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

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  • 101specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 58identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The HP LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer has 5 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer (55 ppm vs 50 ppm). The HP LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer has 12 s more warm-up time than the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer (145 s vs 133 s). The HP LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer has 0.2 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer (4.1 s vs 3.9 s). Duplex printing mode: Manual on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer, Auto on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer. Recommended duty cycle: 2500 - 12500 pages per month on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer, 3750 - 18750 pages per month on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer.

  • Duplex printing mode
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:Manual
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:Auto
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:50 ppm
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:55 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:145 s
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:133 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:4.1 s
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:3.9 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:150000 pages per month
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:225000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:2500 - 12500 pages per month
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:3750 - 18750 pages per month
  • Page description languages
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:PDF 1.7, PCL 6
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 6
  • Country of origin
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer:China, Philippines, India
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:Vietnam

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Comparison of LaserJet Enterprise 5501n Printer, LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer
124 specifications
Printing4 differ
Duplex printing modeDiffersManualAuto
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
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Features5 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers150000 pages per month225000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers2500 - 12500 pages per month3750 - 18750 pages per month
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Page description languagesDiffersPDF 1.7, PCL 6PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 6
Country of originDiffersChina, Philippines, IndiaVietnam
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 handling1 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x5,4x6,5x7,5x8,8.5x13
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2048 MB4096 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2048 MB4096 MB
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB56 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.9 dB6.8 dB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlue
DisplayDiffersLCDCGD
Display diagonalDiffers6.86 cm (2.7")10.9 cm (4.3")
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
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.
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%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR, Blue Angel, EPEAT Gold
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source523.4
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source186
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 features1 differ
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs198828142894198415437914, 198415437990, 198415438034, 198415438096, 198415438140, 198415438195, 198415438294, 199642655065, 198415438324, 198415438386, 198415438416, 198415438423, 198415438454
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(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.
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 GHz
Recommended humidity operating rangeDiffers30 - 70%10 - 90%
Box contentsDiffersHP LaserJet Enterprise 5501n 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)
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

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