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HP LaserJet Pro M426dw Laser A4 vs HP LaserJet Pro M426fdw Laser A4

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  • 88specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 74identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Time to first copy (black, normal)
    • LaserJet Pro M426dw Laser A4:6.8 s
    • LaserJet Pro M426fdw Laser A4:7.2 s
  • Scan to
    • LaserJet Pro M426dw Laser A4:Cloud, E-mail, File, USB
    • LaserJet Pro M426fdw Laser A4:Cloud, USB, E-mail
  • Image formats supported
    • LaserJet Pro M426dw Laser A4:BMP, JPG, PNG, Raw, TIF
    • LaserJet Pro M426fdw Laser A4:BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF
  • Faxing
    • LaserJet Pro M426dw Laser A4:No
    • LaserJet Pro M426fdw Laser A4:Mono faxing
  • Total input capacity
    • LaserJet Pro M426dw Laser A4:250 sheets
    • LaserJet Pro M426fdw Laser A4:350 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • LaserJet Pro M426dw Laser A4:550 sheets
    • LaserJet Pro M426fdw Laser A4:900 sheets
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • LaserJet Pro M426dw Laser A4:A4, A5, A6
    • LaserJet Pro M426fdw Laser A4:A5, A6, A4
  • Direct printing
    • LaserJet Pro M426dw Laser A4:No
    • LaserJet Pro M426fdw Laser A4:Yes

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Comparison of M426dw, M426fdw
108 specifications
Printingidentical
Print technologyLaserLaser
PrintingMono printingMono printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)38 ppm38 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)5.4 s5.4 s
Copying1 differ
CopyingMono copyingMono copying
Maximum copy resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)38 cpm38 cpm
Time to first copy (black, normal)Differs6.8 s7.2 s
Maximum number of copies99 copies99 copies
Copier resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
Scanning2 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Maximum scan area216 x 356 mm216 x 356 mm
Scanner typeFlatbed & ADF scannerFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan toDiffersCloud, E-mail, File, USBCloud, USB, E-mail
Scan speed (black)26 ppm26 ppm
Scan speed (colour)21 ppm21 ppm
Image formats supportedDiffersBMP, JPG, PNG, Raw, TIFBMP, JPG, PNG, TIF
Document formats supportedPDF, RTF, TXTPDF, RTF, TXT
Input colour depth24 bit24 bit
Greyscale levels256256
TWAIN version1.91.9
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffersNoMono faxing
Fax transmission speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 sec/page
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.6 Kbit/s
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
Auto reductionKnown 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
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycle80000 pages per month80000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle750 - 4000 pages per month750 - 4000 pages per month
Digital senderYesYes
Number of print cartridges11
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, PostScript 3, URFPCL 5, PDF 1.7, URF, PCL 6, PostScript 3
HP segmentSmall medium businessSmall medium business
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total number of input trays22
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets350 sheets
Total output capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayYesYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper input typePaper trayPaper tray
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Maximum number of input trays33
Maximum input capacityDiffers550 sheets900 sheets
Maximum output capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersBond paper, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, TransparenciesEnvelopes, Transparencies, Bond paper, Heavy paper, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Labels
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A5, A6, A4
Non-ISO print media sizesExecutiveExecutive
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Envelopes sizesB5, C5, DLB5, C5, DL
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LANEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Direct printingDiffersNoYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Mobile printing technologiesApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, HP ePrint, Mopria Print ServiceApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, HP ePrint, Mopria Print Service
Security algorithmsKnown for oneAES, TKIP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Internal memory256 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memory256 MB256 MB
Card reader integratedNoNo
Processor frequency1200 MHz1200 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourGreyGrey
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Built-in displayYesYes
Display diagonal7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
TouchscreenYesYes
Control typeTouchTouch
Colour displayYesYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (average operating)583 W583 W
Power consumption (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 W
Power consumption (off)0.1 W0.1 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V110 - 240 V
Power consumption (printing)Known for one583 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (copying)Known for one583 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Software providedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Software Installer/Uninstaller, HP Device Experience, HP Update, HP Device Toolbox, HP Printer Status and Alerts, HP Product Improvement Study, HP Scan App
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)30 - 70%30 - 70%
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesBlue Angel, EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARBlue Angel, EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Sustainable technologies and materialsMercury freeMercury free
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width420 mm420 mm
Depth390 mm390 mm
Height323 mm323 mm
Weight12.9 kg12.9 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package width497 mm497 mm
Package depth398 mm398 mm
Package height490 mm490 mm
Package weight15.5 kg15.5 kg

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