Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet 1022nw Printer vs HP LaserJet 2420dn

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  • 60differ
  • 10identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet 1022nw Printer:18 ppm
    • LaserJet 2420dn:28 ppm
  • Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet 1022nw Printer:18, 19
    • LaserJet 2420dn:28 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • LaserJet 1022nw Printer:8 s
    • LaserJet 2420dn:10 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet 1022nw Printer:8000 pages per month
    • LaserJet 2420dn:75000 pages per month
  • Total input capacity
    • LaserJet 1022nw Printer:260 sheets
    • LaserJet 2420dn:350 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • LaserJet 1022nw Printer:150 sheets
    • LaserJet 2420dn:250 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • LaserJet 1022nw Printer:260 sheets
    • LaserJet 2420dn:850 sheets
  • Maximum output capacity
    • LaserJet 1022nw Printer:150 sheets
    • LaserJet 2420dn:250 sheets

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Comparison of LaserJet 1022nw Printer, LaserJet 2420dn
112 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs18 ppm28 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs18, 1928 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs8 s10 s
Duplex printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers8000 pages per month75000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity4 differ
Total input capacityDiffers260 sheets350 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers150 sheets250 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers260 sheets850 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers150 sheets250 sheets
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for one206 x 344 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Media size (tray 1)DiffersA4, A5, A6, B5, C5, DL, B5, 76 x 127 mm - 216 x 356 mmA4, A5, B5 (JIS), envelopes, letter, legal, executive, 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Media types supportedDiffersPlain paper, envelopes, transparencies, cardstock, postcards, labelsPaper (plain, preprinted, letterhead, prepunched, bond, recycled, color, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstock
Media weight (tray 1)Differs60 - 163 g/m²60 - 200 g/m²
Networkidentical
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneTCP/IPUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 MB64 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 MB320 MB
Processor modelDiffersRISCMIPS 20KC
Processor frequencyDiffers266 MHz400 MHz
Power1 differ
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs2 W8.5 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 W
System requirements1 differ
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshDiffersMac OS X v10.2.8, v10.3, v10.4 and later; Macintosh computer with PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel core processor, 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended), 120 MB free hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, USB port160 MB free hard disk space, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X v 10.1 and later, CD-ROM drive, USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications) port or IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-20 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%10 - 90%
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one9144Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersBlue Angel, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers5.5 kg16.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs370 x 245 x 241 mm425 x 400 x 260 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one370 x 365 x 241 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 1000 x 2288 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers7.73 kg19 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersHP printer software on CD-ROM includes HP installer/uninstaller, HP PCL 5e and host-based drivers, HP Toolbox for diagnostic status and configuration, help, documentationPrint drivers and installation software on CD-ROM; Microsoft Windows Installer, Macintosh Installer, HP PCL 6 and HP PCL 5e print drivers (Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP), HP PostScript Level 3 Emulation (Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for one347.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletKnown for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one42 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features34 differ
Minimum system requirementsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 2000, XP Home or XP Professional, Mac OS X v 10.2.8, v 10.3, v 10.4 or higher: 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM [Windows Vista Ready, check User’s Guide for minimum hard drive space]; Macintosh computer with PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel coMicrosoft Windows 98: Pentium 90, 16 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Windows Me: Pentium 150, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Windows NT 4.0: Pentium 90, 32 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Windows 2000: 133 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Windows XP: 233 MHz processor, 6
Printer managementDiffersHP Printer Status and Alerts, HP Embedded Web Server (HP LaserJet 1022n/nw Printer only)HP Web Jetadmin, HP LaserJet Utility, HP Embedded Web Server, E-Toolbox
Power requirementsDiffers110 - 127 / 220 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)100 - 127V / 220 - 240V, 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffersCISPR 22: 1997/EN 55022: 1998 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000, EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1, EN 55024: 1998+A1, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (USA), ICES-003, Issue 4, (Canada), GB9254-1998, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with CE Marking (Europe), other EMC approvalsCISPR 22: 1997/EN 55022: 1998 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000, EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1, EN 55024: 1998, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (US), ICES-003, Issue 4 (Canada), GB9254-1998, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with CE Marking (Europe); other EMC approvals as re
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP 32-bit, Mac OS X v 10.2 +OS/2, UNIX, Linux, HP OpenVMS Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003; Apple Mac OS 9.x and later, OS X v.10.1 +
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet, Fast EthernetEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for one37.1 cm (14.6")Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyDiffersIEC 60950-1 (International), EN 60950-1 (EU), IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1+A11+A2 Class 1, 21 CFR Ch 1/SubCh J (Class 1 Laser/LED Device) GB4943-2001, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC with CE Marking (EuropeIEC 60950 (International), EN 60950 (EU), IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1+A11+A2 Class 1, 21 CFR Ch. 1/SubCh. J (Class 1 Laser/LED Device) GB4943-2001, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC with CE Marking (Europe);
Size (imperial)Known for one37.1 cm (14.6")Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs498 x 331 x 362 mm592 x 495 x 347 mm
Standard input capacity for transparenciesDiffers10075
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs10 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
I/O portsDiffers1 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-451 x IEEE 1284-B parallel 1 x USB 2.0 1 x EIO
Standard media sizesDiffersA4, A5, Letter, Legal, Executive, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), C5, DL, Monarch, Com-10A4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legal
Memory upgradeDiffersNo0.32 GB
Print margin bottom (A4)Differs4 mm5 mm
Print margin left (A4)Differs4 mm5 mm
Print margin right (A4)Differs4 mm5 mm
Print margin top (A4)Differs4 mm5 mm
TypefacesDiffers26 scalable80
Media weights by paper pathDiffers60 - 105 g/m², 60 - 163 g/m²60 - 200 g/m²; 60 - 120 g/m²
Standard output capacity for envelopesDiffers15 sheets10 sheets
Envelope feederKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic power emissionsDiffers6.2 B(A)6.7 B(A)
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one4.9 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print optionsDiffersManual (driver support provided)Automatic (standard)
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Differs18 ppm28 ppm
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneInaudibleUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)Known for one48 dB(A)Unknown — not stated by the source
Control panelDiffers4 lights (Go, Ready, Attention, Wireless), 2 buttons (Go, Job Cancel)Graphical display with up to 2 lines of text; Help button (?) to provide information about the message on the display; Back button to back up in menus or exit menus; Pause/Resume button to pause and resume printing; Up Arrow button to navigate to previous
Driver updatesDiffersLatest drivers available from the HP support website at http://www.hp.com/supportMost recent printer drivers and software for all supported operating systems available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj2400; OS/2 drivers are available from IBM and are packaged with OS/2
Duplex bindingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)Known for one8 sUnknown — not stated by the source
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)Known for one8 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity (tray 1)Known for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum paper traysDiffers23
Media handlingKnown for oneSheetfedUnknown — not stated by the source
Media size (tray 2)DiffersA4, A5, A6, B5, C5, DL, B5, 76 x 127 mm - 216 x 356 mmA4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legal, executive
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneLetter, legal, executive, postcards, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch)Unknown — not stated by the source
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Differssheets: 10250
Media weight (tray 2)Differs60 - 163 g/m²60 - 120 g/m²
Operating altitude (imperial)Known for one10000 ftUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one498.1 x 331.2 x 362.2 mm (19.6 x 13 x 14.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 kg (17 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1201.4 x 1000.8 x 2288.5 mm (47.3 x 39.4 x 90.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one346.6 kg (764.1 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling standard/inputDiffers250-sheet input tray, 10-sheet priority input tray100-sheet multipurpose tray (tray 1), 250-sheet input tray (tray 2), automatic duplex printing
Paper handling standard/outputDiffers150-sheet output bin250-sheet top output bin (100-sheet rear output bin)
Power consumption (active)Differs300 W625 W
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Known for oneUp to 19 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard input capacity for envelopesKnown for one15 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for transparenciesDiffers100 sheets75 sheets
Technical featuresDiffersFits in any workspace: a desk, shelf, or other small, convenient spots. Professional quality printing with true 1200 dpi. 802.11b/g wireless capability, 10/100 networking, and Hi-Speed USB 8 MB RAM for quick processing of all types of print jobs Get a fasAdd fonts, forms, and third-party solutions via CompactFlash support
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43212105Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one12.1 lbUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b
Additional paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional 500-sheet paper tray
Print quality (black, draft quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 DPI
Paper handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP LaserJet 2420 series printers: Built-in automatic duplex unit (HP LaserJet 2420d/dn only), 350 sheets standard input capacity (1x 100-sheet/ 10 envelope multipurpose tray, 1x 250-sheet tray), paper input level indicators, straight-through paper path, s
Duplex supported media sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, letter, legal, executive
Media weight (tray 3)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 120 g/m²
Memory technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Enhancement technology (MEt), Double Data Rate memory technology
Paper handling optional/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500-sheet input tray
Service & supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Web sites, HP Customer Support Center, HP Care Packs
Upgrade typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrinter firmware and networking firmware can be remotely upgraded

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