Choose M104a if you need:
- Mobile Printing: None (native mobile printing)
- Higher Width: 364.7 mm vs 346 mm
- Higher Depth: 247.3 mm vs 189 mm
- Higher Height: 190.6 mm vs 159 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M104a & m17
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M104a and m17 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M104a | m17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | None (native mobile printing) | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 364.7 mm | 346 mm |
| Depth | 247.3 mm | 189 mm |
| Height | 190.6 mm | 159 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 3.7 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 380 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 0.5 W | — |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | HP |
| Product Model | LaserJet M104a | LaserJet m17 |
| Product Series | LaserJet Pro | LaserJet Pro |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CF218A | — |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1400 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 1400 pages | — |
| Drum Model | CF219A | — |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | 216 x 356 mm (custom) | 216 x 356 mm (custom) |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS) | A4, A5, Letter, C5, DL, No. 10 envelope |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Cardstock, Envelopes, Labels, Laser paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Postcards, Rough paper, Vellum | Bond paper, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Light paper, Plain paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 65 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 120 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 150 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 22 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 7.3 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | — |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 150-1500 pages/month | 100-1000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 600 MHz | 500 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 128 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 128 MB | — |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCLmS, PWG, URF | PCLmS, PWG, URF |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose m17 if you need:
- Higher Minimum Media Weight: 65 g/m² vs 60 g/m²
What is the difference between M104a and m17?
M104a and m17 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (HP).
The main differences: Width (M104a: 364.7 mm, m17: 346 mm); Depth (M104a: 247.3 mm, m17: 189 mm); Height (M104a: 190.6 mm, m17: 159 mm); Weight (M104a: 4.7 kg, m17: 3.7 kg).
M104a may suit users who need its differing values, while m17 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.