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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer vs HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn

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  • 83specifications compared
  • 65differ
  • 18identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn has 45 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer (70 ppm vs 25 ppm). The HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn has 45 s more warm-up time than the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer (100 s vs 55 s). The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer has 5.3 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn (10.9 s vs 5.6 s). Only the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer has colour. Only the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3201dw Printer has Wi-Fi.

  • Colour
    • Yes
    • No
  • Maximum resolution
    • 600 x 600 DPI
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 25 ppm
    • 70 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • 55 s
    • 100 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 10.9 s
    • 5.6 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • 40000 pages per month
    • 250000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • 150 - 2500 pages per month
    • 0 - 60000 pages per month
  • Number of print cartridges
    • 4
    • 1

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Printing5 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs25 ppm70 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Known for one35 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers55 s100 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs10.9 s5.6 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one4.23 mm
Secure printingKnown for oneYes
Watermark printingKnown for oneYes
Print resolution colourKnown for one600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution blackKnown for one600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one25 ppm
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one11 s
Features6 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers40000 pages per month250000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers150 - 2500 pages per month0 - 60000 pages per month
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlack
Number of print cartridgesDiffers41
Page description languagesDiffersPDF, JPEG, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 5e, PCL 6
Country of originDiffersVietnamChina, Mexico, Czech Republic
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneHP 176A Black LJ Toner Cartridge W1760A (ISO Yield 45,000)
HP segmentDiffersSmall medium businessEnterprise
Input & output capacity6 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers23
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets1140 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers100 sheets500 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityKnown for one100 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one520 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one100 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers23
Maximum input capacityDiffers251 sheets1140 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers100 sheets500 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA3
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 356 mm311.5 x 448.7 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, LetterheadPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Letterhead
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA3, A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC5, C6
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneOficio, 16K
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB4, B5, B6
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneB5, C5, C6, DL
Photo paper sizesKnown for one10x15 cm
Custom media widthDiffers76 - 216 mm98 - 320 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers127 - 356 mm139.7 - 457.2 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 176 g/m²60 - 325 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, HTTPS
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint
Performance5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB6144 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 MB6144 MB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one256 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneSSD
Built-in processorKnown for oneYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1200 MHz1600 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs51 dB55 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.2 dB70 dB
Design4 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneEnterprise
Product colourKnown for oneBlue, White
DisplayDiffersMGDCGD
Colour displayKnown for oneYes
Display diagonalDiffers5.08 cm (2")10.9 cm (4.3")
Control typeDiffersButtonsTouch
CertificationDiffersEN 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 countriesCISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) - Class A, EN 55032: 2015 (EU) - Class A, CISPR 11:2016, EN 55011:2016, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 55024: 2010+A1:2015, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN60601-1-2:2015, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, FCC CFR 47 Part 1
Power5 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs415 W24.37 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs6.1 W40.08 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.05 W0.11 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.05 W0.11 W
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 Hz
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for one0.272 kWh/week
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%20 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR, EPEAT, Blue Angel, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneFSC Certified Packaging; 10% post-consumer recycled plastic
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYes
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one670
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one416
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one30
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one26
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one60
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers390 mm585 mm
DepthDiffers419.1 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers254.2 mm714 mm
WeightDiffers13.8 kg65.5 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1200 x 1000 x 2041 mm755 x 850 x 980 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers497 mm755 mm
Package depthDiffers331 mm850 mm
Package heightDiffers510 mm980 mm
Package weightDiffers16.9 kg75.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for one500 pages
User guideKnown for oneYes
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP Security toolsDiffersDevice Unique Password, Enable/Disable USB Ports, EWS Session Timeout, Access Control for Device Features, Remote Scan Enable/DisableIdentity management: Kerberos authentication, LDAP authentication, 1000 user PIN codes, Optional HP and 3rd party advanced authentication solutions (e.g., badge readers); Network: IPsec/firewall with Certificate/Pre-shared Key authentication, Supports WJA-10 IPsec configuration Plug-in, 802.1X authe
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one198415329226
Logistics data3 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers474.2 kg75.9 kg
Layers per palletDiffers4 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers28 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Technical details2 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersGS mark, CCC, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMIGS mark, CCC, BIS, cUL, UL, CE, BSMI
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers7 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Other features10 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.2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection; or USB port; Internet browser. 2 GB available hard drive space; Internet connection or USB port; Internet browser.
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffersEN 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 countriesCISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) - Class A, EN 55032: 2015 (EU) - Class A, CISPR 11:2016, EN 55011:2016, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 55024: 2010+A1:2015, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN60601-1-2:2015, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, FCC CFR 47 Part 1
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; LinuxWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows Client OS; Android; iOS; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; MacOS v14 Sonoma; Windows 8.1
Recommended humidity operating rangeDiffers30 - 70%20 - 80%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs15 - 27 °C15 - 30 °C
Custom media sizesDiffers76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mmTray 1: 98 x 139.7 to 320 x 457.2 mm; Tray 2: 98 x 139.7 to 297 x 390 mm; Tray 3: 140 x 182 to 320 x 457.2 mm
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneInaudible
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)Installation guide; regulatory flyer; power cords; manual
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1199.9 x 1000 x 2040.9 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 80.3")754.4 x 850.9 x 980.4 mm (29.7 x 33.5 x 38.6")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs474.2 kg (1045.4 lbs)75.9 kg (167.3 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers0.272 kWh/week (Energy Star)1.027 kWh/Week
Manufacturer warrantyKnown for oneOne-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 ).
PrintingKnown for oneColour printing
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.2 GHz
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for one16 dB

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