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HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw vs HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw

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  • 36differ
  • 55identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw 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 MFP 3301sdw 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 MFP 3301sdw has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw (2 vs 1). Page description languages: PDF, JPEG, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6 on the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw, PDF, JPEG, PCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6 on the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw. Display diagonal: 5.08 cm (2") on the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw, 10.9 cm (4.3") on the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw.

  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:8.9 s
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:10.9 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:9 s
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:11 s
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:1
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:2
  • Internal memory
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:256 MB
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:512 MB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:256 MB
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:512 MB
  • Sound power level (printing)
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:6.2 dB
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:6.3 dB
  • Display diagonal
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:5.08 cm (2")
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:10.9 cm (4.3")
  • Control type
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:Buttons
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:Touch

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Comparison of Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw, Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw
107 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)Differs8.9 s10.9 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs9 s11 s
Features1 differ
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 languagesDiffersPDF, JPEG, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6PDF, JPEG, PCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6
Printer fontsScalable, TrueTypeScalable, TrueType
Country of originVietnamVietnam
HP segmentSmall medium businessSmall medium business
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneHP 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 YUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input trays22
Total output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Maximum number of input trays22
Maximum input capacity251 sheets251 sheets
Maximum output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Total input capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
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
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, A6
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOficio, 16K
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5, B6
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5, C5, DL
Photo paper sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x15 cm
Custom media width76 - 216 mm76 - 216 mm
Custom media length127 - 356 mm127 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weight60 - 176 g/m²60 - 176 g/m²
Maximum print sizeKnown for one216 x 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB512 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 MB512 MB
Processor frequency1200 MHz1200 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)51 dB51 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.2 dB6.3 dB
Design3 differ
Built-in displayYesYes
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 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 EMC approvals as required by individual countries.
DisplayKnown for oneMGDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs415 W416 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs6.1 W7.6 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)0.05 W0.05 W
Power consumption (off)0.05 W0.05 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.272 kWh/week0.338 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 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOSMac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac 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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers390 mm418 mm
Depth419.1 mm419.1 mm
HeightDiffers254.2 mm341.3 mm
WeightDiffers13.8 kg17.1 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1200 x 1000 x 2041 mm1200 x 1000 x 2129 mm
Packaging data3 differ
Package width497 mm497 mm
Package depthDiffers331 mm398 mm
Package heightDiffers510 mm532 mm
Package weightDiffers16.9 kg20.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)500 pages500 pages
Cables includedACAC
User guideYesYes
Brand-specific features2 differ
HP Dynamic securityYesYes
HP Security toolsDiffersDevice Unique Password, Enable/Disable USB Ports, EWS Session Timeout, Access Control for Device Features, Remote Scan Enable/DisableUnique Admin Password; Enable/Disable USB; EWS Session Time Out; Control Panel Inactivity Timeout; Role Based Access Control; WebScan Disabled by default.
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs199896333832198415329202
Logistics data3 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers84433210108443310000
Pallet gross weightDiffers474.2 kg495.4 kg
Layers per pallet4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers28 pc(s)24 pc(s)
Technical details1 differ
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 layerDiffers7 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Other features9 differ
Recommended system requirementsDiffersMicrosoft 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.Microsoft 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.
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Power supply typeInternal (Built-in) power supplyInternal (Built-in) power supply
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 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 EMC approvals as required by individual countries.
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 SequoiaWindows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; Linux
Copier resizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 - 400%
Greyscale levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256
Manufacturer warrantyDiffersOne-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[14]. 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
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)16 dB16 dB
Box contentsDiffersHP 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)HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301-3304 3388 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 (only for #BBU, #AAC)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1199.9 x 1000 x 2040.9 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 80.3")1199.9 x 1000 x 2129 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 83.8")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs474.2 kg (1045.4 lbs)495.4 kg (1092.2 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers0.272 kWh/week (Energy Star)0.338 kWh/week (Energy Star)
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321210543212110
Envelope feederKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR, EPEAT SilverUnknown — not stated by the source

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