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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet 4200tn vs HP LaserJet 5100

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 15identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 35 ppm
    • 21 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 9 s
    • 13 s
  • Total number of input trays
    • 3
    • 2
  • Total input capacity
    • 1100 sheets
    • 350 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • 2600 sheets
    • 1100 sheets
  • Maximum output capacity
    • 800 sheets
    • 250 sheets
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • A4, A5
    • A4
  • Internal memory
    • 64 MB
    • 16 MB

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Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs35 ppm21 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs9 s13 s
Economical printingKnown for oneYes
Duplex printingKnown for oneYes
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one65000 pages per month
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one1
Page description languagesPCL 5e, PCL 6, PostScript 3PCL 5e, PCL 6, PostScript 3
Number of printer fontsKnown for one110
Input & output capacity4 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers32
Total input capacityDiffers1100 sheets350 sheets
Total output capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayYesYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers2600 sheets1100 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers800 sheets250 sheets
Paper input typeKnown for onePaper tray
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size216 x 356 mm216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, TransparenciesBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5A4
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneExecutive, Legal, Letter
Envelopes sizesKnown for one10
Custom media widthKnown for one76.2 - 311.9 mm
Custom media lengthKnown for one127 - 469.9 mm
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesParallelParallel
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANNoNo
Network readyKnown for oneYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneNot supported
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB16 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers416 MB192 MB
Memory slots33
Processor frequency300 MHz300 MHz
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneNot supported
Built-in processorKnown for oneYes
Processor modelKnown for onePMC-Sierra RM7065A
Design1 differ
DisplayDiffersNoLCD
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)Known for one330 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one30 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one30 W
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows ME
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers27.2 kg21.9 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs416.5 x 429.26 x 487.6 mm474.9 x 635 x 472.4 mm
WidthKnown for one416.5 mm
DepthKnown for one429.3 mm
HeightKnown for one487.6 mm
Other features1 differ
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNo
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneCISPR 22, EN 55022, EN 61000-3-2:2000, EN 61000-3- 3:1995+A1, EN 55024, FCC Title 47 CFR, ICES-003, GB9254-1998, EEC, EMC
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP
Fonts includedKnown for oneYes
Power LEDKnown for oneYes
SafetyKnown for oneIEC 60950, EN 60950, IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUl, GS, CFR, GB4943-2001, CE
Stand-by LEDKnown for oneYes
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for one20 - 80%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one10 - 32 °C
Envelope feederDiffers75No
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one6.6B(A)
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one60 dB
PictBridgeKnown for oneNo
Standard media sizesKnown for oneA4, A5, B5 ISO, B5 JIS, executive (JIS), Japanese double postcard, DL ISO envelopes, B5 ISO envelopes, C5 ISO envelopes.
TypefacesKnown for one80
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one416.6 x 429.3 x 487.7 mm (16.4 x 16.9 x 19.2")
Weight (imperial)Known for one27.2 kg (60 lbs)
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes

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