Choose M1522nf if you need:
- Higher Width: 496 mm vs 417 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 10.5 W vs 1 W
- Higher Fax Memory: 300 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 M1522nf & Kyocera ECOSYS M2540dw
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M1522nf and ECOSYS M2540dw within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M1522nf | ECOSYS M2540dw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | EWS password, Kensington lock | IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 496 mm | 417 mm |
| Depth | 406 mm | 412 mm |
| Height | 402 mm | 437 mm |
| Weight | 11 kg | 19 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-127 / 220-240 V | 120 V, 60 Hz (US configuration) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 410 W | 681 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 10.5 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 | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | 300 x 300 dpi | 200 x 100, 200 x 200, 200 x 400, 400 x 400 dpi |
| Fax Memory | 300 pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | Kyocera |
| Product Model | LaserJet M1522nf Multifunction | ECOSYS M2540dw |
| Product Series | LaserJet M1522 | ECOSYS M2040/M2540 Family |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print; Scan; Copy; Fax | Print, copy, color scan, fax |
| Print Technology | Laser | Kyocera ECOSYS laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CB436A | TK-1172 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1000 pages | 3600 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2000 pages | 7200 pages |
| Drum Model | — | DK-1150 |
| Drum Yield | — | 100000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, B5, C5, C6, DL, 16K, Letter, Legal | 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 | Bond paper, Cardstock, Colored paper, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Letterhead, Light paper, Plain paper, Preprinted paper, Prepunched paper, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Transparencies | 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 | 260 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 125 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed, ADF | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 40 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 23 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 23 ppm | 42 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 9.5 s | 6.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600; up to Fine 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 8000 pages/month | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 250-2000 pages/month | — |
| Warm-up Time | — | 20 s |
| Processor Speed | 450 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 1536 MB |
| Print Languages | HP PCL 5, HP PCL 6, HP PostScript level 3 emulation | PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 23 cpm | 42 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 ECOSYS M2540dw if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Mobile Printing: KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
What is the difference between M1522nf and ECOSYS M2540dw?
M1522nf and ECOSYS M2540dw share specifications such as USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Fax (Yes), Fax Modem Speed (33.6 kbps).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M1522nf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax, ECOSYS M2540dw: Print, copy, color scan, fax); Print Technology (M1522nf: Laser, ECOSYS M2540dw: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (M1522nf: 23 ppm, ECOSYS M2540dw: 42 ppm); Print Resolution (M1522nf: 600 x 600 dpi, ECOSYS M2540dw: 600 x 600; up to Fine 1200 dpi).
M1522nf may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS M2540dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.