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HP LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer vs HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer

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  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The HP LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer has 21 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer (50 ppm vs 29 ppm). The HP LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer has 100 s more warm-up time than the HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer (145 s vs 45 s). The HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer has 2.9 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the HP LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer (7 s vs 4.1 s). Only the HP LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer has Ethernet LAN. Maximum resolution: 1200 x 1200 DPI on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer, 600 x 600 DPI on the HP LaserJet MFP M234d Printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print resolution black
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer:50 ppm
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:29 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer:145 s
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:45 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer:4.1 s
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:7 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer:150000 pages per month
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:20000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer:2500 - 12500 pages per month
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:200 - 2000 pages per month
  • Page description languages
    • LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer:PDF 1.7, PCL 6
    • LaserJet MFP M234d Printer:PCLmS, PWG, URF

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Comparison of LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn Printer, LaserJet MFP M234d Printer
137 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution blackDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs50 ppm29 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers145 s45 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs4.1 s7 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one4.23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Watermark printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Secure printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features5 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers150000 pages per month20000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers2500 - 12500 pages per month200 - 2000 pages per month
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesDiffersPDF 1.7, PCL 6PCLmS, PWG, URF
Printer fontsKnown for oneScalable, TrueType, Windows, PCL, PostScriptUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originVietnamVietnam
Replacement cartridgesDiffersHP 159A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (5,000 pages) W1590A; HP 159X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (10,000 pages) W1590X; HP 159Y Extra High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (26,000 pages) W1590Y.Regular Replacement Cartridge for DM1: HP 134A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1340A (~1100), HP 134X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1340X (~2400); Regular Replacement Cartridge for DM2: HP 135A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1350A (~1100), HP 135X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1350X (~2400)
HP segmentDiffersBusinessHome office
Input & output capacity7 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers21
Total input capacityDiffers650 sheets150 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers250 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityDiffers100 sheets150 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one550 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 traysDiffers51
Maximum input capacityDiffers2300 sheets150 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers250 sheets100 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Rough paper, LetterheadPlain paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Rough paper, Postcard
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)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)DiffersB5, B6B5
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneB5, C5, C6, DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizesKnown for one10x15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one3x5,4x6,5x7,5x8,8.5x13Unknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthDiffers76.2 - 216 mm101.6 - 216 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers127 - 356 mm152.4 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 200 g/m²60 - 163 g/m²
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 354 mm
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Network3 differ
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsDiffersSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, TLS, FIPS 140, HTTPS, IPSecSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, SNMPv2, SNMP, TLS
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrintApple AirPrint
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4096 MB64 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4096 MB64 MB
Flash memoryKnown for one32 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs55 dB51 dB
Sound power level (printing)6.6 dB6.6 dB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
Design6 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome & office
Product colourDiffersBlueGrey
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayDiffersCGDLCD
Colour displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalDiffers10.9 cm (4.3")3.23 cm (1.27")
Control typeDiffersTouchButtons
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.CISPR32:2012 & CISPR32:2015 /EN55032:2012 & EN55032:2015+AC:2016 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55035:2017; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6.
Power6 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs552.4 W453 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs4.89 W3.3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.02 W0.6 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.02 W0.04 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.419 kWh/week0.267 kWh/week
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
System requirements3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 x64, Windows 10, Windows 11 x64, Windows 11Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOSMac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, MacOS
Other operating systems supportedDiffersChromeOS, Android, iOSLinux
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 40 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Sustainability2 differ
Doesn't containMercuryMercury
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAR, Blue Angel, EPEAT GoldBlue Angel
Sustainable technologies and materialsDiffersMercury free; Recyclable through HP Planet Partners; Contains at least 5% post-consumer recycled plasticMercury free
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carbon footprint5 differ
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Differs494.4109
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Differs28880
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Differs184
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Differs0.418
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Differs1737
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers400 mm368 mm
DepthDiffers400 mm298.6 mm
HeightDiffers295 mm241.9 mm
WeightDiffers11.9 kg7.6 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1200 x 1000 x 2318 mm1200 x 1000 x 2329 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers511 mm497 mm
Package depthDiffers497 mm298 mm
Package heightDiffers438 mm388 mm
Package weightDiffers15.7 kg9.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersACAC, USB
Brand-specific features2 differ
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Security toolsDiffersIdentity management: Role Based Access Control (RBAC) Walk-up and Remote Access; Admin PW Protected EWS and Remote Access, Self-signed Certificate; Encrypted passwords; Personal on-device user accounts; Account Lockout (time-based); Kerberos AuthN; LDAP authentication; 1000 user PIN codes; OptionalSecure Boot, Secure Firmware Integrity, Runtime Code Integrity, password protected EWS, secure browsing via SSL/TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2; TLS 1.0/1.1 disabled by default; Update to OpenSSL version 1.1.1; Enable/disable Network ports; SNMPv1, SNMPv2, and SNMPv3, community password change; Secure def
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs198415437549, 198415437624, 198415437648, 198415437662, 198415437686, 198415437716, 198415437761, 199642687486, 198415437792, 198415437815, 198415437839, 198415437846, 198415437860197961892970
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(201) 198415437549; (AB0) 198415437624; (AB2) 198415437648; (ABJ) 198415437662; (ABT) 198415437686; (ABY) 198415437716; (ACQ) 198415437761; (B13) 199642687486; (B19) 198415437792; (BAZ) 198415437815; (BBU) 198415437839; (BGJ) 198415437846; (BGM) 198415437860Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details2 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCECP, GS mark, CCC, BIS, cUL, UL, CE, BSMIGS mark, CCC, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMI
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Logistics data3 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers330 kg457 kg
Layers per palletDiffers5 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers20 pc(s)48 pc(s)
Other features12 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.Microsoft Windows 11; 10; 32-bit or 64-bit; 2 GB available hard disk space; Internet connection; Microsoft Internet Explorer; USB Port. macOS v14 Sonoma; macOS v13 Ventura; macOS v12 Monterey; 2 GB HD; Internet required; USB.
Power supply typeDiffersBuilt-in 3-Pin 115V or 220V Internal Power SupplyBuilt-in 110V or 200V Power Supply
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.CISPR32:2012 & CISPR32:2015 /EN55032:2012 & EN55032:2015+AC:2016 - Class B; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55035:2017; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 6.
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 11 (64-bit and ARM64); Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit and ARM64); Android; iOS; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; macOS Tahoe v26; Linux: Debian 10; Linux: Debian 11; Linux: Elementary 6P; Linux: Fedora 31; Linux: Fedora 32; Linux: Fedora 33; Linux: Fedora 34; Linux: Fedora 35; Linux: LinuxmintWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 15 Sequoia; Linux
Manufacturer warrantyDiffersOne-year, onsite warranty service. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Go to hp.com/support to learn about HP award winning service and support options in your region. (warranty code 4G; warranty ID A001)One-year limited warranty
PrintingMono printingMono printing
Recommended humidity operating range30 - 70%30 - 70%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs15 - 27 °C17.5 - 25 °C
Custom media sizesDiffersTray 1: 76.2 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2: 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm; Optional 550-sheet Tray: 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm; Envelope Feeder Accessory: 98 x 162 to 178 x 254 mm101.6 x 152.4 to 216 x 356 mm
Envelope feederKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsDiffersHP LaserJet Enterprise 5502dn 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 MFP M234d; Preinstalled HP Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge; Dust cover; Power Cord; Reference Guide; Setup Poster; Regulatory Flyer; USB cable.
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 2328.7 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 91.7")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs330 kg (727.5 lbs)457 kg (1007.5 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers0.419 kWh/Week (Blue Angel); 0.400 kWh/Week (ENERGY STAR 3.0)0.267 kWh/Week (Blue Angel)
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321210543212110
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Copier resizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 - 400%
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 cpm
Greyscale levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99 copies
Maximum scan areaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source297 x 216 mm
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.2 s
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 dB

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