HP LaserJet Pro M404n A4 Mono Laser Network Printer 38PPM [W1A52A] – FREE Upgrade to E40040dn

Looking for the popular HP LaserJet Pro M404n [W1A52A]? The M404n is no longer available from our current stock, but there is no need to abandon your existing HP 76A / 76X toner investment.

Order this M404n listing and receive a FREE UPGRADE to the HP LaserJet Managed E40040dn [3PZ35A] – a more capable business-class Managed printer with automatic duplex printing, a heavier-duty workload rating, significantly more memory and access to economical HP Managed toner.

Most importantly for existing M404n users, the upgraded E40040dn can continue to use the familiar HP 76A CF276A and HP 76X CF276X toner cartridges. This means you can use your existing genuine HP toner inventory first, then transition to the higher-capacity HP W9024MC Managed Black Toner for potentially lower long-term running costs.

The Smart Upgrade for Existing HP M404n Users

The biggest advantage of moving from the HP LaserJet Pro M404n to the E40040dn is that you can upgrade your printer without abandoning your existing toner investment.

Many businesses still using an M404n have spare HP 76A or 76X toner cartridges in storage. Moving to an unrelated printer platform can leave those consumables unusable.

The E40040dn provides a much smoother migration path because your existing genuine HP 76A and 76X cartridges can continue to be used.

Existing toner options include the Genuine HP 76A CF276A Black Toner Cartridge and the Genuine HP 76X CF276X High Yield Black Toner Cartridge.

Upgrade the printer now, use your existing toner inventory first, and change your consumables strategy only when you are ready.

Then Move to Managed Toner for Lower Running Costs

Once your existing 76A and 76X inventory has been consumed, the E40040dn gives you access to another important option: the HP W9024MC Managed Black Toner Cartridge.

The W9024MC provides an approximate rated yield of 11,500 pages and can offer particularly attractive long-term printing economics for businesses with regular or higher monochrome print volumes.

This gives existing M404n customers a practical three-step migration strategy:

1. Upgrade the hardware now from M404n to E40040dn at no additional upgrade charge.
2. Continue using your existing Genuine HP 76A / 76X cartridges so your current toner investment is not wasted.
3. Move to W9024MC Managed toner later when your old toner inventory has been exhausted, potentially reducing ongoing cost per page.

For a business printing thousands of pages every month, lower consumable costs accumulate over the working life of the printer and can help recover the original hardware investment.

Three Genuine HP Toner Options

Major Hardware Upgrade: Automatic Duplex Printing

There is another important benefit specifically for M404n owners.

The M404n is the network model in the original M404 family but does not provide automatic duplex printing. The upgraded E40040dn includes automatic two-sided printing as standard.

This allows invoices, reports, contracts and other business documents to be printed automatically on both sides of the page, reducing paper consumption and eliminating the need to manually turn pages for duplex jobs.

M404n vs E40040dn – What Do You Gain?

More Memory, Higher Workload Capacity

The E40040dn is also designed for a heavier business workload.

It provides 1GB memory plus 4GB eMMC storage, compared with 256MB memory on the M404n.

The maximum monthly duty cycle increases from approximately 80,000 pages on the M404n to 120,000 pages on the E40040dn, while HP's recommended monthly print volume increases from approximately 750–4,000 pages to 1,500–7,500 pages.

For businesses whose printing requirements have grown since purchasing an M404-series printer, this provides considerably more workload headroom.

Key Features of the E40040dn Supplied

• Print-only A4 monochrome laser printer
• Up to 38ppm standard A4 printing
• Up to 40ppm A4 in HP High Speed Mode
• Automatic duplex printing
• Gigabit Ethernet network connectivity
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• 350-sheet standard paper input
• 100-sheet multipurpose Tray 1
• 250-sheet main Tray 2
• Optional 550-sheet additional paper tray
• Up to 150-sheet output capacity
• 1GB memory
• 4GB eMMC storage
• Up to 120,000-page maximum monthly duty cycle
• Recommended monthly volume of 1,500–7,500 pages
• HP 76A / 76X toner compatibility
• W9024MC Managed toner option

Ideal For

• Existing HP M404n users needing a replacement printer
• Businesses with existing HP 76A or 76X toner inventory
• Customers who do not want existing toner stock to become obsolete
• M404n users wanting automatic duplex printing
• Businesses wanting to transition gradually to Managed toner
• Higher-volume monochrome printing environments
• Accounting, legal and professional offices
• Medical practices and administration departments
• Schools and education environments
• Warehouses and logistics operations

Why This FREE Upgrade Makes Sense

For an existing M404n customer, the cost of replacing a printer is not just the purchase price of the hardware. Existing toner inventory and future consumable costs can represent a substantial part of the total printing investment.

The E40040dn addresses both.

Your existing Genuine HP 76A and 76X cartridges can continue to be used, so toner already sitting on your shelf does not need to be written off.

Once that stock has been consumed, you can transition to the higher-capacity W9024MC Managed toner and potentially reduce long-term running costs.

At the same time, the hardware itself gains automatic duplex printing, more memory, embedded storage, a higher maximum duty cycle and a higher recommended monthly print volume.

That makes the E40040dn a genuine upgrade from the M404n – not simply a substitute.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

I searched for an HP M404n. Why will I receive an E40040dn?

The HP LaserJet Pro M404n [W1A52A] is no longer available from our current stock. Orders through this listing will therefore receive the HP LaserJet Managed E40040dn [3PZ35A] as a FREE UPGRADE.

What is the biggest upgrade from M404n to E40040dn?

There are several. The E40040dn adds automatic duplex printing, increases memory from 256MB to 1GB plus 4GB eMMC storage, increases maximum monthly duty cycle from approximately 80,000 to 120,000 pages and provides access to the HP Managed toner platform.

I already have HP 76A cartridges for my M404n. Can I still use them?

Yes. You can continue using the Genuine HP 76A CF276A Black Toner Cartridge, so your existing genuine HP toner inventory does not need to be wasted.

Can I also use my existing HP 76X High Yield toner?

Yes. The E40040dn also supports the Genuine HP 76X CF276X High Yield Black Toner Cartridge, rated at approximately 10,000 pages.

What happens when my old 76A / 76X toner stock runs out?

You can continue buying 76A / 76X or transition to the HP W9024MC Managed Black Toner Cartridge, rated at approximately 11,500 pages. This provides an attractive long-term option for businesses seeking to reduce ongoing printing costs.

Why is Managed toner important?

The benefit is primarily long-term running economics. Higher-volume businesses can consume many toner cartridges during the life of a printer. A lower cost per page therefore compounds over time and can help recover the investment in the printer hardware itself.

Do I have to switch to W9024MC immediately?

No. You can use your existing Genuine HP 76A and 76X inventory first. The Managed toner option becomes available when you are ready to transition.

Does M404n have automatic duplex?

No. The M404n is the network version of the M404 series but does not include automatic duplex printing. This is an important hardware improvement when upgrading to the E40040dn.

Does E40040dn have automatic duplex?

Yes. Automatic two-sided printing is standard on the E40040dn.

Does the E40040dn still have Ethernet like my M404n?

Yes. The E40040dn includes built-in Gigabit Ethernet, making it suitable as a shared wired-network business printer.

Is E40040dn designed for heavier printing?

Yes. Its maximum monthly duty cycle is approximately 120,000 pages compared with 80,000 pages for the M404n, and its recommended monthly volume increases to approximately 1,500–7,500 pages.

Do I pay extra for the E40040dn upgrade?

No. The E40040dn is supplied through this listing as a FREE UPGRADE with no additional upgrade charge.

Last Updated Date: 17 September 2026