Professional 400-Sheet Automatic Document Shredder with P-4 Security, 4 × 12 mm Cross-Cut and 53-Litre Bin

The HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC is a high-capacity automatic office shredder designed for organizations that regularly need to destroy large quantities of confidential documents.

With an automatic feeder capable of processing up to 400 A4 sheets, the Auto 400CC significantly reduces the need to stand beside the machine feeding documents manually.

It combines DIN 66399 P-4 security, 4 × 12 mm cross-cut particles, a 10-sheet manual feed, up to 240 minutes of automatic-feed operation, a 53-litre pull-out waste bin, and a lockable automatic-feed compartment for professional office document-disposal workflows.

Overview

The HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC is designed for higher-volume environments than the Auto 200CC.

Its primary advantage is the ability to load up to 400 sheets of A4 80 gsm paper into the automatic feeder, allowing the machine to process a substantial batch with reduced operator involvement.

For smaller immediate jobs, the separate manual feed accepts up to 10 sheets at a time.

The model is particularly relevant for:

Large offices
Finance and accounting departments
HR departments
Administration
Legal offices
Professional services
Educational administration
Archive-clearing operations
Shared departmental document destruction

Key Features

Up to 400-sheet automatic feed
Up to 10-sheet manual feed
Cross-cut / particle-cut shredding
DIN 66399 security level P-4
4 × 12 mm particle size
53-litre pull-out waste bin
Four-digit security lock for automatic-feed compartment
Up to 240 minutes automatic-feed runtime
Up to 30 minutes manual-feed runtime
Approximately 45-minute cooling period after extended operation
Approximately 1.8 m/min shredding speed
Approximately 60 dB operating noise
240 mm feed opening
Automatic reverse
Manual forward and reverse functions
Overheat indication
Overload indication
Bin-full and bin-open indication
Feed-error indication
Paper shredding
Staple and paper-clip handling
Credit-card destruction
CD/DVD destruction
Castors for easier movement
345 W rated power

Technical Specifications

Brand: HP
Product: Pro Shredder Auto 400CC
Article / Model Number: 2822
EAN: 4030152952410
Product Type: Professional automatic-feed document shredder

Cut Type: Cross-cut / particle cut
Particle Size: 4 × 12 mm
Security Level: P-4 according to DIN 66399

Automatic Feed Capacity: Up to 400 A4 sheets at 80 gsm
Manual Feed Capacity: Up to 10 A4 sheets at 80 gsm

Feed Width: 240 mm
Shredding Speed: Approximately 1.8 m/min

Automatic-Feed Runtime: Up to 240 minutes
Manual-Feed Runtime: Up to 30 minutes
Cooling Time: Approximately 45 minutes

Waste Bin Capacity: 53 litres
Waste Bin Type: Pull-out with viewing window

Operating Noise: Approximately 60 dB

Input: 220–230 V AC / 50 Hz
Power: 345 W
Current: Approximately 1.5 A

Dimensions: 400 W × 500 D × 764 H mm
Weight: Approximately 25.1 kg
Colour: Black
Castors: Yes

These core specifications are consistent across current UAE listings and current product documentation for model 2822.

400-Sheet Automatic Feed

The defining feature of the HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC is its 400-sheet automatic document feeder.

Up to 400 compatible A4 sheets can be loaded for automatic processing under the manufacturer's specified conditions.

This can be particularly useful for disposing of:

Archived documents
Old internal reports
Administrative paperwork
Accounting records approved for destruction
HR documentation approved for destruction
Draft business documents
Customer-related paperwork
Routine confidential records

Actual capacity can vary with paper weight, condition, folds and other physical characteristics.

Four-Digit Automatic-Feed Tray Lock

A particularly useful feature of the Auto 400CC is the ability to secure the automatic paper compartment with a four-digit code while documents are being processed.

This can be useful in shared offices where confidential documents need to remain protected while an automatic shredding cycle is underway.

The locking feature should be regarded as temporary access control for the shredding process, not as a substitute for an organization's overall information-security procedures.

P-4 Cross-Cut Security

The HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC is classified at P-4 under DIN 66399 and reduces paper to approximately 4 × 12 mm particles.

This provides substantially greater document destruction than conventional strip-cut shredding.

Potential applications include disposal of:

Internal business records
Financial paperwork
Customer information
Employee-related documents
Invoices
Contracts
Confidential correspondence
Administrative documents

The required security level should always be determined according to the organization's own document-security, legal and regulatory requirements.

4 × 12 mm Cross-Cut Particles

Unlike the specification uncertainty encountered with some other models, current documentation for the Auto 400CC model 2822 consistently identifies a 4 × 12 mm cut size.

The cross-cut mechanism cuts documents in two directions, producing substantially smaller fragments than a conventional strip-cut shredder.

240-Minute Automatic Runtime

The Auto 400CC is designed for substantially longer shredding sessions than smaller office models.

Published operating specifications state:

Automatic Feed: Up to 240 minutes
Manual Feed: Up to 30 minutes
Cooling Period: Approximately 45 minutes

This extended automatic duty cycle is one of the most important differences between the Auto 400CC and the smaller Auto 200CC.

Users should still follow the operating instructions and allow the required cooling period rather than intentionally exceeding the specified duty cycle.

10-Sheet Manual Feed

Not every shredding job requires the 400-sheet automatic tray.

For everyday disposal of smaller document batches, the manual slot accepts up to 10 A4 sheets of 80 gsm paper at a time.

This gives users a convenient way to destroy a few documents immediately.

53-Litre Pull-Out Bin

The HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC incorporates a large 53-litre pull-out waste bin with viewing window.

The larger capacity complements the 400-sheet automatic feeder and helps reduce the frequency with which the waste container needs to be emptied during higher-volume use.

Automatic Reverse and Jam Management

The Auto 400CC includes an automatic reverse function to assist with paper overloads and feeding problems.

The system also provides status indication for operating conditions including:

Overheating
Overloading
Feed errors
Full waste bin
Open or incorrectly positioned bin

Correct sheet capacities and supported media should still be followed to minimize jams.

Staples and Paper Clips

Current product specifications support shredding documents containing staples and paper clips, subject to the manufacturer's operating limits.

This can reduce preparation time when processing ordinary office paperwork.

Unsupported metal objects or other materials should never be inserted into the machine.

Credit Card Shredding

The HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC can also destroy credit cards.

Cards should be inserted using the appropriate feed method and according to the operating instructions rather than being indiscriminately mixed with paper batches.

CD and DVD Destruction

Unlike the smaller Auto 200-series machines, the HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC supports CD/DVD destruction. Current model 2822 specifications identify optical discs among the supported materials.

This can be useful for organizations that still need to dispose of obsolete optical media.

CD/DVD destruction should be performed according to the manufacturer's specified feed method.

Office Applications

The HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC can be considered for:

Large corporate offices
Finance departments
Accounting departments
Human resources
Administration departments
Legal offices
Professional services
Educational administration
Healthcare administration
Shared office environments
Archive-clearing projects
High-volume confidential paper disposal

Finance and Accounting Applications

Finance and accounting teams frequently generate documents containing information that should not enter ordinary paper waste.

Examples can include:

Draft financial reports
Account information
Supplier documents
Customer records
Internal calculations
Invoice documentation
Historical paperwork approved for destruction

The 400-sheet automatic feeder can be particularly useful when larger quantities of approved records need to be destroyed.

HR and Administration

Human-resources and administration teams can accumulate substantial amounts of confidential paperwork.

Potential examples include:

Employee-related paperwork
Recruitment documents
Draft personnel records
Internal forms
Payroll-related paperwork
Administrative correspondence

Documents should only be destroyed after applicable legal, regulatory and organizational retention requirements have been satisfied.

Archive Clearing

The combination of a 400-sheet automatic feeder, four-hour automatic duty cycle and 53-litre bin makes this model particularly relevant when an organization periodically clears paper archives.

The automatic tray can reduce the amount of staff time spent manually feeding small document batches.

However, archive records should be reviewed and approved for destruction before shredding.

Purpose of Use

The HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC is primarily intended for businesses requiring high-volume automatic P-4 document destruction.

Its strongest use case is where an organization needs:

Up to 400-sheet automatic feeding
P-4 cross-cut security
4 × 12 mm particles
Extended automatic runtime
Large 53-litre bin
Secure automatic-feed compartment
Manual shredding for smaller jobs
Credit-card and optical-media destruction

For smaller document volumes, an Auto 200-series shredder may be sufficient.

For organizations requiring smaller P-5 micro-cut particles, the HP Pro Shredder Auto 400MC should be considered instead.

HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC vs 200CC

Both models provide P-4 cross-cut shredding, but their capacities differ substantially.

HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC

400-sheet automatic feed
10-sheet manual feed
P-4
4 × 12 mm cross-cut
53-litre bin
Up to 240 minutes automatic operation
Up to 30 minutes manual operation
CD/DVD destruction
Four-digit automatic-tray lock

HP Pro Shredder Auto 200CC

200-sheet automatic feed
10-sheet manual feed
P-4
32.2-litre bin
Up to 60 minutes automatic operation
Up to 10 minutes manual operation

The 400CC is therefore primarily justified where the organization genuinely needs greater batch capacity, longer operation and the larger waste container.

HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC vs 400MC

The most important distinction is the required security level.

HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC

Cross-cut
4 × 12 mm
P-4
Up to 400-sheet automatic feed
53-litre bin

HP Pro Shredder Auto 400MC

Micro-cut
P-5
Up to 400-sheet automatic feed
53-litre-class professional platform

The 400MC should be considered when the organization's document-security policy specifically requires the smaller P-5 micro-cut output.

A higher security classification should be selected because it is required by the application or policy, not simply because the number is higher.

Things to Verify Before Ordering

Please confirm:

Product: HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC
Article / Model Number: 2822
EAN: 4030152952410
P-4 security is appropriate
4 × 12 mm cross-cut meets the requirement
400-sheet automatic capacity is required
10-sheet manual capacity is suitable
53-litre bin is suitable
CD/DVD destruction is required if relevant
Available installation space
220–230 V / 50 Hz electrical requirement
Current regional warranty
Current availability and lead time

Who Should Consider the HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC?

This model may be suitable for organizations that:

Regularly dispose of large quantities of confidential paperwork
Require P-4 cross-cut destruction
Want up to 400-sheet automatic feeding
Need longer automatic shredding sessions
Want a large 53-litre waste container
Operate a shared departmental shredding station
Need temporary security for documents loaded into the automatic tray
Need to destroy compatible CDs/DVDs as well as paper

For occasional low-volume shredding, this capacity may be unnecessary.

Why NEOTECH® UAE

NEOTECH® focuses on matching document-destruction equipment to the actual workload and security requirement rather than recommending capacity that a customer does not need.

For shredders, we recommend considering:

Security classification
Cut type and particle size
Daily document volume
Automatic-feed capacity
Manual-feed capacity
Duty cycle
Waste-bin capacity
Supported materials
Physical installation space

For the HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC, the verified model reference is 2822, with 400-sheet automatic feeding, P-4 security, 4 × 12 mm cross-cut and a 53-litre bin.

Delivery – UAE

Delivery is available within the UAE.

Order Cut-off: 14:00 GST
Handling: 1–2 business days where applicable
Standard Transit: Approximately 3–5 business days after handling
Typical Total Delivery: Approximately 4–7 business days for available products

Non-stock or special-order units may require approximately 10–15 working days or up to 25 working days depending on supplier availability.

Current availability should be confirmed before ordering.

FAQ

Q: What is the HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC?
A: It is a professional automatic-feed cross-cut shredder capable of processing up to 400 sheets automatically, with P-4 security and a 53-litre waste bin.

Q: What is the model number?
A: The HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC is model/article number 2822, EAN 4030152952410.

Q: What is the security level?
A: P-4 according to DIN 66399.

Q: What is the cut size?
A: Approximately 4 × 12 mm cross-cut particles.

Q: How many sheets can it shred automatically?
A: Up to 400 A4 sheets at 80 gsm under the specified operating conditions.

Q: What is the manual-feed capacity?
A: Up to 10 A4 sheets at 80 gsm per manual feed.

Q: How long can the HP Pro Shredder Auto 400CC run?
A: Published specifications state up to 240 minutes in automatic-feed mode and 30 minutes in manual-feed mode, followed by approximately 45 minutes of cooling after extended operation.

Q: Does the automatic paper tray lock?
A: Yes. Current product specifications identify a four-digit code lock for the automatic-feed compartment.

Q: What is the waste-bin capacity?
A: 53 litres, with a pull-out design and viewing window.

Q: Can it shred credit cards?
A: Yes, according to current model 2822 specifications.

Q: Can it shred staples and paper clips?
A: Yes, within the manufacturer's specified operating limits.

Q: Can it destroy CDs and DVDs?
A: Yes. Current model 2822 specifications list CDs/DVDs among the supported media.

Q: Is the 400CC the same as the 400MC?
A: No. The 400CC is a P-4 cross-cut model. The 400MC is the micro-cut alternative intended for applications requiring a higher P-5 paper-security classification.

Contact

For product identification, availability or quotation:

Email: support@neotech.ae
Address: Store 13, Computer Building, Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai, Dubai 44245, UAE

Disclaimer

HP and related product names are trademarks of HP Inc. or their respective owners. Current product documentation identifies GO Europe GmbH as the manufacturer/responsible company for this HP-branded office-equipment product line. NEOTECH® is an independent UAE technology supplier and does not claim manufacturer authorization unless expressly documented.

Specifications may change by production revision or regional supply. Confirm the exact model/article number, electrical specification, applicable regional warranty and availability before ordering.

Last Updated: 23 September 2026 (GST, UTC+4)

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