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HP Color LaserJet Pro M254nw vs HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 81identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Duplex printing
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254nw:No
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw:Yes
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254nw:12.1 s
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw:12 s
  • Country of origin
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254nw:Vietnam
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw:China, Vietnam
  • Cabling technology
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254nw:10/100Base-T(X)
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254nw:10,100 Mbit/s
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Internal memory
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254nw:128 MB
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw:256 MB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254nw:128 MB
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw:256 MB
  • Control type
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254nw:Buttons
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw:Buttons, Touch

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Comparison of Color LaserJet Pro M254nw, Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw
138 specifications
Printing2 differ
Duplex printingDiffersNoYes
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs12.1 s12 s
Features1 differ
Country of originDiffersVietnamChina, Vietnam
Input & output capacityidentical
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 356 mm
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for oneType-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Memory typeKnown for oneDDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.86 cm (2.7")
Control typeDiffersButtonsButtons, Touch
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of linesKnown for one2 linesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs381 W342 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs7.5 W8 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.664 kWh/week0.759 kWh/week
System requirements1 differ
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, MacOSMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, MacOS
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainable technologies and materialsDiffersMercury-freeMercury Free
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers392 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers385.8 mm388.6 mm
HeightDiffers247.5 mm334.1 mm
WeightDiffers13.8 kg18 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package depthDiffers298 mm398 mm
Package heightDiffers464 mm490 mm
Package weightDiffers16.4 kg20.3 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersFor Windows OS, HP Software Installer, HP Software Uninstaller, HP PCL6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected), Device Setup & Software, HP Printer Assistant, HP Product Improvement Study, Online user manuals For Mac OS. Welcome Screen, (Directs users to HPFor Windows OS: HP Software Installer, HP Software Uninstaller, HP PCL6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected), Device Setup & Software, HP Printer Assistant, HP Product Improvement Study, Online user manuals, HP Scan Driver, HP Scan Application. For Mac OS
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for one800 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for one700 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features2 differ
HP Management toolsDiffersHP Printer Assistant (UDC); HP Utility (Mac); HP Device Toolbox; HP JetAdvantage Security ManagerHP Printer Assistant, HP Utility, HP Device Toolbox, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager
HP Software providedDiffersHP Smart AppHP Software Installer, HP Software Uninstaller, HP Device Experience, HP Web Services Assist, HP Product Improvement Study, HP Scan Application
HP JetAdvantage Secure PrintKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers84433210108443310000
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one8 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features5 differ
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows Server; macOS X 10.10 Yosemite; macOS 10.11 El Capitan; macOS 10.12 Sierra; Linux; UNIXWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8.1; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Linux; macOS 10.12 Sierra; UNIX; Windows Server
Copier resizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 - 400%
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 cpm
Greyscale levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99 copies
Maximum scan areaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215.9 x 297 mm
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 s
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Differs14 dB16 dB
Box contentsDiffersHP Color LaserJet Pro M254nw T6B59A); Introductory HP LaserJet Color cartridges (~700 color composite (C/Y/M) yield); Installation guide; Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM; Power cord; USB cableHP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M280nw(T6B80A); Introductory HP LaserJet Color cartridges (~700 color composite (C/Y/M) yield and ~1400 page yield black); Installation guide; Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM; Power cord; USB cable
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffersES: 0.664 kWh/Week; BA: 0.583 kWh/WeekES: 0.759 kWh/Week; BA: 0.696 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321210543212110

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