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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M106w and ECOSYS M2640idw within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M106w | ECOSYS M2640idw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | 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 | 120 V, 60 Hz (US configuration) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 380 W | 681 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) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 200 x 100, 200 x 200, 200 x 400, 400 x 400 dpi |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | Kyocera |
| Product Model | LaserJet M106w | ECOSYS M2640idw |
| Product Series | LaserJet Ultra | ECOSYS M2640 Family |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, color scan, fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Kyocera ECOSYS laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CF233A | TK-1172 |
| 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 | 42 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.3 s | 6.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600; up to Fine 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages/month | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 250-2500 pages/month | — |
| Warm-up Time | — | 20 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 | — | 42 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400% |
M106w and ECOSYS M2640idw share specifications such as USB (Yes), Wi-Fi (Yes), Wi-Fi Direct (Yes), Apple AirPrint (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M106w: Print, ECOSYS M2640idw: Print, copy, color scan, fax); Print Technology (M106w: Laser, ECOSYS M2640idw: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (M106w: 22 ppm, ECOSYS M2640idw: 42 ppm); Print Resolution (M106w: 600 x 600 dpi, ECOSYS M2640idw: 600 x 600; up to Fine 1200 dpi).
M106w may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS M2640idw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
