New HP LaserJet 2430n Mono Laser Printer

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: HP
• MPN: Q5964A
• Model: LaserJet 2430n
• Type: High-Volume Monochrome Workgroup Network Desktop Laser Printer
• Standard Functions: Blazing-Fast Black and White Printing, Wired Network Shared Printing.
• Optional Functions: Automatic two-sided printing via add-on accessories, additional extended paper handling drawers, and expanded motherboard storage formatting.
• What's Included in the Box: HP LaserJet 2430 Base Printing Engine, Pre-installed HP Jetdirect EIO Internal Print Server Card, 250-sheet Enclosed Main Input Tray (Tray 2), 100-sheet Multi-purpose Bypass Feed Tray (Tray 1), HP 11A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, Getting Started Setup Guide, Network Configuration Manual, Printer Driver Software CD-ROM, and AC Power Cord.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Standard replacement printer paper, replacement HP 11A or HP 11X monochrome toner cartridges, and a standard RJ-45 Ethernet network cable or local USB line.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the HP LaserJet 2430n. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Standard Capacity Toner: Genuine HP 11A (Q5911A) Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (Average yield up to 6,000 pages)
• High Capacity Toner: Premium HP 11X (Q5911X) Extended Yield Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (Average yield up to 12,000 pages)
• Memory Upgrades: Compatible 100-pin DDR DIMM modules to speed up heavy network graphics data queues

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What does the "n" suffix stand for on this LaserJet 2430 configuration model?
  The "n" indicates network readiness out of the box, meaning the package comes pre-installed with an internal HP Jetdirect 10/100 Fast Ethernet print server card pre-inserted into the motherboard's open EIO expansion slot. This allows you to wire it straight to an office router or switch hub without a host computer.
• How does the LaserJet 2430n differ from the standard base LaserJet 2430 model?
  The core printing engine parameters (35 ppm output speed, true 1200 x 1200 dpi maximum engine resolution, 400 MHz RISC processor, and 64 MB memory RAM) are completely identical. The difference rests entirely on network readiness: the base 2430 relies strictly on local standalone parallel/USB loop configurations, while the 2430n provides an out-of-the-box physical RJ-45 network interface jack. Note that this model lacks the integrated internal automatic duplex unit standard on the "d" variants.
• Can I use a high-capacity HP 11X toner cartridge in this model?
  Yes. The LaserJet 2430n engine fully accepts both the standard 11A cartridge and the physically larger 11X extended-yield version, allowing you to maximize your page outputs and reduce ongoing document operational costs.