Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP Laser 303dw Black and white Printer vs HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw

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  • 77specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 16identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Laser 303dw Black and white Printer has 5 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw (30 ppm vs 25 ppm). The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw has 31 s more warm-up time than the HP Laser 303dw Black and white Printer (55 s vs 24 s). The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw has 2.4 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP Laser 303dw Black and white Printer (10.9 s vs 8.5 s). Only the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw has colour. Only the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw has built-in display.

  • Colour
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:No
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print resolution black
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:30 ppm
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:25 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:24 s
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:55 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:8.5 s
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:10.9 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:30000 pages per month
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:40000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:300 - 2300 pages per month
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:150 - 2500 pages per month

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130 specifications
Printing6 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
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 s10.9 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 source11 s
Features7 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers30000 pages per month40000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers300 - 2300 pages per month150 - 2500 pages per month
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of print cartridgesDiffers14
Page description languagesDiffersPCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 6PDF, JPEG, PCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6
Printer fontsDiffersScalable, BitmapScalable, TrueType
Country of originDiffersChina, IndiaVietnam
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneHP Black Laser Toner Cartridge W1810A; HP Black Laser Toner Cartridge W1810XUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentDiffersBusinessSmall medium business
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers12
Total input capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Total output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
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 number of input trays22
Maximum input capacity251 sheets251 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers120 sheets100 sheets
Paper handling6 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for one216 x 356 mmUnknown — 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)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC5, C6Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersExecutiveOficio, 16K
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5B5, B6
Envelopes sizesDiffersB5, C5, C6, DL, MonarchB5, C5, DL
Photo paper sizes10x15 cm10x15 cm
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 weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 176 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneIPPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrintUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 dB6.3 dB
Design2 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Control typeDiffersButtonsTouch
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.9 cm (4.3")
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.
Power3 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs445 W416 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs42 W7.6 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.1 W0.05 W
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
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
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.338 kWh/week
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 10, Windows 11
Other operating systems supportedDiffersLinuxAndroid, iOS
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOS
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%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneForest Stewardship Council (FSC)Unknown — not stated by the source
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 widthDiffers442 mm497 mm
Package depthDiffers433 mm398 mm
Package heightDiffers285 mm532 mm
Package weightDiffers9.5 kg20.6 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
Cables includedACAC
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 Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Security toolsDiffersSecure Boot; Code Signing; IPPS; IPsec; IP Filtering; Port Disable; WPA3Unique 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)Differs198701415923, 198415548320, 198415548337198415329202
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(460) 198701415923; (AB2) 198415548320; (ACJ) 198415548337Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)
Logistics data2 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers238 kg495.4 kg
Layers per palletDiffers6 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet24 pc(s)24 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8443310000
Other features12 differ
Recommended system requirementsDiffersWindows 11: 64-bit; Windows 10; Server 2016 above: 32-bit or 64-bit; 1 GB RAM; 16 GB HD; Internet; USBMicrosoft Windows 11; 10; 32-bit or 64-bit; 2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection. Apple macOS 12.0 Monterey; macOS 13.0 Ventura; macOS v14 Sonoma; 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 10; LinuxWindows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; Linux
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
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
Envelope feederKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneInaudibleUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsDiffersPower cord; Toner cartridge; DRUM, QIG, Reference GuideHP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301-3304 3388 Series Printer; 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")
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers1.167 kWh/Week0.338 kWh/week (Energy Star)
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321210543212110
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
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.
Copier resizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 - 400%
Greyscale levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256
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
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source495.4 kg (1092.2 lbs)

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