Product comparison · 2 laser printers

HP LaserJet Pro M401a vs HP LaserJet M401dn

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 36identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Duplex printing
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:No
    • LaserJet M401dn:Yes
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:3000
    • LaserJet M401dn:750 - 3000 pages per month
  • Custom media width
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:76 - 127 mm
    • LaserJet M401dn:76 - 216 mm
  • Custom media length
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:216 - 356 mm
    • LaserJet M401dn:127 - 356 mm
  • Paper tray media weight
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:60 - 163 g/m²
    • LaserJet M401dn:60 - 120 g/m²
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:1
    • LaserJet M401dn:3
  • Ethernet LAN
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:No
    • LaserJet M401dn:Yes
  • Network ready
    • LaserJet Pro M401a:No
    • LaserJet M401dn:Yes

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Comparison of M401a, M401dn
73 specifications
Printing1 differ
Duplex printingDiffersNoYes
Features2 differ
Recommended duty cycleDiffers3000750 - 3000 pages per month
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5c, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, PostScript 3PCL 5e, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, PostScript 3
Input & output capacityidentical
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 sheets
Paper handling4 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, TransparenciesEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Transparencies
Multi-purpose tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Heavyweight paper, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Preprinted forms, Recycled paper, Transparencies
Custom media widthDiffers76 - 127 mm76 - 216 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers216 - 356 mm127 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 163 g/m²60 - 120 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 163 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers13
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Network readyDiffersNoYes
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51 dB
Designidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.89 cm (3.5")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Linux operating systems supportedDiffersRedHat EL Linux 5.0, Ubuntu 10.04Yes
Minimum processorDiffers1GHzPentium 233MHz
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.5 - 25 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%30 - 70%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers10.1 kg11 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs364.6 x 368 x 267.5 mm364.6 x 368 x 271 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers13.3 kg14.2 kg
Other featuresidentical
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD-ROM/DVD-ROM
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLinux 9.4/9.5 RED HAT Enterprise Linux 5.0/6.0 OpenSuSE 11.3/11.4 Fedora 14/15 Ubuntu 10.04/10.10/11.04 Debian 5.0/6.0 HPUX11i
LegalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2

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