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HP LaserJet 9040 Printer vs HP LaserJet 9050 Printer

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  • 33differ
  • 74identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:40 ppm
    • LaserJet 9050 Printer:50 ppm
  • Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:40 ppm
    • LaserJet 9050 Printer:50 ppm
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:26 ppm
    • LaserJet 9050 Printer:28 ppm
  • Duplex media weight
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:64 - 200 g/m²
    • LaserJet 9050 Printer:64 - 199 g/m²
  • Media weight (tray 1)
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:64 to 216 g/m²
    • LaserJet 9050 Printer:64 - 216 g/m²
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:638 x 633 x 600 mm
    • LaserJet 9050 Printer:638 x 600 x 633 mm
  • Pallet gross weight
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:79 kg
    • LaserJet 9050 Printer:7.9 kg
  • Typefaces
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:80
    • LaserJet 9050 Printer:80 TrueType

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Comparison of LaserJet 9040 Printer, LaserJet 9050 Printer
114 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs40 ppm50 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs40 ppm50 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Differs26 ppm28 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)8 s8 s
Economical printingYesYes
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycle300000 pages per month300000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesPMLPML
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacity1000 sheets1000 sheets
Total output capacity600 sheets600 sheets
Maximum input capacity3100 sheets3100 sheets
Maximum output capacity3600 sheets3600 sheets
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print size303 x 468 mm303 x 468 mm
Duplex media weightDiffers64 - 200 g/m²64 - 199 g/m²
Media size (tray 1)DiffersA4, B4, B5, A3, A5, 99 x 191 - 297 x 432 mmA4, B4, B5, A3, A5, 99x191 - 297x432mm
Media types supportedPaper (plain, preprinted, letterhead, prepunched, bond, color, recycled, rough), transparencies, labels, cardstockPaper (plain, preprinted, letterhead, prepunched, bond, color, recycled, rough), transparencies, labels, cardstock
Media weight (tray 1)Differs64 to 216 g/m²64 - 216 g/m²
Network1 differ
Network readyNoNo
Supported network protocols (IPv4)DiffersVia HP Jetdirect print servers: TCP/IP (IP Direct mode; may require software from the NOS vendor or third party vendor: LPD, FTP, IPP), IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC, AppleTalk, Auto-IP, Apple Rendezvous compatible, NDS, Bindery, NCP, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP (v 1, 2c, 3), HTTP; not all protocolWith HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Internal Print Server, HP Jetdirect 625n, 680n EIO Internal Print Servers, HP en3700 External Print Server: TCP/IP (IP Direct mode; may require software from the NOS vendor or third party vendor: LPD, FTP, IPP), IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC, AppleTalk, Auto-IP, Apple Rendezvous c
Performanceidentical
Internal memory64 MB64 MB
Maximum internal memory512 MB512 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor modelMIPS 20KCMIPS 20KC
Processor frequency533 MHz533 MHz
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)Known for one1000 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)197 W197 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)18 W18 W
Power consumption (off)0.7 W0.7 W
System requirementsidentical
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshMac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.04, 9.1, 9.2, 10.1, 4 MB of free RAM space and 160 MB free hard disk space; AppleTalkMac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.04, 9.1, 9.2, 10.1, 4 MB of free RAM space and 160 MB free hard disk space; AppleTalk
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 32.5 °C10 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight635 kg635 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs638 x 633 x 600 mm638 x 600 x 633 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)1397 x 1001 x 1036 mm1397 x 1001 x 1036 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)911 x 790 x 1036 mm911 x 790 x 1036 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weight79 kg79 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwarePrint drivers and installation software on CD-ROM (HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation)Print drivers and installation software on CD-ROM (HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation)
Logistics data1 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers79 kg7.9 kg
Products per pallet1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Other features24 differ
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Minimum system requirementsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 2000: 300 MHz processor with 64 MB RAM; Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional: 233 MHz processor with 64 MB RAM; 180 MB free hard disk space; 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM [Windows Vista Ready, check user guide for minimum hard driveMicrosoft Windows 2000: 300 MHz Processor with 64 MB RAM; Windows XP Home, XP Professional: 233 MHz processor with 64 MB RAM; 180 MB free hard disk space for Windows, 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM [Windows Vista Ready, check user guide for minimum hard drive space], 160 MB for Mac; Mac OS 8.6, 9.0, 9.
Printer managementHP Web JetadminHP Web Jetadmin
Power requirements110 - 127 / 220 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)110 - 127 / 220 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 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, 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 approvals as rCISPR 22: 1997/EN 55022: 1998 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000, EN 61000-3-3: 1995, EN 55024: 1998, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 4/GB9254-1998, GB17625.1-2003, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and carries the CE-Marking accordingly
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Macintosh OS 9, OS 10UNIX, Linux, OS/2 Microsoft Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Macintosh OS 9, OS 10
Downloadable softwareDiffersMicrosoft Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Macintosh OS 9, OS 10Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Macintosh OS 9, OS 10
Networking featuresDiffersVia HP Jetdirect internal print servers for Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet; 802.11b wireless connectivity OptionalVia HP Jetdirect internal print servers for Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet; 802.11b wireless connectivity
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)139.7 cm (55")139.7 cm (55")
SafetyDiffersIEC 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)Argentina (TUV S Mark-Rs.92/98/Ds.1009/98), Australia (AS/NZ 3260), Canada (cUL-CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-00), China (GB4943), Czech Republic (CSN-IEC 60950-IEC 60825-1), Estonia (EEI-EN60950-IEC 60825-1), EU (CE Mark-Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC), Germany (TÛV- EN60950-IEC 60825-1), Hungary (MEEI-
Size (imperial)99.1 cm (39")99.1 cm (39")
Standard input trays22
Package dimensions (WxDxH)911.9 x 789.9 x 721.4 mm911.9 x 789.9 x 721.4 mm
Print quality (black, draft quality)600 DPI600 DPI
Standard input capacity for transparencies100100
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)10 - 32.5 °C10 - 32.5 °C
I/O ports1 x IEEE 1284-B parallel 2 x EIO1 x IEEE 1284-B parallel 2 x EIO
Custom media sizes98 x 191 - 312 x 470 mm; 148 x 210 - 297 x 432 mm98 x 191 - 312 x 470 mm; 148 x 210 - 297 x 432 mm
Standard media sizesDiffersA3, A4, A5, B4, B5, B6, ExecutiveISO A3, ISO A4, ISO A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, JIS B6, JIS executive
Memory upgrade0.512 GB0.512 GB
Print margin bottom (A4)1 mm1 mm
Print margin left (A4)1 mm1 mm
Print margin right (A4)1 mm1 mm
Print margin top (A4)1 mm1 mm
TypefacesDiffers8080 TrueType
Media weights by paper pathDiffers64 - 216 g/m2; 64 - 200 g/m264 - 216 g/m²
Standard output capacity for envelopes60 sheets60 sheets
Envelope feederNoNo
Acoustic power emissionsDiffers7 B(A)7.2 B(A)
Acoustic pressure emissionsDiffers54 dB56 dB
Duplex print optionsAutomatic (optional)Automatic (optional)
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Differs40 ppm50 ppm
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for one56 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)Differs54 dB(A)56 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for one39 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Control panel3 light-emitting diode (LED) indicator lights, 4 navigation buttons, dedicated Help button, dedicated Menu button, 10-key numeric pad, 4-line display, dedicated Stop button3 light-emitting diode (LED) indicator lights, 4 navigation buttons, dedicated Help button, dedicated Menu button, 10-key numeric pad, 4-line display, dedicated Stop button
Driver updatesDiffersCurrent drivers and software are available from the Internet. Depending on the configuration of Microsoft Windows driven computers, the installation program for the printer software automatically checks the computer for Internet access to obtain the latesCurrent drivers and software are available from the Internet. Depending on the configuration of Microsoft Windows driven computers, the installation program for the printer software automatically checks the computer for Internet access to obtain the latest software.
Duplex bindingYesYes
Duplex supported media sizeDiffersA3, A4, A4-rotated, A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, JIS B6, JIS executiveISO A3, ISO A4, ISO A4-rotated, ISO A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, JIS B6, JIS executive
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)8 s8 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)8 s8 s
Maximum input capacity (tray 1)Known for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum paper trays44
Media handlingSheetfedSheetfed
Media size (tray 2)DiffersA4, B4, B5, A3, A5, custom; 148 x 210 - 297 x 432 mmA4, B4, B5, A3, A5, 148x210 - 297x432mm
Media sizes supported (imperial)Letter, legal, tabloid, executive, JPostD, envelopes (No. 10, C5, DL, Monarch, B5)Letter, legal, tabloid, executive, JPostD, envelopes (No. 10, C5, DL, Monarch, B5)
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Differssheets: 500500
Media weight (tray 2)Differs64 to 200 g/m264 - 216 g/m²
Media weight (tray 3)Differs64 - 199 g/m264 - 216 g/m²
Memory technologyDouble Data Rate memory technologyDouble Data Rate memory technology
Operating altitude (imperial)10000 ft10000 ft
Package dimensions (W x D x H)911.9 x 789.9 x 721.4 mm (35.9 x 31.1 x 28.4")911.9 x 789.9 x 721.4 mm (35.9 x 31.1 x 28.4")
Package weight (imperial)Differs79 kg (174.2 lbs)78.8 kg (173.8 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)914.4 x 787.4 x 1041.4 mm (36 x 31 x 41")914.4 x 787.4 x 1041.4 mm (36 x 31 x 41")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs79 kg (174.2 lbs)7.89 kg (17.4 lbs)
Paper handling optional/input100-sheet multipurpose tray, 2000-sheet input tray, automatic duplex unit100-sheet multipurpose tray, 2000-sheet input tray, automatic duplex unit
Paper handling standard/inputTwo 500-sheet input traysTwo 500-sheet input trays
Paper handling standard/output600-sheet output bin (500 sheets face down, 100 sheets face up)600-sheet output bin (500 sheets face down, 100 sheets face up)
Print quality (black, best quality)600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)DiffersUp to 40 ppmUp to 50 ppm
Recommended media weight (duplex, imperial)17 to 53 lb bond17 to 53 lb bond
Security management descriptionManagement security: SNMP v 3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS), 802.1x authentication (with 620n, 625n EIO print servers); wireless network security: WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WEP encryption (40/64-, 128-bit), 802.1x authentication (EAP-PEAP, LEAP, EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, EAP-MD5) with RADIUS serversManagement security: SNMP v 3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS), 802.1x authentication (with 620n, 625n EIO print servers); wireless network security: WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WEP encryption (40/64-, 128-bit), 802.1x authentication (EAP-PEAP, LEAP, EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, EAP-MD5) with RADIUS servers
Standard input capacity for envelopes10 sheets10 sheets
Technical featuresDiffersReduce wait times and see productivity rise with this printer's fast print and first-page-out speeds Take advantage of advanced finishing options, including an 8-bin mailbox Enjoy fast, industry-leading networking with the HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet interManage your business more efficiently with integrated solutions. Expandable memory and a quick processor yield fast throughput. Minimise intervention with high-capacity input, output, and HP Smart Printing***.
UNSPSC-code4321210543212105
Upgrade typeDiffersOptional accessories available: Tray 1, Tray 4, automatic duplex unit; finishing devices: 3000-sheet stacker, 3000-sheet stacker/stapler, multifunction finisher, 8-bin mailbox; DDR DIMMs; flash memory cards; EIO hard disk; EIO cardsOptional accessories available: Multipurpose tray (Tray 1), Tray 4, automatic duplex unit; finishing devices: 3000-sheet stacker, 3000-sheet stacker/stapler, multifunction finisher, 8-bin mailbox; SRAM DDR DIMMs; Flash memory cards; EIO hard disk; EIO cards
Weight (imperial)140 lb140 lb
Wireless option typeOptional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessoryOptional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory
Power consumption (active)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 W
Service & supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 year on-site warranty. Optional HP Care Pack services available.
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets

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