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HP LaserJet P2055dn Printer vs HP LaserJet P4015dn Printer

104specifications compared
86differ
18identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- LaserJet P2055dn Printer:33 ppm
- LaserJet P4015dn Printer:50 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)
- LaserJet P2055dn Printer:8 s
- LaserJet P4015dn Printer:8.5 s
Maximum duty cycle
- LaserJet P2055dn Printer:50000 pages per month
- LaserJet P4015dn Printer:225000 pages per month
Total output capacity
- LaserJet P2055dn Printer:150 sheets
- LaserJet P4015dn Printer:600 sheets
Maximum output capacity
- LaserJet P2055dn Printer:150 sheets
- LaserJet P4015dn Printer:600 sheets
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
- LaserJet P2055dn Printer:A4, A5, A6
- LaserJet P4015dn Printer:A4, A5
Non-ISO print media sizes
- LaserJet P2055dn Printer:Executive, Legal, Letter
- LaserJet P4015dn Printer:Executive
Duplex media weight
- LaserJet P2055dn Printer:60 - 105 g/m²
- LaserJet P4015dn Printer:60 - 120 g/m²

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Comparison of LaserJet P2055dn Printer, LaserJet P4015dn Printer
132 specifications	A HP LaserJet P2055dn Printer View product	B HP LaserJet P4015dn Printer View product
Printing2 differ
Colour	No	No
Duplex printing	Yes	Yes
Maximum resolution	1200 x 1200 DPI	1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	33 ppm	50 ppm
Warm-up timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs	8 s	8.5 s
Print technologyKnown for one	Laser	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers	50000 pages per month	225000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000
Number of print cartridges	1	1
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers	150 sheets	600 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers	150 sheets	600 sheets
Paper handling6 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4	A4
Paper tray media types	Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies	Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A4, A5, A6	A4, A5
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffers	Executive, Legal, Letter	Executive
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B5
Duplex media weightDiffers	60 - 105 g/m²	60 - 120 g/m²
Media size (tray 1)Differs	A4, A5, A6, B5, envelopes (C5, DL), 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm	A4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legal, executive, statement, 16K, Dpostcard (JIS), Executive (JIS), envelope (Com10, Monarch #7-3/4, DL ISO, C5 ISO, B5 ISO), 76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm
Media types supportedDiffers	Paper (bond, light, heavy, plain, recycled, rough), envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies, heavy media	Paper (bond, colour, letterhead, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough, light), envelopes, labels, cardstock, transparencies
Media weight (tray 1)Differs	60 to 163 g/m² (straight through paper path for special media)	60 to 200 g/m²
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	216 x 297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for one	B5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network ready	Yes	Yes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Differs	TCP/IP, Bonjour compatible	IPv4/IPv6: SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, Port 9100, LPD, IPP, Secure-IPP, WS Discovery, IPsec/Firewall; IPv6: DHCPv6, MLDv1, ICMPv6; IPv4: Auto-IP, SLP, TFTP, Telnet, IGMPv2, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, IP Direct Mode, WS Print; IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, NetWare NDS, Bindery, NDPS, iPrint
Performance2 differ
Internal memory	128 MB	128 MB
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in processor	Yes	Yes
Processor modelDiffers	Feroceon ARM dual	Motorola ColdFire V5e
Processor frequencyDiffers	600 MHz	540 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	384 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Grey
Display	LCD	LCD
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEC 60950-1 EN 60950-1+A11 (EU) IEC 60825-1+A1+A2 UL/cUL GS EN 60825-1+A1+A2 GB4943-2001
Poweridentical
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one	0.4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshDiffers	Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4, v10.5, v10.6; 256 MB RAM, 150 MB available hard disk space; CD-ROM drive, USB port	Mac OS X v10.2 or higher; PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel Core processor; 160 MB free hard disk space; CD-ROM drive, USB port or IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port (via HP1284B Parallel Card J7972G)
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	63.5 - 77 °F	50 - 90 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	0 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80%	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	10 - 95%
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9100
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	419.1 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	925.2 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	58.4 mm
WeightDiffers	10.6 kg	28.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	365 x 368 x 268 mm	419 x 538 x 394 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	365 x 677 x 268 mm	419 x 952 x 584 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	1200 x 1000 x 2485 mm	1200 x 800 x 2310 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	13.1 kg	29.6 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	HP printer software on CD-ROM: installer/uninstaller; drivers (HP PCL 6); HP Toolbox FX for diagnostic status and configuration; HP Embedded Web Server; help; documentation	Print drivers and installation software on CD-ROM: HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6, Postscript, Postscript Printer Description files, HP LaserJet Utility (Mac), Macintosh software
Logistics data4 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers	481.2 kg	260 kg
Master (outer) cases per palletDiffers	7 pc(s)	2 pc(s)
Layers per palletDiffers	5 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers	35 pc(s)	16 pc(s)
Other features58 differ
Minimum system requirementsDiffers	Windows 7 ready. For more information go to /go/windows7. Some features may not be available. Windows Vista (x32 and x64); Microsoft Windows XP Home, XP Professional, Server 2003, 2000 (drivers only): 512 MB RAM, 350 MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, USB port	Microsoft Windows 2000: 133 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Microsoft Windows XP Home and Professional: 233 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive; Microsoft Windows Server 2003: 550 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM (standard edition), 220 MB of free hard disk space for Microsoft Windows, 1 GHz pro
Printer managementDiffers	HP Toolbox FX, HP Embedded Web Server, print drivers	HP Web Jetadmin, HP LaserJet Utility, HP Embedded Web Server, HP Easy Printer Care
Power requirementsDiffers	Input voltage: 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz); 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)	Input voltage 100 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz); 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffers	CISPR 22: 2005/EN 55022: 2006 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000+A2, EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1, EN 55024: 1998+A1+A2, FCC Title 47 CFR, GB9254-1998, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC with CE Marking (Europe), other EMC approvals as required by individual countries	CISPR 22: 2005/EN 55022: 2006 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000+A2, EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1, EN 55024: 1998+A1+A2, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (USA), ICES-003, Issue 4, (Canada), GB9254-1998, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC with CE Marking (Europe), other EMC approvals as required by individual countries
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit); Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit); Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit/64-bit), Server 2003 (32-bit/64-bit), 2000; Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4, v10.5, v10.6, UNIX, Linux (see http://)	Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional; Server 2003; Certified for Windows Vista; Mac OS X v10.2, v10.3 or higher
Downloadable softwareDiffers	Windows drivers, full software solution, printing system, Yahoo Toolbar, Smart Web Printing	Microsoft Windows Installer, HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, HP postscript level 3 emulation, HP Web Jetadmin, Macintosh Installer, Macintosh PostScript, PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files, IBM drivers, Model scripts, OS/2 PCL 5 or PCL 6 printer driver, OS/2 PS printer driver, UNIX model scripts, Linux
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	HP Jetdirect 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet embedded print server Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b wireless, 802.11g wireless
PictBridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Differs	36.6 cm (14.4")	41.9 cm (16.5")
SafetyDiffers	IEC 60950-1 (International), EN 60950-1+A11 (EU), IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1+A1+A2 (Class 1 Laser/LED Device) GB4943-2001, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC with CE Marking (Europe); other safety approvals as required by individual countries	IEC 60950-1 (International), EN 60950-1+A11 (EU), IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1+A1+A2 (Class 1 Laser/LED Device) GB4943-2001, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC with CE Marking (Europe); other safety approvals as required by individual countries
Size (imperial)Differs	36.6 cm (14.4")	41.9 cm (16.5")
Standard input trays	2	2
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	481 x 330 x 465 mm	790 x 600 x 540 mm
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Differs	17.5 - 25 °C	10 - 32 °C
I/O portsDiffers	1 USB, 1 Ethernet	1 x USB 2.0 1 x EIO 1+2 Host USB 2.0
Input capacity for envelopes (primary tray)Differs	5 sheets	10 sheets
Custom media sizesDiffers	Tray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; tray 2: 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm; optional tray 3: 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm Tray 1: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14 in; tray 2: 4.1 x 5.8 to 8.5 x 14 in; optional tray 3: 4.1 x 5.8 to 8.5 x 14 in	Multipurpose tray: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2 and optional 500-sheet tray: 148 x 210 to 148 x 356 mm; custom media cassette: 102 x 148 to 170 x 282 mm
Standard media sizesDiffers	Tray 1: A4, A5, A6, B5, envelopes (C5, B5, DL); Tray 2: A4, A5, A6; optional Tray 3: A4, A5, A6	A4, A5, B5 (JIS), 16K, Dpostcard (JIS), Executive (JIS), envelope (DL ISO, C5 ISO, B5 ISO)
Print margin bottom (A4)Differs	4 mm	6 mm
Print margin left (A4)Differs	4 mm	5 mm
Print margin right (A4)Differs	4 mm	5 mm
Print margin top (A4)Differs	4 mm	6 mm
TypefacesDiffers	45 scalable TrueType fonts and 35 PostScript; 11 scalable TrueType fonts and 11 non-scalable Line Printer fonts (PCL 5c only)	80 HP font set (plus Greek, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Arabic)
Media weights by paper pathDiffers	Tray 1: 60 to 163 g/m² (straight through paper path for special media); Tray 2: 60 to 120 g/m²; optional Tray 3: 60 to 120 g/m²	Multipurpose tray 1: 60 to 200 g/m², standard cassette (Tray 2): 60 to 120 g/m², optional custom media cassette (Tray 2): 60 to 120 g/m², optional envelope feeder: 75 to 105 g/m², optional 500-sheet trays: 60 to 120 g/m², optional 1500-sheet high-capacity input tray: 60 to 120 g/m², two-sided printi
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 sheets
Envelope feederDiffers	Yes, 5	Yes, 75
Acoustic power emissionsDiffers	6.8 B(A)	7.2 B(A) (active/printing), 4.1 B(A) (ready)
Duplex print options	Automatic (standard)	Automatic (standard)
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	225000 pages per month
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Differs	33 ppm	50 ppm
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Differs	Inaudible	41 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)Differs	55 dB(A)	58 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Differs	Inaudible	27 dB
Automatic paper sensor	No	No
Control panelDiffers	2-line, 16-character front-panel monochrome-LCD display, 6 buttons (Up arrow, Down arrow, Select, Return, Cancel), 2 LEDs (Attention, Ready)	2.29 x 5.33 cm 4-Line LCD display, 3 light-emitting diode (LED) indicator lights (Ready, Data, Attention), buttons (10 numeric keys, Information, Return, Stop/Cancel, OK, Toggle up/down)
Driver updatesDiffers	Latest drivers and software available from the HP LaserJet support Web site at http:///support/lpj2050series/; In countries/regions other than the US at http:///	Most recent printer drivers and software for all supported operating systems available at http:///support; if no access to the Internet, see support flyer that came in printer box
Duplex binding	No	No
Duplex supported media sizeDiffers	A4	A4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), 16K
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)Differs	8 s	8.5 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)Differs	8 s	8.5 s
First page out (black&white, letter, sleep)Differs	8 s	12 s
Maximum paper traysDiffers	3	6
Media handlingDiffers	Automatic duplexing, manual feed, sheetfed, straight-through paper path	Sheetfed
Media size (tray 2)Differs	A4, A5, A6, B5, 105 x 148 to 216 x 356 mm	A4, A5, B5 (JIS), letter, legal, executive, statement, 16K, Executive (JIS), 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm
Media sizes supported (imperial)Differs	Tray 1: Letter, legal, statement, executive, index cards, envelopes [No. 10 (Com), No. 7-3/4 (Monarch)]; tray 2: Letter, legal, executive; optional tray 3: Letter, legal, executive	Letter, legal, executive, statement, 8.5 x 13 in, custom 3.0 x 5.0 to 8.5 x 14 in, envelope (Com10, Monarch #7-3/4)
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Differs	sheets: 250	sheets: 500
Media weight (tray 2)Differs	60 to 120 g/m² (using the standard output bin)	60 to 120 g/m²
Media weight (tray 3)Differs	60 to 120 g/m² (using the standard output bin)	60 to 120 g/m²
Memory technologyDiffers	None	Memory Enhancement technology (MEt)
Operating altitude (imperial)Differs	13000 ft	Up to 10,000 ft
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	480.8 x 330.2 x 464.8 mm (18.9 x 13 x 18.3")	789.9 x 599.4 x 541 mm (31.1 x 23.6 x 21.3")
Package weight (imperial)Differs	13.1 kg (28.8 lbs)	29.6 kg (65.3 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs	1219.2 x 1016 x 2484.1 mm (48 x 40 x 97.8")	1201.4 x 800.1 x 2308.9 mm (47.3 x 31.5 x 90.9")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs	480.2 kg (1058.6 lbs)	259 kg (571 lbs)
Paper handling optional/inputDiffers	Optional third 500-sheet paper tray	Optional 500-sheet input tray, optional 1500-sheet input tray (up to 5 additional trays for up to 3600-sheet input capacity), optional 75-sheet envelope feeder, optional custom media cassette (Tray 2)
Paper handling standard/inputDiffers	50-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray	100-sheet multipurpose tray, 500-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard/outputDiffers	150-sheet output bin	100-sheet rear output bin, 500-sheet top output bin
Print quality (black, best quality)	1200 x 1200 DPI	1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Differs	< 35 ppm	< 52
Recommended media weight (duplex, imperial)Differs	16 to 28 lb	16 to 32 lb
Security management descriptionDiffers	Firewall; Access Control List; Password protected EWS; SNMP v3; SSL/TLS (HTTPS); Certificate support; 802.1x authentication (EAP-TLS, PEAP)	Management security: SNMPv3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS), 802.1X authentication (EAP- PEAP, EAP-TLS), IPsec/Firewall with Kerberos, Certificate, and PreShared Key Authentication: Wireless network security (Requires HP Jetdirect 690n Wireless Print Server): 802.1x (EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS), WPA, WPA2 authentication, A
Standard output capacity for transparenciesDiffers	75 sheets	600 sheets
SureSupply connection type	Direct and Network	Direct and Network
SureSupply supported	Yes	Yes
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffers	2.233 kWh/Week	4.286 kWh/Week
Upgrade typeDiffers	Memory upgradeable to 384 MB using optional DIMM slot; tray upgradeable using optional input tray (500 sheet)	Printer firmware can be remotely upgraded, Jetdirect firmware can be remotes upgraded
Weight (imperial)Differs	Without toner cartridge 23.6 lb	57.54 lb
Wireless option typeDiffers	Optional, enabled with purchase of hardware accessory	Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for one	600 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one	55 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimension note (imperial)Known for one	Maximum dimension with Tray 1 input door and face-up output door open	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimension note (metric)Known for one	Maximum dimension with Tray 1 input door and face-up output door open	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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