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Samsung ML-4512ND laser printer vs Samsung ML-5017ND laser printer

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 40identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:45 ppm
    • ML-5017ND laser printer:50 ppm
  • Maximum input capacity
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:1140 sheets
    • ML-5017ND laser printer:2700 sheets
  • Envelopes sizes
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:9, 10, C5, C6, DL
    • ML-5017ND laser printer:10, C5, C6, DL
  • Internal memory
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:128 MB
    • ML-5017ND laser printer:256 MB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:640 MB
    • ML-5017ND laser printer:768 MB
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:12 W
    • ML-5017ND laser printer:15 W
  • Weight
    • ML-4512ND laser printer:26.4 kg
    • ML-5017ND laser printer:25.3 kg

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Comparison of ML-4512ND, ML-5017ND
52 specifications
Printing1 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs45 ppm50 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)7 s7 s
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycle200000 pages per month200000 pages per month
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Number of print cartridges11
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacity520 sheets520 sheets
Total output capacity500 sheets500 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers1140 sheets2700 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size216 x 297 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, Index card, Letter, Oficio, StatementExecutive, Folio, Letter, Legal
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Envelopes sizesDiffers9, 10, C5, C6, DL10, C5, C6, DL
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one3.5x5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesUSB 2.0USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Network readyYesYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers128 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers640 MB768 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor modelSamsung Dual CoreSamsung Dual Core
Processor frequency600 MHz600 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)54 dB54 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)30 dB30 dB
Designidentical
DisplayLCDLCD
Power1 differ
Power consumption (printing)1400 W1400 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs12 W15 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)4.5 W4.5 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008
Other operating systems supportedIBM AS/400IBM AS/400
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers26.4 kg25.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)418 x 358 x 435 mm418 x 358 x 435 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Compatible operating systemsWindows 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) - MandrWindows 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
EmulationsPCL5e, PCL6, IBM ProPrinter, EPSON, PostScript3, PDF Direct V1.7, XPS v1.0PCL5e, PCL6, IBM ProPrinter, EPSON, PostScript3, PDF Direct V1.7, XPS v1.0
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 dB
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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