Choose M1522nf if you need:
- Higher Width: 496 mm vs 399 mm
- Higher Depth: 406 mm vs 382 mm
- Higher Height: 402 mm vs 263 mm
- Input Voltage: 110-127 / 220-240 V
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M1522nf & Lexmark MS317dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M1522nf and MS317dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M1522nf | MS317dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Lexmark Mobile Print |
| Security Features | EWS password, Kensington lock | IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 496 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 406 mm | 382 mm |
| Height | 402 mm | 263 mm |
| Weight | 11 kg | 14 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-127 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 410 W | 520 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 10.5 W | 3 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | 1-year exchange service, next business day (Canada) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Resolution | 300 x 300 dpi | — |
| Fax Memory | 300 pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | Lexmark |
| Product Model | LaserJet M1522nf Multifunction | MS317dn |
| Product Series | LaserJet M1522 | Lexmark MS310 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print; Scan; Copy; Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CB436A | 51B1000 / 51B00A0 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1000 pages | 1500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2000 pages | 2500 pages |
| Drum Model | — | 50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0 |
| Drum Yield | — | 60000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, B5, C5, C6, DL, 16K, Letter, Legal | A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 Envelope |
| 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 | Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Transparencies, Envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 260 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 125 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed, ADF | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | — |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 23 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 14 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 9.5 s | 6.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 8000 pages/month | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 250-2000 pages/month | 500-2500 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 450 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 128 MB |
| Internal Storage | — | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | HP PCL 5, HP PCL 6, HP PostScript level 3 emulation | PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, Direct Image |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 23 cpm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MS317dn if you need:
- Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print
- Higher Weight: 14 kg vs 11 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 520 W vs 410 W
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 1500 pages vs 1000 pages
What is the difference between M1522nf and MS317dn?
M1522nf and MS317dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M1522nf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax, MS317dn: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (M1522nf: 23 ppm, MS317dn: 33 ppm); Print Resolution (M1522nf: 600 x 600 dpi, MS317dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (M1522nf: —, MS317dn: Yes).
M1522nf may suit users who need its differing values, while MS317dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.