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Comparison HP LaserJet Pro 400 M402DNE vs HP LaserJet Pro M501DN

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HP LaserJet Pro 400 M402DNE
HP LaserJet Pro M501DN
HP LaserJet Pro 400 M402DNEHP LaserJet Pro M501DN
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Print formatsA4A4
Print typelaserlaser
Output typemonochromemonochrome
Print
Max. resolution1200x1200 dpi600x600 dpi
First page print time6 с6 с
Mono print38 ppm43 ppm
Duplex printing
Printing supplies
Monthly resource80 K pages100 K pages
Mono cartridge resource3100 page9000 page
Cartridges11
Cartridge modelCF226ACF287A, CF287X
Larger capacity cartridge
Features
Data transfer
PC connection (USB)
network connection (LAN)
USB (for flash drives)
PC connection (USB)
network connection (LAN)
USB (for flash drives)
Screenmonochromemonochrome
Hardware
Grammage (min)60 g/m²60 g/m²
Grammage (max)175 g/m²220 g/m²
RAM256 MB256 MB
Clock Speed1200 MHz1500 MHz
General
Feed tray
350 sheets /maximum 900 pages (optional)/
650 sheets /maximum 1200 pages (optional)/
Output tray150 sheets250 sheets
Noise level54 dB54 dB
Power consumption591 W660 W
Dimensions (WxDxH)381x357x216 mm418x376x289 mm
Weight8.82 kg11.6 kg
Added to E-Catalognovember 2016july 2016

Max. resolution

The maximum resolution of the image to be printed. It is usually indicated by two numbers denoting the number of dpi (DPI) horizontally and vertical: 600x600, 1200x600, 1200x1200, 2400x600, 2400x1200, 4800x600, 4800x1200, 4800x2400, 5760x1440, 9600x600, 9600x2400. The detail of the image depends on this parameter - the higher the resolution, the more fine details the printer is able to convey and the better their image will be. High print resolution is important, first of all, when working with graphic material; low resolution is sufficient for high-quality text display. So

Mono print

The black and white print speed provided by the printer. It should be noted that this parameter is often indicated for low quality when the device is running at maximum performance; at a higher quality (even at standard), the actual speed can be noticeably lower, so you should choose with a certain margin. Also note that high speed significantly affects the price, power consumption and noise level. Therefore, it does not always make sense to chase maximum performance — for simple applications (for example, at home or in a small office), a relatively slow and inexpensive device may be the best choice.

As for specific values, speeds up to 20 ppm are considered relatively low, 20 – 30 ppm — average, 31 – 40 ppm — decent, and the fastest models are capable of delivering more than 40 pages per minute.

Monthly resource

The maximum number of pages the printer can print in a month while still operating at full capacity.

Mono cartridge resource

The maximum number of pages that the printer's ink (toner) can print. The value is rather conditional, in reality the deviations from the norm are very large (up or down). In inkjet printers, the cartridge life is relatively small and amounts to several hundred prints. In laser and LED devices, the bill is already in the thousands.

Cartridge model

The types of cartridges (both black and white and colour) used in the printer. Some printer models are able to work with "non-native" cartridges, but this feature usually refers to undocumented features, and the manufacturer's warranty covers only specific types of cartridges. So use "non-native" models with caution.

Larger capacity cartridge

The printer cartridge is designed for a certain service life (resource). However, the machine's compatibility with different cartridges sometimes allows you to install a higher capacity cartridge, which can result in more pages being printed. It is these models that have the option to expand the print resource that are included in this paragraph.

Grammage (max)

The maximum grammage on which the printer can produce normal print quality. For details about the weight, see "Paper Weight (Min)". An attempt to print on paper of a greater density than the maximum for this printer will, at best, end in nothing (the printer simply cannot capture the sheet), at worst, it can lead to a sheet jam in the printer, followed by the hassle of removing it.

Clock Speed

The clock speed of the processor installed in the printer. Theoretically, a higher clock speed improves performance and, accordingly, the actual speed of operation. However, in fact, these indicators depend on so many additional factors that the processor frequency is a purely reference parameter, and when choosing, it is worth focus on more “close to life” characteristics — print speed, first sheet output time, etc.

Feed tray

The number of sheets of paper that the input tray can hold—that is, the tray from which blank paper is taken for printing. Note that this amount is usually specified based on standard office paper with a density of about 80 g/m²; if thicker paper is used for printing, fewer sheets will fit in the feed tray.
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