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HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw vs HP Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr

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  • 38differ
  • 55identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr 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 LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr 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 LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr 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 LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr. Maximum print size: 216 x 356 mm on the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw, 216 x 355.6 mm on the HP Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr.

  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:8.9 s
    • Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr:10.9 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:9 s
    • Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr:11 s
  • Maximum print size
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:216 x 356 mm
    • Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr:216 x 355.6 mm
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:1
    • Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr:2
  • Internal memory
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:256 MB
    • Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr:512 MB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:256 MB
    • Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr:512 MB
  • Sound power level (printing)
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:6.2 dB
    • Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr:6.3 dB
  • Display
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:MGD
    • Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr:TFT

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Comparison of Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw, Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr
130 specifications
Printing2 differ
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs8.9 s10.9 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs9 s11 s
Features1 differ
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesDiffersPDF, JPEG, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6PDF, JPEG, PCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6
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
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Total input capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 356 mm216 x 355.6 mm
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB512 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 MB512 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.2 dB6.3 dB
Design4 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey, White
DisplayDiffersMGDTFT
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.
Power3 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs415 W416 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs6.1 W7.6 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.272 kWh/week0.338 kWh/week
System requirements1 differ
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers390 mm418 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 depthDiffers331 mm398 mm
Package heightDiffers510 mm532 mm
Package weightDiffers16.9 kg20.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Printer Software downloadable from www.hp.com/hp-app
Brand-specific features2 differ
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)Differs199896333832198415329219
Logistics data3 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers84433210108443310000
Pallet gross weightDiffers474.2 kg495.4 kg
Products per palletDiffers28 pc(s)24 pc(s)
Technical details1 differ
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
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.
Auto-redialingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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%
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 pages
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 ).
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source999 copies
Maximum scan areaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 297 mm
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.6 Kbit/s
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.7 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.9 s
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 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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