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HP Color LaserJet Pro M252n vs HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 35identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Wi-Fi
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252n:No
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:Yes
  • Internal memory
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252n:128 MB
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:256 MB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252n:128 MB
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:256 MB
  • Market positioning
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252n:Home & office
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:Business
  • Control type
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252n:Buttons
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:Touch
  • AC input frequency
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252n:50/60 Hz
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:50 - 60 Hz
  • Sustainability certificates
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252n:EPEAT Silver
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
  • Depth
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252n:384 mm
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:412 mm

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Comparison of Color LaserJet Pro M252n, M252dw
105 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourYesYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for one600 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Print resolution blackKnown for one600 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)18 ppm18 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)18 ppm18 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)11.5 s11.5 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)13 s13 s
Secure printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycle30000 pages per month30000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle250 - 2500 pages per month250 - 2500 pages per month
Printing coloursBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Number of print cartridges44
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3, URF, PCLm, PDFPCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3, URF
Printer fontsKnown for oneScalable, TrueTypeUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneBrazil, VietnamUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentSmall medium businessSmall medium business
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input traysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Total input capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Total output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityKnown for one1 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of input traysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityKnown for one150 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Letterhead, Photo paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Thick paper, TransparenciesCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5, B6Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC5Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for one16KUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneB5, C5, DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizesKnown for one10x15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthKnown for one76.2 - 215.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media lengthKnown for one127 - 355.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightKnown for one52 - 220 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Network readyYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneHTTPS, SNMPv3, SSL/TLSUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesApple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria Print ServiceApple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria Print Service
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency800 MHz800 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one48 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (printing)Known for one6.2 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffersHome & officeBusiness
Product colourGreyGrey
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Control typeDiffersButtonsTouch
Display number of linesKnown for one2 linesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCISPR 22:2008/EN 55022:2010 - Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2006 +A1:2009 +A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2008, EN 55024:2010, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 5Unknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (printing)375 W375 W
Power consumption (ready)Known for one8.7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)8.7 W8.7 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)0.1 W0.1 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for one0.84 kWh/weekUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows XP, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista x64Yes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain LionYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneRed Hat Enterprise Linux WS 5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneLinux, iOS, HP-UX 11, AndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one15 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Doesn't containKnown for oneMercuryUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT SilverEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width392 mm392 mm
DepthDiffers384 mm412 mm
Height236.2 mm236.2 mm
WeightDiffers11.4 kg12.2 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 1000 x 2490 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data2 differ
Package width498 mm498 mm
Package depth298 mm298 mm
Package heightDiffers464 mm510 mm
Package weightDiffers15.7 kg16.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffYesYes
HP ePrintKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Web JetadminKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP JetAdvantage Private PrintKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Management toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Proxy Agent Software; HP Imaging and Printing Security Center; HP Utility (Mac); HP Device Toolbox
HP Software providedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Update, Product Registration Assist, HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected),
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one8443321020Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one644.3 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletKnown for one5 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one40 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one8 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Recommended system requirementsKnown for oneWindows: Windows XP (SP3) 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Win7 (Including Starter Edition 32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Vista Including Starter Edition 32-bit, Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows Win8 Basic 32-bit, Windows Win8 Pro 32-bit, Windows Win8 Enterprise 32-bit, Windows Win8 Enterprise N 32-bit, WindowsUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source

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