Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet Ent 8501x vs Ricoh IP C8500

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 11identical
  • 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 capacity4 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers53
Total input capacityDiffers2180 sheets1200 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 capacityDiffers500 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
WidthDiffers585 mm587 mm
DepthDiffers695 mm701 mm
HeightDiffers970 mm779 mm
WeightDiffers93.7 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 one890 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one972 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one1184 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one133.2 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 one133.2 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 one889 x 972.8 x 1183.6 mm (35 x 38.3 x 46.6")Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one133.2 kg (293.7 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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