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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP Color LaserJet CP3525n Printer vs HP LaserJet P4015dn Printer

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 78differ
  • 20identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Colour
    • Yes
    • No
  • Duplex printing
    • No
    • Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • 600 x 1200 DPI
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 30 ppm
    • 50 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • 131 s
    • 60 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 11 s
    • 8.5 s
  • Number of print cartridges
    • 4
    • 1
  • Total input capacity
    • 350 sheets
    • 600 sheets

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Printing6 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Duplex printingDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs30 ppm50 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers131 s60 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs11 s8.5 s
Print technologyKnown for oneLaser
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one30 ppm
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one225000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleKnown for one3000
Number of print cartridgesDiffers41
Input & output capacity3 differ
Total input capacityDiffers350 sheets600 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers250 sheets600 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers250 sheets600 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one850 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersBond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, TransparenciesBond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5A4, A5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneExecutive
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Duplex media weightDiffers60 - 163, 60 - 220 g/m²60 - 120 g/m²
Media size (tray 1)DiffersLetter, 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 mmA4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legal, executive, statement, 16K, Dpostcard (JIS), Executive (JIS), envelope (Com10, Monarch #7-3/4, DL ISO, C5 ISO, B5 ISO), 76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm
Media types supportedDiffersPaper (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 filmPaper (bond, colour, letterhead, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough, light), envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies
Media weight (tray 1)Differs60 to 216 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper)60 to 200 g/m²
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneB5, C5, DL
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneNo
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
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 Bonjour-compatible, NDS, Bindery, NCP, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP v 1, 2c, 3, HTTPIPv4/IPv6: SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, Port 9100, LPD, IPP, Secure-IPP, WS Discovery, IPsec/Firewall; IPv6: DHCPv6, MLDv1, ICMPv6; IPv4: Auto-IP, SLP, TFTP, Telnet, IGMPv2, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, IP Direct Mode, WS Print; IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, NetWare NDS, Bindery, NDPS, iPrint
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB128 MB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNo
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor modelDiffersMotorola Coldfire V5x EmbeddedMotorola ColdFire V5e
Processor frequencyDiffers515 MHz540 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one1 MB
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, Grey
DisplayKnown for oneLCD
CertificationKnown for oneIEC 60950-1 EN 60950-1+A11 (EU) IEC 60825-1+A1+A2 UL/cUL GS EN 60825-1+A1+A2 GB4943-2001
Poweridentical
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one12 W
Power consumption (printing)Known for one60 W
System requirements1 differ
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshDiffersMac 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 portMac OS X v10.2 or higher; PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core processor; 160 MB free hard disk space; CD-ROM drive, USB port or IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port (via HP1284B Parallel Card J7972G)
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs59 - 80.6 °F50 - 90 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)0 - 35 °C0 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 70%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 95%
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one9100
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthKnown for one419.1 mm
DepthKnown for one925.2 mm
HeightKnown for one58.4 mm
WeightDiffers32.9 kg28.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs514 x 491 x 358 mm419 x 538 x 394 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Differs822 x 739 x 358 mm419 x 952 x 584 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1200 x 800 x 2270 mm1200 x 800 x 2310 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers39 kg29.6 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersSoftware for Microsoft Windows: Desktop SureSupply, HP Update. Macintosh: HP Postscript 3 driver software (v4.3.1) and HP Printer Utility for Mac OS XPrint drivers and installation software on CD-ROM: HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6, Postscript, Postscript Printer Description files, HP LaserJet Utility (Mac), Macintosh software
Logistics data2 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers322 kg260 kg
Master (outer) cases per pallet2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Layers per pallet4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers8 pc(s)16 pc(s)
Other features47 differ
Minimum system requirementsDiffersWindows 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, 22Microsoft Windows 2000: 133 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Microsoft Windows XP Home and Professional: 233 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Microsoft Windows Server 2003: 550 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM (standard edition), 220 MB of free hard disk space for Microsoft Windows, 1 GHz pro
Printer managementDiffersHP Web Jetadmin, HP Easy Printer Care Software, HP Sure Supply, HP Colour Access Controls, HP Embedded Web ServerHP Web Jetadmin, HP LaserJet Utility, HP Embedded Web Server, HP Easy Printer Care
Power requirementsDiffersInput voltage 115 to 127 V ac (+/- 10%), 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 12 A; 220 to 240 V ac (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 6 AInput voltage 100 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz); 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Electromagnetic compatibilityCISPR 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 countriesCISPR 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 systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 2000, XP Professional, Server 2003, Server 2008; Windows Vista; Mac OS X v10.3, v10.4, v10.5Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional; Server 2003; Certified for Windows Vista; Mac OS X v10.2, v10.3 or higher
Downloadable softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows Installer, HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, HP postscript level 3 emulation, HP Web Jetadmin, Macintosh Installer, Macintosh PostScript, PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files, IBM drivers, Model scripts, OS/2 PCL 5 or PCL 6 printer driver, OS/2 PS printer driver, UNIX model scripts, Linux
Networking featuresDiffersVia 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, HTHP Jetdirect 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet embedded print server Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b wireless, 802.11g wireless
PictBridgeKnown for oneNo
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Differs82.3 cm (32.4")41.9 cm (16.5")
SafetyIEC 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 countriesIEC 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)Differs51.3 cm (20.2")41.9 cm (16.5")
Standard input trays22
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs755 x 600 x 530 mm790 x 600 x 540 mm
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs15 - 27 °C10 - 32 °C
I/O portsDiffers1 USB-B, 1 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet1 x USB 2.0 1 x EIO 1+2 Host USB 2.0
Input capacity for envelopes (primary tray)10 sheets10 sheets
Custom media sizesDiffersMultipurpose 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 mmMultipurpose tray: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2 and optional 500-sheet tray: 148 x 210 to 148 x 356 mm; custom media cassette: 102 x 148 to 170 x 282 mm
Standard media sizesDiffersA4, A5, B5 (JIS), envelopes (B5, C5, DL)A4, A5, B5 (JIS), 16K, Dpostcard (JIS), Executive (JIS), envelope (DL ISO, C5 ISO, B5 ISO)
Print margin bottom (A4)Known for one6 mm
Print margin left (A4)Known for one5 mm
Print margin right (A4)Known for one5 mm
Print margin top (A4)Known for one6 mm
Typefaces80 HP font set (plus Greek, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Arabic)80 HP font set (plus Greek, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Arabic)
Media weights by paper pathDiffersMultipurpose 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 1: 60 to 200 g/m², standard cassette (Tray 2): 60 to 120 g/m², optional custom media cassette (Tray 2): 60 to 120 g/m², optional envelope feeder: 75 to 105 g/m², optional 500-sheet trays: 60 to 120 g/m², optional 1500-sheet high-capacity input tray: 60 to 120 g/m², two-sided printi
Standard output capacity for envelopes10 sheets10 sheets
Envelope feederDiffersNoYes, 75
Acoustic power emissionsDiffers6.9 B(A) (active/printing), 4.6 B(A) (ready)7.2 B(A) (active/printing), 4.1 B(A) (ready)
Duplex print optionsDiffersManual (driver support provided)Automatic (standard)
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)Known for one225000 pages per month
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Differs30 ppm50 ppm
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Differs46 dB41 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)Differs54 dB(A)58 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Differs33 dB27 dB
Automatic paper sensorNoNo
Control panelDiffers4-line graphical colour display, 3 lights (Attention, Data, Ready), 7 buttons (Help, Menu, OK, Stop, Back, Down, Up)2.29 x 5.33 cm 4-Line LCD display, 3 light-emitting diode (LED) indicator lights (Ready, Data, Attention), buttons (10 numeric keys, Information, Return, Stop/Cancel, OK, Toggle up/down)
Driver updatesDiffersFor a list of printer drivers and updated HP printer software go to http:///go/cljcp3525_softwareMost recent printer drivers and software for all supported operating systems available at http:///support; if no access to the Internet, see support flyer that came in printer box
Duplex bindingNoNo
Duplex supported media sizeDiffersA4, A5, B5 (JIS)A4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), 16K
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)Differs11 s8.5 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)Differs11 s8.5 s
First page out (black&white, letter, sleep)Differs17 s12 s
Maximum paper traysDiffers36
Media handlingSheetfedSheetfed
Media size (tray 2)DiffersLetter, executive, A4, A5, B5 (JIS), 148 x 210 to 215.9 x 297 mmA4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legal, executive, statement, 16K, Executive (JIS), 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm
Media sizes supported (imperial)DiffersMultipurpose tray: letter, legal, executive, statement, envelopes (No. 9, No. 10, Monarch); 250-sheet input tray: letter, executiveLetter, legal, executive, statement, 8.5 x 13 in, custom 3.0 x 5.0 to 8.5 x 14 in, envelope (Com10, Monarch #7-3/4)
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Differssheets (75 g/m² paper): 250, cardstock (163 g/m²): 100, transparencies: 100sheets: 500
Media weight (tray 2)Differs60 to 163 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper)60 to 120 g/m²
Media weight (tray 3)Differs60 to 176 g/m² (plain paper), 105 to 220 g/m² (glossy paper) (CP3525x)60 to 120 g/m²
Memory technologyDiffersNANDFlash, DDR2 SDRAMMemory Enhancement technology (MEt)
Operating altitude (imperial)Differs8000 ftUp to 10,000 ft
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Differs754.4 x 599.4 x 530.9 mm (29.7 x 23.6 x 20.9")789.9 x 599.4 x 541 mm (31.1 x 23.6 x 21.3")
Package weight (imperial)Differs38.9 kg (85.8 lbs)29.6 kg (65.3 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1201.4 x 800.1 x 2270.8 mm (47.3 x 31.5 x 89.4")1201.4 x 800.1 x 2308.9 mm (47.3 x 31.5 x 90.9")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs321.1 kg (708 lbs)259 kg (571 lbs)
Paper handling optional/inputDiffersOptional 500-sheet input trayOptional 500-sheet input tray, optional 1500-sheet input tray (up to 5 additional trays for up to 3600-sheet input capacity), optional 75-sheet envelope feeder, optional custom media cassette (Tray 2)
Paper handling standard/inputDiffers100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray100-sheet multipurpose tray, 500-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard/outputDiffers250-sheet top output bin100-sheet rear output bin, 500-sheet top output bin
Print quality (black, best quality)Differs1200 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Differs< 30< 52
Recommended media weight (duplex, imperial)Known for one16 to 32 lb
Security management descriptionKnown for oneManagement security: SNMPv3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS), 802.1X authentication (EAP- PEAP, EAP-TLS), IPsec/Firewall with Kerberos, Certificate, and PreShared Key Authentication: Wireless network security (Requires HP Jetdirect 690n Wireless Print Server): 802.1x (EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS), WPA, WPA2 authentication, A
Standard output capacity for transparenciesDiffers100 sheets600 sheets
SureSupply connection typeDirect and NetworkDirect and Network
SureSupply supportedYesYes
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers4.212 kWh/Week4.286 kWh/Week
Upgrade typeDiffersColor tables, formatter firmware, software driversPrinter firmware can be remotely upgraded, Jetdirect firmware can be remotes upgraded
Weight (imperial)DiffersIncludes print cartridge 72.5 lb57.54 lb
Wireless option typeOptional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessoryOptional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for one600 DPI
Memory upgradeKnown for one1 GB
Recommended media weightKnown for one60 - 220 g/m²
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one54 dB
Print quality (colour, best quality)Known for one1200 DPI
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for one30 ppm
Paper handlingKnown for one100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray, Optional 500-sheet input tray, 250-sheet top output bin
Dimension note (imperial)Known for oneDimensions vary as per configuration
Dimension note (metric)Known for oneDimensions vary as per configuration
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)Known for one< 30
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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