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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP Color LaserJet 3000 Printer vs HP Color LaserJet 3800n Printer

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 53identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 29 ppm
    • 21 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 15 ppm
    • 21, 22
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 11 s
    • 12.5 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • 15 s
    • 12.5 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • 60000 pages per month
    • 65000 pages per month
  • Media weight (tray 1)
    • 60 - 175 g/m2
    • 60 - 220 g/m2
  • Network ready
    • No
    • Yes
  • Internal memory
    • 32 MB
    • 160 MB

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Color LaserJet 3000 PrinterView product
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Color LaserJet 3800n PrinterView product
Printing4 differ
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs29 ppm21 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs15 ppm21, 22
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one21, 22
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one21 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs11 s12.5 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs15 s12.5 s
Duplex printingKnown for oneNo
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers60000 pages per month65000 pages per month
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for one207.4 x 347.5 mm
Media types supportedDiffersPaper (plain, glossy), envelopes, labels, cardstockPaper (plain, glossy), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cardstock
Media weight (tray 1)Differs60 - 175 g/m260 - 220 g/m2
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA4
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, A5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneExecutive
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneB5, C5, DL
Network2 differ
Network readyDiffersNoYes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)DiffersVia HP Jetdirect Print Servers: TCP/IP (IP Direct Mode; may require software from the NOS vendor or third party vendor: LPD, FTP, IPP), IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC, AppleTalk, Auto-IP, Apple Rendezvous-compatible, NDS, Bindery, NCP, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP (v 1, 2c, 3), HTTPTCP/IP, IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC, AppleTalk, Auto-IP, Apple Bonjour, NDS, Bindery, NCP, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP (v 1, 2c, 3), HTTP
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 MB160 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers512 MB544 MB
System requirements1 differ
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshDiffersMac OS 9.2, Mac OS X v 10.1, 160 MB available hard disk space, USB port or IEEE 1284-B compliant bidirectional parallel port, CD-ROM driveMac OS 9.2, OS X v 10.1 ~, 160 MB HD, CD-ROM drive, USB port / IEEE 1284-B
Operational conditionsidentical
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one9144
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one413 x 818 x 466 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1175 x 1175 x 2204 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersPrint drivers and installation software on CD-ROM (HP PCL 5c, HP PCL 6, HP Postscript emulation)Print drivers and installation software on CD-ROM (HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation, HP LaserJet Utility, HP Easy Printer Care Software, Macintosh software, PostScript Printer Description)
Other features32 differ
Minimum system requirementsDiffersWindows 2000: 133 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM; Windows XP: 233 MHz processor, 64Windows 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, 64 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Windows XP: 233 MHz, 64 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Windows Server 2003: 550 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 220 MB HD, C
Printer managementDiffersHP Web Jetadmin, HP Easy Printer Care Software, HP Embedded Web ServerHP Web Jetadmin, HP Easy Printer Care, HP Embedded Web Server, HP LaserJet Utility (Macintosh)
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffersCISPR 22:1993/EN 55022:1994 Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2000, EN 61000-3-3:1995, EN 55024:1998, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (USA), ICES-003, Issue 4, (Canada), GB9254-1998, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with CE Marking (Europe), other EMC approvals as required by individual countriesCISPR 22:1993/EN 55022:1994 Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2000, EN 61000-3-3:1995, EN 55024:1998, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (USA), ICES-003, Issue 4, (Canada), GB9254-1998, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, Server 2003, Vista Mac OS 9.2 +OS/2, UNIX, Linux, HP OpenVMS Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003; Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS X v10.2, v10.3, v10.4
Downloadable softwareDiffersDownload HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows 1.0 from http:///go/mpd4w or http:///go/universal_driverDownload HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows 1.0 from http://www.hp.com/go/mpd4w or www.hp.com/go/universal_driver
Networking featuresDiffersVia HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Embedded Print Server (standard for 3000n, 3000dn, 3000dtn), Gigabit (optional), 802.11g wireless (optional), Bluetooth wireless (optional) Optional HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Embedded Print ServerVia HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Embedded Print Server (standard for 3800n, 3800dn, 3800dtn), Gigabit (optional), 802.11g wireless (optional), Bluetooth wireless (optional) HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Embedded Print Server
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for one41.3 cm (16.2")
SafetyDiffersIEC 60950-1 (International), EN 60950-1 (EU), IEC 60825-1, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1 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). Other safety approvals as required by individual couIEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 (EU), IEC 60825-1, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1 Class 1, 21 CFR Ch. 1/SubCh. J (Class 1 Laser/LED Device) GB4943-2001, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
Size (imperial)Differs7.62 cm (3")38.3 cm (15.1")
Standard input capacity for transparenciesKnown for one50
I/O portsDiffers1 USB, 1 EIO1 x USB, 1 x EIO
Custom media sizesDiffersTray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2: 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mmTray 1: 76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm; Tray 1, 2: 148 x 210 - 216 x 356 mm
Recommended media weightDiffersTray 1: 60 - 175; Tray 2: 60 - 120Tray 1: 60 - 220; Tray 2, 3: 60 - 120
Envelope feederKnown for oneNo
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Differs15 ppm21 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Differs29 ppm21 ppm
Colour printing technologyDiffersHP ImageREt 2400HP ImageREt 3600
Paper handlingDiffers100-sheet multipurpose tray 1, 250-sheet input tray 2, optional 500-sheet paper tray 3, 250-sheet face-down output bin100-sheet multipurpose tray 1, 250-sheet input tray 2, optional 500-sheet input tray 3, 250-sheet face-down output bin
Driver updatesDiffersFor a list of printer drivers and updated HP printer software for all supported operating systems, go to http:///supportFor a list of printer drivers and updated HP printer software go to http://www.hp.com/support
Duplex bindingKnown for oneYes
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)Differs11 s12.5 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)Differs11 s12.5 s
First page out (black&white, letter, sleep)Differs63.5 s18.5 s
Maximum input capacity (tray 1)Known for one100 sheets
Media handlingKnown for oneSheetfed
Media size (tray 2)DiffersA4, A5, B5 (JIS), 148 x 210 - 216 x 356 mmA4, A5, B5 (JIS), 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneLetter, legal, 8.5 x 13 in, statement, executive, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch)
Media type and capacity (tray 2)DiffersSheets: 250; labels: 100Sheets: 250; labels, transparencies: 100
Media weight (tray 2)Differs60 - 120 g/m260 to 120 g/m2
Media weight (tray 3)Differs60 - 120 g/m260 to 120 g/m2
Memory technologyDiffersDDR1 SO DIMMDDR1 SDRAM
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one574 x 571.5 x 515.6 mm (22.6 x 22.5 x 20.3")
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1176 x 1176 x 2204.7 mm (46.3 x 46.3 x 86.8")
Paper handling optional/inputDiffers500-sheet paper tray500-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard/inputDiffers100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray100-sheet multi-purpose tray, 250-sheet input tray
Power consumption (active)Differs409 W437 W
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Differs30 ppmUp to 22 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)Differs15 ppmUp to 22 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Known for oneUp to 22 ppm
Recommended media weight (duplex, imperial)Known for one16 to 32 lb
Security management descriptionDiffersManagement security: SNMP v3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS); Optional network security: IPsec, 802.1x authentication; Wireless network security: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WEP encryption (40/64- and 128-bit), 802.1x authentication (EAP-PEAP, LEAP, EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, EAP-MD5) with RADIUS serversSNMP v3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS)
Standard input capacity for envelopesKnown for one10 sheets
Standard output capacity for transparenciesDiffers60 sheets50 sheets
SureSupply connection typeKnown for oneDirect and Network
SureSupply supportedKnown for oneYes
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43212105
Weight (imperial)Differs27 kg (59.6 lbs)59.6 lb
Input capacity for envelopes (primary tray)Known for one10 sheets
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)Known for one60000 pages per month
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one499 kg (1100 lbs)
Technical featuresKnown for oneWork quickly and efficiently with a fast device that delivers black and white and colour in one. Simplify printer maintenance with HP Smart Printing technology in HP supplies and in the printer.* Experience the advantages of colour, but keep its usage in check with HP's colour access controls.
Logistics dataidentical
Layers per palletKnown for one5 pc(s)

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