Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour vs Ricoh SP C320DN

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 10identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:600 x 600 DPI
    • SP C320DN:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:18 ppm
    • SP C320DN:25 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:18 ppm
    • SP C320DN:25 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:11.5 s
    • SP C320DN:13.5 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:30000 pages per month
    • SP C320DN:75000 pages per month
  • Total input capacity
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:150 sheets
    • SP C320DN:500 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:100 sheets
    • SP C320DN:150 sheets
  • Internal memory
    • Color LaserJet Pro M252dw Colour:256 MB
    • SP C320DN:384 MB

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Comparison of M252dw, SP C320DN
78 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourYesYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs18 ppm25 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs18 ppm25 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs11.5 s13.5 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one13 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Warm-up timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 s
Secure printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Economical printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers30000 pages per month75000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleKnown for one250 - 2500 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3, URFPCL 5c, PCL 6, PDF 1.3, PDF 1.4, PDF 1.5, PDF 1.6, PDF 1.7, PDF 1.7+, PostScript 3
HP segmentKnown for oneSmall medium businessUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers150 sheets500 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers100 sheets150 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, TransparenciesCoated paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Matte paper, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled 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
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExecutive, Folio, Letter, Legal
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10, C5, C6, DL, Monarch
Paper tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 163 g/m²
Paper tray media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.26 - 19.5 kg (16 - 43 lbs)
Duplex media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 90 g/m²
Duplex media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 - 24 lbs
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Wireless LAN
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Network readyYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria Print ServiceUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB384 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers256 MB768 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers800 MHz533 MHz
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
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 source5.5 W
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimat
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS 8.6, Mac OS 9.0, Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNovell NetWare 3.x, Novell NetWare 4.x, Novell NetWare 5.x, Novell NetWare 6.x
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers392 mm400 mm
DepthDiffers412 mm480 mm
HeightDiffers236.2 mm387 mm
WeightDiffers12.2 kg29 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 x 480 x 387 mm
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
Copy functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Scanner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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