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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

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

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 54identical
  • 20known 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
  • Warm-up time
    • 67 s
    • 62 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 11 s
    • 12.5 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • 15 s
    • 12.5 s
  • Media weight (tray 1)
    • 60 to 175 g/m2
    • 60 - 220 g/m2
  • Internal memory
    • 256 MB
    • 160 MB
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 63 - 77 °F
    • 10 - 27 °C

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Color LaserJet 3000dn PrinterView product
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Color LaserJet 3800n PrinterView product
Printing5 differ
ColourKnown for oneYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Maximum resolutionKnown for one600 x 600 DPI
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
Warm-up timeDiffers67 s62 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs11 s12.5 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs15 s12.5 s
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one65000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges44
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacity350 sheets350 sheets
Total output capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one850 sheets
Maximum output capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for one207.4 x 347.5 mm
Duplex media weight60 - 120 g/m²60 - 120 g/m²
Media size (tray 1)A4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), envelopes (DL, C5, B5), 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mmA4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), envelopes (DL, C5, B5), 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Media types supportedDiffersPaper (plain, glossy), envelopes, labels, cardstockPaper (plain, glossy), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cardstock
Media weight (tray 1)Differs60 to 175 g/m260 - 220 g/m2
Network1 differ
Network readyYesYes
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
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB160 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one544 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor modelMIPS 20KCMIPS 20KC
Processor frequency533 MHz533 MHz
Poweridentical
Power consumption (PowerSave)15 W15 W
Power consumption (off)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (printing)Known for one48 W
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 conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs63 - 77 °F10 - 27 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)0 - 35 °C0 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 70%10 - 70%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one9144
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers28 kg27.1 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)413 x 510 x 430 mm413 x 510 x 430 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)413 x 818 x 466 mm413 x 818 x 466 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1175 x 1175 x 2292 mm1175 x 1175 x 2204 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers31 kg30.1 kg
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 features35 differ
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYes
Minimum system requirementsDiffersWindows 2000: 133 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM; Windows XP: 233 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM; Windows Server 2003 (standard edition): 550 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM; 220 MB available hard disk space for Windows, 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM (Windows Vista, check user guide for minimum hard drive space), CD-ROWindows 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)
Power requirementsDiffersInput voltage 100 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz); input voltage 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)100 - 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz); 220 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
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; Certified for Windows Vista; Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS X v 10.2.8, Mac OS X v 10.3, Mac OS X v 10.4 or higherOS/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) 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)41.3 cm (16.2")41.3 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)Differs41.3 cm (16.2")38.3 cm (15.1")
Standard input trays22
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs575 x 570 x 538 mm575 x 570 x 516 mm
Print quality (black, draft quality)600 DPI600 DPI
Standard input capacity for transparenciesKnown for one50
Print quality (black, normal quality)600 DPI600 DPI
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)17 - 25 °C17 - 25 °C
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
Standard media sizesA4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), envelopes (DL, C5, B5)A4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), envelopes (DL, C5, B5)
Memory upgrade0.512 GB0.512 GB
Print margin bottom (A4)5 mm5 mm
Print margin left (A4)5 mm5 mm
Print margin right (A4)5 mm5 mm
Print margin top (A4)5 mm5 mm
Typefaces80 built-in fonts available for both PCL and Postscript emulation, printer-matching screen fonts in TrueType format available with the software solution80 built-in fonts available for both PCL and Postscript emulation, printer-matching screen fonts in TrueType format available with the software solution
Recommended media weightDiffersTray 1: 60 - 175; Au-matic two-sided printing unit, Tray 2: 60 - 120Tray 1: 60 - 220; Tray 2, 3: 60 - 120
Standard output capacity for envelopes10 sheets10 sheets
Envelope feederNoNo
Acoustic power emissions6.9 B(A)6.9 B(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions55 dB55 dB
Print quality (colour, best quality)600 DPI600 DPI
Duplex print optionsDiffersAutomatic (standard)Manual (driver support provided)
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 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
Acoustic power emissions (ready)53 dB53 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)55 dB(A)55 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)39 dB39 dB
Control panel2-line graphical display, 4 lights (Attention, Data, Ready, Toner), 4 buttons (Help, Menu, Select, Stop), 3 navigation arrow buttons (Back, Down, Up)2-line graphical display, 4 lights (Attention, Data, Ready, Toner), 4 buttons (Help, Menu, Select, Stop), 3 navigation arrow buttons (Back, Down, Up)
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 bindingYesYes
Duplex supported media sizeA4A4
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
Maximum paper trays33
Media handlingSheetfedSheetfed
Media size (tray 2)A4, A5, B5 (JIS), 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mmA4, A5, B5 (JIS), 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm
Media sizes supported (imperial)Letter, legal, 8.5 x 13 in, statement, executive, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch)Letter, 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)60 to 120 g/m260 to 120 g/m2
Media weight (tray 3)60 to 120 g/m260 to 120 g/m2
Memory technologyDiffersDDR1 SO DIMMDDR1 SDRAM
Operating altitude (imperial)8530 ft8530 ft
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Differs574 x 571.5 x 538.5 mm (22.6 x 22.5 x 21.2")574 x 571.5 x 515.6 mm (22.6 x 22.5 x 20.3")
Package weight (imperial)Differs30.8 kg (68 lbs)29.9 kg (66 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1176 x 1176 x 2291.1 mm (46.3 x 46.3 x 90.2")1176 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
Paper handling standard/output250-sheet face-down output bin250-sheet face-down output bin
Power consumption (active)Known for one437 W
Print quality (black, best quality)600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Differs< 30 ppmUp to 22 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)Differs< 15 ppmUp to 22 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Known for oneUp to 22 ppm
Recommended media weight (duplex, imperial)16 to 32 lb16 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 typeDirect and NetworkDirect and Network
SureSupply supportedYesYes
UNSPSC-codeDiffers8111220143212105
Upgrade typeColor tables, formatter firmware, software driversColor tables, formatter firmware, software drivers
Weight (imperial)Differs61.6 lb59.6 lb
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.
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one4 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for one3 pc(s)

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