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Canon i-SENSYS LBP-6680X vs HP LaserJet Pro M401a

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 17identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • i-SENSYS LBP-6680X:7 s
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:8 s
  • Number of print cartridges
    • i-SENSYS LBP-6680X:2
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:1
  • Total input capacity
    • i-SENSYS LBP-6680X:500 sheets
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:300 sheets
  • Paper tray media weight
    • i-SENSYS LBP-6680X:60 - 120 g/m²
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:60 - 163 g/m²
  • Ethernet LAN
    • i-SENSYS LBP-6680X:Yes
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:No
  • Internal memory
    • i-SENSYS LBP-6680X:768 MB
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:128 MB
  • Product colour
    • i-SENSYS LBP-6680X:White
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:Black
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • i-SENSYS LBP-6680X:560 W
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:570 W

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Comparison of LBP-6680X, M401a
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i-SENSYS LBP-6680X

Model LBP-6680X

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Printing1 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)33 ppm33 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs7 s8 s
Warm-up timeKnown for one28 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Economical printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycle50000 pages per month50000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Number of print cartridgesDiffers21
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5e, PCL 6C, UFRII-LTPCL 5c, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, PostScript 3
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Total input capacityDiffers500 sheets300 sheets
Total output capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size216 x 356 mm216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersGlossy paper, Heavy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, TransparenciesCard stock, Envelopes, 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
Custom media widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76 - 127 mm
Custom media lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 120 g/m²60 - 163 g/m²
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one60 - 163 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesUSB 2.0USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Network readyNoNo
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrint, Google Cloud PrintUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers768 MB128 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one54.2 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (standby)Known for one7.06 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
DisplayLCDLCD
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs560 W570 W
Power consumption (off)Differs1 W0.1 W
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one14 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, 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 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, WinWindows 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 Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Wi
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain LionMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRedHat EL Linux 5.0, Ubuntu 10.04
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 x64
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1GHz
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 MB
Operational conditionsidentical
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 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one20 - 80 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers12.4 kg10.1 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source364.6 x 368 x 267.5 mm
WidthKnown for one400 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one376 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one289 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.3 kg
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power LEDYesYes
Stand-by LEDYesYes
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 x 330 x 480 mm
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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