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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw vs HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer

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  • 22identical
  • 44known 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 MFP 3301sdw (29 ppm vs 25 ppm). The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw has 10 s more warm-up time than the HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer (55 s vs 45 s). The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw has 3.9 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer (10.9 s vs 7 s). Only the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw has colour. Only the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw has Wi-Fi.

  • Colour
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:Yes
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:No
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:25 ppm
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:29 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:55 s
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:45 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:10.9 s
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:7 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:40000 pages per month
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:20000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:150 - 2500 pages per month
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:200 - 2000 pages per month
  • Number of print cartridges
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:4
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:1
  • HP segment
    • Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw:Small medium business
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:Home office

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Comparison of Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301sdw, LaserJet MFP M234d Printer
131 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution black600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs25 ppm29 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers55 s45 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs10.9 s7 s
Secure printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print resolution colourKnown for one600 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one25 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one11 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features5 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers40000 pages per month20000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers150 - 2500 pages per month200 - 2000 pages per month
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Number of print cartridgesDiffers41
Page description languagesDiffersPDF, JPEG, PCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6PCLmS, PWG, URF
Country of originVietnamVietnam
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRegular 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, TrueTypeUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity3 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers21
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 sheets
Total output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers21
Maximum input capacityDiffers251 sheets150 sheets
Maximum output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 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)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5, B6B5
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
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneOficio, 16KUnknown — 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
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Network2 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, SNMPv2, SNMP, TLS
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApple AirPrint
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB64 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers512 MB64 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1200 MHz500 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)51 dB51 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.3 dB6.6 dB
Design3 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome & office
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display diagonalDiffers10.9 cm (4.3")3.23 cm (1.27")
Control typeDiffersTouchButtons
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 EMC approvals as required by individual countries.CISPR32:2012 & 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.
Colour displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power6 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs416 W453 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs7.6 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)Differs0.338 kWh/week0.267 kWh/week
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 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 12.0 Monterey, Mac 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
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Doesn't containKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMercury
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlue Angel
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMercury free
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source109
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers418 mm368 mm
DepthDiffers419.1 mm298.6 mm
HeightDiffers341.3 mm241.9 mm
WeightDiffers17.1 kg7.6 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1200 x 1000 x 2129 mm1200 x 1000 x 2329 mm
Packaging data3 differ
Package width497 mm497 mm
Package depthDiffers398 mm298 mm
Package heightDiffers532 mm388 mm
Package weightDiffers20.6 kg9.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersACAC, USB
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for one500 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features2 differ
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Security toolsDiffersUnique Admin Password; Enable/Disable USB; EWS Session Time Out; Control Panel Inactivity Timeout; Role Based Access Control; WebScan Disabled by default.Secure 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)Differs198415329202197961892970
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesGS mark, CCC, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMIGS mark, CCC, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMI
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers6 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Logistics data3 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers495.4 kg457 kg
Layers per palletDiffers4 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one8443310000Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features13 differ
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Recommended system requirementsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 11; 10; 32-bit or 64-bit; 2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection. Apple macOS 12.0 Monterey; macOS 13.0 Ventura; macOS v14 Sonoma; 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 resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 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 EMC approvals as required by individual countries.CISPR32:2012 & 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 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; LinuxWindows 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 resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 cpm
Greyscale levels256256
Manufacturer warrantyDiffersOne-year limited warranty. For more information please visit us at https://www.support.hp.com[14]. 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source99 copies
Maximum scan areaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source297 x 216 mm
PrintingDiffersColour printingMono printing
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.2 s
Recommended humidity operating range30 - 70%30 - 70%
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)16 dB16 dB
Box contentsDiffersHP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301-3304 3388 Series Printer; 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 (only for #BBU, #AAC)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 2129 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 83.8")1199.9 x 1000 x 2328.7 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 91.7")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs495.4 kg (1092.2 lbs)457 kg (1007.5 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers0.338 kWh/week (Energy Star)0.267 kWh/Week (Blue Angel)
UNSPSC-code4321211043212110
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source

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