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HP Color LaserJet Pro M254dw vs Xerox VersaLink B400

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 17identical
  • 103known for one product only

Key differences

  • Colour
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw:Yes
    • VersaLink B400:No
  • Maximum resolution
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw:600 x 600 DPI
    • VersaLink B400:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw:21 ppm
    • VersaLink B400:45 ppm
  • Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw:12 ppm
    • VersaLink B400:28 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw:10.3 s
    • VersaLink B400:4.7 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw:40000 pages per month
    • VersaLink B400:150000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw:150 - 2500 pages per month
    • VersaLink B400:0 - 15000 pages per month
  • Printing colours
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw:Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
    • VersaLink B400:Black

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Comparison of Color LaserJet Pro M254dw, B400
162 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneAutoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 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)Differs21 ppm45 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one21 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs12 ppm28 ppm
Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one12 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs10.3 s4.7 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one11.9 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Secure printingYesYes
Warm-up timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 s
Warm-up time (from sleep mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 mm
Economical printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features6 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers40000 pages per month150000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers150 - 2500 pages per month0 - 15000 pages per month
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack
Number of print cartridgesDiffers41
Page description languagesDiffersPostScript 3, PDF, PCLm, URF, PCL 5c, PCL 6JPEG, PCL 5e, PCL 6, PDF, PostScript 3, TIFF, XPS
Printer fontsDiffersScalable, TrueTypePCL, PostScript
Country of originKnown for oneBrazil, VietnamUnknown — not stated by the source
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneCF500A HP 202A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (1,400 pages); CF501A HP 202A Cyan LaserJet Toner Cartridge (1,300 pages); CF502A HP 202A Yellow LaserJet Toner Cartridge (1,300 pages); CF503A HP 202A Magenta LaserJet Toner Cartridge (1,300 pages); CF500X HP 202X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (3,200 pUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneHome officeUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of printer fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source226
Input & output capacity5 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Total output capacityDiffers100 sheets150 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityDiffers1 sheets550 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of input traysDiffers25
Maximum input capacityDiffers251 sheets2350 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers100 sheets250 sheets
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 sheets
Paper input typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper tray
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 sheets
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Glossy paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, LetterheadBond paper, Card stock, Labels, Lightweight paper, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A4
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — 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 oneExecutive, Oficio, 16KUnknown — not stated by the source
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5, B6Unknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneB5, C5, DL, MonarchUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizesKnown for one10x15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6,5x8"Unknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthDiffers76 - 216 mm76 - 127 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers127 - 356 mm216 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weight60 - 220 g/m²60 - 220 g/m²
Multi-purpose tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBond paper, Envelopes, Hole punched paper, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Preprinted forms, Recycled paper
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 220 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LANEthernet, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for oneType-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNear Field Communication (NFC), Wireless LAN
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
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
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11bUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, SNMP, HTTPSHTTPS, SNMP
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersMopria Print Service, HP ePrint, Apple AirPrintApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBonjour, AirPrint, DHCP, SNMP, WINS, HTTP, TLS, SNTP, MDNS, LPR/LPD, LDAP, IPv4/IPv6,WSD
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDHCP, SNMP, WINS, HTTP, HTTPS, TLS, SNTP, MDNS
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB2048 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory typeKnown for oneDDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs50 dB56 dB
Sound power level (printing)Known for one6.4 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Sound power level (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dB
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome & office
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlue, White
Built-in displayYesYes
Colour displayYesYes
Display diagonalKnown for one6.86 cm (2.7")Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeButtons, TouchButtons, Touch
CertificationKnown for oneCISPR 22:2008 & CISPR 32:2012 /EN 55032:2012 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55024:2010Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)Known for one381 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (ready)Known for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for one0.606 kWh/weekUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements4 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows XP Professional, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 x64, Windows 7, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 x64, Windows 10Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 SierraMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
Other operating systems supportedDiffersLinuxHP-UX 11, Solaris 11
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C10 - 32 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 40 °C0 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 85%
Sustainabilityidentical
Doesn't containKnown for oneMercuryUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneMercury-freeUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one180Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one145Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one20Unknown — not stated by the source
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers392 mm459 mm
DepthDiffers419 mm426 mm
HeightDiffers247.5 mm339 mm
WeightDiffers14.8 kg14 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 1000 x 2190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers498 mm540 mm
Package depthDiffers298 mm588 mm
Package heightDiffers510 mm480 mm
Package weight17.4 kg17.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cartridge(s) includedYesYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)Differs800 pages5900 pages
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for one700 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedACAC
Drivers includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP JetAdvantage Private PrintKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP JetAdvantage Secure PrintKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Security toolsKnown for oneEmbedded Web Server: password-protection, secure browsing via SSL/TLS; Network: enable/disable network ports and features, SNMPv1 community password change; HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access Authentication; Firewall and ACL; SNMPv3Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Management toolsKnown for oneHP Printer Assistant (UDC); HP Utility (Mac); HP Device Toolbox; HP JetAdvantage Security ManagerUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Software providedKnown for oneHP Smart AppUnknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one190780192733, 190780192740, 190780192757, 190780192764, 190780192771Unknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(ABT) 190780192733; (ABY) 190780192740; (ACQ) 190780192757; (B19) 190780192764; (BAZ) 190780192771Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one8443321010Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one579.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one32 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCECPUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one8 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Recommended system requirementsKnown for oneWindows 10; 8.1; 8; 7; 32/64-bit; 2 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection; USB port; Internet Explorer; Windows Vista; (32-bit only); 2 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection; USB port; Internet Explorer 8; Windows XP SP3 or higher (32-bUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneInternal (Built-in) power supplyUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneCISPR 22:2008 & CISPR 32:2012 /EN 55032:2012 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55024:2010Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 10, 8.1, 8, 7: 32/64-bit, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer. Windows Vista: (32-bit only), 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8. Windows XP SP3 or higher (32-bUnknown — not stated by the source
Manufacturer warrantyKnown for oneOne-year unit exchange warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to learn about HP award winning service and support options in your region.Unknown — not stated by the source
PrintingKnown for oneColour printingUnknown — 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 one17 - 25 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media sizesKnown for one76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelope feederKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for one26 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for one14 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneHP Colour LaserJet Pro M254dw; Introductory HP LaserJet Colour cartridges (700 colour composite (C/Y/M) pages and 800 pages black); Installation guide; Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM; Power cord; USB cableUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1199.9 x 1000 x 2190 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 86.2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one578.3 kg (1274.9 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberKnown for oneBlue Angel: 0.606 kWh/Week; Energy Star 3.0: 0.265 kWh/WeekUnknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43212105Unknown — not stated by the source
Languages supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCAT, Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 GHz

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