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HP LaserJet Pro M501dn vs HP LaserJet Pro M501n

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 93identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Duplex printing mode
    • LaserJet Pro M501dn:Auto
    • LaserJet Pro M501n:Manual
  • Country of origin
    • LaserJet Pro M501dn:Brazil
    • LaserJet Pro M501n:China, Philippines
  • Cabling technology
    • LaserJet Pro M501dn:10/100Base-T(X)
    • LaserJet Pro M501n:10/100/1000Base-T(X)
  • Product colour
    • LaserJet Pro M501dn:White
    • LaserJet Pro M501n:Grey
  • AC input voltage
    • LaserJet Pro M501dn:200 - 240 V
    • LaserJet Pro M501n:100 - 240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • LaserJet Pro M501dn:50 Hz
    • LaserJet Pro M501n:50/60 Hz
  • Weight
    • LaserJet Pro M501dn:11.6 kg
    • LaserJet Pro M501n:11.4 kg

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Comparison of LaserJet Pro M501dn, LaserJet Pro M501n
138 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeDiffersAutoManual
Maximum resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution black600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)43 ppm43 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one34 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)5.8 s5.8 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Secure printingYesYes
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycle100000 pages per month100000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle1500 - 6000 pages per month1500 - 6000 pages per month
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Number of print cartridges22
Page description languagesPostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PCLm, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6
Printer fontsScalable, TrueTypeScalable, TrueType
Country of originDiffersBrazilChina, Philippines
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneHP 87A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (8,550 yield) CF287A, HP 87X Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (18,000 yield) CF287XUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentBusinessBusiness
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacity650 sheets650 sheets
Total output capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacity550 sheets550 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayYesYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Maximum number of input trays55
Maximum input capacity1200 sheets1200 sheets
Maximum output capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, Heavy paper, Lightweight paper, Rough paper, LetterheadPlain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Card stock, Labels, Transparencies, 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)C5C5
Non-ISO print media sizesHagaki card, Oficio, 16KHagaki card, Oficio, 16K
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5, B6B5, B6
Envelopes sizesB5, C5, DLB5, C5, DL
Photo paper sizes10x15 cm10x15 cm
Custom media width76.2 - 215.9 mm76.2 - 215.9 mm
Custom media length127 - 355.6 mm127 - 355.6 mm
Paper tray media weight60 - 200 g/m²60 - 200 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0
USB portYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Network readyYesYes
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, SNMPv2, SNMP, HTTPSSNMPv3, SSL/TLS, SNMPv2, SNMP, HTTPS
Mobile printing technologiesMopria Print Service, HP ePrint, Apple AirPrintMopria Print Service, HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint
Performanceidentical
Internal memory256 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memory256 MB256 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency1500 MHz1500 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)54 dB54 dB
Sound power level (printing)6.8 dB6.8 dB
Design2 differ
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Control typeButtonsButtons
Display number of lines2 lines2 lines
CertificationDiffersCISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A; EN 55022:2010 (EU) - Class A; EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009; EN 61000-3-3:2008; EN 55024:2010; EMC Directive 2004/108/EC; Other EMC approvals as required by individual countriesCISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A, EN 55022: 2010 (EU) - Class A, EN 61000-3-2: 2006 +A1: 2009 +A2: 2009, EN 61000-3-3: 2008, EN 55024: 2010, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC; FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A / ICES-003, Issue 5 Class A, Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)660 W660 W
Power consumption (ready)6.1 W6.1 W
Power consumption (standby)6.1 W6.1 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)0.7 W0.7 W
Power consumption (off)0.1 W0.1 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)1.623 kWh/week1.623 kWh/week
AC input voltageDiffers200 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50/60 Hz
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista x64, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home BasicWindows XP Professional x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista x64, Windows Vista, Windows 7 x64, Windows 7, Windows 8 x64, Windo
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, MacOSMac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, MacOS
Linux operating systems supportedFedora 17, Fedora 18, Linux Mint 13, Linux Mint 17, Debian 6.0, Debian 7.0, Ubuntu 10.04, Ubuntu 11.10, Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 12.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 14.10Fedora 17, Fedora 18, Linux Mint 13, Linux Mint 17, Debian 6.0, Debian 7.0, Ubuntu 10.04, Ubuntu 11.10, Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 12.10, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 14.10
Other operating systems supportediOS, Linux, AndroidiOS, Linux, Android
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR, EPEAT SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainable technologies and materialsDiffersENERGY STAR certified; EPEAT ratedMercury free
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Doesn't containKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMercury
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one130Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one91Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one14Unknown — not stated by the source
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one21Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width418 mm418 mm
Depth376 mm376 mm
Height289 mm289 mm
WeightDiffers11.6 kg11.4 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)1200 x 1000 x 2481 mm1200 x 1000 x 2481 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package width497 mm497 mm
Package depth398 mm398 mm
Package height466 mm466 mm
Package weight14.5 kg14.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Warranty cardYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
User guideYesYes
Bundled softwareDiffersFor Windows OS: HP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Update, Product Registration Assist, HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected), Online user manuals, HP Device Toolbox, HP Product Improvement Study; For Mac OS: Welcome Screen (directs users to HPFor Windows OS; HP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Update, Product Registration Assist, HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected), Online user manuals, HP Device Toolbox, HP Product Improvement Study ;For Mac OS; Welcome Screen, (Directs users to H
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6000 pages
Documentation CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffYesYes
HP Security toolsEmbedded Web Server: password-protection, secure browsing via SSL/TLS; Network: enable/disable network ports and features, SNMPv1 & SNMPv2 community password change; HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access Authentication, SASL authentication; Firewall and ACL; SNMPv3, 802.1X,Embedded Web Server: password-protection, secure browsing via SSL/TLS; Network: enable/disable network ports and features, SNMPv1 & SNMPv2 community password change; HP ePrint: HTTPS with certificate validation, HTTP Basic Access Authentication, SASL authentication; Firewall and ACL; SNMPv3, 802.1X,
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one725184117558, 198415553850, 725184117565, 725184117572, 725184117589, 725184117596, 725184117602Unknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(ABT) 725184117558; (ABU) 198415553850; (ABY) 725184117565; (ACQ) 725184117572; (B13) 725184117589; (B19) 725184117596; (BAZ) 725184117602Unknown — not stated by the source
HP ePrintKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Web JetadminKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Management toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Proxy Agent Software, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager, HP Utility (Mac), HP Device Toolbox
HP Software providedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Update,
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weight456.7 kg456.7 kg
Layers per pallet5 pc(s)5 pc(s)
Products per pallet30 pc(s)30 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesCECPCECP
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLKnown for onehttps://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/setup-user-guides/hp-laserjet-pro-m501-series/model/7837163?sku=J8H61A&serialnumber=J8H61A ; https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04866085.pdf ; https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04866085.pdfUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer6 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Other features7 differ
Recommended system requirementsDiffersCompatible OS (see "Compatible Operating Systems"); CD-ROM drive or Internet connection (for software installation); Dedicated USB connection or a network connection (wired or wireless); 1 GB available hard disk space; For operating system minimum hardware requirements; see the OS manufacturer. CompCompatible OS (see "Compatible Operating Systems"); CD-ROM drive or Internet connection (for software installation); dedicated USB connection or a network connection (wired or wireless); 1 GB available harddisk space. Compatible OS (see "Compatible Operating Systems"); Internet connection (for softw
Power supply typeDiffersBuilt-in power supplyInternal (Built-in) power supply
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffersCISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A; EN 55022:2010 (EU) - Class A; EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009; EN 61000-3-3:2008; EN 55024:2010; EMC Directive 2004/108/EC; Other EMC approvals as required by individual countriesCISPR 22:2008 (International) - Class A, EN 55022: 2010 (EU) - Class A, EN 61000-3-2: 2006 +A1: 2009 +A2: 2009, EN 61000-3-3: 2008, EN 55024: 2010, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC; FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A / ICES-003, Issue 5 Class A, Other EMC approvals as required by individual countries
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows OS compatible with In-Box Driver: Windows 10 all 32-bit/64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 8/8.1 all 32-bit/64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for tablets), Windows 7 all 32-bit/64-bit editions, Windows Vista all 32-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc); WinWindows OS compatible with In-Box Driver; Windows XP SP3 all 32-bit editions (XP Home, XP Pro, etc.), Windows Vista all 32-bit editions (Home Basic, Premium, Professional, etc.), Windows 7 all 32- & 64-bit editions, Windows 8/8.1 all 32- & 64-bit editions (excluding RT OS for Tablets),Windows 10 all
Manufacturer warrantyKnown for oneOne-year 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.Unknown — not stated by the source
PrintingMono printingMono printing
Recommended humidity operating range30 - 70%30 - 70%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)17.5 - 25 °C17.5 - 25 °C
Custom media sizesDiffersTray 1: 76.2 x 127 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm; Tray 2, Tray 3: 105 x 148 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mmTray 1: 76.2 x 127 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm; Tray 2 & Tray 3: 105 x 148 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Envelope feederNoNo
Acoustic power emissions (ready)40 dB40 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)25 dB25 dB
Box contentsDiffersHP LaserJet Pro M501; Preinstalled introductory HP LaserJet Toner Cartridge (Black: 6,000 pages); In-box documentation (installation guide, getting started guide, user's guide, support flyer, warranty guide); Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM; Software drivers and documentation on CD-ROM;HP LaserJet Pro M501; preinstalled introductory HP LaserJet Toner cartridge (Black: ~6000 pages); In-box documentation (Installation Guide, Getting Started Guide, User's Guide, Support Flyer, Warranty Guide); Printer documentation and software on CD-ROM; Software drivers and documentation on CD-ROM;
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1198.9 x 1000.8 x 2481.6 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 97.7")Unknown — not stated by the source
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberDiffersBlue Angel: 1.623 kWh/Week; Energy Star 3.0: 0.562 kWh/Week1.623 kWh/Week (Blue Angel); 0.562 kWh/Week (Energy Star 3.0)
UNSPSC-code4321210543212105

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