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HP LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn Color Printer vs HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn

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  • 73differ
  • 22identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn has 37 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn Color Printer (70 ppm vs 33 ppm). The HP LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn Color Printer has 60 s more warm-up time than the HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn (160 s vs 100 s). The HP LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn Color Printer has 0.2 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn (5.8 s vs 5.6 s). Only the HP LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn Color Printer has colour. Recommended duty cycle: 1600 - 4200 pages per month on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn Color Printer, 0 - 60000 pages per month on the HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn.

  • Colour
    • LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn Color Printer:Yes
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:No
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn Color Printer:33 ppm
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:70 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn Color Printer:160 s
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:100 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn Color Printer:5.8 s
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:5.6 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn Color Printer:100000 pages per month
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:250000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn Color Printer:1600 - 4200 pages per month
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:0 - 60000 pages per month
  • Number of print cartridges
    • LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn Color Printer:4
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:1
  • Total number of input trays
    • LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn Color Printer:2
    • LaserJet Ent 8501dn:3

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137 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs33 ppm70 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers160 s100 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs5.8 s5.6 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Secure printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Watermark printingYesYes
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one33 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one6.4 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features7 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers100000 pages per month250000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers1600 - 4200 pages per month0 - 60000 pages per month
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Number of print cartridgesDiffers41
Page description languagesDiffersPDF 1.7, PCL 5, PCL 6PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 5e, PCL 6
Printer fontsDiffersScalable, TrueType, Windows, PCL, PostScriptScalable, TrueType
Country of originDiffersVietnamChina, Mexico, Czech Republic
Replacement cartridgesDiffersHP 240A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,300 pages) W2400A; HP 240A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,000 pages) W2401A; HP 240A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,000 pages) W2402A; HP 240A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~2,000 pages) W2403A; HP 240X High YHP 176A Black LJ Toner Cartridge W1760A (ISO Yield 45,000)
HP segmentEnterpriseEnterprise
Input & output capacity9 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers23
Total input capacityDiffers300 sheets1140 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers150 sheets500 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityDiffers50 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityDiffers250 sheets520 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayYesYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityDiffers50 sheets100 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers43
Maximum input capacityDiffers1400 sheets1140 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers150 sheets500 sheets
Paper handling10 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A3
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 356 mm311.5 x 448.7 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Heavy paper, Thick paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, Postcard, LetterheadPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Letterhead
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A3, A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)C5, C6C5, C6
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffers16KOficio, 16K
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5, B6B4, B5, B6
Envelopes sizesB5, C5, C6, DLB5, C5, C6, DL
Photo paper sizesDiffers10x15,14.8x10 cm10x15 cm
Custom media widthDiffers76.2 - 216 mm98 - 320 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers127 - 356 mm139.7 - 457.2 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 200 g/m²60 - 325 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsDiffersSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, TLS, FIPS 140, HTTPS, IPSecSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, HTTPS
Mobile printing technologiesMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrintMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2048 MB6144 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2048 MB6144 MB
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1400 MHz1600 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49 dB55 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.1 dB70 dB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlue, White
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayDiffersLCDCGD
Colour displayYesYes
Display diagonalDiffers6.86 cm (2.7")10.9 cm (4.3")
Control typeTouchTouch
CertificationDiffersCISPR 22:2008 (International) Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) Class A / EN 55032:2015 Class A + A11:2020, CISPR 35:2016 (International) / EN 55035:2017 + A11:2020, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 + A11:2021, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019 + A2:2021, FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, Issue 7 Class A. OthCISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) - Class A, EN 55032: 2015 (EU) - Class A, CISPR 11:2016, EN 55011:2016, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 55024: 2010+A1:2015, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN60601-1-2:2015, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, FCC CFR 47 Part 1
Power4 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs579 W24.37 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs22 W40.08 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.07 W0.11 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.07 W0.11 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for one0.339 kWh/weekUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 10, Windows 11 x64, Windows 11Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOSMac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOS
Other operating systems supportedDiffersChromeOS, Android, iOSAndroid, iOS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 32.5 °C15 - 30 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 40 °C-10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Sustainability2 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STARENERGY STAR, EPEAT, Blue Angel, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Sustainable technologies and materialsDiffersContains post-consumer recycled plastic; ENERGY STAR certifiedFSC Certified Packaging; 10% post-consumer recycled plastic
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carbon footprint5 differ
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Differs150670
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Differs91416
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Differs530
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Differs1626
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Differs3860
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers421 mm585 mm
DepthDiffers427 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers297 mm714 mm
WeightDiffers16.3 kg65.5 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source755 x 850 x 980 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers497 mm755 mm
Package depthDiffers397 mm850 mm
Package heightDiffers583 mm980 mm
Package weightDiffers21.1 kg75.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for one2300 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for one2000 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP Dynamic securityYesYes
HP Security toolsDiffersIdentity management: Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Walk-up and Remote Access; Admin PW Protected EWS and Remote Access, Self-signed Certificate; Encrypted passwords; Personal on-device user accounts; Account Lockout (time-based); Kerberos AuthN; LDAP authentication; 1000 user PIN codes; OptionalIdentity management: Kerberos authentication, LDAP authentication, 1000 user PIN codes, Optional HP and 3rd party advanced authentication solutions (e.g., badge readers); Network: IPsec/firewall with Certificate/Pre-shared Key authentication, Supports WJA-10 IPsec configuration Plug-in, 802.1X authe
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one199251503115, 199251503139, 199251503146, 199251503153, 199251503160, 199251503177, 199251503184, 199251503191, 199251503207, 199251503214, 199251503221, 199251503238, 199251503245, 199251503252Unknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(201) 199251503115; (AB0) 199251503139; (AB2) 199251503146; (ABJ) 199251503153; (ABT) 199251503160; (ACJ) 199251503177; (ACQ) 199251503184; (B13) 199251503191; (B19) 199251503207; (BAZ) 199251503214; (BBU) 199251503221; (BGJ) 199251503238; (BGM) 199251503245; (BH2) 199251503252Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8443321010
Pallet gross weightDiffers538 kg75.9 kg
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesGS mark, CCC, BIS, cUL, UL, CE, BSMIGS mark, CCC, BIS, cUL, UL, CE, BSMI
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers6 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Other features6 differ
Recommended system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection; or USB port; Internet browser. 2 GB available hard drive space; Internet connection or USB port; Internet browser.
Power supply typeInternal (built-in) Power SupplyInternal (Built-in) power supply
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffersCISPR 22:2008 (International) Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) Class A / EN 55032:2015 Class A + A11:2020, CISPR 35:2016 (International) / EN 55035:2017 + A11:2020, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 + A11:2021, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019 + A2:2021, FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, Issue 7 Class A. OthCISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) - Class A, EN 55032: 2015 (EU) - Class A, CISPR 11:2016, EN 55011:2016, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 55024: 2010+A1:2015, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN60601-1-2:2015, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, FCC CFR 47 Part 1
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11 (64-bit and ARM64); Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit and ARM64); Android; iOS; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; macOS Tahoe v26; Linux; Linux: Debian 10; Linux: Debian 11; Linux: Elementary 6P; Linux: Fedora 31; Linux: Fedora 32; Linux: Fedora 33; Linux: Fedora 34; Linux: Fedora 35; Linux: LiWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows Client OS; Android; iOS; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; MacOS v14 Sonoma; Windows 8.1
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs15 - 27 °C15 - 30 °C
Custom media sizesDiffersTray 1: 76.2 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2: 98 x 148 mm to 216 x 356 mm; optional Tray 3: 100 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm; optional Tray 4: 100 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm; Duplex (all trays): 148 x 148 mm to 216 x 356 mmTray 1: 98 x 139.7 to 320 x 457.2 mm; Tray 2: 98 x 139.7 to 297 x 390 mm; Tray 3: 140 x 182 to 320 x 457.2 mm
Envelope feederNoNo
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInaudible
Box contentsDiffersHP Color LaserJet Enterprise 4701dn printer; HP Black Original LaserJet Introductory Toner Cartridge (~2,300 pages); HP Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Original LaserJet Introductory Toner Cartridges (~2,000 pages each); Power Cord, Hardware Install Guide, Regulatory Flyer, Warranty Card(Japan, Brazil, IndoneInstallation guide; regulatory flyer; power cords; manual
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source754.4 x 850.9 x 980.4 mm (29.7 x 33.5 x 38.6")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75.9 kg (167.3 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers0.339 kWh/Week (Blue Angel); 0.378 kWh/Week (Energy Star 3.0)1.027 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-code4321210543212105
Manufacturer warrantyKnown for oneOne-year, onsite repair. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Contact your Contractual Vendor or go to hp.com/support to learn about HP award winning service and support options in your region.Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for one14 dBUnknown — not stated by the source

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