HP Laser 107a

Overview & Key Specs

• Model: HP Laser 107a (Part No. 4ZB77A) — USB-only version

• Print Technology: Single-function, monochrome laser using HP’s SPL language

• Print Speed:

  • Up to 20 ppm (A4, ISO standard)

  • First page out ~8 seconds

• Print Quality: Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi for crisp text and graphics

• Duty Cycle: Supports up to 10,000 pages/month, recommended volume is 100–1,500 pages

Paper Handling

• Input Tray: 150 sheets

• Output Tray: 100 sheets

• Supported Media: Plain, thin/thick paper, envelopes, labels, cardstock; sizes A4, A5, B5, DL/C5 envelopes, plus custom 76 × 127 mm to 216 × 356 mm

Hardware & Connectivity

• Processor & Memory: 400 MHz CPU with 64 MB RAM

• Interface: High‑Speed USB 2.0 (Type‑B)

• Physical Size & Weight:

  • Dimensions: ~331 × 215 × 178 mm

  • Weight: ~4.16 kg

  • Power & Environment

• Power Consumption: ~320 W active, 33 W ready, ~1.1 W sleep; Auto‑off technology included

• Operating Temperature: 10–30 °C, 10–80 % RH (non-condensing)

Cartridges & Consumables

• Included Toner: Preinstalled black toner (~500 pages yield)

• Replacement Toner: HP 107A (W1107A) – yields ~1,000 pages

• Security Note: Uses HP’s dynamic security—non-HP chips may be blocked by firmware updates

Who It’s For

• Ideal for home offices or small businesses needing a reliable and compact black-and-white printer.

• Great benefits:

  • High-quality text with 1200 dpi clarity

  • Fast 20 ppm speed plus immediate printing

  • Compact and affordable

• Limitations:

  • USB-only—no Wi-Fi or network support (that’s available in the 107w model)

  • No duplexing (manual double-sided printing only)

  • Basic hardware—no display or Wi-Fi features

User Feedback & Reviews

• Users appreciate its speed, print quality, and compact design

• One tip from Reddit on HP mono lasers:

  “For price, quality and quality of life you can’t beat an HP mono laser printer.”

• Many cartridge reviews rate the HP 107A toner at 4.8–5/5, praising ease of installation and quality

Summary Table

Compared to 107w?

The 107w version adds Wi-Fi and mobile printing capabilities, but is otherwise identical in specs. If you want network or wireless printing, that’s the one to consider.