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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M26a vs HP LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 109identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 9 s
    • 9.2 s
  • Wi-Fi
    • No
    • Yes
  • Display
    • LED
    • LCD
  • HP ePrint
    • No
    • Yes
  • Time to first copy (black, normal)
    • 14.2 s
    • 13.9 s

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LaserJet Pro MFP M26nwView product
Printing1 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeManualManual
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)18 ppm18 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs9 s9.2 s
Secure printingKnown for oneYes
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycle5000 pages per month5000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle100 - 1000 pages per month100 - 1000 pages per month
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesPCLmS, PCLmPCLmS, PCLm
Country of originChinaChina
HP segmentHome officeHome office
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input trays11
Total input capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Total output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Paper input typePaper trayPaper tray
Maximum number of input trays11
Maximum input capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Maximum output capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size209 x 349 mm209 x 349 mm
Paper tray media typesPlain paper, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies, PostcardPlain paper, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies, Postcard
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)C5C5
Non-ISO print media sizes16K16K
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Envelopes sizes7 3/4, B5, C5, Com-10, DL7 3/4, B5, C5, Com-10, DL
Custom media width76 - 216 mm76 - 216 mm
Custom media length127 - 356 mm127 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weight60 - 163 g/m²60 - 163 g/m²
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight60 - 163 g/m²60 - 163 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Direct printingKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11b
Security algorithmsKnown for oneSNMP, WPA2, WPA
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersNot supportedMopria Print Service, HP ePrint
Performanceidentical
Internal memory128 MB128 MB
Card reader integratedNoNo
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency600 MHz600 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)47 dB47 dB
Sound power level (printing)6.2 dB6.2 dB
Design1 differ
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Product colourWhiteWhite
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayDiffersLEDLCD
Control typeButtonsButtons
Display number of linesKnown for one2 lines
CertificationCISPR 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, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B / ICES-003, Issue 6, GB9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)355 W355 W
Power consumption (ready)2.2 W2.2 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)0.8 W0.8 W
Power consumption (off)0.15 W0.15 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)0.579 kWh/week0.579 kWh/week
AC input voltage110 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows XP, Windows Vista x64, Windows Vista, Windows 7 x64, Windows 7, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 x64, Windows 10Windows XP, Windows Vista x64, 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 supportedMac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El CapitanMac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2008Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2008
Minimum RAM1024 MB1024 MB
Minimum storage drive space400 MB400 MB
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)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Sustainabilityidentical
Doesn't containMercuryMercury
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR, EPEAT SilverENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver
Sustainable technologies and materialsMercury freeMercury free
Sustainability complianceYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width420 mm420 mm
Depth266 mm266 mm
Height254 mm254 mm
Weight8 kg8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package width497 mm497 mm
Package depth332 mm332 mm
Package height350 mm350 mm
Package weight10.3 kg10.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Drivers includedYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Bundled softwareWindows: HP Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCLmS print driver, HP WIA Scan Driver, HP TWAIN Scan Driver, HP Scan, Status Alerts, HP Update, DXP; Mac HP Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCLmS Print Driver, HP Scan, HP Setup Assistant, HP Utility, HP Alerts, HP Firmware UpdaterWindows: HP Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCLmS print driver, HP WIA Scan Driver, HP TWAIN Scan Driver, HP Scan, Status Alerts, HP Update, DXP; Mac HP Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCLmS Print Driver, HP Scan, HP Setup Assistant, HP Utility, HP Alerts, HP Firmware Updater
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP ePrintDiffersNoYes
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffYesYes
HP Security toolsKnown for onePassword-protected network embedded Web server; 802.11: WEP, WPA, WPA2; SNMPv1 community password change
HP Management toolsHP Device Toolbox, Status AlertsHP Device Toolbox, Status Alerts
HP Software providedHP Installer/Uninstaller, HP Scan, HP Update, HP Setup Assistant, HP Utility, HP Alerts, HP Firmware UpdaterHP Installer/Uninstaller, HP Scan, HP Update, HP Setup Assistant, HP Utility, HP Alerts, HP Firmware Updater
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet layer7 pc(s)7 pc(s)
Other features2 differ
All-In-One-multitaskingYesYes
Recommended system requirementsWindows 10 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows 8 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit); 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor; 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit); 400 MB* free hard disk space; CD/DVD-ROM or Internet; USB or Network port; Windows Vista 32-bit; 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) processor; 1Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows 8 32-bit and 64-bit; Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit); 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor; 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit); 400 MB* free hard disk space; CD/DVD-ROM or Internet; USB or Network port; Windows Vista 32-bit; 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) processor; 1
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Power supply typeBuilt-in power supplyBuilt-in power supply
Electromagnetic compatibilityCISPR 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, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B / ICES-003, Issue 6, GB9254-2008, GB17625.1-2012
Auto-redialingNoNo
Compatible operating systemsWindows: Full software installs supported on: Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows 8 & 8.1 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows XP 32-bit (SP2 or higher); Driver only installs supported on: Windows 2012; Windows Server 2008 32-bit and 64-bit, WindWindows: Full software installs supported on: Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows 8 & 8.1 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit, Windows XP 32-bit (SP2 or higher); Driver only installs supported on: Windows 2012; Windows Server 2008 32-bit and 64-bit, Wind
Copier resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)18 cpm18 cpm
Fax delayed sendingNoNo
Fax forwardingNoNo
Greyscale levels256256
Maximum number of copies99 copies99 copies
Maximum scan area216 x 297 mm216 x 297 mm
Maximum scan resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
PrintingMono printingMono printing
Time to first copy (black, normal)Differs14.2 s13.9 s
Recommended humidity operating range30 - 70%30 - 70%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)17.5 - 25 °C17.5 - 25 °C
Custom media sizes76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Envelope feederNoNo
Box contentsDiffersHP LaserJet Pro M26a Printer; Preinstalled HP Original Introductory Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~500 pages); Installation guide, Setup Poster, Support flyer, Warranty guide; Software drivers and documentation on CD-ROM; Power cord; USB cable (AP only)HP LaserJet Pro M26nw Printer; Preinstalled HP Original Introductory Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~500 pages); Installation guide, Setup Poster, Support flyer, Warranty guide; Software drivers and documentation on CD-ROM; Power cord; USB cable
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberBA: 0.606 kWh/Week; ES: 0.579 kWh/WeekBA: 0.606 kWh/Week; ES: 0.579 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-code4321211043212110

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