HP LaserJet Pro 400 color Printer M451nw Printer Driver Download
Find compatible drivers, software, package details, and operating system support for the HP M451nw.

HP LaserJet Pro 400 color Printer M451nw Driver for Windows 10/8/7/Vista/Xp
Specifications
- Recommended monthly page volume
- 750 to 2000 [11] HP recommends that the number of printed pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including supplies replacement intervals and device life over an extended warranty period.
- Paper handling input, standard
- 50-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray 2
- Print quality black (best)
- Black: Up to 600 x 600 dpi Color: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
- Duty cycle (monthly, letter)
- Up to 40,000 pages [10] Duty cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages per month of imaged output. This value provides a comparison of product robustness in relation to other HP LaserJet or HP Color LaserJet devices, and enables appropriate deployment of printers and MFPs to satisfy the demands of connected individuals or groups.
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HP M451nw driver download for Windows
Recommended software
See full detailsWindows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Type:
- Driver-Product Installation Software
- Version:
- 15.0.15189.1840
- Operating systems:
- Windows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Release date:
- Mar 4, 2021
- File name:
- LJM351_M451_Series-15189-full_solution.exe
(123.8 MB) - MD5:
ead25efa2a0d2a919837059d2577a3d8
The full solution software includes everything you need to install your HP printer. This collection of software includes the complete set of drivers, installer software, and other administrative tools found on the printer's software CD.
Alternative packages
See full detailsWindows 11
- Type:
- Driver-Universal Print Driver
- Version:
- v8.2.0.26778
- Operating systems:
- Windows 11
- Release date:
- Sep 25, 2026
- File name:
- upd-pcl6-win11-ARM64-8.2.0.26778.zip
(20.1 MB) - MD5:
e270ca97f4ddb5139217621ccc205506
This is the most current PCL6 driver of the HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) for Windows ARM64 bit systems.
Setup options
See full detailsWindows 11
- Type:
- Driver-Universal Print Driver
- Version:
- V8.2.0.26819
- Operating systems:
- Windows 11
- Release date:
- Sep 25, 2026
- File name:
- upd-pcl6-win11-x64-8.2.0.26819.zip
(20.2 MB) - MD5:
5660c16a00e21f11736fd003063d6d13
This is the most current PCL6 driver of the HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) for Windows 64 bit systems. It is intended for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025.
Additional software
See full detailsWindows 11
- Type:
- Driver-Universal Print Driver
- Version:
- V8.2.0.26819
- Operating systems:
- Windows 11
- Release date:
- Sep 25, 2026
- File name:
- upd-ps-win11-x64-8.2.0.26819.zip
(21.4 MB) - MD5:
d27ad643905526df8cc9a89b556dbf42
This is the most current PostScript® emulation driver of the HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) for Windows 64 bit systems. It is intended for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025.
Compatibility packages
See full detailsWindows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Type:
- Driver-Product Installation Software
- Version:
- 15.0.15189.1840
- Operating systems:
- Windows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Release date:
- Mar 4, 2021
- File name:
- LJM351_M451_Series-15189-drv_installer.exe
(105.0 MB) - MD5:
63f1359c27dea99e50d21909b6c10fa8
The driver installer file automatically installs the PCL6 driver for your printer. This is a driver-only software solution intended for users who want a print driver to use with their HP device.
More available software
See full detailsWindows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Type:
- Driver-Universal Print Driver
- Version:
- N/A
- Operating systems:
- Windows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Release date:
- Apr 22, 2013
- File name:
- HP support instructions
(N/A)
Click on the "More Information" link to get access to Release Notes, Manuals, and White papers for use with the HP Universal Print Driver
Download options
See full detailsWindows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Type:
- Driver-Universal Print Driver
- Version:
- v8.2.0.26778
- Operating systems:
- Windows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Release date:
- Sep 25, 2026
- File name:
- upd-ps-win10-x64-8.2.0.26778.zip
(21.5 MB) - MD5:
626ec0b8d41d3be40357b3c825c3502d
This is the most current PostScript® emulation driver of the HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) for Windows 64 bit systems; Level 2 and 3 emulation.
Other available packages
See full detailsWindows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Type:
- Driver-Universal Print Driver
- Version:
- v8.2.0.26778
- Operating systems:
- Windows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Release date:
- Sep 25, 2026
- File name:
- upd-pcl6-win10-x64-8.2.0.26778.zip
(20.3 MB) - MD5:
1311b735d1ada9b02676d32b5ba5b232
This is the most current PCL6 driver of the HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) for Windows 64 bit systems.
Recommended software
See full detailsWindows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Type:
- Software-ePrint
- Version:
- 5.5.118.22560
- Operating systems:
- Windows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Release date:
- Sep 17, 2017
- File name:
- HPEPrintAppSetupx64.exe
(31.2 MB) - MD5:
f47f746e9f3a0bf359c06d3a4d889b43
HP ePrint Software makes it easy to print from a desktop or laptop PC to any HP ePrinter. You can easily print your digital content wirelessly to supported HP printers on a local wireless network (Wi-Fi), HP printer enabled Wireless or WiFi Direct, or over the wired LAN.
Firmware and utilities
See full detailsWindows 11; Windows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Type:
- Utility-Universal Print Driver
- Version:
- v1.9.2
- Operating systems:
- Windows 11; Windows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Release date:
- Nov 17, 2024
- File name:
- HP-PARK-v1.9.2.zip
(18.7 MB) - MD5:
b7f948771a52c13721d963c6830ac7b5
The HP Print Administrator Resource Kit (PARK) is a collection of tools, scripts and documentation to help print administrators install, deploy, configure and manage the HP Universal Print Driver. The PARK contains both supported and unsupported software tools, scripts and documentation.
More firmware and utilities
See full detailsWindows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Type:
- Firmware
- Version:
- 20190306
- Operating systems:
- Windows 10, 7 (64-bit)
- Release date:
- Mar 11, 2019
- File name:
- HP_LaserJet_M350_M450_Series_FW_Update_20190306.exe
(7.7 MB) - MD5:
7eb7db654814d037cfa87e05eb18ad8e
This utility is for use on Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit, Microsoft Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Server 2003 SP3 32-bit, and Microsoft Server 2008. The utility can be used with a USB connection or network connection.
HP M451nw driver download for macOS
Recommended software
See full detailsmacOS 15, 26
- Type:
- Driver
- Version:
- 2.16.7.260722
- Operating systems:
- macOS 15, 26
- Release date:
- Aug 13, 2026
- File name:
- HP_Easy_Start.app.zip
(6.3 MB) - MD5:
19c1a5f786f5f93f9f778ad71ee444a3
HP Easy Start is the new way to set up your HP printer and prepare your Mac for printing. HP Easy Start will locate and install the latest software for your printer and then guide you through printer setup.
Firmware and utilities
See full detailsmacOS 13, 15, 26
- Type:
- Utility-Tools
- Version:
- 2.16.0.251010
- Operating systems:
- macOS 13, 15, 26
- Release date:
- Nov 9, 2025
- File name:
- HP_Easy_Admin.app.zip
(4.9 MB) - MD5:
32c3c4edfb4e3bc519c3c1731542360e
HP Easy Admin is the tool that will help to download the available driver packages locally on system for selected device.
HP M451nw installation and support
Use these resources after choosing the package that matches your operating system.
Driver assistance
Installation instructions
Common setup problems
Official resources
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