Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour vs Ricoh SP C250DN

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 13identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:600 x 600 DPI
    • SP C250DN:2400 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:18 ppm
    • SP C250DN:20 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:18 ppm
    • SP C250DN:20 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:11.5 s
    • SP C250DN:14 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:13 s
    • SP C250DN:14 s
  • Total input capacity
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:150 sheets
    • SP C250DN:251 sheets
  • Maximum output capacity
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:100 sheets
    • SP C250DN:150 sheets
  • Internal memory
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:256 MB
    • SP C250DN:128 MB

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Comparison of M252dw, SP C250DN
69 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourYesYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI2400 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs18 ppm20 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs18 ppm20 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs11.5 s14 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs13 s14 s
Warm-up timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 s
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycle30000 pages per month30000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleKnown for one250 - 2500 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3, URFPCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3
HP segmentKnown for oneSmall medium businessUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers150 sheets251 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacityDiffers100 sheets150 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source751 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, TransparenciesBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5, B6
Paper tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 160 g/m²
Duplex media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 90 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, USB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Network readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria Print ServiceUnknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP, Bonjour, IPP
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB128 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers800 MHz350 MHz
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Celeron® M
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, White
Built-in displayYesYes
Display diagonalKnown for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneTouchUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (printing)Known for one375 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one8.7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 W
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers392 mm400 mm
DepthDiffers412 mm450 mm
HeightDiffers236.2 mm320 mm
WeightDiffers12.2 kg23.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one498 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one298 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one510 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one16.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Web JetadminKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP JetAdvantage Private PrintKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Management toolsKnown for oneHP Proxy Agent Software; HP Imaging and Printing Security Center; HP Utility (Mac); HP Device ToolboxUnknown — not stated by the source
HP Software providedKnown for oneHP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP PCL 6 Printer Driver, HP Device Experience (DXP), HP Update, Product Registration Assist, HP Web Services Assist (HP Connected),Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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