Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet 9040 Printer vs HP LaserJet P2015n Printer

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  • 10identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:600 x 600 DPI
    • LaserJet P2015n Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:40 ppm
    • LaserJet P2015n Printer:26 ppm
  • Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:40 ppm
    • LaserJet P2015n Printer:26, 27
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:8 s
    • LaserJet P2015n Printer:8.5 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:300000 pages per month
    • LaserJet P2015n Printer:15000 pages per month
  • Total input capacity
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:1000 sheets
    • LaserJet P2015n Printer:300 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:600 sheets
    • LaserJet P2015n Printer:150 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:3100 sheets
    • LaserJet P2015n Printer:550 sheets

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Comparison of LaserJet 9040 Printer, LaserJet P2015n Printer
123 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs40 ppm26 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs40 ppm26, 27
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Known for one26 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs8 s8.5 s
Economical printingYesYes
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers300000 pages per month15000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesKnown for onePMLUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity4 differ
Total input capacityDiffers1000 sheets300 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers600 sheets150 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers3100 sheets550 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers3600 sheets150 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers303 x 468 mm203.2 x 347 mm
Duplex media weightDiffers64 - 200 g/m²60 - 105 g/m²
Media size (tray 1)DiffersA4, B4, B5, A3, A5, 99 x 191 - 297 x 432 mmA4, A5, A6, B5, B6, C5, DL, 76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm
Media types supportedDiffersPaper (plain, preprinted, letterhead, prepunched, bond, color, recycled, rough), transparencies, labels, cardstockPaper (bond, light, heavy, plain, recycled, rough), envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, heavy media
Media weight (tray 1)Differs64 to 216 g/m²60 - 163 g/m²
Network2 differ
Network readyDiffersNoYes
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 protocolVia HP Jetdirect print servers: TCP/IP
Performance4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB32 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers512 MB288 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor modelDiffersMIPS 20KCMotorola ColdFire V5
Processor frequencyDiffers533 MHz400 MHz
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Known for one1000 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one197 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs18 W7 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.7 W0.1 W
System requirements1 differ
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshDiffersMac 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 X v10.2.8, 10.3, 10.4 and higher; 128 MB RAM minimum (256 MB recommended), 150 MB available hard disk space
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 32.5 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%15 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers635 kg10.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs638 x 633 x 600 mm350 x 362 x 256 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1397 x 1001 x 1036 mm350 x 450 x 256 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs911 x 790 x 1036 mm1200 x 1000 x 2551 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers79 kg13.2 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersPrint drivers and installation software on CD-ROM (HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation)HP printer software on CD-ROM: installer/uninstaller, drivers (HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation), HP Toolbox FX for diagnostic status and configuration, HP Embedded Web Server, control panel simulator, help, documentation
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for one79 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features56 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, XP Home, XP Professional: 333 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM; Windows Server 2003: 550 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM; 200 MB available hard disk space (all systems); 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM (Windows Vista Ready, check user guide for minimum hard drive space)
Printer managementDiffersHP Web JetadminHP toolbox, HP Embedded Web Server, HP 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 22:1993+A1+A2/EN 55022:1994+A1+A2 Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2000, EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1, EN 55024:1998+A1+A2 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 required by individual countries.
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Macintosh OS 9, OS 10Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003; Mac OS X v10.2.8, 10.3.9, 10.4.3 +; UNIX; Linux; HP OpenVMS; OS/2, Solaris 2.5x, 2.6, 7, 8, Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Server 2003; Mac OS X v10.2.8, 10.3.9, 10.4.3
Downloadable softwareDiffersMicrosoft Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Macintosh OS 9, OS 10Windows drivers, full software solution, printing system
Networking featuresDiffersVia HP Jetdirect internal print servers for Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet; 802.11b wireless connectivity OptionalEthernet, Fast Ethernet
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Differs139.7 cm (55")35 cm (13.8")
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)IEC 60950-1 (International), EN 60950-1 (EU), IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1+A1+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). Other safety approvals as required by ind
Size (imperial)Differs99.1 cm (39")35 cm (13.8")
Standard input trays22
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs911.9 x 789.9 x 721.4 mm430 x 330 x 480 mm
Print quality (black, draft quality)Known for one600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard input capacity for transparenciesDiffers10075
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs10 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
I/O portsDiffers1 x IEEE 1284-B parallel 2 x EIO1 x USB 2.0
Custom media sizesDiffers98 x 191 - 312 x 470 mm; 148 x 210 - 297 x 432 mm76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm; 147 x 211 - 216 x 356 mm
Standard media sizesDiffersA3, A4, A5, B4, B5, B6, ExecutiveA4, A5, A6, B5, B6, C5, DL
Memory upgradeDiffers0.512 GB0.288 GB
Print margin bottom (A4)Differs1 mm4 mm
Print margin left (A4)Differs1 mm4 mm
Print margin right (A4)Differs1 mm4 mm
Print margin top (A4)Differs1 mm4 mm
TypefacesDiffers8045 TrueType, 35 PostScript
Media weights by paper pathDiffers64 - 216 g/m2; 64 - 200 g/m260 - 163 g/m²
Standard output capacity for envelopesDiffers60 sheets10 sheets
Envelope feederNoNo
Acoustic power emissionsDiffers7 B(A)6.4 B(A)
Acoustic pressure emissionsDiffers54 dB50 dB
Duplex print optionsDiffersAutomatic (optional)Manual (driver support provided)
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Differs40 ppm26 ppm
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Differs56 dBInaudible
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)Differs54 dB(A)50 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Differs39 dBInaudible
Control panelDiffers3 light-emitting diode (LED) indicator lights, 4 navigation buttons, dedicated Help button, dedicated Menu button, 10-key numeric pad, 4-line display, dedicated Stop button6 lights (Jam, Toner low, Paper out, Attention, Ready, Go), 2 buttons (Go, Cancel)
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 latesLatest drivers and software available from the HP LaserJet support Web site at http://www.hp.com/support/ljp2015/; In countries/regions other than the US at http://www.hp.com/
Duplex bindingDiffersYesNo
Duplex supported media sizeDiffersA3, A4, A4-rotated, A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, JIS B6, JIS executiveA4
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)Differs8 s8.5 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)Differs8 s8.5 s
Maximum input capacity (tray 1)Differs100 sheets50 sheets
Maximum paper traysDiffers43
Media handlingDiffersSheetfedAutomatic duplexing, manual feed, sheetfed, straight-through paper path
Media size (tray 2)DiffersA4, B4, B5, A3, A5, custom; 148 x 210 - 297 x 432 mmA4, A5, B5, C5, DL, 147 x 211 - 216 x 356 mm
Media sizes supported (imperial)DiffersLetter, legal, tabloid, executive, JPostD, envelopes (No. 10, C5, DL, Monarch, B5)Letter, legal, executive, index cards, envelopes (No. 10, Monarch)
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Differssheets: 500250
Media weight (tray 2)Differs64 to 200 g/m260 - 105 g/m²
Media weight (tray 3)Differs64 - 199 g/m260 - 105 g/m²
Memory technologyKnown for oneDouble Data Rate memory technologyUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitude (imperial)Differs10000 ft13000 ft
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Differs911.9 x 789.9 x 721.4 mm (35.9 x 31.1 x 28.4")430 x 330.2 x 480.1 mm (16.9 x 13 x 18.9")
Package weight (imperial)Differs79 kg (174.2 lbs)13.2 kg (29 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs914.4 x 787.4 x 1041.4 mm (36 x 31 x 41")1201.4 x 1000.8 x 2550.2 mm (47.3 x 39.4 x 100.4")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one79 kg (174.2 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling optional/inputDiffers100-sheet multipurpose tray, 2000-sheet input tray, automatic duplex unit250-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard/inputDiffersTwo 500-sheet input trays250-sheet input tray, 50-sheet multi-purpose tray
Paper handling standard/outputDiffers600-sheet output bin (500 sheets face down, 100 sheets face up)125-sheet output bin
Print quality (black, best quality)Differs600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)DiffersUp to 40 ppmUp to 27 ppm
Recommended media weight (duplex, imperial)Differs17 to 53 lb bond16 to 28 lb
Security management descriptionDiffersManagement 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 serversSNMP (community name), password-protected HP Embedded Web Server
Standard input capacity for envelopes10 sheets10 sheets
Technical featuresKnown for oneReduce 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 interUnknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-code4321210543212105
Upgrade typeKnown for oneOptional 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 cardsUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Differs140 lbWithout toner cartridge 22.7 lb
Wireless option typeKnown for oneOptional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessoryUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto-redialingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax broadcastingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source119 locations
One-touch dialsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Additional paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional input tray
Dimension note (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWith Tray 1 open
Dimension note (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWith Tray 1 open
First page out (black&white, letter, sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.5 s
Power consumption (active)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 W
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 sheets
SureSupply connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDirect and Network
SureSupply supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.816 kWh/Week

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