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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet Pro M12a Printer vs HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227sdn

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  • 75specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 24identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

  • Duplex printing mode
    • Manual
    • Auto
  • Maximum resolution
    • 600 x 600 DPI
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print resolution black
    • 600 x 600 DPI
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 18 ppm
    • 28 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 9.2 s
    • 6.4 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • 5000 pages per month
    • 30000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • 100 - 1000 pages per month
    • 250 - 2500 pages per month
  • Country of origin
    • China
    • Vietnam

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LaserJet Pro MFP M227sdnView product
Printing5 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeDiffersManualAuto
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution blackDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs18 ppm28 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs9.2 s6.4 s
Secure printingKnown for oneYes
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers5000 pages per month30000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers100 - 1000 pages per month250 - 2500 pages per month
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesKnown for onePDF, PCLmS, PWG, URF, PCL 5c
Printer fontsKnown for oneScalable, TrueType
Number of printer fontsKnown for one84
Country of originDiffersChinaVietnam
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneHP 30A Original Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge CF230A (1,600 pages); HP 30X Original Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge CF230X (3,500 pages); HP 32A Original LaserJet Imaging Drum CF232A (23,000 pages)
HP segmentSmall medium businessSmall medium business
Input & output capacity7 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers12
Total input capacityDiffers150 sheets260 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers100 sheets150 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityDiffers150 sheets10 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one250 sheets
Paper input typeKnown for onePaper tray
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one35 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers12
Maximum input capacityDiffers150 sheets260 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers100 sheets150 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for one206 x 348 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Postcard, Rough paper, TransparenciesPlain paper, Photo paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Rough paper, Postcard
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5
Paper tray media weight60 - 163 g/m²60 - 163 g/m²
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for one60 - 163 g/m²
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC5
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneB5, C5, DL
Custom media widthKnown for one147 - 216 mm
Custom media lengthKnown for one211 - 356 mm
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneEthernet, USB 2.0
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Network2 differ
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsKnown for oneSNMP
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneTCP/IP, LPD, SLP, WS-Discovery, BOOTP/DHCP/AutoIP, WINS, SNMP v 1/2/3, HTTP/HTTPS
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersNot supportedHP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print
Network readyKnown for oneNo
Performance5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2 MB256 MB
Card reader integratedNoNo
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers266 MHz800 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs50 dB52 dB
Sound power level (printing)Differs6.4 dB6.6 dB
Sound power level (standby)Known for one52 dB
Design4 differ
Market positioningDiffersHome & officeBusiness
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteWhite
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
DisplayKnown for oneLCD
Control typeKnown for oneButtons
Display number of linesKnown for one2 lines
CertificationDiffersCISPR 22:2008 / EN 55022:2010 - Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2006 +A1: 2009 +A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3: 2013, EN 55024: 2010, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B / ICES-003, Issue 6, GB9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012CISPR 22:2008/EN 55022:2010 (Class B); EN 61000-3-2:2006 +A1:2009 +A2:2009; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55024:2010
Power6 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs375 W475 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs1.2 W4.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.45 W0.8 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.45 W0.8 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.494 kWh/week0.941 kWh/week
AC input voltageDiffers115 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.2 W
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Vista, Windows 11, Windows 7Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 x64, Windows 7, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 x64, Windows 10
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.10 YosemiteMac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneLinux
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 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%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Sustainability1 differ
Doesn't containKnown for oneMercury
Sustainability certificatesDiffersBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR, EPEAT SilverENERGY STAR
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneMercury free
Sustainability complianceYesYes
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one178
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one143
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one4
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one17
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one14
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers349 mm403 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm407.4 mm
HeightDiffers196 mm311.5 mm
WeightDiffers5.2 kg9.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers400 mm490 mm
Package depthDiffers250 mm392 mm
Package heightDiffers298 mm490 mm
Package weightDiffers6.35 kg13.2 kg
Packaging content3 differ
Cartridge(s) includedYesYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)Differs500 pages1600 pages
Warranty cardYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, USBAC
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Bundled softwareDiffersHP Status and Alerts, CD Launch Pad, Print Driver, Software Installer/UninstallerFor Windows OS: HP Software Installer, HP Software Uninstaller (exclude Win8+), HP PCL6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Connected, Device Setup & Software, HP Printer Assistant, HP Product Improvement Study, Online user manuals, HP Scan Driver, HP Scan Application, HP Fax Driver (4:1
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP ePrintKnown for oneYes
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffYesYes
HP Security toolsKnown for onePassword-protected network embedded Web server, enable/disable Network ports, SNMPv1 community password change
HP Management toolsDiffersHP Status and AlertsHP Printer Assistant, HP Utility, HP Device Toolbox, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one725184114847, 725184114854, 725184114861, 725184114878, 725184114885, 725184114892
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(ABT) 725184114847; (ABY) 725184114854; (ACQ) 725184114861; (B13) 725184114878; (B19) 725184114885; (BAZ) 725184114892
HP Software providedKnown for oneHP Status and Alerts
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one8443310000
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCECP
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerDiffers12 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneYes
Recommended system requirementsDiffersWindows® 7, 8, 8.1,10 (32-bit/64-bit): 2 GB RAM for 64-bit, 1 GB RAM for 32-bit, 400 MB Free HD space; Windows Vista® (32-bit/64-bit): 1 GB RAM (32-bit); Windows® XP: Intel Pentium® II, Celeron® or 233 MHz compatible processor, 750 MB Free HD space; Windows® Server 2008 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows® SerWindows; 10; 8.1; 8; 7; 32-bit/64-bit; 2 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection; USB port; Internet Explorer; Windows Vista; 32-bit only; 2 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection; USB port; Internet Explorer 8. Apple OS X Sierra (v10.12);
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one1200 x 1200 DPI
Power supply typeKnown for oneInternal
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneCISPR 22:2008/EN 55022:2010 (Class B); EN 61000-3-2:2006 +A1:2009 +A2:2009; EN 61000-3-3:2013; EN 55024:2010
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows: 10, 8.1, 8, 7: 32-bit/64-bit, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer; Windows Vista: 32-bit only, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8; Apple OS X El Capitan (v10.
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one28 cpm
Greyscale levelsKnown for one256
Manufacturer warrantyKnown for oneOne-year unit exchange warranty. Warranty and support options vary by product, country and local legal requirements. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to learn about HP award winning service and support options in your region.
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one99 copies
Maximum scan areaKnown for one215.9 x 297 mm
Noise levelKnown for one52 dB
PrintingKnown for oneMono printing
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for one6.5 s
Recommended humidity operating range30 - 70%30 - 70%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one17.5 - 25 °C
Envelope feederKnown for oneNo
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for one28 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for one16 dB
Box contentsKnown for oneHP LaserJet Pro MFP M227sdn; HP Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (1,600 pages); HP LaserJet Imaging Drum (23,000 pages); Power cord; Getting started guide; Set up poster; Support flyer; Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberKnown for oneBlue Angel: 0.941 kWh/Week; Energy Star: 0.926 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43212110
PictBridgeKnown for oneNo
Power LEDKnown for oneYes

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