| Functions |
Print, copy, scan |
| Print Speed—Black (ISO, laser comparable) |
Up to 8.5 ppm |
| Print Speed—Color (ISO, laser comparable) |
Up to 5.5 ppm |
| Resolution (black) |
Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi (when printing from a computer) |
| Resolution (color) |
Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color (when printing from a computer on selected HP photo papers and 1200 input dpi) |
| Monthly duty cycle |
Up to 1000 pages
Duty cycle is the maximum number of pages that can be printed in a month, but this page volume is not recommended on an ongoing basis.
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| Recommended monthly page volume |
100 to 300
HP recommends the number of pages printed not exceed the recommended monthly page volume for optimum device performance.
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| Print Technology |
HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Display |
LCD ICON Display |
| Processor speed |
1.0 GHz |
| Number of print cartridges |
2 (1 each black and tri-color) |
| Replacement cartridges |
HP 67 Black Original Ink Cartridge (~120 pages yield) 3YM56AN;
HP 67XL Black High Yield Original Ink Cartridge (~240 pages yield) 3YM57AN;
HP 67 Tri-Color Original Ink Cartridge (~100 pages yield) 3YM55AN;
HP 67XL Tri-Color High-Yield Original Ink Cartridge (~200 pages yield) 3YM58AN.
Actual yield varies considerably based on the content of printed pages and other factors. For details see
hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies.
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| Compatible ink types |
Dye-based (color); Pigment-based (black) |
| Print languages |
HP PCL 3 GUI; HP PCLm (HP Apps/UPD); URF (AirPrint) |
| Automatic paper sensor |
No |
| Paper trays, standard |
1 |
| Paper trays, maximum |
1 |
| Mobile Printing Capability |
Apple AirPrint™; Chrome OS; Mopria-certified; HP app |
| Connectivity, standard |
1 Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (device) |
| Memory, standard |
64 MB DDR1 |
| Minimum system requirements |
macOS V10.14 Mojave, macOS 10.15 Catalina, macOS 11 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey, macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma, macOS 15 Sequoia, 2 GB HD, Internet required
Windows 10, 11: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB available hard disk space, Internet connection, Internet Explorer. |
| Compatible operating systems |
Windows 11; Windows 10; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; Chrome OS |
| Hard disk |
No |
| Paper handling input, standard |
60-sheet input tray |
| Paper handling output, standard |
25-sheet output tray |
| Duplex printing |
Manual (driver support provided) |
| Envelope input capacity |
Up to 5 envelopes |
| Borderless printing |
No |
| Finished output handling |
Sheetfed |
| Media sizes supported |
Letter; legal; 4 x 6 in.; 5 x 7 in.; 8 x 10 in.; No. 10 envelopes |
| Media sizes, custom |
3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in |
| Media types |
Plain paper, photo paper, brochure paper, envelopes and other specialty inkjet papers |
| Recommended media weight |
20 lb |
| Supported media weight |
Letter: 16 to 32 lb; HP envelopes: 20 to 24 lb; HP cards: up to 110 lb; HP 4 x 6 inch photo paper: up to 145 lb |
| Scanner type |
Flatbed, ADF |
| Scan file format |
JPEG, TIFF, PDF, BMP, PNG |
| Scan resolution, hardware |
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Scan resolution, optical |
Up to 1200 dpi |
| Scan size (flatbed), maximum |
8.5 x 11.69 in |
| Scan size (ADF), maximum |
8.5 x 14 in |
| ADF Capacity |
Standard, 35 sheets |
| Digital sending features |
No |
| Copy resolution (black text) |
Up to 300 x 300 dpi |
| Copy resolution (colour text and graphics) |
Up to 300 x 300 dpi |
| Copy reduce/enlarge settings |
Via HP app |
| Copies, maximum |
Up to 9 copies |
| Power |
Input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), 350 mA. India input voltage: 200 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), 350 mA. |
| Power consumption |
2.8 W (ready), 1.53 W (sleep), 0.3 W (auto-off), 0.3 W (off).
Power requirements and consumption are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty.
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| Product disclaimer |
This printer is intended to work only with cartridges that have new or reused HP electronic circuitry, and it uses dynamic security measures to block cartridges using modified or non-HP circuitry. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. Reused HP electronic circuitry enables the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges. More at:
hp.com/learn/ds |
| Energy efficiency |
IT ECO Declaration; EPEAT® Gold registered |
| Operating temperature range |
41 to 104°F |
| Operating humidity range |
20 to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Software included |
HP Printer Software, available online |
| Warranty |
One-year limited hardware warranty with the option to extend to two years with acceptance of the HP+ offer. For more info, please visit:
support.hp.com.
For full terms and conditions, visit:
hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
Warranty and support options vary by product, country, and local legal requirements. |
| Dimensions (W X D X H) |
16.85 x 13.07 x 7.87 in |
| Dimensions Maximum (W X D X H) |
16.8 x 22.8 x 10.3 in (Output Extension Fully Out) |
| Weight |
10.6 lb |
| Package weight |
13.65 lb |
| What’s in the box |
HP DeskJet 4255e All-in-One Printer; HP 67 Setup Black Cartridge; HP 67 Setup Tri-Color Cartridge; Regulatory flyer; Setup guide; Reference guide; Power cord |
| Cable included |
No, please purchase a USB cable separately |
| Sustainability Impact |
60% post-consumer recycled plastic |
| Dynamic security |
Dynamic security-enabled printer
Certain HP printers are intended to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip or electronic circuitry. These printers use dynamic security measures to block cartridges using a non-HP chip or electronic circuitry. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. Reused HP chips and electronic circuitry enable the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges.
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| Wireless capability |
Yes, built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz single-band only |
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