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HP Color LaserJet CP3525dn Printer vs HP Color LaserJet CP3525n Printer

115specifications compared
7differ
108identical
2known for one product only

Key differences

Duplex printing
- Color LaserJet CP3525dn Printer:Yes
- Color LaserJet CP3525n Printer:No
Internal memory
- Color LaserJet CP3525dn Printer:384 MB
- Color LaserJet CP3525n Printer:256 MB
Sustainability certificates
- Color LaserJet CP3525dn Printer:Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR
- Color LaserJet CP3525n Printer:ENERGY STAR
Weight
- Color LaserJet CP3525dn Printer:33.4 kg
- Color LaserJet CP3525n Printer:32.9 kg
Package weight
- Color LaserJet CP3525dn Printer:39.5 kg
- Color LaserJet CP3525n Printer:39 kg
Duplex binding
- Color LaserJet CP3525dn Printer:Yes
- Color LaserJet CP3525n Printer:No

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Comparison of Color LaserJet CP3525dn Printer, Color LaserJet CP3525n Printer
117 specifications	A HP Color LaserJet CP3525dn Printer View product	B HP Color LaserJet CP3525n Printer View product
Printing1 differ
Colour	Yes	Yes
Print technology	Laser	Laser
Duplex printingDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum resolution	600 x 1200 DPI	600 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	30 ppm	30 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	30 ppm	30 ppm
Warm-up time	131 s	131 s
Time to first page (black, normal)	11 s	11 s
Featuresidentical
Number of print cartridges	4	4
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacity	350 sheets	350 sheets
Total output capacity	250 sheets	250 sheets
Maximum input capacity	850 sheets	850 sheets
Maximum output capacity	250 sheets	250 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4	A4
Paper tray media types	Bond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies	Bond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5	A4, A5
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)	B5	B5
Envelopes sizes	B5, C5, DL	B5, C5, DL
Duplex media weight	60 - 163, 60 - 220 g/m²	60 - 163, 60 - 220 g/m²
Media size (tray 1)	Letter, legal, executive, 8.5 x 13, A4, A5, B5 (JIS), envelopes (No. 10, Monarch (7 3/4), C5, B5, DL), 98.4 x 148 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm	Letter, legal, executive, 8.5 x 13, A4, A5, B5 (JIS), envelopes (No. 10, Monarch (7 3/4), C5, B5, DL), 98.4 x 148 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Media types supported	Paper (plain, light, bond, recycled, mid-weight, heavy, mid-weight glossy, heavy glossy, extra heavy, extra heavy glossy, cardstock, card glossy) colour transparency, labels, letterhead, envelope, preprinted, prepunched, coloured, rough, opaque film	Paper (plain, light, bond, recycled, mid-weight, heavy, mid-weight glossy, heavy glossy, extra heavy, extra heavy glossy, cardstock, card glossy) colour transparency, labels, letterhead, envelope, preprinted, prepunched, coloured, rough, opaque film
Media weight (tray 1)	60 to 216 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper)	60 to 216 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper)
Networkidentical
Network ready	Yes	Yes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)	Via 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 Bonjour-compatible, NDS, Bindery, NCP, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP v 1, 2c, 3, HTTP	Via 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 Bonjour-compatible, NDS, Bindery, NCP, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP v 1, 2c, 3, HTTP
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	384 MB	256 MB
Maximum internal memory	1 MB	1 MB
Built-in processor	Yes	Yes
Processor model	Motorola Coldfire V5x Embedded	Motorola Coldfire V5x Embedded
Processor frequency	515 MHz	515 MHz
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)	60 W	60 W
System requirementsidentical
Minimum system requirements for Macintosh	Mac OS X v10.3, v10.4, v10.5; PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel Core processor; 256 MB RAM; 160 MB hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; USB port	Mac OS X v10.3, v10.4, v10.5; PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel Core processor; 256 MB RAM; 160 MB hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; USB port
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	59 - 80.6 °F	59 - 80.6 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C	0 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 70%	10 - 70%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	33.4 kg	32.9 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)	514 x 491 x 358 mm	514 x 491 x 358 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)	822 x 739 x 358 mm	822 x 739 x 358 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)	1200 x 800 x 2270 mm	1200 x 800 x 2270 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	39.5 kg	39 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled software	Software for Microsoft Windows: Desktop SureSupply, HP Update. Macintosh: HP Postscript 3 driver software (v4.3.1) and HP Printer Utility for Mac OS X	Software for Microsoft Windows: Desktop SureSupply, HP Update. Macintosh: HP Postscript 3 driver software (v4.3.1) and HP Printer Utility for Mac OS X
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weight	322 kg	322 kg
Master (outer) cases per pallet	2 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Layers per pallet	4 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Products per pallet	8 pc(s)	8 pc(s)
Other features2 differ
Minimum system requirements	Windows Vista: Intel Pentium II or Celeron processor, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5, 512 MB RAM, 220 MB hard disk space, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, CD-ROM drive; USB port; Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Server 2008: Intel Pentium II or Celeron processor, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5, 256 MB RAM, 22	Windows Vista: Intel Pentium II or Celeron processor, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5, 512 MB RAM, 220 MB hard disk space, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, CD-ROM drive; USB port; Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Server 2008: Intel Pentium II or Celeron processor, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5, 256 MB RAM, 22
Printer management	HP Web Jetadmin, HP Easy Printer Care Software, HP Sure Supply, HP Colour Access Controls, HP Embedded Web Server	HP Web Jetadmin, HP Easy Printer Care Software, HP Sure Supply, HP Colour Access Controls, HP Embedded Web Server
Power requirements	Input voltage 115 to 127 V ac (+/- 10%), 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 12 A; 220 to 240 V ac (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 6 A	Input voltage 115 to 127 V ac (+/- 10%), 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 12 A; 220 to 240 V ac (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 6 A
Electromagnetic compatibility	CISPR 22: 2005/EN 55022: 2006 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000+A2, EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1, EN 55024: 1998+A1+A2, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (USA), ICES-003, Issue 4, (Canada), GB9254-1998, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC with CE Marking (Europe), other EMC approvals as required by individual countries	CISPR 22: 2005/EN 55022: 2006 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000+A2, EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1, EN 55024: 1998+A1+A2, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (USA), ICES-003, Issue 4, (Canada), GB9254-1998, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC with CE Marking (Europe), other EMC approvals as required by individual countries
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Professional, Server 2003, Server 2008; Windows Vista; Mac OS X v10.3, v10.4, v10.5	Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Professional, Server 2003, Server 2008; Windows Vista; Mac OS X v10.3, v10.4, v10.5
Networking features	Via HP Jetdirect Gigabit Ethernet embedded print server: 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 Bonjour-compatible, NDS, Bindery, NCP, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP v 1, 2c, 3, HT	Via HP Jetdirect Gigabit Ethernet embedded print server: 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 Bonjour-compatible, NDS, Bindery, NCP, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP v 1, 2c, 3, HT
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)	82.3 cm (32.4")	82.3 cm (32.4")
Safety	IEC 60950-1 (International), EN 60950-1+A11 (EU), IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1+A1+A2 (Class 1 Laser/LED Device) GB4943-2001, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC with CE Marking (Europe); other safety approvals as required by individual countries	IEC 60950-1 (International), EN 60950-1+A11 (EU), IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1+A1+A2 (Class 1 Laser/LED Device) GB4943-2001, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC with CE Marking (Europe); other safety approvals as required by individual countries
Size (imperial)	51.3 cm (20.2")	51.3 cm (20.2")
Standard input trays	2	2
Package dimensions (WxDxH)	755 x 600 x 530 mm	755 x 600 x 530 mm
Print quality (black, normal quality)	600 DPI	600 DPI
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)	15 - 27 °C	15 - 27 °C
I/O ports	1 USB-B, 1 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet	1 USB-B, 1 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet
Input capacity for envelopes (primary tray)	10 sheets	10 sheets
Custom media sizes	Multipurpose tray: 98 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm; 250-sheet input tray: 148 x 210 to 216 x 297 mm; optional 500-sheet input tray: 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm	Multipurpose tray: 98 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm; 250-sheet input tray: 148 x 210 to 216 x 297 mm; optional 500-sheet input tray: 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm
Standard media sizes	A4, A5, B5 (JIS), envelopes (B5, C5, DL)	A4, A5, B5 (JIS), envelopes (B5, C5, DL)
Memory upgrade	1 GB	1 GB
Typefaces	80 HP font set (plus Greek, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Arabic)	80 HP font set (plus Greek, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Arabic)
Media weights by paper path	Multipurpose tray: 60 to 216 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper); 250-sheet input tray: 60 to 163 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper)	Multipurpose tray: 60 to 216 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper); 250-sheet input tray: 60 to 163 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper)
Recommended media weight	60 - 220 g/m²	60 - 220 g/m²
Standard output capacity for envelopes	10 sheets	10 sheets
Envelope feeder	No	No
Acoustic power emissions	6.9 B(A) (active/printing), 4.6 B(A) (ready)	6.9 B(A) (active/printing), 4.6 B(A) (ready)
Acoustic pressure emissions	54 dB	54 dB
Print quality (colour, best quality)	1200 DPI	1200 DPI
Duplex print optionsDiffers	Automatic (standard)	Manual (driver support provided)
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)	30 ppm	30 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)	30 ppm	30 ppm
Paper handling	100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray, Optional 500-sheet input tray, 250-sheet top output bin	100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray, Optional 500-sheet input tray, 250-sheet top output bin
Acoustic power emissions (ready)	46 dB	46 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)	54 dB(A)	54 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)	33 dB	33 dB
Automatic paper sensor	No	No
Control panel	4-line graphical colour display, 3 lights (Attention, Data, Ready), 7 buttons (Help, Menu, OK, Stop, Back, Down, Up)	4-line graphical colour display, 3 lights (Attention, Data, Ready), 7 buttons (Help, Menu, OK, Stop, Back, Down, Up)
Dimension note (imperial)	Dimensions vary as per configuration	Dimensions vary as per configuration
Dimension note (metric)	Dimensions vary as per configuration	Dimensions vary as per configuration
Driver updates	For a list of printer drivers and updated HP printer software go to http:///go/cljcp3525_software	For a list of printer drivers and updated HP printer software go to http:///go/cljcp3525_software
Duplex bindingDiffers	Yes	No
Duplex supported media size	A4, A5, B5 (JIS)	A4, A5, B5 (JIS)
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)	11 s	11 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)	11 s	11 s
First page out (black&white, letter, sleep)	17 s	17 s
Maximum paper trays	3	3
Media handling	Sheetfed	Sheetfed
Media size (tray 2)	Letter, executive, A4, A5, B5 (JIS), 148 x 210 to 215.9 x 297 mm	Letter, executive, A4, A5, B5 (JIS), 148 x 210 to 215.9 x 297 mm
Media sizes supported (imperial)	Multipurpose tray: letter, legal, executive, statement, envelopes (No. 9, No. 10, Monarch); 250-sheet input tray: letter, executive	Multipurpose tray: letter, legal, executive, statement, envelopes (No. 9, No. 10, Monarch); 250-sheet input tray: letter, executive
Media type and capacity (tray 2)	sheets (75 g/m² paper): 250, cardstock (163 g/m²): 100, transparencies: 100	sheets (75 g/m² paper): 250, cardstock (163 g/m²): 100, transparencies: 100
Media weight (tray 2)	60 to 163 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper)	60 to 163 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper)
Media weight (tray 3)	60 to 176 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper) (CP3525x)	60 to 176 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper) (CP3525x)
Memory technology	NANDFlash, DDR2 SDRAM	NANDFlash, DDR2 SDRAM
Operating altitude (imperial)	8000 ft	8000 ft
Package dimensions (W x D x H)	754.4 x 599.4 x 530.9 mm (29.7 x 23.6 x 20.9")	754.4 x 599.4 x 530.9 mm (29.7 x 23.6 x 20.9")
Package weight (imperial)	38.9 kg (85.8 lbs)	38.9 kg (85.8 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)	1201.4 x 800.1 x 2270.8 mm (47.3 x 31.5 x 89.4")	1201.4 x 800.1 x 2270.8 mm (47.3 x 31.5 x 89.4")
Pallet weight (imperial)	321.1 kg (708 lbs)	321.1 kg (708 lbs)
Paper handling optional/input	Optional 500-sheet input tray	Optional 500-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard/input	100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray	100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard/output	250-sheet top output bin	250-sheet top output bin
Print quality (black, best quality)	1200 x 600 DPI	1200 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)	< 30	< 30
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)	< 30	< 30
Recommended media weight (duplex, imperial)Known for one	16 to 43 lb (automatic duplex), 16 to 58 lb (manual duplex)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for transparencies	100 sheets	100 sheets
SureSupply connection type	Direct and Network	Direct and Network
SureSupply supported	Yes	Yes
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number	4.212 kWh/Week	4.212 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	43201802	Unknown — not stated by the source
Upgrade type	Color tables, formatter firmware, software drivers	Color tables, formatter firmware, software drivers
Weight (imperial)	Includes print cartridge 72.5 lb	Includes print cartridge 72.5 lb
Wireless option type	Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory	Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory

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