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Canon imageRUNNER iR2018 Laser A3 vs HP LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 11identical
  • 154known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • imageRUNNER iR2018 Laser A3:18 ppm
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:26 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • imageRUNNER iR2018 Laser A3:14 s
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:38 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • imageRUNNER iR2018 Laser A3:6.9 s
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:10 s
  • Maximum copy resolution
    • imageRUNNER iR2018 Laser A3:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:600 x 600 DPI
  • Copier resize
    • imageRUNNER iR2018 Laser A3:50 - 200%
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:25 - 400%
  • Faxing
    • imageRUNNER iR2018 Laser A3:Mono faxing
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:Colour faxing
  • Total input capacity
    • imageRUNNER iR2018 Laser A3:250 sheets
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:300 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • imageRUNNER iR2018 Laser A3:1080 sheets
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:300 sheets

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187 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs18 ppm26 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers14 s38 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs6.9 s10 s
Economical printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source< 8 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Known for one15 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Copying2 differ
Maximum copy resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Copier resizeDiffers50 - 200%25 - 400%
Time to first copy (letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source< 8.0 sec
Bottom copy marginKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 mm
Copier settingsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceContrast (lighter/darker), resolution copy quality (text, mixed, film photo and picture), draft quality (on/off), multipage (on/off), reduce/enlarge 25 to 400%, copy collation, number of copies, one or 2-sided copying, tray select, paper size, paper type, restore default.
Copy resolution (black graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 dpi
Copy resolution (colour text and graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 DPI
Copy speed (black, best, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 27 cpm (single sheet on flatbed, multiple copies, ADF copy speed is up to 19 cpm)
Left metric copy marginKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 mm
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 cpm
Right metric copy marginKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 mm
Top metric copy marginKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 mm
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one18 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Maximum scan areaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 297 mm
Scanner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlatbed scanner
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBMP, GIF, PNG
Input colour depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 bit
Greyscale levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256
TWAIN versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9
Minimum scan sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo minimum
Scan input modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFront control panel scan, Copy or Fax buttons, scanning via HP LaserJet Scan (Windows), HP Director (Macintosh) or TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant software
Scan speed (black, normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 3 ppm
Scan speed (colour, normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 3 ppm
Scanner featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstant on scanner, device front control panel with Scan-to-folder and e-mail options for direct walk-up scan capability (pre-configuration of walk-up capability required via software provided); software; 50-page automatic document feeder.
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffersMono faxingColour faxing
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 pages
Auto-redialingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120
Fax forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Distinctive ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax broadcastingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source119 locations
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets300 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers1080 sheets300 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 sheets
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 10 envelopes
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one80 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA3A4
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA3, A4, A5A4, A5, A6
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 90 g/m²
Media weight (tray 1)Differs64 - 90 gsm60 - 163 g/m²
Additional paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional second 250-sheet paper tray
Envelope feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Media handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheetfed
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheets: 250
Paper handling optional/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional second 250-sheet paper tray
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50-sheet media input tray, 250-sheet media input tray, 50-sheet automatic document feeder
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125-sheet face-down output bin and straight-thru paper path
Recommended media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 163 g/m²
Paper handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50-sheet media input tray, 250-sheet media input tray, 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder, 125-sheet face-down output bin and straight-thru paper path
Maximum print sizeKnown for one297 x 432 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one64 - 128 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Supported network protocols (IPv4)DiffersTCP/IPTCP/IP: IPv4, IPv6, IP Direct Mode, LPD, SLP, Bonjour, BOOTP/DHCP/AutoIP, WINS, SNMP v1, and HTTP
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB64 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNXP ColdFire V5e
Processor frequencyDiffers192 MHz450 MHz
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows 7 ready. For more information go to http:///go/windows7. Some features may not be available. Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit): 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, check User’s Guide for minimum hard disk space; Windows XP-32 Home, XP-32 Professional, XP-x64: any Pentium II processor (Pen
Designidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Power1 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs1500 W410 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 - 90.5 °F
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 40 °C
Operating altitude (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 10,000 ft
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 32.5 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers41 kg17.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Toolbox FX, HP LaserJet Scan, TWAIN 1.9 or WIA scanner drivers, HP LaserJet Fax, HP Fax Setup Wizard, Readiris PRO text recognition software (not installed with other software, separate installation required), printer drivers (HP PCL 6, HP postscript level 3 emulation), installer/uninstaller, HP
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source352 kg
Other features6 differ
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Fast Ethernet
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs622 x 638 x 580.4 mm500 x 406 x 457 mm
Colour all-in-one functionsDiffersScan, NoFax, Scan, No
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista Mac OSX 10.2.8 +Windows 2000; Windows Server 2003; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Media Center; Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Professional x64; Windows XP Tablet PC; Mac OS X v10.3 +; Novell NetWare 3.2, 4.2, 5.x, 6; HP-UX 10.20, 11.x; RED HAT Linux 6.x a vyšší; SUSE Linux 6.x +; Solaris 2.5x, 2.6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (
Downloadable softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstaller, print drivers, HP Send Fax, HP Scan software, HP Toolbox FX for management and support, Readiris PRO text recognition software, HP Software Update, HP Web Jetadmin, Enterprise Installer
FunctionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrint, copy, scan, fax
HandsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper (bond, color, heavy, letterhead, light, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cardstock
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X v10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6; PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel processors; 512 MB RAM; 100 MB available hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; USB or network port
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV34, Super G3 fax
Multi feed detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network readyDiffersNoYes
Power requirementsDiffers220 - 240 V AC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz110 - 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 4.5 amp; 220 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
Printer managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Toolbox FX, HP Web Jetadmin, embedded Web server
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEC 60950-1: 2001/EN 60950-1: 2001+A11; IEC 60825-1: 1993+A1: 1997+A2: 2001/EN 60825-1: 1994+A1: 2002+A2: 2001 (Class 1 Laser/LED Product); GB4943-1995
Scan file formatsDiffersPDF, TIFFBMP, GIF, PDF, PNG, TIFF
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 cm (19.7")
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), C5, DL, 16K, Postcard (JIS), Double Postcard (JIS); 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source596 x 496 x 595 mm
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCISPR 22: 2005/EN 55022: 2006-Class B; EN 61000-3-2: 2000+A2; EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1; EN 55024: 1998+A1+A2; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B 2/ICES-003, Issue 3; GB9254-1998
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 USB, 1 Ethernet, 2 RJ-11 fax ports
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.4 B(A) (continuous print at 27 ppm)
Acoustic power emissions (active, print, copy or scan)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69 dB
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInaudible
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55.4 B(A) 50.4 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInaudible
Auto document feeder: supported media types and capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcesheets: 50
Auto fax reduction supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Automatic paper sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-line LCD text display, alphanumeric buttons, navigational buttons plus 3 LEDs (Setup, left, enter, right, cancel), fax buttons plus 1 LED (start fax, phonebook, volume, resolution, redial, one touch keys, shift), copy buttons plus 2 LEDs (start copy, 2 sided, reduce/enlarge, lighter/darker, collat
Copier scaling (Auto Document Feeder)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 to 400%
Copier smart software featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSimplex or duplex copies, 1 to 99 multiple copies, Collation, Reduce/Enlarge from 25 to 400% (with page size presets), Fit to page, 2 or 4 pages to 1 page, Contrast (lighter/darker), Resolution (copy quality), Draft mode, Tray select
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2: 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm; Automatic document feeder: 127 x 127 to 216 x 381 mm Tray 1: 3.0 x 5.0 to 8.5 x 14.0 in; Tray 2: 5.8 x 8.3 to 8.5 x 14.0 in; Automatic document feeder: 5.5 x 5 to 8.5 x 14.0 in
Dimension note (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDimensions vary as per configuration
Dimension note (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDimensions vary as per configuration
Driver updatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIn US, latest drivers available from HP support Web site at http:///support/LJm2727; in other countries/regions, latest drivers available from http://
Duplex bindingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Duplex print optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAutomatic (standard)
Duplex supported media sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 s
First page out (black&white, letter, sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 s
Junk barrier supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes, using CSI field
Maximum scan area (ADF) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14")
Maximum scan area (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.6 cm (8.5")
Media size (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA5, B5 (JIS), A4; 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray 1, output bin: 16 to 43 lb; Tray 2: 16 to 32 lb; automatic document feeder (ADF): 16 to 24 lb
Media weight (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 120 g/m²
Media weight (tray 3)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 120 g/m²
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray 1, output bin: 60 to 163 g/m2; Tray 2: 60 to 120 g/m2; automatic document feeder (ADF): 60 to 90 g/m2
Memory technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Enhancement technology (MEt)
Minimum scan areaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo minimum
Minimum scan area (Auto Document Feeder)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source127 x 127 mm (5 x 5")
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source596.1 x 496.1 x 595.1 mm (23.5 x 19.5 x 23.4")
Package weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 kg (48.4 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1000 x 1925 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1219.2 x 1016 x 1924.8 mm (48 x 40 x 75.8")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source351.3 kg (774.4 lbs)
Print margin bottom (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 mm
Print margin left (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 mm
Print margin right (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 mm
Print margin top (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 mm
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Print quality (black, draft quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 DPI
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 DPI
Printer smart software featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstant on scanner, Automatic duplex and booklet printing, N-up printing, Collation, Watermarks, install printer driver only, Economode for toner savings, accepts a variety of paper sizes and types.
Product dimensions optional (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 x 406 x 546 mm (with optional tray)
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSNMP v1 (community name); control panel, embedded Web server and HP Toolbox FX (password-protected), Kensington lock included with device
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray 1: A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), C5, DL, 16K, Postcard (JIS), Double Postcard (JIS); Tray2: A5, B5 (JIS), A4; automatic document feeder (ADF): A4, A5
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 sheets
SureSupply connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDirect and Network
SureSupply supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TypefacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 scalable TrueType, 35 PostScript
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.041 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212110
Upgrade typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDevice firmware upgradability via USB direct connection or 10/100 wired Ethernet network connectivity; RAM upgradable from 128 MB up to 320 MB total via a single 144-pin DIMM slot accepting 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB RAM memory modules
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWeight varies as per configuration 37.8 lb

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