HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856x printer model is a print-only device with measured speed according to the ISO/IEC 24734 standard. However, this measurement excludes the first set of test documents. The machine’s precise work speed depends on the system configuration, software application driver, and document complexity. Similarly, black or color document speed is 55 pages per minute (ppm) at the normal mode. The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856x supports a Universal print driver for windows.
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856x Driver for Windows
Supported OS: Windows 11 (64-bit), Windows 10 (32-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit), Windows 8 (64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit), Windows 7 (64-bit)
| Filename | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Full Feature Driver and Software for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7 32-bit and 64-bit.exe (Recommended) | 77.46 MB | Download |
| PCL 6 V3 Printer Driver – no installer for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7 32-bit and 64-bit.exe | 14.62 MB | Download |
| PCL 6 V4 Printer Driver – no installer for Windows 11, 10, 8.1 32-bit and 64-bit.exe | 10.58 MB | Download |
| PCL6 Universal Print Driver for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 32-bit.exe | 19.44 MB | Download |
| PCL6 Universal Print Driver for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 64-bit.exe | 22.11 MB | Download |
| PostScript Universal Print Driver for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 32-bit.exe | 20.70 MB | Download |
| PostScript Universal Print Driver for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 64-bit.exe | 23.26 MB | Download |
| USB Connected PCL6 Universal Print Driver for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 32-bit.exe | 19.80 MB | Download |
| USB Connected PCL6 Universal Print Driver for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 64-bit.exe | 22.44 MB | Download |
| USB Connected PostScript Universal Print Driver for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 32-bit.exe | 21.07 MB | Download |
| USB Connected PostScript Universal Print Driver for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 64-bit.exe | 23.59 MB | Download |
| Easy Start Printer Setup Software for Windows 11 and 10.exe | 16.35 MB | Download |
| Easy Start Printer Setup Software for Windows 8, 8.1 32-bit and 64-bit.exe | 16.35 MB | Download |
| Easy Start Printer Setup Software for Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit.exe | 16.35 MB | Download |
Driver and Software for Mac OS
Supported OS: macOS Ventura 13, macOS Monterey 12, macOS Big Sur 11, macOS Catalina 10.15, macOS Mojave 10.14, macOS High Sierra 10.13, macOS Sierra 10.12, OS X El Capitan 10.11, OS X Yosemite 10.10, OS X Mavericks 10.9
| Filename | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Start Printer Setup Software for Mac OS X 10.9 to 13.zip | 10.89 MB | Download |
However, the first page comes out only as fast as 5.9 seconds for a black page and 6.3 seconds for a color page. When printing, this device can also produce an optimum print resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi). The resolution technology also supports other modes such as the HP Image Ret 4800 and enhanced resolution of 600 x 600 dpi. Others include the Fine Lines (1200 x 1200 dpi), Pantone calibrated mode, and Quickview (300 x 300 dpi).
The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856x model can produce up to 250,000 high-quality print pages in a month. However, HP recommends a monthly page volume of 50,000 pages through laser print technology. Its display component includes 4.3 inches (about 10.92 cm) in a color graphics display (CGD) with a touchscreen that can rotate. It also comprises an internal processor with a speed of 1.2 GHz and a standard internal memory of up to 1.5 GB of RAM.
The compatible print languages include HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, Google Cloud Print, Apple AirPrint, native PDF printing, and HP postscript level 3 emulation. It also contains an automatic paper sensor that ensures precise paper picking technology. The machine has five standard paper trays but a maximum of 6. Its mobile printing features include the HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, ROAM capability for easy printing, Mopria certification, and Google Cloud Print feature. Download HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M856x driver from Hp website