Choose M1522nf if you need:
- Higher Width: 496 mm vs 425 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 10.5 W vs 2.9 W
- Fax
- Higher Fax Modem Speed: 33.6 kbps
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M1522nf & Lexmark MS818dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M1522nf and MS818dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M1522nf | MS818dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | EWS password, Kensington lock | IPSec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 496 mm | 425 mm |
| Depth | 406 mm | 510 mm |
| Height | 402 mm | 419 mm |
| Weight | 11 kg | 23.66 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-127 / 220-240 V | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 410 W | 770 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 10.5 W | 2.9 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | 4-year guarantee upon registration (UK configuration) |
| 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 | MS818dn |
| Product Series | LaserJet M1522 | Lexmark MS810 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 | 53B2X00 / 53B2H00 / 53B2000 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1000 pages | 10000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2000 pages | 45000 pages |
| Drum Model | — | 52D0Z00 / 52D0ZA0 |
| 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, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, Folio, Universal, envelopes |
| 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 | Integrated labels, paper labels, card stock, plain paper, dual-web labels, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 176 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 260 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 4400 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 125 sheets | 550 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 | 60 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 36 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 9.5 s | 4.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 8000 pages/month | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 250-2000 pages/month | 5,000-75,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 450 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 2560 MB |
| Print Languages | HP PCL 5, HP PCL 6, HP PostScript level 3 emulation | PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, 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 MS818dn if you need:
- Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
- Higher Depth: 510 mm vs 406 mm
What is the difference between M1522nf and MS818dn?
M1522nf and MS818dn 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, MS818dn: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (M1522nf: 23 ppm, MS818dn: 60 ppm); Print Resolution (M1522nf: 600 x 600 dpi, MS818dn: 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (M1522nf: —, MS818dn: Yes).
M1522nf may suit users who need its differing values, while MS818dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.