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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M104a and E50145dn within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M104a | E50145dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | None (native mobile printing) | HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Roam |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Secure boot, firmware integrity checking, runtime intrusion detection, whitelisting, encrypted data, IPsec |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 364.7 mm | 418 mm |
| Depth | 247.3 mm | 376 mm |
| Height | 190.6 mm | 326 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 11.48 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 380 W | 601 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 0.5 W | 2.61 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | One-year next-business-day 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 Managed E50145dn |
| Product Series | LaserJet Pro | HP LaserJet Managed E50145 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CF218A | HP W9008MC |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1400 pages | 5000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 1400 pages | 23000 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, C5, C6, DL, custom |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 355.6 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 | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 2300 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 250 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 | 43 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | Blocked ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.3 s | 5.9 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | 150000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 150-1500 pages/month | 2000-15000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | Blocked s |
| Processor Speed | 600 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 128 MB | 1536 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | Not Applicable 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 % |
M104a and E50145dn 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, E50145dn: 43 ppm); Print Resolution (M104a: 600 x 600 dpi, E50145dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (M104a: —, E50145dn: Yes).
M104a may suit users who need its differing values, while E50145dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
