Choose M106w if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M106w & M4555
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M106w and M4555 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M106w | M4555 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct | HP ePrint |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | — |
| Mopria | Yes | — |
| Security Features | — | Encrypted secure storage functions, secure erase, authentication, IPsec |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 364.7 mm | 790 mm |
| Depth | 247.3 mm | 510 mm |
| Height | 190.6 mm | 570 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 52.3 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 380 W | 1024 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 0.5 W | Blocked 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 M106w | LaserJet M4555 MFP |
| Product Series | LaserJet Ultra | HP LaserJet Enterprise M4555 MFP |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CF233A | HP 90A (CE390A); HP 90X (CE390X) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 6900 pages | 10000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2300 pages | 24000 pages |
| Drum Model | CF234A | Not Applicable |
| Drum Yield | 9200 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 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 | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 160 sheets | 600 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 2100 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 57 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 42 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 22 ppm | 52 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | Blocked ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.3 s | 9.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages/month | 250000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 250-2500 pages/month | 5000-20000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | Blocked s |
| Processor Speed | 600 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 128 MB | 1280 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 1280 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | Blocked GB |
| Print Languages | PCLmS, PWG, URF | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5c, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.4 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 52 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 9999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M4555 if you need:
- Ethernet
- Security Features: Encrypted secure storage functions, secure erase, authentication, IPsec
- Higher Width: 790 mm vs 364.7 mm
- Higher Depth: 510 mm vs 247.3 mm
What is the difference between M106w and M4555?
M106w and M4555 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (HP), Minimum Custom Media Width (76 mm).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M106w: Print, M4555: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (M106w: 22 ppm, M4555: 52 ppm); Print Resolution (M106w: 600 x 600 dpi, M4555: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (M106w: —, M4555: Yes).
M106w may suit users who need its differing values, while M4555 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.