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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr vs HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn

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  • 96specifications compared
  • 74differ
  • 22identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

The HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn has 45 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr (70 ppm vs 25 ppm). The HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn has 45 s more warm-up time than the HP Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr (100 s vs 55 s). The HP Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr has 5.3 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP LaserJet Ent 8501dn (10.9 s vs 5.6 s). Only the HP Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr has colour. Only the HP Color LJ Pro MFP 3301fdw Rfrbd Prntr has Wi-Fi.

  • Colour
    • Yes
    • No
  • Maximum resolution
    • 600 x 600 DPI
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 25 ppm
    • 70 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • 55 s
    • 100 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 10.9 s
    • 5.6 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • 40000 pages per month
    • 250000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • 150 - 2500 pages per month
    • 0 - 60000 pages per month
  • Printing colours
    • Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
    • Black

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Printing5 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for one600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution blackKnown for one600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs25 ppm70 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one25 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers55 s100 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs10.9 s5.6 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one11 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Known for one35 ppm
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one4.23 mm
Secure printingKnown for oneYes
Watermark printingKnown for oneYes
Features7 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers40000 pages per month250000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers150 - 2500 pages per month0 - 60000 pages per month
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack
Number of print cartridgesDiffers41
Page description languagesDiffersPDF, JPEG, PCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 5e, PCL 6
Country of originDiffersVietnamChina, Mexico, Czech Republic
HP segmentDiffersSmall medium businessEnterprise
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneHP 176A Black LJ Toner Cartridge W1760A (ISO Yield 45,000)
Input & output capacity5 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers23
Total output capacityDiffers100 sheets500 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one50 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers23
Maximum input capacityDiffers251 sheets1140 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers100 sheets500 sheets
Total input capacityKnown for one1140 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityKnown for one100 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one520 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one100 sheets
Paper handling9 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A3
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 355.6 mm311.5 x 448.7 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, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Letterhead
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A3, A4, A5, A6
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5, B6B4, B5, B6
Envelopes sizesDiffersB5, C5, DLB5, C5, C6, DL
Custom media widthDiffers76 - 216 mm98 - 320 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers127 - 356 mm139.7 - 457.2 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 176 g/m²60 - 325 g/m²
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC5, C6
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-A
Network2 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, HTTPS
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint
Performance5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB6144 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers512 MB6144 MB
Processor frequencyDiffers1200 MHz1600 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs51 dB55 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.3 dB70 dB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one256 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneSSD
Design4 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessEnterprise
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteBlue, White
DisplayDiffersTFTCGD
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.CISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) - Class A, EN 55032: 2015 (EU) - Class A, CISPR 11:2016, EN 55011:2016, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 55024: 2010+A1:2015, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN60601-1-2:2015, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, FCC CFR 47 Part 1
Power5 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs416 W24.37 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs7.6 W40.08 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.05 W0.11 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.05 W0.11 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for one0.338 kWh/week
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 Hz
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers418 mm585 mm
DepthDiffers419.1 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers341.3 mm714 mm
WeightDiffers17.1 kg65.5 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1200 x 1000 x 2129 mm755 x 850 x 980 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers497 mm755 mm
Package depthDiffers398 mm850 mm
Package heightDiffers532 mm980 mm
Package weightDiffers20.6 kg75.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for one500 pages
ManualKnown for oneYes
User guideKnown for oneYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Printer Software downloadable from www.hp.com/hp-app
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneYes
HP Security toolsDiffersUnique Admin Password; Enable/Disable USB; EWS Session Time Out; Control Panel Inactivity Timeout; Role Based Access Control; WebScan Disabled by default.Identity management: Kerberos authentication, LDAP authentication, 1000 user PIN codes, Optional HP and 3rd party advanced authentication solutions (e.g., badge readers); Network: IPsec/firewall with Certificate/Pre-shared Key authentication, Supports WJA-10 IPsec configuration Plug-in, 802.1X authe
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one198415329219
Logistics data4 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeDiffers84433100008443321010
Pallet gross weightDiffers495.4 kg75.9 kg
Layers per palletDiffers4 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Technical details2 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersGS mark, CCC, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMIGS mark, CCC, BIS, cUL, UL, CE, BSMI
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers6 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Other features12 differ
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.2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection; or USB port; Internet browser. 2 GB available hard drive space; Internet connection or USB port; Internet browser.
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one1200 x 1200 DPI
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.CISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) - Class A, EN 55032: 2015 (EU) - Class A, CISPR 11:2016, EN 55011:2016, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 55024: 2010+A1:2015, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN60601-1-2:2015, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, FCC CFR 47 Part 1
Auto-redialingKnown for oneYes
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 Client OS; Android; iOS; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; MacOS v14 Sonoma; Windows 8.1
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneYes
Fax forwardingKnown for oneYes
Fax memoryKnown for one500 pages
Greyscale levelsKnown for one256
Manufacturer warrantyKnown for oneOne-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 ).
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one999 copies
Maximum scan areaKnown for one216 x 297 mm
Modem speedKnown for one33.6 Kbit/s
PrintingKnown for oneColour printing
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.2 GHz
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for one9.7 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)Known for one13.9 s
Recommended humidity operating rangeDiffers30 - 70%20 - 80%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs15 - 27 °C15 - 30 °C
Custom media sizesDiffers76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mmTray 1: 98 x 139.7 to 320 x 457.2 mm; Tray 2: 98 x 139.7 to 297 x 390 mm; Tray 3: 140 x 182 to 320 x 457.2 mm
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Differs23 dBInaudible
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for one16 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)Installation guide; regulatory flyer; power cords; manual
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1199.9 x 1000 x 2129 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 83.8")754.4 x 850.9 x 980.4 mm (29.7 x 33.5 x 38.6")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs495.4 kg (1092.2 lbs)75.9 kg (167.3 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers0.338 kWh/week (Energy Star)1.027 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321211043212105
Envelope feederKnown for oneNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR, EPEAT, Blue Angel, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneFSC Certified Packaging; 10% post-consumer recycled plastic
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYes
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one670
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one416
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one30
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one26
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one60

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