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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Apple LaserWriter 4/600 & Kyocera ECOSYS M2040dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserWriter 4/600 and ECOSYS M2040dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Apple LaserWriter 4/600⁩

⁦LaserWriter 4/600⁩

Apple

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Reference model ⁦Kyocera ECOSYS M2040dn⁩

⁦ECOSYS M2040dn⁩

Kyocera

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦LaserWriter 4/600⁩ ⁦ECOSYS M2040dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Mobile Printing — KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦386.1 mm⁩ ⁦417 mm⁩
Depth ⁦378.5 mm⁩ ⁦412 mm⁩
Height ⁦160 mm⁩ ⁦437 mm⁩
Weight ⁦6.99 kg⁩ ⁦19 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦100-115 V⁩ ⁦220-240 V, 50/60 Hz V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦661 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦1 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year standard manufacturer warranty; long-life components up to 3 years/100,000 pages (regional terms)⁩
General
Product Brand Apple Kyocera
Product Model ⁦LaserWriter 4/600⁩ ⁦ECOSYS M2040dn⁩
Product Series LaserWriter ⁦ECOSYS M2040/M2540 Family⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, copy, color scan
Print Technology Laser Kyocera ECOSYS laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦TK-1170⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦3600 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦7200 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦DK-1150⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦100000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦Letter, Legal, A4, B5, Executive⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, custom sizes⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width — ⁦70 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width — ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length — ⁦148 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length — ⁦356 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Transparency, Label, Envelope Plain, recycled, preprinted, bond, color, prepunched, letterhead, envelopes, labels, thick paper
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦90 g/m²⁩ ⁦220 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦350 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦850 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity — ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — ⁦Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet automatic document feeder⁩
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Black Scan Speed — ⁦40 ipm⁩
Color Scan Speed — ⁦23 ipm⁩
Duplex Scanning — Yes
ADF Capacity — ⁦50 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦4 ppm⁩ ⁦40 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦6.4 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦50000 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time — ⁦17 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦16 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦2 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦6 MB⁩ ⁦1536 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PostScript Level 2⁩ ⁦PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦40 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦999 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400%

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose LaserWriter 4/600 if you need:

  • Higher Internal Storage: ⁦0 GB⁩

Choose ECOSYS M2040dn if you need:

  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • Mobile Printing: KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between LaserWriter 4/600 and ECOSYS M2040dn depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Maximum Paper Size (Legal) and Minimum Media Weight (⁦60 g/m²⁩). They differ mainly on USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between LaserWriter 4/600 and ECOSYS M2040dn?

LaserWriter 4/600 and ECOSYS M2040dn share specifications such as Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Minimum Media Weight (⁦60 g/m²⁩).

The main differences: Printer Functions (LaserWriter 4/600: Print, ECOSYS M2040dn: Print, copy, color scan); Print Technology (LaserWriter 4/600: Laser, ECOSYS M2040dn: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (LaserWriter 4/600: ⁦4 ppm⁩, ECOSYS M2040dn: ⁦40 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (LaserWriter 4/600: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, ECOSYS M2040dn: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

LaserWriter 4/600 may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS M2040dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.