Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP Laser 30330dn Black and white Printer vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw

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  • 80specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 19identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Laser 30330dn Black and white Printer has 5 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw (30 ppm vs 25 ppm). The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw has 31 s more warm-up time than the HP Laser 30330dn Black and white Printer (55 s vs 24 s). The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw has 0.4 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP Laser 30330dn Black and white Printer (8.9 s vs 8.5 s). Only the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw has colour. Only the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw has Wi-Fi.

  • Colour
    • Laser 30330dn Black and white Printer:No
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • Laser 30330dn Black and white Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print resolution black
    • Laser 30330dn Black and white Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Laser 30330dn Black and white Printer:30 ppm
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:25 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • Laser 30330dn Black and white Printer:24 s
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:55 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Laser 30330dn Black and white Printer:8.5 s
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:8.9 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • Laser 30330dn Black and white Printer:30000 pages per month
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:40000 pages per month
  • Number of print cartridges
    • Laser 30330dn Black and white Printer:1
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:4

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Comparison of 30330dn, Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw
123 specifications
Printing6 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution blackDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs30 ppm25 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers24 s55 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs8.5 s8.9 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 ppm
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 s
Features7 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers30000 pages per month40000 pages per month
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of print cartridgesDiffers14
Page description languagesDiffersPCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 6PDF, JPEG, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6
Printer fontsDiffersScalable, BitmapScalable, TrueType
Country of originDiffersChinaVietnam
Replacement cartridgesDiffersHP Black Laser Toner Cartridge W1820XCHP 218A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1,300 pages) W2180A; HP 218A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1,200 pages) W2181A; HP 218A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1,200 pages) W2182A; HP 218A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1,200 pages) W2183A; HP 218X High Y
HP segmentDiffersBusinessSmall medium business
Recommended duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 2500 pages per month
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers12
Paper tray 1 input capacityKnown for one1 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacityDiffers120 sheets100 sheets
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Card stock, Labels, Thin paper, Thicker paper, Thick paperPlain paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, Letterhead
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, A5Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC5Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneOficioUnknown — not stated by the source
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneC5, DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizesKnown for one10x15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6"Unknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthDiffers76.2 - 148.5 mm76 - 216 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers216 - 356 mm127 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 220 g/m²60 - 176 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsKnown for oneIPPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers600 MHz1200 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB51 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.8 dB6.2 dB
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMGD
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.08 cm (2")
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 +A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2021; CISPR 32:2019; CISPR 35:2016; EN 55032:2015+A11:2020+A1:2020; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN 61000-4-12:2017; FCC CFR 47 Part 15B; ICES-003, Issue 6:2019; Other Telecom approvals as required by individual countries
Power4 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs445 W415 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs42 W6.1 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.1 W0.05 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs1.167 kWh/week0.272 kWh/week
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.05 W
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOS
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 30 °C15 - 30 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 40 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 80%
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersForest Stewardship Council (FSC)ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneFSC Certified Packaging; 20% post-consumer recycled plasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers368 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers334.5 mm419.1 mm
HeightDiffers202 mm254.2 mm
WeightDiffers7.4 kg13.8 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs928 x 910 x 2010 mm1200 x 1000 x 2041 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers458 mm497 mm
Package depthDiffers449 mm331 mm
Package heightDiffers315 mm510 mm
Package weightDiffers9.5 kg16.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for one1500 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneCommon Installer, V3 Print Driver with Lite SM, Printer Manager (for USB only model)Unknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 pages
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Brand-specific features2 differ
HP Security toolsDiffersSecure Boot; Code Signing; IPPS; IPsec; IP Filtering; Port DisableDevice Unique Password, Enable/Disable USB Ports, EWS Session Timeout, Access Control for Device Features, Remote Scan Enable/Disable
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs198415787569199896333832
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data3 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers238 kg474.2 kg
Layers per palletDiffers6 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Technical details2 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCCC, BIS, CEGS mark, CCC, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMI
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)7 pc(s)
Other features12 differ
Recommended system requirementsDiffersWindows 11: 64-bit ; Windows 10; 2016/2019 Server: 32-bit or 64-bit; 1 GB RAM; 16 GB HD; Internet; USBMicrosoft Windows 11; 10; 2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection. Apple macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; 2GB HD; Internet required.
Power supply typeDiffersInternal (built-in) power supply for either 110- or 220-VAC sourceInternal (Built-in) power supply
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11; Windows 10Windows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia
Manufacturer warrantyDiffersStandard Warranty Strategy: One-year limited warranty (simple repair for APJ only)One-year limited warranty. For more information please visit us at https://www.support.hp.com[12]. 3-year HP commercial warranty at no extra cost (register within first 60 days at https://www.hp.com/eu/3yearwarranty ).
PrintingDiffersMono printingColour printing
Recommended humidity operating rangeDiffers20 - 80%30 - 70%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs10 - 30 °C15 - 27 °C
Custom media sizesDiffersMultipurpose tray (Tray 1): 76.2 x 216 to 127 x 356 mm; Cassette (Tray 2): 105 x 216 to 148.5 x 356 mm76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneInaudibleUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsDiffersPower cord; toner cartridge; Imaging DRUM; QIG; Reference guideHP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw; HP Black Original Introductory LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~600 pages); HP Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Original Introductory LaserJet Toner Cartridges (~500 pages each); Power cord; User Guide; Flyers; CD (#BBU and #AAC only)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs927.1 x 909.3 x 2009.1 mm (36.5 x 35.8 x 79.1")1199.9 x 1000 x 2040.9 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 80.3")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs238 kg (524.7 lbs)474.2 kg (1045.4 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers1.167 kWh/Week0.272 kWh/week (Energy Star)
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 +A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2021; CISPR 32:2019; CISPR 35:2016; EN 55032:2015+A11:2020+A1:2020; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN 61000-4-12:2017; FCC CFR 47 Part 15B; ICES-003, Issue 6:2019; Other Telecom approvals as required by individual countries
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 GHz
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 dB

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