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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw review: a feature-packed and fast all-in-one color laser printer

The HP color laser printer comes with plenty of features. Here's how it did in our tests
Sebastian Kozlowski
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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw review: a feature-packed and fast all-in-one color laser printer
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If you’re looking for a printer from a well-renowned brand, then HP is a name that comes up more often than not. They produce a range of color laser printers that are designed for office work and home usage, with high-capacity cartridges and efficiency at their core.

One of these workhorses is the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw – a name as hefty as the printer itself. Despite its size and weight, it delivers fast, high-quality prints and features an easy-to-follow setup process. While it may have some limitations for larger office environments, it remains a reliable color laser printer for most tasks, as demonstrated in our full review and testing below.

  • The box of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The front of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw, with the booklet and power cables. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The front of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The left side of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. With a black bottom, white body, black top, and a white and blue lid. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The left side of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw printer. It has a black bottom, white body, and black, white, blue lid. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • A shot of the rear of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. It has a white back, and blue top. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The rear ports of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. A close up of the white panel with an Ethernet RJ-45, USB-B, and two RJ-11 ports. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The top of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw, with the output tray and touchscreen visible and the lid slightly open.. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The top of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw printer, with the lid open, it shows the scanner bed. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • A close up of the back power port on the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • A close up of the touchscreen of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. It has menu, sign in, copy, and scan along the bottom half. With the top having a 1, plus, and minus either side of it, Copy on the right and preference icon nexty to it.
  • A close up of the USB-A port underneath the touchscreen on the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw.
  • A close up of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw touchscreen. It has a menu icon at top, with utilities below. That shows trays, settings, tools, and help.
  • The top of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw, with a blue cover thats slightly ajar. With a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The front bottom of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. I thsows the paper tray pulled out with the sizing guides pushed all the way in makeng a square at the back. Sitting on a white table.
  • The back of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw with an open door showing the paper rollers and guides. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The cartridge tray of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw pulled out from the front and showcasing four long black catridges.
  • The HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw front and cartridge tray pulled out, with one of them taken out and stuck on top.
  • A close up of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw top open paper feeder showing the rollers and guides.
  • The front of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. It is open and shows the hidden cartridge tray. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw

4.5 /5
Editor’s Rating
How We Review
Specifications
  • Printer Output: Color
  • Printer Type: Laser
  • Connectivity Technology: Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile printing, RJ-11
  • Duplex Printing: Yes, automatic
What We Think

Compact and standing tall, the dense HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw comes with a lot of features and plenty of connectivity options. It’s a flexible choice for running long queue jobs quickly and to a high quality. It does still come with toner cartridges, though, so it’s not an economical solution for the long run, but for running many documents and even images, it is a good option.

Reasons to Buy
  • Fast and high-quality prints
  • Surprisingly compact for its features
  • Lots of connectivity options
Reasons to Avoid
  • Relatively high running costs
  • Lacks expandability

Box contents and setup

As a full-feature laser printer, the MFP 3302fdw arrives in a large, robust package. Weighing a total of 20.6 kg (45.4 lbs), with the printer itself at 17.1 kg (37.7 lbs), it’s no surprise that unpacking is recommended with two people. Once opened, here’s what you’ll find inside.

  • HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw
  • Power cord
  • Toner cartridge (1 of black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
  • User Guide
  • Flyers

Despite its size, the packaging is thorough without being cumbersome. To remove the printer, lay the box on its side, then lift out the unit secured between two thick, sturdy foam pieces that protect its edges. Once the foam is removed and the printer is taken out of the plastic bag, the remaining trays and openings are taped up for added protection.

The box of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw box, Image by PC Guide

The front of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw, with the booklet and power cables. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw box contents, Image by PC Guide

The back of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw with an open door showing the paper rollers and guides. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw back port, Image by PC Guide

The cartridge tray of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw pulled out from the front and showcasing four long black catridges.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw cartridge tray, Image by PC Guide

The HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw front and cartridge tray pulled out, with one of them taken out and stuck on top.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw cartridge, Image by PC Guide

A close up of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw top open paper feeder showing the rollers and guides.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw open feeder, Image by PC Guide

The front of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. It is open and shows the hidden cartridge tray. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw open front, Image by PC Guide

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The brightly colored tape is easy to spot and remove, with folded ends that make gripping simple. Once removed, you can plug in and power on the printer, using the touchscreen to select your language and region. It offers flexible connectivity, allowing you to connect via Ethernet, WiFi, or USB.

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The setup continues on your connected device, where you can download drivers with either basic or advanced options, giving you control over which features are installed. This includes scan and fax capabilities, which expand the printer’s functionality but aren’t required if unnecessary.

No HP account is needed to start using the printer, so it’s ready quickly with minimal hassle. After connecting to the network, the printer may automatically update its firmware – enhancing security, though occasionally at inconvenient times.

Screenshot from the HP installation wizard for the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw that shows it has been found under an IP adress and opption to continue

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw installation printer found, Image by PC Guide

Installation window of the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw showing option to install scan and fax drivers.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw installation choices, Image by PC Guide

Installation window of the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw showing a progress bar for the driver.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw installation progress, Image by PC Guide

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Design

The MFP 3302fdw has a fairly boxy design, but subtle angles and contrasting colors give it some visual interest. The base, including the paper tray and feet, is black, while the main body is white. This is complemented by a black paper output tray, a white scanner lid, and a striking blue automatic document feeder (ADF) on top, adding a touch of color to the overall design.

On the front, the printer displays the HP logo centered on the white body, alongside a large informational sticker on the right-hand side that can be peeled off. The paper tray sits at the bottom, sliding out smoothly and featuring prominent, easy-to-adjust guides that accommodate a variety of media sizes.

Just above the main tray is a secondary media input designed for single sheets, ideal for envelopes or letterhead, which takes printing priority. This front panel can be opened to access both the single-sheet input and the cartridge tray. The cartridge tray holds four large toner rolls, which are easy to remove and replace when needed.

The sides of the printer are understated, featuring only recessed handles for opening the front panels. At the back, the printer has a top hatch handle, grey informational stickers at the bottom, and vents along the edges. Connection ports are located on the right side, with the power input at the bottom left. The rear hatch provides access to internal mechanisms and paper rollers, making it straightforward to clear jams or other obstructions.

On top, the paper output tray extends to accommodate larger media. To the left is a USB port for direct printing, and above it sits the touchscreen, sized well for full usability and angled for comfortable operation while standing. Slightly behind the touchscreen is the scanner bed, topped with an automatic document feeder (ADF) that supports duplex scanning. The ADF can also be opened to access and clear rollers if necessary.

The rear ports of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. A close up of the white panel with an Ethernet RJ-45, USB-B, and two RJ-11 ports. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw connectivity ports, Image by PC Guide

The top of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw, with a blue cover thats slightly ajar. With a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw document feeder open, Image by PC Guide

The front of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw front angled, Image by PC Guide

The left side of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. With a black bottom, white body, black top, and a white and blue lid. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw left side, Image by PC Guide

The top of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw, with the output tray and touchscreen visible and the lid slightly open.. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw paper output open, Image by PC Guide

The front bottom of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. I thsows the paper tray pulled out with the sizing guides pushed all the way in makeng a square at the back. Sitting on a white table.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw paper tray, Image by PC Guide

A close up of the back power port on the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw power port, Image by PC Guide

A shot of the rear of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. It has a white back, and blue top. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw rear, Image by PC Guide

The left side of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw printer. It has a black bottom, white body, and black, white, blue lid. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw right side, Image by PC Guide

The top of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw printer, with the lid open, it shows the scanner bed. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw scanner bed, Image by PC Guide

A close up of the touchscreen of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. It has menu, sign in, copy, and scan along the bottom half. With the top having a 1, plus, and minus either side of it, Copy on the right and preference icon nexty to it.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw touchscreen menu, Image by PC Guide

A close up of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw touchscreen. It has a menu icon at top, with utilities below. That shows trays, settings, tools, and help.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw touchscreen settings, Image by PC Guide

A close up of the USB-A port underneath the touchscreen on the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw USB port front, Image by PC Guide

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Print results and speed

After unpacking and setting up, I put it through our printer tests. Checking both the quality and the speed of the printer across various tasks, which included long queues, double-sided, copying, in both color and grayscale. Here’s how it fared in our testing lab.

Two pieces of paper on a white table showing the grayscale print quality of the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw. Left is various grids, gradients, and texts. The right are gradient boxes, gradients, and text.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw monochrome test, Image by PC Guide

Two piecess of paper on a white table showing print outs for the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw. The left is a monochrome image showing a street with buildings, cars parked, and tree. The right is a colored hallway.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw image test, Image by PC Guide

Two pieces of paper next to each other on a white table showing the copy and print quality of the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw. The left is the original, the right is a copy of the color print test with gradients, text, and bars.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw copy test, Image by PC Guide

Two sheets of paper side by side on a white table. It shows a color print test for the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw. The left has gradient, radials, and borders with a paragraph of text. The right has gradients, text, barss, and wheels.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw color test, Image by PC Guide

A spread of sheets of paper on a white table. It shows a printout of the bee movie script as done by the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw script test, Image by PC Guide

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Firstly, I queued up six pages in a row, a mix of three colored and three black and white pages. To complete the whole set, it took 25 seconds in total. The first page took up most of that time at just under 13 seconds, and the subsequent pages were mostly just above 2 seconds each.

Following that, a 10-page double-sided print of a script gives us a look at the long job queue and printing ability. That took just under 46 seconds, with the first double-sided page taking under 14 seconds and then 8 seconds per successive page.

That is a relatively fast-running printer, capable of getting through the job queue rather effectively. Even with the double-sided pages taking a bit longer, it’s an effective speed option.

In comparison, the HP LaserJet MFP M234dw, the monochrome laser, took under 30 seconds for the six-page and 47 seconds for the 10-page, making it a good pick for those long document queues in the office.

Even with its lower resolution, the quality of the prints from the printer is quite good. Keeping the color gradients to a high quality, the lines don’t spill over, and the text keeps its legibility down to the lowest sizes. That’s all straight out of the box, as well, without necessary alignment. Even with images, it manages to keep the clarity and details of them on the page.

Even copying pages preserves the majority of the quality of the sheet. Some of the intensity from the color drops out, but most of the color quality is transferred over onto the new print. Showing it as a decent option for an all-in-one printer with the range of features you get with it.

Specifications and cost

Printing TechnologyLaser
Maximum Print ResolutionUp to 600 dpi
Ink TypeHP TerraJet Cartridge
Scanner resolution and type300dpi ADF, 1200dpi flatbed
Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Operating SystemsWindows 11, Windows 10
Android
iOS
macOS 12 Monterey, macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma, macOS 15 Sequoia
Linux
Dimensions (W x D x H)418 x 419.12 x 341.32mm (16.46 x 16.5 x 13.44in)
Weight17.1kg/37.7lbs
Connectivity1x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (device)
1x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (host)
1x Wi-Fi 802.11ac (dual band)
2x RJ-11 Fax/Modem port/phone line
1x Gigabit Ethernet
Mobile and Cloud printingApple AirPrint
Mobile Apps
Mopria certified
HP app
Wi-Fi Direct Printing
Paper SizesA4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10 x 15 cm, Oficio 216 x 340 mm, 16K 195 x 270 mm, 16K 184 x 260 mm, 16K 197 x 273 mm, Postcard (JIS), Envelope B5, Envelope C5, Envelope DL, A5-R
Input Paper Capacity250 sheets Main Input Tray
1 sheet Priority Feed Tray
Display4.3″ Capacitive Touch Colour Display

The specs of the printer show it to be a solid printer with a range of connection options, a wide range of supported media and sizes, and a lot of features.

All of that comes in at a price of $579/£479.99, a more expensive option for the color and AIO build of this laser printer. It is certainly more of an investment, and one should stand the test of time.

A replacement high-yield black costs $114.99/£99.49 for around 3,200 pages, and each high-yield color costs $133.99/£114.49 for around 2,500. The lower-yielding cartridges instead cost $78.99/£67.99 1,300 for the black, with a supposed 1,300 sheets it can print, and colors cost $92.99/£79.99 for 1,200 pages.

That comes out at a print economy of $0.035/£0.031 for the high yield black and $0.161/0.137 for the high yield color. Certainly not on the level of ink tank printers, but for cartridge-based printers, it’s surprisingly not too expensive to run, except for buying the full range of cartridges in the first place.

Conclusion

  • The box of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The front of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw, with the booklet and power cables. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The front of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The left side of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. With a black bottom, white body, black top, and a white and blue lid. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The left side of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw printer. It has a black bottom, white body, and black, white, blue lid. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • A shot of the rear of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. It has a white back, and blue top. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The rear ports of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. A close up of the white panel with an Ethernet RJ-45, USB-B, and two RJ-11 ports. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The top of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw, with the output tray and touchscreen visible and the lid slightly open.. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The top of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw printer, with the lid open, it shows the scanner bed. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • A close up of the back power port on the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • A close up of the touchscreen of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. It has menu, sign in, copy, and scan along the bottom half. With the top having a 1, plus, and minus either side of it, Copy on the right and preference icon nexty to it.
  • A close up of the USB-A port underneath the touchscreen on the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw.
  • A close up of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw touchscreen. It has a menu icon at top, with utilities below. That shows trays, settings, tools, and help.
  • The top of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw, with a blue cover thats slightly ajar. With a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The front bottom of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. I thsows the paper tray pulled out with the sizing guides pushed all the way in makeng a square at the back. Sitting on a white table.
  • The back of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw with an open door showing the paper rollers and guides. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
  • The cartridge tray of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw pulled out from the front and showcasing four long black catridges.
  • The HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw front and cartridge tray pulled out, with one of them taken out and stuck on top.
  • A close up of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw top open paper feeder showing the rollers and guides.
  • The front of the HP Color LaserJet 3302fdw. It is open and shows the hidden cartridge tray. Sitting on a white table, with a background of a bookshelf filled with PC component boxes.
Excellent

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw

4.5 /5
Editor’s Rating
How We Review
Specifications
  • Printer Output: Color
  • Printer Type: Laser
  • Connectivity Technology: Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile printing, RJ-11
  • Duplex Printing: Yes, automatic

Overall, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3302fdw is a surprisingly compact yet dense all-in-one laser printer. Providing fast printing, copying, scanning, and even faxing ability at a high quality. That’s if you can afford the higher ink economy of the cartridges and being locked into the HP ecosystem and security. But for speed and features, the HP printer is rather impressive.

About the Author

Sebastian Kozlowski

With a fascination for technology and games, Seb is a tech writer with a focus on hardware, news, and deals. He is also a tester and reviewer for the site. Contact him @ [email protected]