Choose M104a if you need:
- Higher Multipurpose Tray Capacity: 150 sheets vs 100 sheets
- Higher First Page Out Black: 7.3 s vs 6.5 s
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M104a & LaserJet M406
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M104a and LaserJet M406 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M104a | LaserJet M406 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | None (native mobile printing) | HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, PrinterOn |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Secure boot, firmware integrity validation, encrypted data protection, SNMPv3, IPsec |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 364.7 mm | 381 mm |
| Depth | 247.3 mm | 357 mm |
| Height | 190.6 mm | 220 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 380 W | 531 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 0.5 W | 1.2 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | One-year onsite warranty |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | — | Not Applicable kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | Not Applicable dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | Not Applicable pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | HP |
| Product Model | LaserJet M104a | LaserJet M406 |
| Product Series | LaserJet Pro | HP LaserJet Enterprise M406 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CF218A | HP 59A (CF259A); HP 59X (CF259X) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1400 pages | 3000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 1400 pages | 10000 pages |
| Drum Model | CF219A | Not Applicable |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | Not Applicable pages |
| Fuser Life | — | Blocked pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | 216 x 356 mm (custom) | A4 |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS) | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, C5, C6, DL, custom |
| 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 | Paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 175 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 900 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Not Applicable |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | Not Applicable dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | Not Applicable ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | Not Applicable ipm |
| ADF Capacity | — | Not Applicable sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 22 ppm | 38 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 31 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.3 s | 6.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | 120000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 150-1500 pages/month | 1500-7500 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | Blocked s |
| Processor Speed | 600 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 128 MB | 1024 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 128 MB | 1024 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 4 GB |
| Print Languages | PCLmS, PWG, URF | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.7, Apple AirPrint |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | Not Applicable cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | Not Applicable dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | Not Applicable copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | Not Applicable % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose LaserJet M406 if you need:
- Ethernet
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
- Security Features: Secure boot, firmware integrity validation, encrypted data protection, SNMPv3, IPsec
What is the difference between M104a and LaserJet M406?
M104a and LaserJet M406 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (HP).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (M104a: 22 ppm, LaserJet M406: 38 ppm); Print Resolution (M104a: 600 x 600 dpi, LaserJet M406: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (M104a: —, LaserJet M406: Yes).
M104a may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet M406 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.