Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet 5200tn vs HP LaserJet 2430dtn

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 14identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Duplex printing
    • LaserJet 5200tn:No
    • LaserJet 2430dtn:Yes
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet 5200tn:35 ppm
    • LaserJet 2430dtn:33 ppm
  • Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet 5200tn:35 ppm
    • LaserJet 2430dtn:33 ppm
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet 5200tn:65000 pages per month
    • LaserJet 2430dtn:100000 pages per month
  • Maximum internal memory
    • LaserJet 5200tn:512 MB
    • LaserJet 2430dtn:320 MB
  • Processor frequency
    • LaserJet 5200tn:460 MHz
    • LaserJet 2430dtn:400 MHz
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • LaserJet 5200tn:600 W
    • LaserJet 2430dtn:625 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LaserJet 5200tn:27 W
    • LaserJet 2430dtn:11 W

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Comparison of 5200tn, LaserJet 2430dtn
98 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneLaserUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex printingDiffersNoYes
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs35 ppm33 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs35 ppm33 ppm
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 month100000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
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
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, B5 (JIS), envelopes, letter, legal, executive, 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
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneEthernet, Parallel, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
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
Performance2 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers512 MB320 MB
Processor frequencyDiffers460 MHz400 MHz
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMIPS 20KC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs600 W625 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs27 W11 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs7.5 W8.5 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.5 W0.4 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
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 certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
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
WeightDiffers30.2 kg22 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 800 x 2424 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source425 x 400 x 400 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers42.7 kg24 kg
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
Other features7 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs799 x 600 x 731 mm592 x 495 x 575 mm
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for one1200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs10 - 32 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Memory upgradeDiffers0.512 GB0.32 GB
Print margin bottom (A4)Differs6 mm2 mm
Print margin left (A4)Differs3.4 mm2 mm
Print margin right (A4)Differs4.9 mm2 mm
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for one50 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one54 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Differs35 ppm33 ppm
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
Power consumption (active)Known for one600 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003; Apple Mac OS 9.x +, OS X v.10.1 +
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Fast Ethernet
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x IEEE 1284-B cparallel 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
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
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.8 B(A)
Duplex print optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAutomatic (standard)
Paper handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP LaserJet 2430 series printers: Built-in automatic duplex unit (HP LaserJet 2430dtn only), 850 sheets standard input capacity (1 x 100-sheet/ 10 envelope multipurpose tray, 1 x 250-sheet tray, 1 x 500-sheet tray), paper input level indicators, straight-
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
Maximum paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
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 sourceNone
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-sheet multipurpose Tray 1, 250-sheet input Tray 2, 500-sheet input Tray 3
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250-sheet top output bin (100-sheet rear output bin)
Service & supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Web sites, HP Customer Support Center, HP Care Packs
Technical featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdd fonts, forms, and third-party solutions via CompactFlash support. Additional 500-sheet input tray, automatic two-sided printing enable greater flexibility
Upgrade typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrinter firmware and networking firmware can be remotely upgraded

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