HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 97,000, pairing a legal-size flatbed and 50-sheet duplex feeder with Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi. The HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 reads 30 pages or 60 images per minute at 300 dpi, and HP recommends it for 4,000 feeder pages daily. Its 2.8-inch colour touchscreen sends scans straight to email, a network folder, or any of 10 registered computers. Every unit is brand new and sealed. Find it at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Built for offices where several people share one scanner, the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 suits law firms, conveyancing practices, SACCOs, county registries, audit firms, and HR departments. An advocate preparing Milimani Law Courts filings can scan foolscap pleadings on the glass without losing the bottom lines. SACCO loan officers in Nakuru, Meru, and Kisii send member files to a shared folder from the touchscreen. Payroll teams in Upper Hill email signed P9 forms without walking to a colleague's desk. County registry clerks can work through land and business permit files at up to 4,000 pages per day.
Most flatbed scanners sold in Nairobi, including the ScanJet Pro 3600 f1, need a host computer switched on before anyone can scan. The HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 skips that step by joining the office network directly. At Mascom International, we're seeing law firms and SACCOs replace two or three USB scanners with one networked unit. Users consistently report that a 50-sheet double-sided file reaches a shared folder in about two minutes. Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International lets you run your own paperwork through the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 before paying. Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches all 47 counties, or WhatsApp +254 708 852 521 to reserve a unit.
Common Questions About the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1
Can several staff share the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 without a dedicated computer?
Yes, the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 joins your office network through its Gigabit Ethernet port or Wi-Fi, so no host computer has to stay switched on. From the touchscreen, staff send scans to an email address or a shared network folder directly. Up to 10 computers running HP software can register as scan destinations at once, and each person taps their own name on the screen. A 12-person accounts department in Westlands can run one unit instead of buying four separate USB scanners.
Is the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 worth KSh 37,000 more than the ScanJet Pro 3600 f1?
Yes, once more than two or three people need the scanner. Spread over three years of weekday use, roughly 780 working days, the extra KSh 37,000 costs about KSh 47 per day. That buys network sharing, a touchscreen, a 4,000-page daily rating instead of 3,000, and flatbed glass 59 mm longer. The 3600 f1 needs a host computer running all day, so avoiding that dedicated desktop covers much of the gap. One honest trade-off: the 3600 f1 feeder holds 60 sheets against 50.
Can the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 clear a large backlog of archived files?
Yes, HP recommends the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 for 4,000 feeder pages each day, plus 100 pages on the flatbed glass. At 30 pages per minute, 4,000 single-sided sheets need about 133 minutes of pure scan time. Two-sided pages run at 60 images per minute, so 2,000 double-sided sheets take roughly 67 minutes. A registry digitizing 40,000 archived pages could finish in about ten working days within the rated workload. Allow extra time for removing staples and checking file names.
Does the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 fit foolscap and legal-size documents?
Yes, the flatbed glass on the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 takes pages up to 216 x 356 mm, covering legal size and the foolscap sheets still common in Kenyan courts and government offices. Foolscap pages usually run 330 to 343 mm long, while A4-only glass stops at 297 mm and cuts off the bottom lines. The feeder also auto-detects pages up to 356 mm. For longer items such as continuous computer printouts, extra-long mode feeds single pages up to 3,100 mm.
How does the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 compare with the Epson WorkForce DS-790WN?
The Epson WorkForce DS-790WN scans faster, but the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 adds a flatbed. Epson rates its unit at 45 pages or 90 images per minute, with a 100-sheet feeder and 7,000 pages daily. It also saves to a USB flash drive, which HP omits. However, the Epson is sheet-fed only, so bound minute books, passports, and fragile old letters cannot go through it. Offices needing both batch feeding and book scanning buy one HP instead of two devices.
Should I connect the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 by Ethernet or Wi-Fi?
Use the Gigabit Ethernet port whenever a network cable can reach the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1. Gigabit means up to 1,000 megabits per second, fast enough to move a 26 MB colour A4 page in well under a second. The Wi-Fi radio works on 802.11 b/g/n networks, and HP advises keeping the scanner within 30 metres of the router. Concrete pillars in Nairobi CBD office blocks weaken wireless signal, so a cable stays steadier during long batches. USB 3.0 also remains available.
Which software comes with the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1?
The HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 comes with HP Scan plus three extra programs worth knowing. Kofax VRS Pro automatically straightens, crops, and cleans up pages from faded or stained originals before saving. I.R.I.S. Readiris Pro performs OCR, meaning text recognition, turning scans into editable Word files and searchable PDFs. Cardiris reads business cards into contact lists. TWAIN, WIA, and ISIS drivers, the standard languages document software uses to control scanners, connect it with Adobe Acrobat and law-firm case management systems.
Will the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 work with Windows 11 and Mac computers?
Yes, HP publishes a full software package for the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 covering Windows 7 through Windows 11. Mac users scan through Apple AirPrint and Image Capture with no driver installation, provided the Mac and scanner share one network. HP Easy Scan adds saved presets on macOS. Minimum requirements are a 2 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, and 170 MB of disk space for a driver-only install. Bring your own laptop to Kimathi Street and test the connection before paying.
How do I keep the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 running through dust and power cuts?
Wipe the glass and scanning strips weekly with a lint-free cloth and mild glass cleaner, since Nairobi dust causes vertical streaks on scans. Avoid isopropyl alcohol, which HP warns leaves marks. When jams start repeating, fit the HP L2742A ADF Roller Replacement Kit, a consumable part shared with the older ScanJet Pro 3500 f1. Duplex scanning draws only about 15 watts, so a small UPS keeps the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 running through short Kenya Power outages without losing a half-finished batch.
Technical Specifications
Image Capture and Resolution
- A CMOS contact image sensor (CIS) reads pages at close range, keeping the body just 145 mm tall.
- LED lighting needs no lamp warm-up, so the first file of the morning scans within seconds of power-on.
- Feeder optical resolution reaches 600 x 600 dpi, meaning dots per inch, sharp enough for rubber stamps and seals.
- Flatbed optical resolution reaches 1200 x 1200 dpi, clear enough for passport photos, signatures, and fine survey drawings.
- Colour depth runs 48-bit internally and 24-bit on output, keeping letterhead logos and highlighter marks accurate.
- Output settings step from 75 to 1200 ppi, so routine memos stay small while photographs keep full detail.
Feeder Capacity and Daily Workload
- The feeder holds 50 sheets of 75 g/m² paper, meaning grams per square metre, the common photocopy weight.
- Single-pass duplex reads both faces together, reaching 60 images per minute at 300 dpi in colour or mono.
- HP recommends 4,000 feeder pages and 100 flatbed pages daily, suiting a shared registry or legal typing pool.
- Paper weight spans 45 to 120 g/m², from thin carbonless copies through heavy company letterhead and index cards.
- HP EveryPage ultrasonic sensing stops the feeder when two sheets stick together, preventing silently missing pages.
- Feeder pages range from 51 mm wide strips up to 216 x 3,100 mm in extra-long single-page mode.
- An internal 550 MHz processor with 1 GB memory handles image processing before files leave the scanner.
Network Sharing and Wireless Connection
- A Gigabit Ethernet port, rated 10/100/1000Base-TX, plugs straight into an office switch or router with standard cable.
- Built-in Wi-Fi supports 802.11 b/g/n networks, letting you place the scanner where no network socket exists.
- Wi-Fi Direct creates the scanner's own wireless link, so a visiting phone connects without joining office Wi-Fi.
- USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connections remain available for single-desk setups or first-time driver installation.
- Up to 10 computers can register as scan destinations, each appearing by name on the touchscreen list.
- An embedded web server, a settings page opened by typing the scanner's IP address, manages jobs remotely.
- Password protection on that settings page stops staff from altering email gateways or network folder paths.
Touchscreen Controls and Scan Destinations
- A 2.8-inch colour touchscreen shows To Computer, To Email, and To Network Folder on its home screen.
- Back, Home, and Help buttons sit beside the display, guiding new staff through each job without a manual.
- Front-panel shortcuts cover Save as PDF, Save as JPEG, Email as PDF, Email as JPEG, and Send to Cloud.
- Save as Editable Text (OCR) sends pages to a registered computer, which converts them into editable text.
- Everyday Scan stores one favourite set of page size, colour mode, sides, and destination for repeat jobs.
- Scan to email uses your mail server's SMTP address, meaning its outgoing mail setting, entered once online.
- HP lists the HP JetAdvantage Capture app for sending scans to phones and tablets over Wi-Fi Direct.
Bundled Software and File Output
- HP Scan for Windows builds named shortcuts, so each department keeps its own resolution and folder settings.
- Kofax VRS Pro automatically straightens, crops, and cleans backgrounds on faded or stained originals before saving.
- I.R.I.S. Readiris Pro converts scans into editable Word files and searchable PDFs through text recognition.
- I.R.I.S. Cardiris reads business cards into contact lists, useful after conferences at KICC or Sarit Expo Centre.
- File formats include PDF, searchable PDF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, TXT, and RTF for most records systems.
- Image tools cover blank-page removal, auto crop, auto orientation, hole-punch removal, and colour dropout for cleaner OCR.
- TWAIN 2.1, WIA, and ISIS drivers connect directly with Adobe Acrobat and most document management systems.
Power, Placement, and Upkeep
- The external adapter accepts 100 to 240 volts AC, matching Kenya's 240-volt mains without any converter.
- Duplex feeder scanning at 300 dpi draws about 15.3 watts at 230 volts, while ready mode draws about 6 watts.
- Sleep starts after 15 minutes idle, and auto-off follows after two hours, drawing only 0.05 watts.
- The body measures 520 x 387 x 145 mm and weighs 5.98 kg, so plan a desk at least 55 cm wide.
- HP specifies 10 to 35°C and 15 to 80% humidity, so coastal offices in Mombasa should use air-conditioned rooms.
- The L2742A ADF Roller Replacement Kit swaps the pickup roller module, separation rollers, and roller cover together.
- Windows displays a Maintenance Recommended alert when rollers are due, based on the scanner's running page count.
Package Contents
Every HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 from Mascom International arrives brand new in sealed HP packaging with:
- HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 scanner unit, product number L2749A
- USB cable for direct computer connection
- External power adapter with power cords, included in the box
- HP Scan Software and Driver CD
- Installation guide and supporting HP flyers
- Protective transit cushions
Note:The power adapter comes included, so the scanner runs from a standard Kenyan socket on day one. No network cable ships in the box; any Cat5e or Cat6 cable works. Spare L2742A roller kits are sold separately.
Warranty
The HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 carries a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. It runs alongside HP's one-year commercial hardware warranty with phone and web support. Roller kits count as consumables and sit outside warranty cover. Claims start at our Kimathi Street service desk, where our team logs the fault and coordinates repair or replacement.
Where to Buy the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 in Kenya
The HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and email a test batch of your own foolscap pleadings or member files from the touchscreen before paying. Available colour: Grey.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International delivers the HP ScanJet Pro 4500 fn1 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival, so you pay only when the scanner reaches your office. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Nakuru, Meru, Kisii, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and every other major town receive it the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Each unit is backed by the 12-month warranty above.
Smaller offices with one scanning desk can compare the ScanJet Pro 3600 f1 at KSh 60,000 and the ScanJet Pro 2600 f1 at KSh 39,000 side by side in our store. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current pricing, and after-sales help they can reach in person on Kimathi Street.
