Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet Ent 8501x vs Xerox C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi

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  • 48differ
  • 11identical
  • 82known for one product only

Key differences

The HP LaserJet Ent 8501x has 44 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the Xerox C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi (70 ppm vs 26 ppm). The Xerox C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi has 4.8 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP LaserJet Ent 8501x (10.4 s vs 5.6 s). The HP LaserJet Ent 8501x has 200,000 pages per month more maximum duty cycle than the Xerox C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi (250000 pages per month vs 50000 pages per month). Only the Xerox C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi has colour. Only the Xerox C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi has Wi-Fi.

  • Colour
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:No
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:2400 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:70 ppm
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:26 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:5.6 s
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:10.4 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:250000 pages per month
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:50000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:0 - 60000 pages per month
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:0 - 1500 pages per month
  • Printing colours
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:Black
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
  • Number of print cartridges
    • LaserJet Ent 8501x:1
    • C240 Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:2

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Comparison of LaserJet Ent 8501x, C240
141 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI2400 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs70 ppm26 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Known for one35 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Warm-up timeKnown for one100 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs5.6 s10.4 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 printingYesYes
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 x 600 DPI
Print resolution blackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 x 600 DPI
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 ppm
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.7 s
Booklet printing functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features6 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers250000 pages per month50000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers0 - 60000 pages per month0 - 1500 pages per month
Printing coloursDiffersBlackBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Number of print cartridgesDiffers12
Page description languagesDiffersPostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 5e, PCL 6PCL 5, PCL 6, PostScript 3
Printer fontsDiffersScalable, TrueTypePCL, Scalable, PostScript
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 traysDiffers51
Total input capacityDiffers2180 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers500 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityDiffers100 sheets250 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one520 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose trayYesYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityDiffers100 sheets1 sheets
Maximum number of input traysKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityKnown for one2180 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacityKnown for one500 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling6 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA3A4
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, LetterheadBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Lightweight paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA3, A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
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 mm94 - 216 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers139.7 - 457.2 mm148 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 325 g/m²60 - 120 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 200 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A / USB Type-B
Network5 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, HTTPSFIPS 140-3, TLS, 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA3, WPA2, WPA-Personal, WPA-PSK, WPA-AES, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, 802.1x RADIUS, EAP, MD5, MSCHAPv2, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, LEAP
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrintApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6144 MB1000 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
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1600 MHz1000 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB51 dB
Sound power level (printing)Known for one70 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffersEnterpriseHome & office
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteWhite, Black
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneCGDUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one10.9 cm (4.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneTouchUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power3 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs24.37 W398 W
Power consumption (ready)Known for one40.08 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 voltageDiffers100 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz47-63 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.29 kWh/week
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOSMac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C10 - 32.2 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%15 - 80%
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAR, EPEAT, Blue Angel, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, SCS Product Category Rule (PCR)
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 mm411 mm
DepthDiffers695 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers970 mm244 mm
WeightDiffers93.7 kg16.3 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one890 x 972 x 1184 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers890 mm515 mm
Package depthDiffers972 mm550 mm
Package heightDiffers1184 mm370 mm
Package weightDiffers133.2 kg20.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedACAC
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 pages
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 pages
Documentation CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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

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