Choose M106w if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 6900 pages vs 3600 pages
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 76 mm vs 70 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M106w & Kyocera ECOSYS M2040dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M106w and ECOSYS M2040dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M106w | ECOSYS M2040dn |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | — | IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 364.7 mm | 417 mm |
| Depth | 247.3 mm | 412 mm |
| Height | 190.6 mm | 437 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 19 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 380 W | 661 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 0.5 W | 1 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | 1-year standard manufacturer warranty; long-life components up to 3 years/100,000 pages (regional terms) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | Kyocera |
| Product Model | LaserJet M106w | ECOSYS M2040dn |
| Product Series | LaserJet Ultra | ECOSYS M2040/M2540 Family |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, color scan | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Kyocera ECOSYS laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CF233A | TK-1170 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 6900 pages | 3600 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2300 pages | 7200 pages |
| Drum Model | CF234A | DK-1150 |
| Drum Yield | 9200 pages | 100000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | 216 x 356 mm (custom) | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS) | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 148 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 | Plain, recycled, preprinted, bond, color, prepunched, letterhead, envelopes, labels, thick paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 220 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 160 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 40 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 23 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 22 ppm | 40 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.3 s | 6.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages/month | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 250-2500 pages/month | — |
| Warm-up Time | — | 17 s |
| Processor Speed | 600 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 1536 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCLmS, PWG, URF | PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 40 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ECOSYS M2040dn if you need:
- Ethernet
- Security Features: IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS
- Higher Width: 417 mm vs 364.7 mm
- Higher Depth: 412 mm vs 247.3 mm
What is the difference between M106w and ECOSYS M2040dn?
M106w and ECOSYS M2040dn share specifications such as USB (Yes), Apple AirPrint (Yes), Mopria (Yes), Maximum Custom Media Width (216 mm).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M106w: Print, ECOSYS M2040dn: Print, copy, color scan); Print Technology (M106w: Laser, ECOSYS M2040dn: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (M106w: 22 ppm, ECOSYS M2040dn: 40 ppm); Print Resolution (M106w: 600 x 600 dpi, ECOSYS M2040dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
M106w may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS M2040dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.