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HP Laser 303dw Black and white Printer vs HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer

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  • 90specifications compared
  • 67differ
  • 23identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Laser 303dw Black and white Printer has 1 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer (30 ppm vs 29 ppm). The HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer has 21 s more warm-up time than the HP Laser 303dw Black and white Printer (45 s vs 24 s). The HP Laser 303dw Black and white Printer has 1.5 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer (8.5 s vs 7 s). Only the HP Laser 303dw Black and white Printer has Wi-Fi. Only the HP Laser 303dw Black and white Printer has Ethernet LAN.

  • Maximum resolution
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print resolution black
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:30 ppm
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:29 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:24 s
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:45 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:8.5 s
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:7 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:30000 pages per month
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:20000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:300 - 2300 pages per month
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:200 - 2000 pages per month
  • Page description languages
    • Laser 303dw Black and white Printer:PCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 6
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:PCLmS, PWG, URF

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Comparison of 303dw, LaserJet MFP M234d Printer
133 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourNoNo
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 ppm29 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers24 s45 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs8.5 s7 s
Secure printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features6 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers30000 pages per month20000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers300 - 2300 pages per month200 - 2000 pages per month
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesDiffersPCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 6PCLmS, PWG, URF
Country of originDiffersChina, IndiaVietnam
Replacement cartridgesDiffersHP Black Laser Toner Cartridge W1810A; HP Black Laser Toner Cartridge W1810XRegular Replacement Cartridge for DM1: HP 134A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1340A (~1100), HP 134X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1340X (~2400); Regular Replacement Cartridge for DM2: HP 135A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1350A (~1100), HP 135X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1350X (~2400)
HP segmentDiffersBusinessHome office
Printer fontsKnown for oneScalable, BitmapUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity5 differ
Total number of input trays11
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets150 sheets
Total output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityDiffers1 sheets150 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers21
Maximum input capacityDiffers251 sheets150 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers120 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 356 mm216 x 354 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Card stock, Labels, Thin paper, Thicker paper, Thick paperPlain paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Rough paper, Postcard
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Custom media widthDiffers76.2 - 148.5 mm101.6 - 216 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers216 - 356 mm152.4 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 163 g/m²
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 sizesKnown for oneExecutiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneB5, C5, C6, DL, MonarchUnknown — 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
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network4 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Security algorithmsDiffersIPPSSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, SNMPv2, SNMP, TLS
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrintApple AirPrint
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
Performance5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB64 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 MB64 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers600 MHz500 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs53 dB51 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.8 dB6.6 dB
Design3 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome & office
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm (1.27")
Control typeButtonsButtons
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCISPR32:2012 & CISPR32:2015 /EN55032:2012 & EN55032:2015+AC:2016 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55035:2017; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6.
Power4 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs445 W453 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs42 W3.3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.1 W0.04 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.267 kWh/week
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, MacOS
Other operating systems supportedLinuxLinux
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 30 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 40 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 80%
Sustainability2 differ
Doesn't containKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMercury
Sustainability certificatesDiffersForest Stewardship Council (FSC)Blue Angel
Sustainable technologies and materialsDiffersFSC Certified Packaging; 20% post-consumer recycled plasticMercury free
Sustainability complianceYesYes
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source109
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width368 mm368 mm
DepthDiffers334.5 mm298.6 mm
HeightDiffers202 mm241.9 mm
WeightDiffers7.4 kg7.6 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1000 x 2329 mm
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers442 mm497 mm
Package depthDiffers433 mm298 mm
Package heightDiffers285 mm388 mm
Package weight9.5 kg9.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACAC, USB
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 Auto-On/Auto-OffYesYes
HP Security toolsDiffersSecure Boot; Code Signing; IPPS; IPsec; IP Filtering; Port Disable; WPA3Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Integrity, Runtime Code Integrity, password protected EWS, secure browsing via SSL/TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2; TLS 1.0/1.1 disabled by default; Update to OpenSSL version 1.1.1; Enable/disable Network ports; SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3, community password change; Secure def
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs198701415923, 198415548320, 198415548337197961892970
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(460) 198701415923; (AB2) 198415548320; (ACJ) 198415548337Unknown — not stated by the source
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)8 pc(s)
Logistics data2 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers238 kg457 kg
Layers per pallet6 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Other features12 differ
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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; Microsoft Internet Explorer; USB Port. macOS v14 Sonoma; macOS v13 Ventura; macOS v12 Monterey; 2 GB HD; Internet required; USB.
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Power supply typeDiffersInternal (built-in) power supply for either 110- or 220-VAC sourceBuilt-in 110V or 200V Power Supply
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCISPR32:2012 & CISPR32:2015 /EN55032:2012 & EN55032:2015+AC:2016 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55035:2017; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6.
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11; Windows 10; LinuxWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 15 Sequoia; Linux
Copier resizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 - 400%
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 cpm
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
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99 copies
Maximum scan areaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source297 x 216 mm
PrintingMono printingMono printing
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.2 s
Recommended humidity operating rangeDiffers20 - 80%30 - 70%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs10 - 30 °C17.5 - 25 °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 mm101.6 x 152.4 to 216 x 356 mm
Acoustic power emissions (ready)DiffersInaudible26 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 dB
Box contentsDiffersPower cord; Toner cartridge; DRUM, QIG, Reference GuideHP LaserJet MFP M234d; Preinstalled HP Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge; Dust cover; Power Cord; Reference Guide; Setup Poster; Regulatory Flyer; USB cable.
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 2328.7 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 91.7")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source457 kg (1007.5 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers1.167 kWh/Week0.267 kWh/Week (Blue Angel)
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321210543212110
Envelope feederKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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