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HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw vs Xerox C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi

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  • 34differ
  • 16identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

The Xerox C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi has 1,800 x 600 DPI more maximum resolution than the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw (2400 x 600 DPI vs 600 x 600 DPI). The Xerox C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi has 1,800 x 600 DPI more print resolution colour than the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw (2400 x 600 DPI vs 600 x 600 DPI). The Xerox C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi has 1,800 x 600 DPI more print resolution black than the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw (2400 x 600 DPI vs 600 x 600 DPI). Recommended duty cycle: 150 - 2500 pages per month on the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw, 0 - 1500 pages per month on the Xerox C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi. Page description languages: PDF, JPEG, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6 on the HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw, PCL 5, PCL 6, PostScript 3 on the Xerox C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi.

  • Maximum resolution
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:600 x 600 DPI
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:2400 x 600 DPI
  • Print resolution colour
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:600 x 600 DPI
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:2400 x 600 DPI
  • Print resolution black
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:600 x 600 DPI
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:2400 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:25 ppm
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:26 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:8.9 s
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:10.4 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:9 s
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:10.7 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:40000 pages per month
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:50000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw:150 - 2500 pages per month
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:0 - 1500 pages per month

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Comparison of Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw, C240
124 specifications
Printing6 differ
ColourYesYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI2400 x 600 DPI
Print resolution colourDiffers600 x 600 DPI2400 x 600 DPI
Print resolution blackDiffers600 x 600 DPI2400 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs25 ppm26 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)25 ppm25 ppm
Warm-up timeKnown for one55 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs8.9 s10.4 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs9 s10.7 s
Booklet printing functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Watermark printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features5 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers40000 pages per month50000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers150 - 2500 pages per month0 - 1500 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesDiffers42
Page description languagesDiffersPDF, JPEG, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6PCL 5, PCL 6, PostScript 3
Printer fontsDiffersScalable, TrueTypePCL, Scalable, PostScript
Country of originKnown for oneVietnamUnknown — not stated by the source
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
HP segmentKnown for oneSmall medium businessUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers21
Total input capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Maximum number of input traysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityKnown for one251 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray 1 input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 sheets
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for one216 x 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, LetterheadBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Lightweight paper
Custom media widthDiffers76 - 216 mm94 - 216 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers127 - 356 mm148 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 176 g/m²60 - 120 g/m²
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, A6
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 200 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A / USB Type-B
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFIPS 140-3, TLS, 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA3, WPA2, WPA-Personal, WPA-PSK, WPA-AES, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, 802.1x RADIUS, EAP, MD5, MSCHAPv2, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, LEAP
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB1000 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1200 MHz1000 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)51 dB51 dB
Sound power level (printing)Known for one6.2 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneMGDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one5.08 cm (2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneEN 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 countriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome & office
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite, Black
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs415 W398 W
Power consumption (ready)Known for one6.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.05 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.05 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.272 kWh/week0.29 kWh/week
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47-63 Hz
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 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C10 - 32.2 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%15 - 80%
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAR, EPEAT SilverENERGY STAR, EPEAT, SCS Product Category Rule (PCR)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers390 mm411 mm
DepthDiffers419.1 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers254.2 mm244 mm
WeightDiffers13.8 kg16.3 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 1000 x 2041 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers497 mm515 mm
Package depthDiffers331 mm550 mm
Package heightDiffers510 mm370 mm
Package weightDiffers16.9 kg20.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)500 pages500 pages
Cables includedACAC
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 pages
Documentation CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Security toolsKnown for oneDevice Unique Password, Enable/Disable USB Ports, EWS Session Timeout, Access Control for Device Features, Remote Scan Enable/DisableUnknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one199896333832Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one8443321010Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one474.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one28 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneGS mark, CCC, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one7 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Recommended system requirementsKnown for oneMicrosoft 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.Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneInternal (Built-in) power supplyUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneEN 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 countriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 SequoiaUnknown — not stated by the source
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 ).Unknown — not stated by the source
PrintingKnown for oneColour printingUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for one30 - 70%Unknown — not stated by the source
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 27 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media sizesKnown for one76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelope feederKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for one16 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneHP 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)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1199.9 x 1000 x 2040.9 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 80.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one474.2 kg (1045.4 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberKnown for one0.272 kWh/week (Energy Star)Unknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43212105Unknown — not stated by the source

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