Looking for the HP LaserJet Enterprise M551 driver? This page lists HP’s official software for the whole HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551 series: the LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551n, LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551xh and LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551dn. HP lists some packages for specific models in the series, so check that the package title includes your model. For Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows XP (32-bit), the package most people need is the HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color M551 Printer Series Full Software Solution. For Windows 11, HP lists the HP Universal Print Driver for Windows PCL6 (64-bit). For a Mac, HP lists Install HP Easy Start.
Recommended downloads
Files download directly from HP’s official servers. hpdrivers.net does not host or modify them.
Models covered by this page
All 3 models share one download list at HP:
- HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551n
- HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551xh
- HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551dn
Which Windows package should you choose?
HP publishes 6 kinds of Windows package for the LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551:
- Firmware update (v2309088_001479, Jan 31, 2023): updates the printer itself, not your PC.
- HP Universal Print Driver (v8.2.0.26778, Sep 26, 2026): HP’s shared driver for many models, also listed for this series.
- Driver files (no installer) (v61.130.04.12834, Apr 09, 2021): bare driver files for Windows’ Add Printer wizard.
- Full software solution (v8.0.13285.1350, Mar 14, 2021, 195.0 MB): driver plus HP’s setup wizard and tools.
- Driver-only installer (v8.0.13285.1350, Mar 14, 2021): print driver only, for PCs that can’t or shouldn’t take the full package.
- HP LaserJet USB (DOT4) communication driver for Windows 8 and Higher (64-bit) (v7.0.0.29, Apr 21, 2015).
All downloads for the LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551
Windows
| Package | Windows | Version | Released | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HP Color LaserJet M551 ICC ProfilesFile detailsFile:HP_CLJ_M551_ICC_profiles.zip | 11 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) XP (32-bit) | 1.0 | Jan 07, 2015 | 0.2 MB | Download |
HP Color LaserJet M551 Pantone color palette files (Windows)File detailsFile:HP_CLJ_M551_Pantone_Files_Windows.zip | 11 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) XP (32-bit) | 1.0 | Feb 10, 2014 | 8.7 MB | Download |
FutureSmart Bundle Version 3.9.12 – HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M551 Printer FIRMWAREFile detailsFile:cljM551_fs3.9.12_fw_2309088_001479.zip | 11 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) XP (32-bit) | 2309088_001479 | Jan 31, 2023 | 80.9 MB | Download |
HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color M551 Printer Series PCL6 Print Driver (no Installer)File detailsFile:LJEnt-color-M551-Drv-no-installer_12297_1.exe | 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) XP (32-bit) | 61.130.04.12834 | Apr 09, 2021 | 21.2 MB | Download |
HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color M551 Printer Series Full Software SolutionFile detailsFile:CLJ_M551_sw_win_full_solution_13285.exe | 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) XP (32-bit) | 8.0.13285.1350 | Mar 14, 2021 | 195.0 MB | Download |
HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color M551 Printer Series Driver with InstallerFile detailsFile:CLJ_M551_sw_win_driver-installer_13285.exe | 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) XP (32-bit) | 8.0.13285.1350 | Mar 14, 2021 | 43.9 MB | Download |
macOS
| Package | macOS | Version | Released | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HP Color LaserJet M551 ICC ProfilesFile detailsFile:HP_CLJ_M551_ICC_profiles.zip | 26, 15, 14, 13, 11, 10.13, 10.12, Mac OS X 10.11, Mac OS X 10.10, 10.15, 10.14, Mac OS X 10.9 | 1.0 | Jan 07, 2015 | 0.2 MB | Download |
HP Color LaserJet M551 Pantone color palette files (Mac)File detailsFile:HP_CLJ_M551_Pantone_Files_Macintosh.zip | 26, 15, 14, 13, 11, 10.13, 10.12, Mac OS X 10.11, Mac OS X 10.10, 10.15, 10.14, Mac OS X 10.9 | 1.0 | Feb 10, 2014 | 8.7 MB | Download |
FutureSmart Bundle Version 3.9.12 – HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M551 Printer FIRMWAREFile detailsFile:cljM551_fs3.9.12_fw_2309088_001479.zip | 26, 15, 14, 13, 11, 10.13, 10.12, Mac OS X 10.11, Mac OS X 10.10, 10.15, 10.14, Mac OS X 10.9 | 2309088_001479 | Jan 31, 2023 | 80.9 MB | Download |
HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color M551 Printer Series SoftwareFile detailsFile:HP-LaserJet-500-color-M551_v12.28.0.dmg | Mac OS X 10.11, Mac OS X 10.10, Mac OS X 10.9 | 12.28.0 | Oct 28, 2014 | 105.6 MB | Download |
Other HP software listed for this series
| Software | Systems | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP LaserJet USB (DOT4) communication driver for Windows 8 and Higher (32-bit) | Windows 10, 8.1, 8 (32-bit) | 7.0.0.29 | Download |
| HP ePrint Software for Network and Wireless Connected Printers | Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) | 5.5.118.22560 | Download |
| HP LaserJet USB (DOT4) communication driver for Windows 8 and Higher (64-bit) | Windows 10, 8.1, 8 (64-bit) | 7.0.0.29 | Download |
| HP Easy Admin | macOS 26, 15, 14, 13, 11, 10.13, 10.12, Mac OS X 10.11, Mac OS X 10.10, 10.15, 10.14, Mac OS X 10.9 | 2.16.0.251010 | Download |
| Install HP Easy Start | macOS 26, 15, 14 | 2.16.7.260722 | Download |
| HP ePrint Software for Network and Wireless Connected Printers | Mac OS X 10.10, Mac OS X 10.9 | 2.5.0 | Download |
HP Universal Print Driver
HP lists its Universal Print Driver for this series on Windows 11; Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (32-bit and 64-bit). Get it from our HP Universal Print Driver page.
Linux
HP lists a Linux driver for this series: HP Color LaserJet M551 ICC Profiles (Version 1.0 · Released Jan 07, 2015 · 0.2 MB). Download from HP.
Installing the LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551 driver
The driver files without an installer are added through Windows’ Add Printer wizard (Have Disk). For step-by-step instructions, see our guide to installing an HP printer driver.
Firmware update 2309088_001479
The newest firmware HP lists for the LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551 is version 2309088_001479, released Jan 31, 2023.
- Keep the printer and the computer switched on until the update has finished.
Specifications that matter for setup
| Wi-Fi | Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory |
|---|---|
| Mobile printing | HP ePrint, Mopria-certified |
| Print languages | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5 (HP PCL 5 driver available from the Web only), HP postscript level 3 emulation, native PDF printing (v 1.4) |
| Print speed (black) | Normal: Up to 33 ppm |
| Recommended monthly volume | 1500 to 5000 |
Toner supplies HP lists for the LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551
HP’s specifications name these replacement supplies for the LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551:
- HP 507A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~5500 ISO
Paper handling and hardware details
Values below are HP’s published figures for the LaserJet Enterprise 500 color Printer M551; they help you check that this page matches your printer before you download anything.
| Output tray | 250-sheet output bin |
|---|---|
| Paper sizes | Tray 1: letter, legal, executive, statement, 4 x 6, 3 x 5, 5 x 7, 5 x 8, postcard (JIS), double postcard (JIS), 8.5 x 13, envelope (commercial No. 9, No. 10 |
| Media types | Paper (plain, light, bond, recycled, mid-weight, heavy, mid-weight glossy, heavy glossy, extra heavy, extra heavy glossy, cardstock, card glossy) color transparency, labels, letterhead, envelope |
| Paper weight | Tray 1: 16 to 58 lb (plain); 28 to 58 lb (glossy); Tray 2: 16 to 43 lb (plain paper); 28 to 58 lb (glossy paper) |
| Print speed (color) | Up to 33 ppm |
| Print quality (black) | Black: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi Color: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Control panel | 4-line LCD (color graphics) |
| Processor | 800 MHz |
| Power use | 605 watts (Printing), 51 watts (Ready), 6.9 watts (Sleep), 1 watt (auto-Off) |
| USB cable | No, please purchase USB cable separately |
| Warranty | One-year, next-business day, onsite warranty |
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