Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet 3800 Colour vs HP LaserJet P3005x Printer

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 1identical
  • 127known for one product only

Key differences

  • Colour
    • LaserJet 3800 Colour:Yes
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:No
  • Maximum resolution
    • LaserJet 3800 Colour:600 x 600 DPI
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet 3800 Colour:22 ppm
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:33 ppm
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet 3800 Colour:65000 pages per month
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:100000 pages per month
  • Number of print cartridges
    • LaserJet 3800 Colour:4
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:1
  • Total input capacity
    • LaserJet 3800 Colour:250 sheets
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:1100 sheets
  • Network ready
    • LaserJet 3800 Colour:No
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:Yes
  • Internal memory
    • LaserJet 3800 Colour:544 MB
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:80 MB

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Comparison of 3800, LaserJet P3005x Printer
138 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs22 ppm33 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 s
Economical printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print technologyKnown for oneLaserUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex printingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one22 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one22 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one22 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers65000 pages per month100000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesDiffers41
Page description languagesKnown for onePCL 5c, PCL 6, PDF 1.4, PostScript 3Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets1100 sheets
Total output capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Total number of input traysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of input traysKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source207.4 x 347.1 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Rough paper, TransparenciesBond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExecutive, Legal, Letter
Duplex media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 120 g/m²
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper (bond, colour, letterhead, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, user-defined
Media weight (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 200 g/m²
Network1 differ
Network readyDiffersNoYes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC, IP Direct Mode, LPD2, FTP Printing (may require software from the NOS or third-party vendor), IPP2, Netware NDS, Bindery, NDPS, iPrint, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP, HTTP, Auto-IP, Apple Bonjour Compatible (Mac OS X 10.2.4 and higher)
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers544 MB80 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMotorola ColdFire V5
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 W
AC input voltageKnown for one110 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X v10.2.8, 10.3.9, 10.4.3; 200 MB available hard disk space; USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications) port or IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port; CD-ROM drive
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 TigerUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers29.9 kg21.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source425 x 410 x 474 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source425 x 780 x 474 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1000 x 2283 mm
WidthKnown for one574 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one571.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one515.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrint drivers and installation software on CD-ROM; Microsoft Windows Installer; Macintosh Installer; HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6 print drivers for Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional; HP postscript level 3 emulation for Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source340.1 kg
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional: 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM (Windows VistaTM, check user guide for minimum hard drive space); 333 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM; Server 2003: 550 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM; 200 MB of available hard disk space (all systems)
Printer managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Web Jetadmin, HP LaserJet Utility, HP Embedded Web Server, Easy Printer Care
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 127V / 220 - 240V, 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCISPR 22: 1993+A1+A2/EN 55022: 1994+A1+A2 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000, EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1, EN 55024: 1998+A1+A2, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (US), ICES-003, Issue 4 (Canada), GB9254-1998, GB17625.1-2003, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with CE Marking (EU)
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOS/2, UNIX, Linux, HP OpenVMS Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP Home, XP Professional, Server 2003; Mac OS v10.2.8, 10.3.9, 10.4.3
Downloadable softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Installer, HP PCL 5e driver, HP PCL 6 driver, HP postscript level 3 emulation driver, HP Web Jetadmin, Macintosh installer, Macintosh postscript driver, PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files, IBM drivers, OS/2 PCL 5 or PCL 6 printer driver, OS/2 PS printer driver, UNIX model scripts, Li
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Fast Ethernet
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42.4 cm (16.7")
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEC 60950 (International), EN 60950 (EU), IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1+A11+A2 Class 1, 21 CFR Ch. 1/SubCh. J (Class 1 Laser/LED Device) GB4943-2001, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC with CE Marking (Europe)
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42.4 cm (16.7")
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 500 x 720 mm
Print quality (black, draft quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 DPI
Standard input capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 DPI
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 32.5 °C
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x USB 2.0 1 x EIO
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legal, executive
Print margin bottom (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Print margin left (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Print margin right (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Print margin top (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
TypefacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 200 g/m²; 60 - 120 g/m²
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 sheets
Envelope feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 B(A)
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51 dB
Duplex print optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAutomatic (standard)
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 ppm
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInaudible
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInaudible
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGraphical display with up to 2 lines of text; Help button to provide information about the message on the display; Back button to back up in menus or exit menus; Pause/Resume button to pause and resume printing; Up Arrow button to navigate to previous item in list or increase value of numerical item
Driver updatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMost recent printer drivers and software for all supported operating systems available at http://www.hp.com/support/LJP3005
Duplex bindingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Duplex supported media sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, letter, legal, executive (JIS)
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 s
First page out (black&white, letter, sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 s
Maximum input capacity (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Maximum paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Media handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheetfed
Media size (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legal, executive
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLetter, legal, executive, 8.5 x 13 in, envelopes
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500
Media weight (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 120 g/m²
Media weight (tray 3)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 120 g/m²
Memory technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Enhancement technology (MEt)
Operating altitude (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 ft
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600.2 x 496.1 x 711.2 mm (23.6 x 19.5 x 28")
Package weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.4 kg (58.1 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1201.4 x 1000.8 x 2301.2 mm (47.3 x 39.4 x 90.6")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source339.4 kg (748.2 lbs)
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-sheet multi-purpose tray, 500-sheet input tray, 500-sheet input tray, automatic duplex printing
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250-sheet output bin, 100-sheet rear output bin
Power consumption (active)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 W
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 35 ppm
Recommended media weight (duplex, imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 to 32 lb
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdvanced security: SNMPv3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS), 802.1X Authentication (EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS), IPsec (requires Jetdirect 635n)
Standard input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 sheets
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 sheets
SureSupply connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDirect and Network
SureSupply supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.642 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212105
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWithout toner cartridge 47 lb
Wireless option typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional, enable via I/O ports with purchase of wireless adapter
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneSilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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