Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet Ent 8501x+ vs Ricoh IP C8500

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 10identical
  • 95known for one product only

Key differences

The Ricoh IP C8500 has 3,600 x 1200 DPI more maximum resolution than the HP LaserJet Ent 8501x+ (4800 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The Ricoh IP C8500 has 10 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A3) than the HP LaserJet Ent 8501x+ (45 ppm vs 35 ppm). The HP LaserJet Ent 8501x+ has 79 s more warm-up time than the Ricoh IP C8500 (100 s vs 21 s). Only the Ricoh IP C8500 has colour. Printing colours: Black on the HP LaserJet Ent 8501x+, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow on the Ricoh IP C8500.

  • Colour
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x+:No
    • IP C8500:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x+:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • IP C8500:4800 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x+:35 ppm
    • IP C8500:45 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x+:100 s
    • IP C8500:21 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x+:5.6 s
    • IP C8500:3.2 s
  • Printing colours
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x+:Black
    • IP C8500:Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
  • Total number of input trays
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x+:5
    • IP C8500:3
  • Total input capacity
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x+:2180 sheets
    • IP C8500:1200 sheets

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Comparison of LaserJet Ent 8501x+, IP C8500
133 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Duplex printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneAutoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one70 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Differs35 ppm45 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers100 s21 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs5.6 s3.2 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one4.23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Secure printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Watermark printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A3)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 ppm
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 s
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one250000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended duty cycleKnown for one0 - 60000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursDiffersBlackBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesDiffersPostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 5e, PCL 6PCL 6, PDF, PostScript 3
Printer fontsKnown for oneScalable, TrueTypeUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChina, Mexico, Czech RepublicUnknown — not stated by the source
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneHP 176A Black LJ Toner Cartridge W1760A (ISO Yield 45,000)Unknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity5 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers53
Total input capacityDiffers2180 sheets1200 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers3250 sheets500 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one520 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of input traysKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityDiffers2180 sheets4850 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers3250 sheets4000 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for one311.5 x 448.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, LetterheadEnvelopes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA3, A4, A5, A6A3, A4, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5B4, B5, B6
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC5, C6Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneOficio, 16KUnknown — not stated by the source
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB4, B5, B6Unknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneB5, C5, C6, DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizesKnown for one10x15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthDiffers98 - 320 mm90 - 320 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers139.7 - 457.2 mm148 - 1260 mm
Paper tray media weightKnown for one60 - 325 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A / USB Type-B
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, HTTPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrintUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6144 MB6000 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one6144 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (printing)Known for one70 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Market positioningDiffersEnterpriseHome & office
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteBlack, White
DisplayKnown for oneCGDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalDiffers10.9 cm (4.3")17.8 cm (7")
CertificationKnown for oneCISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) - Class A, EN 55032: 2015 (EU) - Class A, CISPR 11:2016, EN 55011:2016, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 55024: 2010+A1:2015, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN60601-1-2:2015, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, FCC CFR 47 Part 1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (printing)Known for one24.37 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (ready)Differs40.08 W57.4 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.11 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.11 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1584 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.44 kWh/week
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOSMac OS 12.4, Mac OS 13.1, Mac OS 14.5, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Maveric
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one15 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR, EPEAT, Blue Angel, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneFSC Certified Packaging; 10% post-consumer recycled plasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one670Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one416Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one30Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one60Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1293 mm587 mm
DepthDiffers695 mm701 mm
HeightDiffers1050 mm779 mm
WeightDiffers133.9 kg81 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one890 x 972 x 1184 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one1.56 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one972 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one1.21 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one200.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Security toolsKnown for oneIdentity management: Kerberos authentication, LDAP authentication, 1000 user PIN codes, Optional HP and 3rd party advanced authentication solutions (e.g., badge readers); Network: IPsec/firewall with Certificate/Pre-shared Key authentication, Supports WJA-10 IPsec configuration Plug-in, 802.1X autheUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one8443321010Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one200.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneGS mark, CCC, BIS, cUL, UL, CE, BSMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Recommended system requirementsKnown for one2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection; or USB port; Internet browser. 2 GB available hard drive space; Internet connection or USB port; Internet browser.Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneInternal (Built-in) power supplyUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneCISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) - Class A, EN 55032: 2015 (EU) - Class A, CISPR 11:2016, EN 55011:2016, EN 61000-3-2: 2019, EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1:2019, EN 55024: 2010+A1:2015, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN60601-1-2:2015, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, FCC CFR 47 Part 1Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows Client OS; Android; iOS; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; MacOS v14 Sonoma; Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media sizesKnown for oneTray 1: 98 x 139.7 to 320 x 457.2 mm; Tray 2: 98 x 139.7 to 297 x 390 mm; Tray 3: 140 x 182 to 320 x 457.2 mm; Tray 4: 140 x 182 to 320 x 457.2 mm; Tray 5: 140 x 182 to 320 x 457.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelope feederKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneInaudibleUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneInstallation guide; regulatory flyer; power cords; manualUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1564.6 x 972.8 x 1206.5 mm (61.6 x 38.3 x 47.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one200 kg (441 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberKnown for one1.027 kWh/WeekUnknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43212105Unknown — not stated by the source
PrintingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceColour printing

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