Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP Laser 303d Black and white Printer vs HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw

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  • 81specifications compared
  • 64differ
  • 17identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Laser 303d Black and white Printer has 5 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw (30 ppm vs 25 ppm). The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw has 31 s more warm-up time than the HP Laser 303d Black and white Printer (55 s vs 24 s). The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw has 0.4 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP Laser 303d Black and white Printer (8.9 s vs 8.5 s). Only the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw has colour. Only the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw has Wi-Fi.

  • Colour
    • Laser 303d Black and white Printer:No
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • Laser 303d Black and white Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print resolution black
    • Laser 303d Black and white Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Laser 303d Black and white Printer:30 ppm
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw:25 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • Laser 303d Black and white Printer:24 s
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw:55 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Laser 303d Black and white Printer:8.5 s
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw:8.9 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • Laser 303d Black and white Printer:30000 pages per month
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw:40000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • Laser 303d Black and white Printer:300 - 2300 pages per month
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw:150 - 2500 pages per month

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Comparison of 303d, Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw
128 specifications
Printing6 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution blackDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs30 ppm25 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers24 s55 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs8.5 s8.9 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features8 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers30000 pages per month40000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers300 - 2300 pages per month150 - 2500 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesDiffers14
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 6PDF, JPEG, PCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6
Printer fontsDiffersScalable, BitmapScalable, TrueType
Country of originDiffersChina, IndiaVietnam
Replacement cartridgesDiffersHP Black Laser Toner Cartridge W1810A; HP Black Laser Toner Cartridge W1810XHP 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
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers12
Maximum output capacityDiffers120 sheets100 sheets
Total input capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Paper handling7 differ
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)DiffersA4, A5A4, A5, A6
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersOficioOficio, 16K
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5B5, B6
Envelopes sizesDiffersC5, DLB5, C5, DL
Custom media widthDiffers76.2 - 148.5 mm76 - 216 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers216 - 356 mm127 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weightKnown 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 oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC5Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6"Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Performance5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB512 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 MB512 MB
Processor frequencyDiffers600 MHz1200 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB51 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.8 dB6.3 dB
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.9 cm (4.3")
Control typeDiffersButtonsTouch
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 EMC approvals as required by individual countries.
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs445 W416 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs42 W7.6 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.05 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.1 W0.05 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.338 kWh/week
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers368 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers334.5 mm419.1 mm
HeightDiffers202 mm341.3 mm
WeightDiffers7.4 kg17.1 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1000 x 2129 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers458 mm497 mm
Package depthDiffers449 mm398 mm
Package heightDiffers315 mm532 mm
Package weightDiffers9.5 kg20.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 pages
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Brand-specific features2 differ
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Security toolsDiffersSecure Boot; Code SigningUnique Admin Password; Enable/Disable USB; EWS Session Time Out; Control Panel Inactivity Timeout; Role Based Access Control; WebScan Disabled by default.
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs198701415916, 198415548290, 198415548306199896333849
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(460) 198701415916; (AB2) 198415548290; (ACJ) 198415548306Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data2 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8443310000
Pallet gross weightDiffers238 kg495.4 kg
Layers per palletDiffers6 pc(s)4 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)6 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 Sequoia 15; macOS Sonoma 14; macOS Ventura 13; 2GB HD; Internet required.
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Power supply typeDiffersInternal (built-in) power supply for either 110- or 220-VAC sourceInternal (Built-in) power supply
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 EMC approvals as required by individual countries.
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11; Windows 10Windows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia
Copier resizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 - 400%
Greyscale levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256
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[14]. 3-year HP commercial warranty at no extra cost (register within first 60 days at https://www.hp.com/eu/3yearwarranty ).
PrintingDiffersMono printingColour printing
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 GHz
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 pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 dB
Box contentsDiffersPower cord; Toner cartridge; DRUM, QIG, Reference GuideHP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3304fdw; 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 (only for #BBU, #AAC)
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 2129 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 83.8")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source495.4 kg (1092.2 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers1.167 kWh/Week0.338 kWh/week (Energy Star)
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321210543212110
Envelope feederKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneInaudibleUnknown — not stated by the source

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