Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

HP LaserJet CM3530fs Laser A4 vs HP LaserJet CM6040 Laser A3

89specifications compared
46differ
43identical
57known for one product only

Key differences

Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- LaserJet CM3530fs Laser A4:30 ppm
- LaserJet CM6040 Laser A3:31 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- LaserJet CM3530fs Laser A4:30, 31
- LaserJet CM6040 Laser A3:31 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)
- LaserJet CM3530fs Laser A4:10.9 s
- LaserJet CM6040 Laser A3:11.5 s
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)
- LaserJet CM3530fs Laser A4:30 ppm
- LaserJet CM6040 Laser A3:40 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)
- LaserJet CM3530fs Laser A4:30 ppm
- LaserJet CM6040 Laser A3:40 ppm
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
- LaserJet CM3530fs Laser A4:31 cpm
- LaserJet CM6040 Laser A3:40 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
- LaserJet CM3530fs Laser A4:31 cpm
- LaserJet CM6040 Laser A3:40 cpm
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)
- LaserJet CM3530fs Laser A4:30 cpm
- LaserJet CM6040 Laser A3:41 cpm

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Comparison of CM3530fs, CM6040
146 specifications	A HP LaserJet CM3530fs Laser A4 Model CM3530fs View product	B HP LaserJet CM6040 Laser A3 Model CM6040 View product
Printing5 differ
Print technology	Laser	Laser
Printing	Colour printing	Colour printing
Duplex printing	Yes	Yes
Duplex printing mode	Auto	Auto
Maximum resolution	1200 x 600 DPI	1200 x 600 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for one	1200 x 600 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	30 ppm	31 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	30, 31	31 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs	10.9 s	11.5 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one	12.2 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Differs	30 ppm	40 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Differs	30 ppm	40 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A3)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23.5 ppm
Warm-up timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112 s
Copying4 differ
Copying	Colour copying	Colour copying
Maximum copy resolution	600 x 600 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs	31 cpm	40 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs	31 cpm	40 cpm
Maximum number of copies	999 copies	999 copies
Copier resize	25 - 400%	25 - 400%
Copy resolution (colour text and graphics)	600 DPI	600 DPI
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Differs	30 cpm	41 cpm
Maximum copy speed (colour, A4)Differs	30 cpm	41 cpm
PC free copyingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Scanning1 differ
ScanningDiffers	Mono scanning	Colour scanning
Optical scanning resolution	600 x 600 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Scanner typeKnown for one	Flatbed & ADF scanner	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan speed (black)Known for one	30 inch/min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levels	256	256
Maximum scan areaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	297 x 432 mm
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPG, TIF
Input colour depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 bit
Fax2 differ
FaxingDiffers	Mono faxing	No
Fax resolution (black)	300 x 300 DPI	300 x 300 DPI
Modem speedKnown for one	33.6 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Fax forwarding	Yes	Yes
Distinctive ringKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcasting	100 locations	100 locations
Fax speed (A4)Differs	33.6 sec/page	13 sec/page
Fax transmission speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13 sec/page
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers	75000 pages per month	200000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers	6000	15000
Digital sender	Yes	Yes
Printing colours	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesDiffers	PCL 5e, PCL 6, PostScript 3	PCL 5, PCL 6, PostScript 3
All-In-One-multitasking	Yes	Yes
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Optional functionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fax
Input & output capacity4 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers	3	5
Total input capacityDiffers	350 sheets	1100 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers	250 sheets	500 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one	100 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper input typeKnown for one	Sheetfed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityKnown for one	850 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacityDiffers	250 sheets	500 sheets
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for one	10 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling6 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffers	A4	A3
Maximum print sizeDiffers	210 x 297 mm	297 x 420 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffers	Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper	Bond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A4, A5	A3, A4, A5
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Differs	B5	B4, B5
Envelopes sizesDiffers	C5, C6, DL	B5, C5, C6, DL
Paper tray media weightKnown for one	60 - 216 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one	105 - 220 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfaces	Ethernet, USB 2.0	Ethernet, USB 2.0
Direct printing	No	No
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless LAN
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Performance1 differ
Internal memory	512 MB	512 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	1024 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacity	80 GB	80 GB
Card reader integrated	No	No
Processor frequencyDiffers	515 MHz	835 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	53 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Known for one	6.8 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibility	Yes	Yes
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	CD-ROM drive, USB 1.1, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black, Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioning	Business	Business
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display	LCD	LCD
Display diagonalKnown for one	20.6 cm (8.1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Control type	Touch	Touch
Power4 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs	652 W	881 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	72.2 W	230 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	87.4 W	24.5 W
Power consumption (off)Differs	0.84 W	0.24 W
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
System requirements5 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	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 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Wind	Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, W
Mac operating systems supportedDiffers	Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion	Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Server operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008	Windows Server 2003
Minimum RAMDiffers	512 MB	128 MB
Minimum processorDiffers	800 MHz	333 MHz
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 70%	10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	59 - 81 °F	15 - 27 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C	0 - 35 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)	15 - 27 °C	15 - 27 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	543 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	519 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	560.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	48.4 kg	139.9 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	813 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	661 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	875 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	64 kg	154.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Products per palletKnown for one	6 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features7 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	543 x 519 x 560.5 mm	704 x 673 x 1194 mm
All-in-one functionsDiffers	Copy, Digital sender, Fax, Print, Scan	Copy, Digital sender, Print, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsDiffers	Copy, Print	Copy, Print, Scan
HandsetKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan area (ADF)Differs	216 x 356 mm	297 x 432 mm
Minimum scan area (ADF)Known for one	148 x 210 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi feed detectionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network ready	Yes	Yes
Scan file formatsDiffers	JPG, PDF, TIFF	PDF, TIFF
Size (imperial)Known for one	54.3 cm (21.4")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	813 x 661 x 875 mm	935 x 800 x 1210 mm
Acoustic pressure emissionsDiffers	55 dB	56.8 dB
Duplex bindingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan area (imperial)Known for one	21.6 cm (8.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	711.2 x 629.9 x 726.4 mm (28 x 24.8 x 28.6")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	1290 x 800 x 2325 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	1290.3 x 800.1 x 2324.1 mm (50.8 x 31.5 x 91.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print quality (black, best quality)	1200 x 600 DPI	1200 x 600 DPI
Print quality (black, normal quality)	600 DPI	600 DPI
Print quality (colour, best quality)	1200 DPI	1200 DPI
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for one	15 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
SureSupply supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex ADF scanningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1339 x 1288 x 1105 mm
Print margin bottom (A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2 mm
Print margin left (A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2 mm
Print margin right (A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2 mm
Print margin top (A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2 mm

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