Choose M1522n if you need:
- Higher Width: 496 mm
- Higher Depth: 406 mm
- Higher Height: 402 mm
- Higher Weight: 11 kg
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M1522n & M3027
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M1522n and M3027 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M1522n | M3027 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | EWS password, Kensington lock | Private printing; PIN job access; Secure Storage Erase; Embedded Web Server password |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 496 mm | — |
| Depth | 406 mm | — |
| Height | 402 mm | — |
| Weight | 11 kg | — |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-127 / 220-240 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 410 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 10.5 W | — |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | One-year limited warranty |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | HP |
| Product Model | LaserJet M1522n Multifunction | LaserJet M3027 MFP |
| Product Series | LaserJet M1522 | LaserJet M3027 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome laser multifunction printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print; Scan; Copy |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CB436A | Q7551A (51A); Q7551X (51X) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1000 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2000 pages | 13000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, B5, C5, C6, DL, 16K, Letter, Legal | A4; A5; B5 (JIS); Executive; Legal; Letter |
| 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 | Bond paper, Cardstock, Colored paper, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Letterhead, Light paper, Plain paper, Preprinted paper, Prepunched paper, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Transparencies | Bond paper; Cardstock; Colored paper; Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; Plain paper; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 199 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 260 sheets | 600 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 1100 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 125 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed, ADF | Flatbed; ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 dpi |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 23 ppm | 25 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 9.5 s | 10 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 8000 pages/month | 75000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 250-2000 pages/month | 2000-6000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 450 MHz | 400 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 512 MB |
| Internal Storage | — | 40 GB |
| Print Languages | HP PCL 5, HP PCL 6, HP PostScript level 3 emulation | PCL 5; PCL 6; PostScript 3 emulation; PDF 1.4 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 23 cpm | 25 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 1000 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M3027 if you need:
- Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: 13000 pages vs 2000 pages
- Higher Maximum Media Weight: 199 g/m² vs 163 g/m²
- Higher Standard Input Capacity: 600 sheets vs 260 sheets
- Higher Maximum Input Capacity: 1100 sheets
What is the difference between M1522n and M3027?
M1522n and M3027 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Input Voltage (110-127 / 220-240 V).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M1522n: Print, Scan, Copy, M3027: Print; Scan; Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (M1522n: 23 ppm, M3027: 25 ppm); Print Resolution (M1522n: 600 x 600 dpi, M3027: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
M1522n may suit users who need its differing values, while M3027 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.