Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP Enterprise M506n vs HP LaserJet M501n

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 26identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • Enterprise M506n:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • LaserJet M501n:4800 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Enterprise M506n:45 ppm
    • LaserJet M501n:43 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Enterprise M506n:5.9 s
    • LaserJet M501n:5.8 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • Enterprise M506n:150000 pages per month
    • LaserJet M501n:100000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • Enterprise M506n:2000 - 7500 pages per month
    • LaserJet M501n:1500 - 6000 pages per month
  • Total input capacity
    • Enterprise M506n:650 sheets
    • LaserJet M501n:550 sheets
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • Enterprise M506n:A5, A4
    • LaserJet M501n:A4, A5, A6
  • Internal memory
    • Enterprise M506n:512 MB
    • LaserJet M501n:256 MB

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Comparison of Enterprise M506n, M501n
59 specifications
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI4800 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs45 ppm43 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs5.9 s5.8 s
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers150000 pages per month100000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers2000 - 7500 pages per month1500 - 6000 pages per month
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5, PCL 6PCL 5, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, PWG, PostScript 3, URF
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers650 sheets550 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one550 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper input typeKnown for onePaper trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Maximum number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Transparencies, Bond paper, Card stock, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Labels, Recycled paperBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA5, A4A4, A5, A6
Network1 differ
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Google Cloud Print, HP ePrintApple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria Print Service
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers1536 MB256 MB
Memory slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory typeKnown for oneDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1200 MHz1500 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one54 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Known for one34 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Display number of linesDiffers4 lines2 lines
Power3 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs741.98 W660 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs13.72 W6.1 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.08 W0.1 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%30 - 70%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
HeightDiffers298 mm289 mm
WeightDiffers11.6 kg11.4 kg

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