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HP LaserJet 9040 Printer vs HP LaserJet P3005x Printer

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 87differ
  • 15identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:600 x 600 DPI
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:40 ppm
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:33 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:8 s
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:9.5 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:300000 pages per month
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:100000 pages per month
  • Total input capacity
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:1000 sheets
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:1100 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:600 sheets
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:250 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:3100 sheets
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:1100 sheets
  • Maximum output capacity
    • LaserJet 9040 Printer:3600 sheets
    • LaserJet P3005x Printer:250 sheets

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Comparison of LaserJet 9040 Printer, LaserJet P3005x Printer
124 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs40 ppm33 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs8 s9.5 s
Economical printingYesYes
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one40 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Known for one26 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers300000 pages per month100000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesKnown for onePMLUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity4 differ
Total input capacityDiffers1000 sheets1100 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers600 sheets250 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers3100 sheets1100 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers3600 sheets250 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Maximum print sizeDiffers303 x 468 mm207.4 x 347.1 mm
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExecutive, Legal, Letter
Duplex media weightDiffers64 - 200 g/m²60 - 120 g/m²
Media size (tray 1)DiffersA4, B4, B5, A3, A5, 99 x 191 - 297 x 432 mm76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm
Media types supportedDiffersPaper (plain, preprinted, letterhead, prepunched, bond, color, recycled, rough), transparencies, labels, cardstockPaper (bond, colour, letterhead, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, user-defined
Media weight (tray 1)Differs64 to 216 g/m²60 - 200 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 protocolTCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC, IP Direct Mode, LPD2, FTP Printing (may require software from the NOS or third-party vendor), IPP2, Netware NDS, Bindery, NDPS, iPrint, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP, HTTP, Auto-IP, Apple Bonjour Compatible (Mac OS X 10.2.4 and higher)
Performance4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB80 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers512 MB320 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor modelDiffersMIPS 20KCMotorola ColdFire V5
Processor frequencyDiffers533 MHz400 MHz
Power2 differ
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs18 W9 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.7 W0.2 W
Power consumption (printing)Known for one1000 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one197 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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, 10.3.9, 10.4.3; 200 MB available hard disk space; USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications) port or IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port; CD-ROM drive
Operational conditions2 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)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers635 kg21.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs638 x 633 x 600 mm425 x 410 x 474 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1397 x 1001 x 1036 mm425 x 780 x 474 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs911 x 790 x 1036 mm1200 x 1000 x 2283 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers79 kg26.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersPrint 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; Microsoft Windows Installer; Macintosh Installer; HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6 print drivers for Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional; HP postscript level 3 emulation for Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional
Logistics data2 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers79 kg340.1 kg
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers1 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Other features55 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: 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM (Windows VistaTM, check user guide for minimum hard drive space); 333 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM; Server 2003: 550 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM; 200 MB of available hard disk space (all systems)
Printer managementDiffersHP Web JetadminHP Web Jetadmin, HP LaserJet Utility, HP Embedded Web Server, Easy Printer Care
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, 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 (US), ICES-003, Issue 4 (Canada), GB9254-1998, GB17625.1-2003, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with CE Marking (EU)
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Macintosh OS 9, OS 10OS/2, UNIX, Linux, HP OpenVMS Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP Home, XP Professional, Server 2003; Mac OS v10.2.8, 10.3.9, 10.4.3
Downloadable softwareDiffersMicrosoft Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Macintosh OS 9, OS 10Windows Installer, HP PCL 5e driver, HP PCL 6 driver, HP postscript level 3 emulation driver, HP Web Jetadmin, Macintosh installer, Macintosh postscript driver, PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files, IBM drivers, OS/2 PCL 5 or PCL 6 printer driver, OS/2 PS printer driver, UNIX model scripts, Li
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")42.4 cm (16.7")
SafetyIEC 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 (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)Differs99.1 cm (39")42.4 cm (16.7")
Standard input traysDiffers23
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs911.9 x 789.9 x 721.4 mm600 x 500 x 720 mm
Print quality (black, draft quality)600 DPI600 DPI
Standard input capacity for transparenciesDiffers10075
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 DPI
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 1 x EIO
Custom media sizesDiffers98 x 191 - 312 x 470 mm; 148 x 210 - 297 x 432 mm76 x 127 - 216 x 356 mm
Standard media sizesDiffersA3, A4, A5, B4, B5, B6, ExecutiveA4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legal, executive
Print margin bottom (A4)Differs1 mm5 mm
Print margin left (A4)Differs1 mm5 mm
Print margin right (A4)Differs1 mm5 mm
Print margin top (A4)Differs1 mm5 mm
TypefacesDiffers80103
Media weights by paper pathDiffers64 - 216 g/m2; 64 - 200 g/m260 - 200 g/m²; 60 - 120 g/m²
Standard output capacity for envelopesDiffers60 sheets10 sheets
Envelope feederNoNo
Acoustic power emissionsDiffers7 B(A)6.5 B(A)
Acoustic pressure emissionsDiffers54 dB51 dB
Duplex print optionsDiffersAutomatic (optional)Automatic (standard)
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Differs40 ppm33 ppm
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Differs56 dBInaudible
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)Differs54 dB(A)51 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 buttonGraphical 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 item in list or increase value of numerical item
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 latesMost recent printer drivers and software for all supported operating systems available at http://www.hp.com/support/LJP3005
Duplex bindingDiffersYesNo
Duplex supported media sizeDiffersA3, A4, A4-rotated, A5, JIS B4, JIS B5, JIS B6, JIS executiveA4, letter, legal, executive (JIS)
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)Differs8 s9.5 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)Differs8 s9.5 s
First page out (black&white, letter, sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 s
Maximum input capacity (tray 1)100 sheets100 sheets
Maximum paper traysDiffers43
Media handlingSheetfedSheetfed
Media size (tray 2)DiffersA4, B4, B5, A3, A5, custom; 148 x 210 - 297 x 432 mmA4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legal, executive
Media sizes supported (imperial)DiffersLetter, legal, tabloid, executive, JPostD, envelopes (No. 10, C5, DL, Monarch, B5)Letter, legal, executive, 8.5 x 13 in, envelopes
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Differssheets: 500500
Media weight (tray 2)Differs64 to 200 g/m260 - 120 g/m²
Media weight (tray 3)Differs64 - 199 g/m260 - 120 g/m²
Memory technologyDiffersDouble Data Rate memory technologyMemory Enhancement technology (MEt)
Operating altitude (imperial)10000 ft10000 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")600.2 x 496.1 x 711.2 mm (23.6 x 19.5 x 28")
Package weight (imperial)Differs79 kg (174.2 lbs)26.4 kg (58.1 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 2301.2 mm (47.3 x 39.4 x 90.6")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs79 kg (174.2 lbs)339.4 kg (748.2 lbs)
Paper handling standard/inputDiffersTwo 500-sheet input trays100-sheet multi-purpose tray, 500-sheet input tray, 500-sheet input tray, automatic duplex printing
Paper handling standard/outputDiffers600-sheet output bin (500 sheets face down, 100 sheets face up)250-sheet output bin, 100-sheet rear output bin
Power consumption (active)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 W
Print quality (black, best quality)Differs600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)DiffersUp to 40 ppmUp to 35 ppm
Recommended media weight (duplex, imperial)Differs17 to 53 lb bond16 to 32 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 serversAdvanced security: SNMPv3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS), 802.1X Authentication (EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS), IPsec (requires Jetdirect 635n)
Standard input capacity for envelopes10 sheets10 sheets
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 source2.642 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-code4321210543212105
Weight (imperial)Differs140 lbWithout toner cartridge 47 lb
Wireless option typeDiffersOptional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessoryOptional, enable via I/O ports with purchase of wireless adapter
Memory upgradeKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling optional/inputKnown for one100-sheet multipurpose tray, 2000-sheet input tray, automatic duplex unitUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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

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