Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

HP LaserJet M4345 Laser vs HP LaserJet M4345x

161specifications compared
33differ
128identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Printing
- LaserJet M4345 Laser:Mono printing
- LaserJet M4345x:No
Copying
- LaserJet M4345 Laser:Mono copying
- LaserJet M4345x:No
Faxing
- LaserJet M4345 Laser:Mono faxing
- LaserJet M4345x:Colour faxing
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)
- LaserJet M4345 Laser:Up to 100 numbers
- LaserJet M4345x:100
Total input capacity
- LaserJet M4345 Laser:600 sheets
- LaserJet M4345x:1100 sheets
Paper handling optional/input
- LaserJet M4345 Laser:three 500-sheet input trays
- LaserJet M4345x:two 500-sheet input trays
Power consumption (PowerSave)
- LaserJet M4345 Laser:15 W
- LaserJet M4345x:16 W
Operating temperature (T-T)
- LaserJet M4345 Laser:10 - 32.5 °C
- LaserJet M4345x:50 - 91 °F

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Comparison of M4345, M4345x
166 specifications	A HP LaserJet M4345 Laser Model M4345 View product	B HP LaserJet M4345x Model M4345x View product
Printing1 differ
Print technologyKnown for one	Laser	Unknown — not stated by the source
PrintingDiffers	Mono printing	No
Duplex printing	Yes	Yes
Maximum resolution	1200 x 1200 DPI	1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	43 ppm	43 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)	10 s	10 s
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)	43 ppm	43 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)	Up to 45 ppm	Up to 45 ppm
Copying1 differ
CopyingDiffers	Mono copying	No
Maximum copy resolution	600 x 600 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Maximum number of copies	1000 copies	1000 copies
Time to first copy (letter)	< 10 sec	< 10 sec
Bottom copy margin	4.2	4.2
Copier settings	Sides, staple collate, image adjustment, reduce/enlarge, paper selection, content orientation, output bin, pages per sheet, booklet format, optimize text/picture, original size, job build, edge to edge	Sides, staple collate, image adjustment, reduce/enlarge, paper selection, content orientation, output bin, pages per sheet, booklet format, optimize text/picture, original size, job build, edge to edge
Copy resolution (black graphics)	Up to 600 x 600 dpi	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy speed (black, best, letter)	Up to 45 cpm	Up to 45 cpm
Left metric copy margin	4.2	4.2
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)	43 cpm	43 cpm
Right metric copy margin	4.2	4.2
Top metric copy margin	4.2	4.2
Scanningidentical
Scanning	Colour scanning	Colour scanning
Duplex scanningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical scanning resolution	600 x 600 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Maximum scan area	227 x 302 mm	227 x 302 mm
Scanner type	Flatbed scanner	Flatbed scanner
Input colour depth	30 bit	30 bit
Greyscale levels	256	256
Minimum scan size	No minimum	No minimum
Scan input modes	Front-panel scan, Copy, Fax, e-mail, ADF	Front-panel scan, Copy, Fax, e-mail, ADF
Scan speed (black, normal quality)	Up to 45 ppm	Up to 45 ppm
Scanner features	Colour scanning of up to A4 size documents, 50 page ADF	Colour scanning of up to A4 size documents, 50 page ADF
Fax2 differ
FaxingDiffers	Mono faxing	Colour faxing
Modem speedKnown for one	33.6 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Differs	Up to 100 numbers	100
Fax forwarding	Yes	Yes
Distinctive ring	No	No
Fax broadcasting	100 locations	100 locations
Fax delayed sending	No	No
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycle	200000 pages per month	200000 pages per month
Digital sender	No	No
Number of print cartridges	1	1
Page description languages	PCL 5, PCL 6, PDF 1.4	PCL 5, PCL 6, PDF 1.4
All-In-One-multitasking	Yes	Yes
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers	600 sheets	1100 sheets
Total output capacity	500 sheets	500 sheets
Maximum input capacity	2100 sheets	2100 sheets
Maximum output capacity	700 sheets	700 sheets
Maximum input capacity for envelopes	Up to 75	Up to 75
Standard output capacity for envelopes	100 sheets	100 sheets
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print size	211.9 x 351.6 mm	211.9 x 351.6 mm
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight	60 to 120	60 to 120
Media weight (tray 1)	60 to 200 g/m²	60 to 200 g/m²
Envelope feeder	Yes, 75 (with the purchase of an optional envelope feeder)	Yes, 75 (with the purchase of an optional envelope feeder)
Maximum paper trays	5	5
Media handling	Sheetfed	Sheetfed
Media type and capacity (tray 2)	Sheets: 500, tranparencies: 100	Sheets: 500, tranparencies: 100
Paper handling optional/inputDiffers	three 500-sheet input trays	two 500-sheet input trays
Paper handling standard/inputDiffers	100-sheet multipurpose tray, 500-sheet input tray, 50-sheet ADF	100-sheet multipurpose tray, two 500-sheet input trays (2, 3), 50-sheet ADF, automatic two-sided printing accessory
Paper handling standard/output	500-Sheet Output Bin	500-Sheet Output Bin
Recommended media weight	Tray 1: 60 - 200, Tray 2: 60 - 120, Tray 3: 60 - 120	Tray 1: 60 - 200, Tray 2: 60 - 120, Tray 3: 60 - 120
Paper handlingDiffers	100-sheet multi-purpose tray, 500-sheet input tray, optional three additional 500-sheet input trays, 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), optional automatic two-sided printing, 500-sheet output bin	100-sheet multi-purpose tray, two 500-sheet input trays, optional two additional 500-sheet input trays, 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), automatic two-sided printing, 500-sheet output bin
Network1 differ
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Differs	IPv6: DHCPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, Port 9100, LPD, IIP, Secure IIP, MLDv6, ICMPv6; IPv4: FTP, IPP, Secure IPP, Auto-IP, Apple Bonjour Compatible, Telnet, SLP, IGVPv2, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Port9100, LPD; other: IPX/SPX, DLC, LLC, Appletalk, Netware NDS, Binary, NCP	LDAP, SMTP
Performanceidentical
Internal memory	256 MB	256 MB
Internal storage capacity	40 GB	40 GB
Built-in processor	Yes	Yes
Processor family	MIPS	MIPS
Processor frequency	480 MHz	480 MHz
Minimum system requirements	133 MHz processor or higher, 64 MB RAM, 40 MB available hard disk space, USB or network port	133 MHz processor or higher, 64 MB RAM, 40 MB available hard disk space, USB or network port
Designidentical
Market positioning	Business	Business
Display diagonal	43.2 cm (17")	43.2 cm (17")
Power1 differ
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	15 W	16 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80%	10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	10 - 32.5 °C	50 - 91 °F
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80%	10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C	0 - 35 °C
Operating altitude (imperial)	10000 ft	10000 ft
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)	10 - 32.5 °C	10 - 32.5 °C
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	Blue Angel	Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	53.5 kg	63.9 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers	62.1 kg	74.4 kg
Logistics data2 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers	382 kg	74.4 kg
Products per palletDiffers	6 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Other features17 differ
Standard input traysDiffers	2	3
Networking features	Via HP Jetdirect Embedded Network Print Server, HP Jetdirect internal print servers, HP Jetdirect external print servers, HP wireless print servers, HP connectivity cards	Via HP Jetdirect Embedded Network Print Server, HP Jetdirect internal print servers, HP Jetdirect external print servers, HP wireless print servers, HP connectivity cards
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	762 x 566 x 546 mm	762 x 566 x 668 mm
All-in-one functionsDiffers	Scan	Fax, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsDiffers	Scan, No	Fax, Scan, No
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64, Server 2003; Windows Vista supported soon (visit /go/windowsvista for more information); Mac OS X v 10.2 or higher	Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64, Server 2003; Windows Vista supported soon (visit /go/windowsvista for more information); Mac OS X v 10.2 or higher
Downloadable software	Printing system, PCL 6 driver only, PCL 5 driver only, PostScript driver only, WJA applet, UPD PCL 5, UPD PostScript, HP Easy Printer Care Software, PC fax driver	Printing system, PCL 6 driver only, PCL 5 driver only, PostScript driver only, WJA applet, UPD PCL 5, UPD PostScript, HP Easy Printer Care Software, PC fax driver
FunctionsDiffers	Print, copy, send-to email/network folder, optional fax and advanced paper handling	Print, copy, send-to email/network folder, fax, optional advanced paper handling
Maximum scan area (ADF)	216 x 356 mm	216 x 356 mm
Media types supported	Paper (plain, preprinted, letterhead, prepunched, bond, recycled, colour, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, card stock	Paper (plain, preprinted, letterhead, prepunched, bond, recycled, colour, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, card stock
Minimum scan area (ADF)	148 x 210 mm	148 x 210 mm
Minimum system requirements for Macintosh	Mac OS 10.2 and higher, 128 MB RAM, 25 MB available hard disk space, network or USB port	Mac OS 10.2 and higher, 128 MB RAM, 25 MB available hard disk space, network or USB port
Modem typeDiffers	Data and fax transfer rates up to 33.6 kbps; HP PC Send Fax Driver 33.6 kbps	33.6 Kbps
Network ready	Yes	Yes
Power requirements	Input voltage 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/-2 Hz), recommended circuit capacity 8 amps	Input voltage 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/-2 Hz), recommended circuit capacity 8 amps
Printer management	HP Web Jetadmin, HP Easy Printer Care Software (neither is shipped in box)	HP Web Jetadmin, HP Easy Printer Care Software (neither is shipped in box)
Safety	Argentina (TUV S Mark-Rs.92/98/Ds.1009/98), Australia (AS/NZ 3260), Canada (cUL-CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-00), China (GB4943), EU (CE Mark-Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC), Germany (TÜV- EN60950-IEC 60825-1), Russia (GOST- R50377), USA (UL-UL 60950; FDA-21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J for lasers), Class	Argentina (TUV S Mark-Rs.92/98/Ds.1009/98), Australia (AS/NZ 3260), Canada (cUL-CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-00), China (GB4943), EU (CE Mark-Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC), Germany (TÜV- EN60950-IEC 60825-1), Russia (GOST- R50377), USA (UL-UL 60950; FDA-21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J for lasers), Class
Scan file formats	JPG, PDF, TIFF	JPG, PDF, TIFF
Size (imperial)	76 cm (29.9")	76 cm (29.9")
Media size (tray 1)	A4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), 16K, D postcard (JIS), letter, legal, executive, statement, 8.5 x 13 in, envelopes (DL, C5, B5, No. 10, Commercial), custom 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm	A4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), 16K, D postcard (JIS), letter, legal, executive, statement, 8.5 x 13 in, envelopes (DL, C5, B5, No. 10, Commercial), custom 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	802 x 648 x 715 mm	802 x 648 x 1052 mm
Electromagnetic compatibility	CISPR 22: 1993/EN 55022: 1994 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000, EN 61000-3-3: 1995, EN 55024: 1998, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 4/GB9254-1998, GB17625.1-2003, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and carries the CE-Marking accordingly	CISPR 22: 1993/EN 55022: 1994 Class B, EN 61000-3-2: 2000, EN 61000-3-3: 1995, EN 55024: 1998, FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B/ICES-003, Issue 4/GB9254-1998, GB17625.1-2003, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and carries the CE-Marking accordingly
I/O portsDiffers	1 USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications), 1 network port (HP Fast Ethernet embedded print server), 1 Foreign Interface Harness (FIH) port, 1 EIO slot, 1 Jetlink for paper handling accessories	1 USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications), 1 network port (HP Fast Ethernet embedded print server), 1 Foreign Interface Harness (FIH) port, 1 fax connection, 1 EIO slot, 1 Jetlink for paper handling accessories
Acoustic power emissions	6.9 B(A) (printing at 45 ppm)	6.9 B(A) (printing at 45 ppm)
Acoustic power emissions (active, print, copy or scan)	72 dB	72 dB
Acoustic power emissions (ready)	Inaudible	Inaudible
Acoustic pressure emissions	54 dB	54 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)	56 dB(A) 54 dB(A)	56 dB(A) 54 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)	Inaudible	Inaudible
Auto document feeder: supported media types and capacity	Sheets: 50	Sheets: 50
Auto fax reduction supported	Yes	Yes
Control panel	VGA graphical touch screen, contrast control dial, numeric keypad, sleep button, reset button, stop button, start button, attention light, data light, ready light	VGA graphical touch screen, contrast control dial, numeric keypad, sleep button, reset button, stop button, start button, attention light, data light, ready light
Copier scaling (Auto Document Feeder)	25 to 400%	25 to 400%
Copier smart software features	Up to A4 capable copying on the glass, up to legal size through the automatic document feeder, 50 page ADF, duplexing (optional on base unit), reduce/enlarge, contrast adjustments, mixed original support	Up to A4 capable copying on the glass, up to legal size through the automatic document feeder, 50 page ADF, duplexing (optional on base unit), reduce/enlarge, contrast adjustments, mixed original support
Custom media sizes	Tray 1, optional 3-bin mailbox or stacker part of stapler/stacker: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2 and optional Tray 3, 4, 5: 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm; custom sizes not supported on optional automatic two-sided printing unit, envelope feeder, stapler	Tray 1, optional 3-bin mailbox or stacker part of stapler/stacker: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2 and optional Tray 3, 4, 5: 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm; custom sizes not supported on optional automatic two-sided printing unit, envelope feeder, stapler
Driver updates	The latest software and drivers are available for the HP LaserJet M4345 MFP from the HP Web site at http:///support/ljm4345mfp	The latest software and drivers are available for the HP LaserJet M4345 MFP from the HP Web site at http:///support/ljm4345mfp
Duplex bindingDiffers	No	Yes
Duplex print optionsDiffers	Automatic (optional with the purchase of auto duplex unit)	Automatic (standard)
Duplex supported media size	A4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), 16K	A4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), 16K
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)	10 s	10 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)	10 s	10 s
Image scaling/enlargement range	25 - 400%	25 - 400%
Junk barrier supported	Yes	Yes
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)	925 x 566 x 549 mm	925 x 566 x 549 mm
Maximum input capacity (tray 1)	100 sheets	100 sheets
Maximum scan area (ADF) (imperial)	215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14")	215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14")
Maximum scan area (imperial)	22.6 cm (8.9")	22.6 cm (8.9")
Media size (tray 2)	A4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), 16K, letter, legal, executive, 8.5 x 13 in, custom 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm	A4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), 16K, letter, legal, executive, 8.5 x 13 in, custom 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm
Media sizes supported (imperial)	Letter, legal, executive, statement, 8.5 x 13 in, envelopes (No. 10, commercial)	Letter, legal, executive, statement, 8.5 x 13 in, envelopes (No. 10, commercial)
Media weight (tray 2)	60 to 120 g/m²	60 to 120 g/m²
Media weight (tray 3)	60 to 120 g/m²	60 to 120 g/m²
Media weights by paper path	Tray 1, optional stacker: 60 to 200 g/m2; Tray 2, optional 500-sheet input tray, optional automatic two-sided printing unit, optional stapler: 60 to 120 g/m2; optional envelope feeder: 75 to 105 g/m2	Tray 1, optional stacker: 60 to 200 g/m2; Tray 2, optional 500-sheet input tray, optional automatic two-sided printing unit, optional stapler: 60 to 120 g/m2; optional envelope feeder: 75 to 105 g/m2
Memory technology	Memory Enhancement technology (MEt)	Memory Enhancement technology (MEt)
Memory upgrade	0.512 GB	0.512 GB
Minimum scan area	0 x 0 mm (0 x 0")	0 x 0 mm (0 x 0")
Minimum scan area (Auto Document Feeder)	147.3 x 210.8 mm (5.8 x 8.3")	147.3 x 210.8 mm (5.8 x 8.3")
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	802.1 x 648.2 x 715 mm (31.6 x 25.5 x 28.1")	802.1 x 648.2 x 1052.1 mm (31.6 x 25.5 x 41.4")
Package weight (imperial)Differs	62 kg (136.6 lbs)	74.2 kg (163.6 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	1290 x 798 x 2270 mm	802 x 648 x 1052 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs	1290.3 x 797.6 x 2270.8 mm (50.8 x 31.4 x 89.4")	802.6 x 647.7 x 1051.6 mm (31.6 x 25.5 x 41.4")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs	381.2 kg (840.4 lbs)	74.2 kg (163.6 lbs)
Print margin bottom (A4)	4.2 mm	4.2 mm
Print margin left (A4)	4.2 mm	4.2 mm
Print margin right (A4)	4.2 mm	4.2 mm
Print margin top (A4)	4.2 mm	4.2 mm
Print quality (black, best quality)	1200 x 1200 DPI	1200 x 1200 DPI
Print quality (black, draft quality)	600 DPI	600 DPI
Print quality (black, normal quality)	1200 DPI	1200 DPI
Printer smart software features	Up to legal-size capable printing, full LaserJet printing functionality, HP ProRes 1200 at full engine speed, duplexing available, Instant-on Technology, HP Smart printing technology	Up to legal-size capable printing, full LaserJet printing functionality, HP ProRes 1200 at full engine speed, duplexing available, Instant-on Technology, HP Smart printing technology
Security management description	SNMPv3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS), 802.1x authentication, Web Jetadmin	SNMPv3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS), 802.1x authentication, Web Jetadmin
Service & support	HP Web sites, HP Customer Support Centre, HP Care Packs, HP service agreement	HP Web sites, HP Customer Support Centre, HP Care Packs, HP service agreement
Standard input capacity for envelopes	10 sheets	10 sheets
Standard media sizes	A4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), 16K, envelopes (DL ISO, B5 ISO, C5 ISO)	A4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), 16K, envelopes (DL ISO, B5 ISO, C5 ISO)
Standard output capacity for transparencies	500 sheets	500 sheets
SureSupply connection type	Direct and Network	Direct and Network
SureSupply supported	Yes	Yes
Typefaces	28 built in	28 built in
UNSPSC-code	43212110	43212110
Upgrade typeDiffers	Add duplexing for two-sided printing; add fax capability; add additional paper handling with a 500-sheet tray, 75-sheet envelope feeder, 3-bin mailbox, stapler/stacker, printer stand with storage cabinet, DSS software	Add additional paper handling capability with a 75-sheet envelope feeder, 3-bin mailbox, stapler/stacker, printer stand with storage cabinet, DSS software
Weight (imperial)Differs	113.7 lb	120.33 lb
Wireless option type	Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory	Optional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory
HandsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP PC Send Fax Driver 2.0

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