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HP LaserJet Enterprise 5501dn Printer vs HP LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 69identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501dn Printer:50 ppm
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:55 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501dn Printer:145 s
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:133 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501dn Printer:4.1 s
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:3.9 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501dn Printer:150000 pages per month
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:225000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501dn Printer:2500 - 12500 pages per month
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:3750 - 18750 pages per month
  • Page description languages
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501dn Printer:PDF 1.7, PCL 6
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 6
  • Total output capacity
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501dn Printer:250 sheets
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:500 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501dn Printer:2300 sheets
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:2850 sheets

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Comparison of LaserJet Enterprise 5501dn Printer, LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer
125 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs50 ppm55 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers145 s133 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs4.1 s3.9 s
Features4 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers150000 pages per month225000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers2500 - 12500 pages per month3750 - 18750 pages per month
Page description languagesDiffersPDF 1.7, PCL 6PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 6
Replacement cartridgesDiffersHP 159A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~5,000 pages) W1590A; HP159X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~10,000 pages) W1590X; HP159Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~26,000 pages) W1590YHP 160A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (10,500 yield) W1600A; HP 160Y Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (38,000 yield) W1600Y.
Input & output capacity3 differ
Total output capacityDiffers250 sheets500 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers2300 sheets2850 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers250 sheets500 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Rough paper, LetterheadPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Pre-printed, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, Letterhead
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Differs3x5"3x5,4x6,5x7,5x8,8.5x13
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2048 MB4096 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2048 MB4096 MB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB56 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.9 dB6.8 dB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design3 differ
DisplayDiffersLCDCGD
Display diagonalDiffers6.86 cm (2.7")10.9 cm (4.3")
CertificationDiffersCISPR 22:2008 (International) Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) Class A / EN 55032:2015 Class A + A11:2020, CISPR 35:2016 (International) / EN 55035:2017 + A11:2020, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 + A11:2021, EN IEC 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019 + A2:2021, FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, Issue 7 Class A.CISPR 22:2008 (International) Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) Class A / EN 55032:2015 Class A + A11:2020, CISPR 35:2016 (International) / EN 55035:2017 + A11:2020, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 + A11:2021, EN IEC 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019 + A2:2021, FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class B, ICES-003, Issue 7 Class A.
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Power5 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs552.4 W760 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs4.89 W7.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.02 W0.05 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.02 W0.05 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.419 kWh/week0.528 kWh/week
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%30 - 70%
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAR, EPEAT, Blue Angel, EPEAT GoldENERGY STAR, Blue Angel, EPEAT Gold
Carbon footprint2 differ
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Differs492.4523.4
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Differs172186
Weight & dimensions2 differ
HeightDiffers305 mm330 mm
WeightDiffers11.8 kg12.9 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 1000 x 2318 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers511 mm493 mm
Package depthDiffers497 mm565 mm
Package heightDiffers438 mm442 mm
Package weightDiffers15.7 kg17.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features2 differ
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs198415438348, 198701599463, 198415438379, 198415438409, 881767380761, 881767380792, 198415438430, 198415438492, 198415438539, 198415438614, 198415438652, 198415438706, 198701599487, 198415438737, 198415438751, 199485173399, 198415438775, 198415438799, 198415438829, 198415438843, 198415438850198415437914, 198415437990, 198415438034, 198415438096, 198415438140, 198415438195, 198415438294, 199642655065, 198415438324, 198415438386, 198415438416, 198415438423, 198415438454
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsDiffers(201) 198415438348; (460) 198701599463; (696) 198415438379; (697) 198415438409; (A62) 881767380761; (A67) 881767380792; (AAZ) 198415438430; (AB0) 198415438492; (AB2) 198415438539; (ABJ) 198415438614; (ABT) 198415438652; (ABY) 198415438706; (AC8) 198701599487; (ACJ) 198415438737; (ACQ) 198415438751;(201) 198415437914; (AB0) 198415437990; (AB2) 198415438034; (ABJ) 198415438096; (ABT) 198415438140; (ABY) 198415438195; (ACQ) 198415438294; (B13) 199642655065; (B19) 198415438324; (BAZ) 198415438386; (BBU) 198415438416; (BGJ) 198415438423; (BGM) 198415438454
Logistics data1 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers330 kg370 kg
Other features7 differ
Recommended system requirementsDiffers2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection; USB port; Internet browser. 2 GB available hard drive space; Internet connection or USB port.2 GB available hard disk space. 1.3 GB available hard drive space; Internet.
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffersCISPR 22:2008 (International) Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) Class A / EN 55032:2015 Class A + A11:2020, CISPR 35:2016 (International) / EN 55035:2017 + A11:2020, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 + A11:2021, EN IEC 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019 + A2:2021, FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, Issue 7 Class A.CISPR 22:2008 (International) Class A, CISPR 32:2015 (International) Class A / EN 55032:2015 Class A + A11:2020, CISPR 35:2016 (International) / EN 55035:2017 + A11:2020, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 + A11:2021, EN IEC 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019 + A2:2021, FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class B, ICES-003, Issue 7 Class A.
Recommended humidity operating rangeDiffers30 - 70%10 - 90%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 27 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for one15 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsDiffersHP LaserJet Enterprise 5501dn Printer; HP Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~6,000 pages); Regulatory flyer; Unpack Flyer; Installation Guide; Power cord; Warranty Cards; Support flyers/phone number listHP LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer; HP Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~10k yield); Regulatory Flyer; Documentation (hardware install guide); Power cord
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1199.9 x 1000 x 2318 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 91.3")1199.9 x 1000 x 2345.9 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 92.4")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs330 kg (727.5 lbs)370 kg (815.7 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers0.419 kWh/Week (Blue Angel); 0.400 kWh/Week (ENERGY STAR 3.0)0.528 kWh/Week (Blue Angel); 0.621 kWh/Week (ENERGY STAR 3.0)

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