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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw vs HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer

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  • 86specifications compared
  • 67differ
  • 19identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer has 4 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw (29 ppm vs 25 ppm). The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw has 10 s more warm-up time than the HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer (55 s vs 45 s). The HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw has 1.9 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer (8.9 s vs 7 s). Only the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw has colour. Only the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw has Wi-Fi.

  • Colour
    • Yes
    • No
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 25 ppm
    • 29 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • 55 s
    • 45 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 8.9 s
    • 7 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • 40000 pages per month
    • 20000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • 150 - 2500 pages per month
    • 200 - 2000 pages per month
  • Number of print cartridges
    • 4
    • 1
  • HP segment
    • Small medium business
    • Home office

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LaserJet MFP M234d PrinterView product
Printing4 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs25 ppm29 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers55 s45 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs8.9 s7 s
Secure printingKnown for oneYes
Print resolution colourKnown 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 one9 s
Features6 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers40000 pages per month20000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers150 - 2500 pages per month200 - 2000 pages per month
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlack
Number of print cartridgesDiffers41
Page description languagesDiffersPDF, JPEG, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6PCLmS, PWG, URF
Replacement cartridgesDiffersHP 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 YRegular Replacement Cartridge for DM1: HP 134A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1340A (~1100), HP 134X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1340X (~2400); Regular Replacement Cartridge for DM2: HP 135A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1350A (~1100), HP 135X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1350X (~2400)
HP segmentDiffersSmall medium businessHome office
Printer fontsKnown for oneScalable, TrueType
Input & output capacity4 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers21
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets150 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityKnown for one150 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers21
Maximum input capacityDiffers251 sheets150 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA4
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 356 mm216 x 354 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, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Rough paper, Postcard
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, A5, A6
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5
Custom media widthDiffers76 - 216 mm101.6 - 216 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers127 - 356 mm152.4 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 176 g/m²60 - 163 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Security algorithmsKnown for oneSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, SNMPv2, SNMP, TLS
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrint
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Performance4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB64 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 MB64 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1200 MHz500 MHz
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.2 dB6.6 dB
Design3 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneHome & office
Product colourKnown for oneGrey
DisplayDiffersMGDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers5.08 cm (2")3.23 cm (1.27")
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 countriesCISPR32:2012 & CISPR32:2015 /EN55032:2012 & EN55032:2015+AC:2016 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55035:2017; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6.
Power6 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs415 W453 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs6.1 W3.3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.05 W0.6 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.05 W0.04 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.272 kWh/week0.267 kWh/week
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 Hz
System requirements3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOSMac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, MacOS
Other operating systems supportedDiffersAndroid, iOSLinux
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Sustainability1 differ
Doesn't containKnown for oneMercury
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAR, EPEAT SilverBlue Angel
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneMercury free
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYes
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one109
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one80
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one4
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one18
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one7
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers390 mm368 mm
DepthDiffers419.1 mm298.6 mm
HeightDiffers254.2 mm241.9 mm
WeightDiffers13.8 kg7.6 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1200 x 1000 x 2041 mm1200 x 1000 x 2329 mm
Packaging data3 differ
Package depthDiffers331 mm298 mm
Package heightDiffers510 mm388 mm
Package weightDiffers16.9 kg9.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACAC, USB
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for one500 pages
User guideKnown for oneYes
Brand-specific features2 differ
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneYes
HP Security toolsDiffersDevice Unique Password, Enable/Disable USB Ports, EWS Session Timeout, Access Control for Device Features, Remote Scan Enable/DisableSecure Boot, Secure Firmware Integrity, Runtime Code Integrity, password protected EWS, secure browsing via SSL/TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2; TLS 1.0/1.1 disabled by default; Update to OpenSSL version 1.1.1; Enable/disable Network ports; SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3, community password change; Secure def
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs199896333832197961892970
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneYes
Technical details1 differ
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers7 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Logistics data3 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers474.2 kg457 kg
Layers per palletDiffers4 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers28 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one8443321010
Other features13 differ
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneYes
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; Microsoft Internet Explorer; USB Port. macOS v14 Sonoma; macOS v13 Ventura; macOS v12 Monterey; 2 GB HD; Internet required; USB.
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one600 x 600 DPI
Power supply typeDiffersInternal (Built-in) power supplyBuilt-in 110V or 200V 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 countriesCISPR32:2012 & CISPR32:2015 /EN55032:2012 & EN55032:2015+AC:2016 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55035:2017; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6.
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 SequoiaWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 15 Sequoia; Linux
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one14 cpm
Greyscale levelsKnown for one256
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
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one99 copies
Maximum scan areaKnown for one297 x 216 mm
PrintingDiffersColour printingMono printing
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for one14.2 s
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs15 - 27 °C17.5 - 25 °C
Custom media sizesDiffers76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm101.6 x 152.4 to 216 x 356 mm
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for one26 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 LaserJet MFP M234d; Preinstalled HP Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge; Dust cover; Power Cord; Reference Guide; Setup Poster; Regulatory Flyer; USB cable.
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 2328.7 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 91.7")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs474.2 kg (1045.4 lbs)457 kg (1007.5 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers0.272 kWh/week (Energy Star)0.267 kWh/Week (Blue Angel)
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321210543212110
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.2 GHz
Envelope feederKnown for oneNo

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