Choose M1536dnf if you need:
- Apple AirPrint
- Fax
- Higher First Page Out Black: 8.5 s vs 8 s
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M1536dnf & M9040
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M1536dnf and M9040 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M1536dnf | M9040 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | Apple AirPrint; HP ePrint | No native mobile-print standard |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | — |
| Security Features | Embedded Web Server; fax PIN access control | Secure disk erase, private printing, authentication, IPsec, SNMPv3 |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 441 mm | Blocked mm |
| Depth | 343 mm | Blocked mm |
| Height | 373 mm | Blocked mm |
| Weight | 11.7 kg | Blocked kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-127 / 220-240 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 445 W | 1070 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 4.7 W | 36 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | One-year onsite warranty |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | Not Applicable kbps |
| Fax Resolution | 300 x 300 dpi | Not Applicable dpi |
| Fax Memory | 400 pages | Not Applicable pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | HP |
| Product Model | LaserJet M1536dnf MFP | LaserJet M9040 Multifunction |
| Product Series | LaserJet Pro M1530 | HP LaserJet M9040 MFP |
| 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 | CE278A (78A) | HP 43X (C8543X) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 30000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2100 pages | 30000 pages |
| Drum Model | — | Not Applicable |
| Drum Yield | — | Not Applicable pages |
| Fuser Life | — | Blocked pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | A3 |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); C5; DL; Executive; Legal; Letter | A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, C5, C6, DL, custom |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76 mm | 98 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 312 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 191 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 470 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Envelopes; Heavy paper; Labels; Letterhead; Light paper; Plain paper; Postcards; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies | Paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 260 sheets | 3100 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 260 sheets | 3100 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | Blocked sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed; ADF | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | 15 ipm | Blocked ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | Blocked ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | 35 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 25 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | Blocked ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 8.5 s | 8 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600; HP FastRes 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 8000 pages/month | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 500-2000 pages/month | 15000-50000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | Blocked s |
| Processor Speed | 500 MHz | 533 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 128 MB | 384 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Internal Storage | — | 40 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 5; PCL 6; PostScript | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.3 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 25 cpm | 40 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 9999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M9040 if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 1070 W vs 445 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 36 W vs 4.7 W
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 30000 pages
- Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: 30000 pages vs 2100 pages
What is the difference between M1536dnf and M9040?
M1536dnf and M9040 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M1536dnf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax, M9040: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (M1536dnf: 25 ppm, M9040: 40 ppm); Print Resolution (M1536dnf: 600 x 600 dpi, M9040: 600 x 600; HP FastRes 1200 dpi).
M1536dnf may suit users who need its differing values, while M9040 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.