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HP LaserJet Enterprise 6500n vs HP LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer

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  • 101specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 82identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The HP LaserJet Enterprise 6500n has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer (2 vs 1). The HP LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer has 2,048 MB more internal memory than the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6500n (4096 MB vs 2048 MB). The HP LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer has 2,048 MB more maximum internal memory than the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6500n (4096 MB vs 2048 MB). Duplex printing mode: Manual on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6500n, Auto on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer. Page description languages: PDF 1.7, PCL 6 on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6500n, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 6 on the HP LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer.

  • Duplex printing mode
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:Manual
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:Auto
  • Page description languages
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:PDF 1.7, PCL 6
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 6
  • Country of origin
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:Philippines
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:Vietnam
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:2
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:1
  • Internal memory
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:2048 MB
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:4096 MB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:2048 MB
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:4096 MB
  • Display
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:LCD
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:CGD
  • Display diagonal
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6500n:6.86 cm (2.7")
    • LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer:10.9 cm (4.3")

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Comparison of LaserJet Enterprise 6500n, LaserJet Enterprise 6501dn Printer
123 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeDiffersManualAuto
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution black1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)55 ppm55 ppm
Warm-up time133 s133 s
Time to first page (black, normal)3.9 s3.9 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.23 mm
Watermark printingYesYes
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycle225000 pages per month225000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle3750 - 18750 pages per month3750 - 18750 pages per month
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesDiffersPDF 1.7, PCL 6PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCL 6
Printer fontsScalable, TrueType, Windows, PCL, PostScriptScalable, TrueType, Windows, PCL, PostScript
Country of originDiffersPhilippinesVietnam
Replacement cartridgesDiffersHP 160A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (10,500 pages) W1600A; HP 160Y Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~38,000 pages) W1600Y.HP 160A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (10,500 yield) W1600A; HP 160Y Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (38,000 yield) W1600Y.
HP segmentBusinessBusiness
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input trays22
Total input capacity650 sheets650 sheets
Total output capacity500 sheets500 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source550 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayYesYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Maximum number of input trays66
Maximum input capacity2850 sheets2850 sheets
Maximum output capacity500 sheets500 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Pre-printed, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, LetterheadPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Pre-printed, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, Letterhead
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)C5, C6C5, C6
Non-ISO print media sizesOficio, 16KOficio, 16K
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5, B6B5, B6
Envelopes sizesB5, C5, C6, DLB5, C5, C6, DL
Photo paper sizes10x15 cm10x15 cm
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x5,4x6,5x7,5x8,8.5x13
Custom media width76.2 - 216 mm76.2 - 216 mm
Custom media length127 - 356 mm127 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weight60 - 200 g/m²60 - 200 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Security algorithmsSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, TLS, FIPS 140, HTTPS, IPSecSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, TLS, FIPS 140, HTTPS, IPSec
Mobile printing technologiesMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrintMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint
Performance2 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)56 dB56 dB
Sound power level (printing)6.8 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
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayDiffersLCDCGD
Colour displayYesYes
Display diagonalDiffers6.86 cm (2.7")10.9 cm (4.3")
Control typeTouchTouch
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.
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)760 W760 W
Power consumption (ready)7.5 W7.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)0.05 W0.05 W
Power consumption (off)0.05 W0.05 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)0.528 kWh/week0.528 kWh/week
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 10, Windows 11 x64, Windows 11Windows 10 x64, Windows 10, Windows 11 x64, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOSMac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOS
Other operating systems supportedChromeOS, Android, iOSChromeOS, Android, iOS
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 40 °C-20 - 40 °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
Sustainable technologies and materialsRecyclable through HP Planet Partners; Contains at least 5% post-consumer recycled plasticRecyclable through HP Planet Partners; Contains at least 5% post-consumer recycled plastic
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
Width400 mm400 mm
Depth400 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers340 mm330 mm
WeightDiffers12.8 kg12.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package width493 mm493 mm
Package depth565 mm565 mm
Package height442 mm442 mm
Package weight17.7 kg17.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedACAC
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for one10000 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP Dynamic securityYesYes
HP Security toolsIdentity 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; OptionalIdentity 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; Optional
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs198828142825198415437914, 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
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesCECP, GS mark, CCC, BIS, cUL, UL, CE, BSMICECP, GS mark, CCC, BIS, cUL, UL, CE, BSMI
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer4 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weight370 kg370 kg
Layers per pallet5 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Products per pallet20 pc(s)20 pc(s)
Other features4 differ
Recommended system requirementsDiffers2 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.2 GB available hard disk space. 1.3 GB available hard drive space; Internet.
Power supply typeBuilt-in 3-Pin 115V or 220V Internal Power SupplyBuilt-in 3-Pin 115V or 220V Internal 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.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.
Compatible operating systemsWindows 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 (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: Linuxmint
Manufacturer warrantyOne-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, 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)
PrintingMono printingMono printing
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 GHz
Recommended humidity operating rangeDiffers30 - 70%10 - 90%
Custom media sizesTray 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 mmTray 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 mm
Envelope feederYesYes
Box contentsDiffersHP LaserJet Enterprise 6500n Printer; HP Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~10K yield); Documentation (Hardware Install Guide, Regulatory Flyer); Power cord.HP 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)1199.9 x 1000 x 2345.9 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 92.4")1199.9 x 1000 x 2345.9 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 92.4")
Pallet weight (imperial)370 kg (815.7 lbs)370 kg (815.7 lbs)
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number0.528 kWh/Week (Blue Angel); 0.621 kWh/Week (ENERGY STAR 3.0)0.528 kWh/Week (Blue Angel); 0.621 kWh/Week (ENERGY STAR 3.0)
UNSPSC-code4321210543212105
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 27 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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