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 & M9040
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M106w and M9040 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M106w | M9040 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No native mobile-print standard |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | — |
| Mopria | Yes | — |
| Security Features | — | Secure disk erase, private printing, authentication, IPsec, SNMPv3 |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 364.7 mm | Blocked mm |
| Depth | 247.3 mm | Blocked mm |
| Height | 190.6 mm | Blocked mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | Blocked kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 380 W | 1070 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 0.5 W | 36 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 M9040 Multifunction |
| Product Series | LaserJet Ultra | HP LaserJet M9040 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 43X (C8543X) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 6900 pages | 30000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2300 pages | 30000 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) | A3 |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS) | A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, C5, C6, DL, custom |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76 mm | 98 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 312 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 191 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 470 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 | 3100 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 3100 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | Blocked sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | Blocked ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | Blocked ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 100 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 22 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | Blocked ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.3 s | 8 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600; HP FastRes 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages/month | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 250-2500 pages/month | 15000-50000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | Blocked s |
| Processor Speed | 600 MHz | 533 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 128 MB | 384 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 512 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 40 GB |
| Print Languages | PCLmS, PWG, URF | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.3 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 40 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 9999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M9040 if you need:
- Ethernet
- Security Features: Secure disk erase, private printing, authentication, IPsec, SNMPv3
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 1070 W vs 380 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 36 W vs 0.5 W
What is the difference between M106w and M9040?
M106w and M9040 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (HP), Minimum Media Weight (60 g/m²).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M106w: Print, M9040: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (M106w: 22 ppm, M9040: 40 ppm); Print Resolution (M106w: 600 x 600 dpi, M9040: 600 x 600; HP FastRes 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (M106w: —, M9040: Yes).
M106w may suit users who need its differing values, while M9040 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.