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HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer vs HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw

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  • 95specifications compared
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  • 88identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer has 2 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw (10.9 s vs 8.9 s). The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer has 2 s more time to first page (colour, normal) than the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw (11 s vs 9 s). The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw has 1,481,004,606 more HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) than the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer (199896333832 vs 198415329226).

  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer:10.9 s
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:8.9 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer:11 s
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:9 s
  • HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer:198415329226
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:199896333832

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Comparison of Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer, Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw
97 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourYesYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution colour600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution black600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)25 ppm25 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)25 ppm25 ppm
Warm-up time55 s55 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs10.9 s8.9 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs11 s9 s
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycle40000 pages per month40000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle150 - 2500 pages per month150 - 2500 pages per month
Number of print cartridges44
Page description languagesPDF, JPEG, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6PDF, JPEG, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6
Printer fontsScalable, TrueTypeScalable, TrueType
Country of originVietnamVietnam
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 218A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1,300 pages) W2180A; HP 218A Cyan Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1,200 pages) W2181A; HP 218A Yellow Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1,200 pages) W2182A; HP 218A Magenta Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1,200 pages) W2183A; HP 218X High Y
HP segmentSmall medium businessSmall medium business
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input trays22
Total input capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Maximum number of input trays22
Maximum input capacity251 sheets251 sheets
Maximum output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print size216 x 356 mm216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesPlain paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, LetterheadPlain paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, Letterhead
Custom media width76 - 216 mm76 - 216 mm
Custom media length127 - 356 mm127 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weight60 - 176 g/m²60 - 176 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Performanceidentical
Internal memory256 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memory256 MB256 MB
Processor frequency1200 MHz1200 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)51 dB51 dB
Sound power level (printing)6.2 dB6.2 dB
Designidentical
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayMGDMGD
Display diagonal5.08 cm (2")5.08 cm (2")
Control typeButtonsButtons
CertificationEN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 +A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2021; CISPR 32:2019; CISPR 35:2016; EN 55032:2015+A11:2020+A1:2020; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN 61000-4-12:2017; FCC CFR 47 Part 15B; ICES-003, Issue 6:2019; Other Telecom approvals as required by individual countriesEN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 +A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2021; CISPR 32:2019; CISPR 35:2016; EN 55032:2015+A11:2020+A1:2020; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN 61000-4-12:2017; FCC CFR 47 Part 15B; ICES-003, Issue 6:2019; Other Telecom approvals as required by individual countries
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)415 W415 W
Power consumption (ready)6.1 W6.1 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)0.05 W0.05 W
Power consumption (off)0.05 W0.05 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)0.272 kWh/week0.272 kWh/week
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOSMac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOS
Other operating systems supportedAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 30 °C15 - 30 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width390 mm390 mm
Depth419.1 mm419.1 mm
Height254.2 mm254.2 mm
Weight13.8 kg13.8 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)1200 x 1000 x 2041 mm1200 x 1000 x 2041 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package width497 mm497 mm
Package depth331 mm331 mm
Package height510 mm510 mm
Package weight16.9 kg16.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)500 pages500 pages
Cables includedACAC
User guideYesYes
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP Dynamic securityYesYes
HP Security toolsDevice Unique Password, Enable/Disable USB Ports, EWS Session Timeout, Access Control for Device Features, Remote Scan Enable/DisableDevice Unique Password, Enable/Disable USB Ports, EWS Session Timeout, Access Control for Device Features, Remote Scan Enable/Disable
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs198415329226199896333832
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code84433210108443321010
Pallet gross weight474.2 kg474.2 kg
Layers per pallet4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet28 pc(s)28 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesGS mark, CCC, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMIGS mark, CCC, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMI
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer7 pc(s)7 pc(s)
Other features3 differ
Recommended system requirementsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 11; 10; 32-bit or 64-bit; 2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection. Apple macOS 12.0 Monterey; macOS 13.0 Ventura; macOS v14 Sonoma; 2GB HD; Internet required.Microsoft Windows 11; 10; 2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection. Apple macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; 2GB HD; Internet required.
Power supply typeInternal (Built-in) power supplyInternal (Built-in) power supply
Electromagnetic compatibilityEN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 +A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2021; CISPR 32:2019; CISPR 35:2016; EN 55032:2015+A11:2020+A1:2020; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN 61000-4-12:2017; FCC CFR 47 Part 15B; ICES-003, Issue 6:2019; Other Telecom approvals as required by individual countriesEN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 +A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2021; CISPR 32:2019; CISPR 35:2016; EN 55032:2015+A11:2020+A1:2020; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN 61000-4-12:2017; FCC CFR 47 Part 15B; ICES-003, Issue 6:2019; Other Telecom approvals as required by individual countries
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; LinuxWindows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia
Manufacturer warrantyOne-year limited warranty. For more information please visit us at https://www.support.hp.com[12]. 3-year HP commercial warranty at no extra cost (register within first 60 days at https://www.hp.com/eu/3yearwarranty ).One-year limited warranty. For more information please visit us at https://www.support.hp.com[12]. 3-year HP commercial warranty at no extra cost (register within first 60 days at https://www.hp.com/eu/3yearwarranty ).
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Processor frequency1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
Recommended humidity operating range30 - 70%30 - 70%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)15 - 27 °C15 - 27 °C
Custom media sizes76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm
Envelope feederNoNo
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)16 dB16 dB
Box contentsDiffersHP Color LaserJet Pro 3201-3204, 3288 Series Printer; HP Black Original Introductory LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~600 pages); HP Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Original Introductory LaserJet Toner Cartridges (~500 pages each); Power cord; User Guide; Flyers; CD (#BBU and #AAC only)HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw; HP Black Original Introductory LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~600 pages); HP Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Original Introductory LaserJet Toner Cartridges (~500 pages each); Power cord; User Guide; Flyers; CD (#BBU and #AAC only)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)1199.9 x 1000 x 2040.9 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 80.3")1199.9 x 1000 x 2040.9 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 80.3")
Pallet weight (imperial)474.2 kg (1045.4 lbs)474.2 kg (1045.4 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number0.272 kWh/week (Energy Star)0.272 kWh/week (Energy Star)
UNSPSC-code4321210543212105

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