Choose M1522nf if you need:
- Higher Width: 496 mm vs 391.2 mm
- Higher Depth: 406 mm vs 373.4 mm
- Higher Height: 402 mm vs 312.4 mm
- Higher Weight: 11 kg vs 10.8 kg
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M1522nf & Canon MF232w
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M1522nf and MF232w within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M1522nf | MF232w |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Canon PRINT Business, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | EWS password, Kensington lock | IP/MAC address filtering, IEEE 802.1X, SNMPv3, HTTPS/IPPS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 496 mm | 391.2 mm |
| Depth | 406 mm | 373.4 mm |
| Height | 402 mm | 312.4 mm |
| Weight | 11 kg | 10.8 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-127 / 220-240 V | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 410 W | 420 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 10.5 W | 1.1 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | 1-year limited exchange/carry-in warranty (U.S.) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Resolution | 300 x 300 dpi | — |
| Fax Memory | 300 pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | Canon |
| Product Model | LaserJet M1522nf Multifunction | imageCLASS MF232w |
| Product Series | LaserJet M1522 | imageCLASS MF230 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print; Scan; Copy; Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CB436A | Cartridge 137 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1000 pages | 1700 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2000 pages | 2400 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, B5, C5, C6, DL, 16K, Letter, Legal | Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 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 | Plain, Color, Recycled, Heavy, Bond, Label, Envelope |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 260 sheets | 251 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 251 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 125 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed, ADF | Flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 23 ppm | 24 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 9.5 s | 6 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 8000 pages/month | 15000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 250-2000 pages/month | 500-2000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | 14 s |
| Processor Speed | 450 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Print Languages | HP PCL 5, HP PCL 6, HP PostScript level 3 emulation | UFR II LT |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 23 cpm | 24 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MF232w if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Mobile Printing: Canon PRINT Business, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service
- Apple AirPrint
What is the difference between M1522nf and MF232w?
M1522nf and MF232w share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (600 x 600 dpi), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M1522nf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax, MF232w: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (M1522nf: 23 ppm, MF232w: 24 ppm).
M1522nf may suit users who need its differing values, while MF232w benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.