Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet 5200tn vs HP LaserJet 2420

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 12identical
  • 72known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet 5200tn:35 ppm
    • LaserJet 2420:28 ppm
  • Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet 5200tn:35 ppm
    • LaserJet 2420:28 ppm
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet 5200tn:65000 pages per month
    • LaserJet 2420:75000 pages per month
  • Total input capacity
    • LaserJet 5200tn:850 sheets
    • LaserJet 2420:350 sheets
  • Network ready
    • LaserJet 5200tn:Yes
    • LaserJet 2420:No
  • Internal memory
    • LaserJet 5200tn:64 MB
    • LaserJet 2420:32 MB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • LaserJet 5200tn:512 MB
    • LaserJet 2420:288 MB
  • Processor frequency
    • LaserJet 5200tn:460 MHz
    • LaserJet 2420:400 MHz

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Comparison of 5200tn, LaserJet 2420
110 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs35 ppm28 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs35 ppm28 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)10 s10 s
Economical printingYesYes
Print technologyKnown for oneLaserUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex printingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Known for one18.5 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Warm-up timeKnown for one40 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers65000 pages per month75000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers850 sheets350 sheets
Total output capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Maximum input capacity850 sheets850 sheets
Maximum output capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, B5 (JIS), 76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper (plain, preprinted, letterhead, prepunched, bond, recycled, color, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstock
Media weight (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 200 g/m²
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA3Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for one297 x 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, TransparenciesUnknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA3, A4, A5, A6Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneExecutive, Legal, LetterUnknown — not stated by the source
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB4, B5, B6Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Network readyDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB32 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers512 MB288 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMIPS 20KC
Processor frequencyDiffers460 MHz400 MHz
Power2 differ
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs7.5 W8.5 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.5 W0.4 W
Power consumption (printing)Known for one600 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one27 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source160 MB free hard disk space, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X v 10.1 and later, CD-ROM drive, USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications) port or IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs50 - 91 °F15 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-20 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 90%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers30.2 kg16.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source425 x 400 x 260 mm
WidthKnown for one490 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one600 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one405 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 800 x 2424 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers42.7 kg19 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 6 and HP PCL 5e print drivers (Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP), HP PostScript Level 3 Emulation (Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2
Other features10 differ
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows 98: Pentium 90, 16 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Windows Me: Pentium 150, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Windows NT 4.0: Pentium 90, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Windows 2000: 133 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Windows XP: 233 MHz processor, 6
Printer managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Web Jetadmin, HP LaserJet Utility, HP Embedded Web Server, E-Toolbox
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: 1997/EN 55022: 1998 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000, EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1, EN 55024: 1998, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (US), ICES-003, Issue 4 (Canada), GB9254-1998, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with CE Marking (Europe); other EMC approvals as re
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOS/2, UNIX, Linux, HP OpenVMS Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003; Apple Mac OS 9.x and later, OS X v.10.1 +
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVia HP Jetdirect Internal Print Servers for Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet; 802.11b wireless connectivity Optional: HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Embedded Print Server
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);
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs799 x 600 x 731 mm592 x 495 x 347 mm
Additional paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional 500-sheet paper tray
Print quality (black, draft quality)600 DPI600 DPI
Standard input capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75
Print quality (black, normal quality)1200 DPI1200 DPI
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs10 - 32 °C15 - 32.5 °C
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x IEEE 1284-B parallel 1 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
Print margin bottom (A4)Differs6 mm5 mm
Print margin left (A4)Differs3.4 mm5 mm
Print margin right (A4)Differs4.9 mm5 mm
Print margin top (A4)Differs3 mm5 mm
TypefacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 200 g/m²; 60 - 120 g/m²
Standard output capacity for envelopesDiffers50 sheets10 sheets
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.7 B(A)
Duplex print optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual (driver support provided)
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Differs35 ppm28 ppm
Paper handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP LaserJet 2420 series printers: Built-in automatic duplex unit (HP LaserJet 2420d/dn only), 350 sheets standard input capacity (1x 100-sheet/ 10 envelope multipurpose tray, 1x 250-sheet tray), paper input level indicators, straight-through paper path, s
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
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/lj2400; OS/2 drivers are available from IBM and are packaged with OS/2
Duplex supported media sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, letter, legal, executive
Maximum paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Media size (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legal, executive
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250
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), Double Data Rate memory technology
Paper handling optional/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250-sheet top output bin (100-sheet rear output bin)
Power consumption (active)Differs600 W625 W
Print quality (black, best quality)1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Service & supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Web sites, HP Customer Support Center, HP Care Packs
Standard output capacity for transparenciesDiffers250 sheets75 sheets
Technical featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdd fonts, forms, and third-party solutions via CompactFlash support
Upgrade typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrinter firmware and networking firmware can be remotely upgraded
Memory upgradeKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one54 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one800.1 x 599.4 x 731.5 mm (31.5 x 23.6 x 28.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1219.2 x 800.1 x 2423.2 mm (48 x 31.5 x 95.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one273.5 kg (603 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for one274 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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