8150dn input totals 1,100 sheets: a 100-sheet multipurpose tray and two 500-sheet trays. That is a useful baseline for a shared queue, and the multipurpose path can accept different media without displacing the main paper stock. Optional high-capacity and extra trays can increase the total, but they should not be counted unless included. Inspect tray assemblies and feed rollers on a used model; original capacities describe the design, not a specific seller's machine.

Interpret 32 ppm as a published maximum

HP gives a maximum Letter speed of 32 pages per minute and a separate 16-page-per-minute ledger rating. These manufacturer figures help compare intended throughput, but the actual time depends on the job, settings and condition. The maximum duty-cycle figure is also not a recommended monthly range. Without a lower and upper recommendation, the profile leaves routine workload unknown rather than converting a robustness limit into a fit rule.

Check age, parts and software before depending on it

The 8150dn is an older department platform. Its original setup guide establishes configuration, but it does not promise current operating-system driver support, working network cards or the condition of a used duplex path. Confirm that the EIO print server, power configuration, required trays and accessible service parts fit the intended office. There is no current price, availability or tested performance claim here, and a historical product page does not establish a seller's exact unit condition.

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Before you buy

Does the 8150dn print on both sides automatically?

Yes. HP documents a duplexer as standard equipment on the 8150dn product number C4267A.

How much standard input does it include?

HP lists two 500-sheet trays and a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, totaling 1,100 input sheets.

Does the dn model include network hardware?

HP's setup guide identifies an HP JetDirect EIO print server as standard on the 8150dn.

What monthly volume does HP recommend?

The reviewed HP sources do not state a recommended monthly range; the duty-cycle maximum is not a substitute.

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the 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 8150dn can suit a department that will use wide-format output, duplex and its large input supply after confirming the used unit's installed parts.

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