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Dell 1720 Laser Printer vs Dell 1720dn Duplex Network Laser Printer

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 2differ
  • 39identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Colour
    • 1720 Laser Printer:No
    • 1720dn Duplex Network Laser Printer:Yes
  • Network ready
    • 1720 Laser Printer:No
    • 1720dn Duplex Network Laser Printer:Yes

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Comparison of 1720 Laser Printer, 1720dn Duplex Network Laser Printer
44 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Duplex printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)28 ppm28 ppm
Warm-up time20 s20 s
Time to first page (black, normal)7.5 s7.5 s
Economical printingYesYes
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycle25000 pages per month25000 pages per month
Input & output capacityidentical
Maximum input capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Maximum output capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, TransparenciesEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Network1 differ
Network readyDiffersNoYes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP, Peer-to-peer, IPX
Performanceidentical
Internal memory16 MB16 MB
Maximum internal memory144 MB144 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor modelARM9ARM9
Processor frequency366 MHz366 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)51 dB51 dB
Sound power level (standby)25 dB25 dB
Designidentical
CertificationEC CE mark, EN 55022:1994 + A1:1995 + A2:1997, EN 61000-3-2:2000, EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001, EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003, EN 60950- 1:2001, EN 60825-1, IEC 60950-1 (ITE), IEC 60825-1).EC CE mark, EN 55022:1994 + A1:1995 + A2:1997, EN 61000-3-2:2000, EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001, EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003, EN 60950- 1:2001, EN 60825-1, IEC 60950-1 (ITE), IEC 60825-1).
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)10 W10 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)9 W9 W
Power consumption (off)0 W0 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 32 °C15 - 32 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)8 - 80%8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)8 - 80%8 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight11.4 kg11.4 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)396 x 345 x 254 mm396 x 345 x 254 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weight14 kg14 kg
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Power requirements220-240V AC, 47-63 Hz220-240V AC, 47-63 Hz
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows VistaTM, Vista x64, XP, XP SP1/SP2, XP 64-bit, NT 4.0 SP6a, 2000 SP2/SP3/SP4, Windows Server 2003, Server 2003 SP1, 2003 x64, Mac OS 9 v9.2, Mac OS 10.2/10.3/10.4, UNIX, Linux, Citrix, Novell Netware-based Open enterprise Server, Netware 5.1, 6.0 & 6.5, SAPMicrosoft Windows VistaTM, Vista x64, XP, XP SP1/SP2, XP 64-bit, NT 4.0 SP6a, 2000 SP2/SP3/SP4, Windows Server 2003, Server 2003 SP1, 2003 x64, Mac OS 9 v9.2, Mac OS 10.2/10.3/10.4, UNIX, Linux, Citrix, Novell Netware-based Open enterprise Server, Netware 5.1, 6.0 & 6.5, SAP
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100 BaseT Ethernet
Stand-by LEDYesYes
Package dimensions (WxDxH)430 x 470 x 385 mm430 x 470 x 385 mm
Standard media sizesC5, DLC5, DL
Media weights by paper path60 - 160 gsm60 - 160 gsm
Power consumption (active)400 W400 W

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