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Canon i-SENSYS LBP251dw vs HP Managed M506dnm

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 14identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • i-SENSYS LBP251dw:30 ppm
    • Managed M506dnm:43 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • i-SENSYS LBP251dw:6 s
    • Managed M506dnm:5.9 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • i-SENSYS LBP251dw:50000 pages per month
    • Managed M506dnm:150000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • i-SENSYS LBP251dw:750 - 2500 pages per month
    • Managed M506dnm:2000 - 7500 pages per month
  • Page description languages
    • i-SENSYS LBP251dw:PCL 5e, PCL 6, UFRII-LT
    • Managed M506dnm:PCL 5, PCL 6
  • Total input capacity
    • i-SENSYS LBP251dw:250 sheets
    • Managed M506dnm:650 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • i-SENSYS LBP251dw:150 sheets
    • Managed M506dnm:250 sheets
  • Paper input type
    • i-SENSYS LBP251dw:Cassette, Paper tray
    • Managed M506dnm:Paper tray

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i-SENSYS LBP251dw

Model LBP251dw

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Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs30 ppm43 ppm
Warm-up timeKnown for one16 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs6 s5.9 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers50000 pages per month150000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers750 - 2500 pages per month2000 - 7500 pages per month
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5e, PCL 6, UFRII-LTPCL 5, PCL 6
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Input & output capacity4 differ
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets650 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers150 sheets250 sheets
Paper input typeDiffersCassette, Paper trayPaper tray
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one50 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityDiffers500 sheets2300 sheets
Total number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550 sheets
Maximum number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for one216 x 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paperBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightKnown for one60 - 120 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one60 - 163 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExecutive, Legal, Letter, Oficio, Statement
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0, Wireless LANEthernet, USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Network readyYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Canon PRINT Business, Google Cloud PrintApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, HP ePrint, Mopria Print Service
Performance3 differ
Internal memory512 MB512 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers512 MB1536 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers525 MHz1200 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs69.5 dB54 dB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 dB
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display number of linesDiffers5 lines4 lines
Power4 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs520 W741.98 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one1150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs12.1 W13.72 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.1 W0.08 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for one1.1 kWh/weekUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, WindowsYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processor speedKnown for one525 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 30 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers400 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers377 mm376 mm
Height298 mm298 mm
WeightDiffers12.4 kg11.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print resolutionKnown for one600 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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