Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Brother HL-3040CN laser printer Colour vs HP Color LaserJet CP2025

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 6identical
  • 96known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • HL-3040CN laser printer Colour:LED
    • Color LaserJet CP2025:Laser
  • Duplex printing
    • HL-3040CN laser printer Colour:No
    • Color LaserJet CP2025:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • HL-3040CN laser printer Colour:2400 x 600 DPI
    • Color LaserJet CP2025:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • HL-3040CN laser printer Colour:16 ppm
    • Color LaserJet CP2025:20 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • HL-3040CN laser printer Colour:16 ppm
    • Color LaserJet CP2025:20, 21
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • HL-3040CN laser printer Colour:16 s
    • Color LaserJet CP2025:17.8 s
  • Total input capacity
    • HL-3040CN laser printer Colour:250 sheets
    • Color LaserJet CP2025:300 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • HL-3040CN laser printer Colour:100 sheets
    • Color LaserJet CP2025:150 sheets

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Comparison of HL-3040CN, Color LaserJet CP2025
126 specifications
Printing6 differ
ColourYesYes
Print technologyDiffersLEDLaser
Duplex printingDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs16 ppm20 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs16 ppm20, 21
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs16 s17.8 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.8 s
Warm-up timeKnown for one27 sUnknown — not stated by the source
N-up printingKnown for one4, 9, 16, 25Unknown — not stated by the source
Economical printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40000 pages per month
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Number of print cartridges44
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets300 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers100 sheets150 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paperBond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), 16K, 10 x 15 cm, 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm, envelopes (ISO DL, ISO C5, ISO B5), post cards (Standard #10, JIS Single, JIS Double)
Media weight (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 176 g/m²
Maximum print sizeKnown for one216 x 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5, B6Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneLegalUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthKnown for one76.2 - 220 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media lengthKnown for one116 - 406.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightKnown for one60 - 105 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one60 - 163 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Network readyDiffersYesNo
Embedded web serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 MB128 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers544 MB384 MB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMotorola Coldfire V5x
Processor frequencyDiffers300 MHz540 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one53 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (standby)Known for one30 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Grey
DisplayLCDLCD
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs480 W18 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs8 W6.7 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.48 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one70 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 - 80.6 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers551 mm403.8 mm
DepthDiffers455 mm657.8 mm
HeightDiffers625 mm322.5 mm
WeightDiffers18.6 kg22.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs409 x 466 x 250 mm405 x 454 x 322 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source405 x 659 x 322 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1000 x 2544 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers23 kg26.4 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550.7 kg
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)
Other features2 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115 - 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 12 A; 220 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 6 A
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, Server 2003, XP Media Center, XP Professional x64; Windows Vista; Mac OS X v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4 or higher
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40.4 cm (15.9")
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40.4 cm (15.9")
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs628 x 555 x 460 mm600 x 500 x 479 mm
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 DPI
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 27 °C
Input capacity for envelopes (primary tray)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 sheets
Print margin bottom (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Print margin left (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Print margin right (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Print margin top (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
TypefacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84
Recommended media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 163 g/m²
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 sheets
Envelope feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.6 B(A)
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 dB
Print quality (colour, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 DPI
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40000 pages per month
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 ppm
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceImageREt 3600
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 dB(A)
Automatic paper sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Duplex bindingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Duplex supported media sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.8 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.2 s
First page out (black&white, letter, sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.6 s
Maximum paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Media handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheetfed
Media size (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), 10 x 15 cm, 16K, envelopes (ISO DL, ISO C5, ISO B5), post cards (JIS Single, JIS Double), 100 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250
Operating altitude (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9000 ft
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source599.9 x 499.9 x 478.8 mm (23.6 x 19.7 x 18.9")
Package weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.3 kg (58 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1198.9 x 1000.8 x 2545.1 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 100.2")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source549.5 kg (1211.5 lbs)
Power consumption (active)Differs480 W445 W
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 ppm
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
SureSupply supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.937 kWh/Week
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.7 kg (50 lbs)
Stand-by LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista HomUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 LionUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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