Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Samsung ML-3712DW laser printer vs Samsung ML-4512ND laser printer

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 19identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • ML-3712DW laser printer:35 ppm
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:45 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • ML-3712DW laser printer:6.5 s
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:7 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • ML-3712DW laser printer:80000 pages per month
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:200000 pages per month
  • Total input capacity
    • ML-3712DW laser printer:250 sheets
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:520 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • ML-3712DW laser printer:150 sheets
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:500 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • ML-3712DW laser printer:770 sheets
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:1140 sheets
  • Maximum print size
    • ML-3712DW laser printer:216 x 356 mm
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:216 x 297 mm
  • Envelopes sizes
    • ML-3712DW laser printer:10, C5, C6, DL
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:9, 10, C5, C6, DL

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Comparison of ML-3712DW, ML-4512ND
59 specifications
Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs35 ppm45 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs6.5 s7 s
Economical printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers80000 pages per month200000 pages per month
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesKnown for oneEpson ESC/P2, Epson FX, IBM ProPrinter, PCL 5e, PCL 6, PostScript 3Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity3 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets520 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers150 sheets500 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one50 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityDiffers770 sheets1140 sheets
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 356 mm216 x 297 mm
Paper tray media typesBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, TransparenciesBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersExecutive, Folio, Letter, Oficio, LegalExecutive, Folio, Index card, Letter, Oficio, Statement
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Envelopes sizesDiffers10, C5, C6, DL9, 10, C5, C6, DL
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5x5"
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LANUSB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Optional connectivityKnown for oneParallelUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Network readyYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Performance3 differ
Internal memory128 MB128 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers384 MB640 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor modelDiffersSamsungSamsung Dual Core
Processor frequency600 MHz600 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs52 dB54 dB
Sound power level (standby)Known for one26 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dB
Designidentical
DisplayLCDLCD
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs600 W1400 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs60 W4.5 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 W
System requirements3 differ
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow LeopardYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008
Other operating systems supportedDiffersIBM iSeriesIBM AS/400
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers9.95 kg26.4 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs366 x 368 x 252.9 mm418 x 358 x 435 mm
Other features1 differ
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000 / XP (32 / 64 bits) / Vista (32 / 64 bits) / 2003 Server (32 / 64 bits) / 2008 Server (32 / 64 bits) / 7(32 / 64 bits) / 2008 Server R2 (64 bits) Various Linux OS: RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5 (32 / 64 bit) Fedora 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 (32 / 64 bit) SuSE Linux 10.0, 10.1 (32 bWindows 2000/XP (32/64 bit)/2003 Server (32/64 bit)/Vista (32/64 bit)/2008 Server (32/64 bit)/7/2008 Server R2 [Linux] RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4, 5 (32/64 bit) - Fedora 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (32/64 bit) - SuSE Linux 10.1 (32 bit) - OpenSuSE 10.2, 10.3, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2 (32/64 bit) - Mandr
Toner cartridgeKnown for oneMLT-D205E, MLT-D205L, MLT-D205SUnknown — not stated by the source
EmulationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCL5e, PCL6, IBM ProPrinter, EPSON, PostScript3, PDF Direct V1.7, XPS v1.0
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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