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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet 2430t vs HP LaserJet 2430tn

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 59identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Network ready
    • No
    • Yes
  • Internal memory
    • 48 MB
    • 64 MB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • 304 MB
    • 320 MB

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Printingidentical
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)33 ppm33 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)33 ppm33 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)10 s10 s
Economical printingYesYes
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycle100000 pages per month100000 pages per month
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacity850 sheets850 sheets
Total output capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Maximum input capacity850 sheets850 sheets
Maximum output capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Media size (tray 1)A4, A5, B5 (JIS), envelopes, letter, legal, executive, 76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mmA4, A5, B5 (JIS), envelopes, letter, legal, executive, 76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm
Media types supportedPaper (plain, preprinted, letterhead, prepunched, bond, recycled, color, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstockPaper (plain, preprinted, letterhead, prepunched, bond, recycled, color, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstock
Network1 differ
Network readyDiffersNoYes
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers48 MB64 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers304 MB320 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor modelMIPS 20KCMIPS 20KC
Processor frequency400 MHz400 MHz
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)625 W625 W
Power consumption (standby)11 W11 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)8.5 W8.5 W
Power consumption (off)0.4 W0.4 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 40 °C-20 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight22 kg22 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)425 x 400 x 400 mm425 x 400 x 400 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weight24 kg24 kg
Other features1 differ
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Minimum system requirementsMicrosoft 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, 6Microsoft 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 managementHP Web Jetadmin, HP LaserJet Utility, HP Embedded Web Server, E-ToolboxHP Web Jetadmin, HP LaserJet Utility, HP Embedded Web Server, E-Toolbox
Power requirements100 - 127V / 220 - 240V, 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)100 - 127V / 220 - 240V, 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003; Apple Mac OS 9.x +, OS X v.10.1 +Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003; Apple Mac OS 9.x +, OS X v.10.1 +
Networking featuresDiffersVia HP Jetdirect Internal Print Servers for Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet; 802.11b wireless connectivity Optional: HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Embedded Print ServerEthernet, Fast Ethernet
Standard input trays33
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b
Package dimensions (WxDxH)592 x 495 x 575 mm592 x 495 x 575 mm
Print quality (black, draft quality)600 DPI600 DPI
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)15 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
I/O ports1 x IEEE 1284-B parallel 1 x USB 2.0 1 x EIO1 x IEEE 1284-B parallel 1 x USB 2.0 1 x EIO
Custom media sizes76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm
Standard media sizesA4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legalA4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legal
Memory upgradeKnown for one0.32 GB
Print margin bottom (A4)2 mm2 mm
Print margin left (A4)2 mm2 mm
Print margin right (A4)2 mm2 mm
Print margin top (A4)3 mm3 mm
Typefaces8080
Media weights by paper path60 - 200 g/m2; 60 - 120 g/m260 - 200 g/m2; 60 - 120 g/m2
Acoustic power emissions6.8 B(A)6.8 B(A)
Duplex print optionsManual (driver support provided)Manual (driver support provided)
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)33 ppm33 ppm
Paper handlingHP LaserJet 2430 series printers: Built-in automatic duplex unit (HP LaserJet 2430dtn only), 850 sheets standard input capacity (1 x 100-sheet/ 10 envelope multipurpose tray, 1 x 250-sheet tray, 1 x 500-sheet tray), paper input level indicators, straight-HP LaserJet 2430 series printers: Built-in automatic duplex unit (HP LaserJet 2430dtn only), 850 sheets standard input capacity (1 x 100-sheet/ 10 envelope multipurpose tray, 1 x 250-sheet tray, 1 x 500-sheet tray), paper input level indicators, straight-
Driver updatesMost 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/2Most 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
Maximum paper trays33
Memory technologyMemory Enhancement technology (MEt), Double Data Rate memory technologyMemory Enhancement technology (MEt), Double Data Rate memory technology
Paper handling optional/inputNoneNone
Paper handling standard/input100-sheet multipurpose Tray 1, 250-sheet input Tray 2, 500-sheet input Tray 3100-sheet multipurpose Tray 1, 250-sheet input Tray 2, 500-sheet input Tray 3
Paper handling standard/output250-sheet top output bin (100-sheet rear output bin)250-sheet top output bin (100-sheet rear output bin)
Print quality (black, best quality)1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Service & supportHP Web sites, HP Customer Support Center, HP Care PacksHP Web sites, HP Customer Support Center, HP Care Packs
Technical featuresAdd fonts, forms, and third-party solutions via CompactFlash support. Additional 500-sheet input tray, automatic two-sided printing* enable greater flexibilityAdd fonts, forms, and third-party solutions via CompactFlash support. Additional 500-sheet input tray, automatic two-sided printing* enable greater flexibility
Upgrade typePrinter firmware and networking firmware can be remotely upgradedPrinter firmware and networking firmware can be remotely upgraded

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