Choose M1536dnf if you need:
- Higher Width: 441 mm vs 399 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 4.7 W vs 3.2 W
- Higher Fax Memory: 400 pages
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 76 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M1536dnf & Lexmark MX317dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M1536dnf and MX317dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M1536dnf | MX317dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | Apple AirPrint; HP ePrint | Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | Embedded Web Server; fax PIN access control | IPSec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 441 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 343 mm | 472 mm |
| Height | 373 mm | 467 mm |
| Weight | 11.7 kg | 19.96 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 | 445 W | 520 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 4.7 W | 3.2 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | 1-year next-business-day exchange service (US configuration) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | 300 x 300 dpi | Up to 300 x 300 dpi |
| Fax Memory | 400 pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | Lexmark |
| Product Model | LaserJet M1536dnf MFP | MX317dn |
| Product Series | LaserJet Pro M1530 | Lexmark MX310 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome laser multifunction printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print; Scan; Copy; Fax | Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CE278A (78A) | 51B1000 / 51B00A0 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 2500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2100 pages | 2500 pages |
| Drum Model | — | 50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0 |
| Drum Yield | — | 60000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); C5; DL; Executive; Legal; Letter | 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 | Envelopes; Heavy paper; Labels; Letterhead; Light paper; Plain paper; Postcards; 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 | 90 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 260 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 260 sheets | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed; ADF | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 x 600 black; 600 x 600 color dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | 15 ipm | 42 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 19 ipm |
| ADF Capacity | 35 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 25 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 16 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 8.5 s | 6.5 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 | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 500-2000 pages/month | 250-6,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 500 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 5; PCL 6; PostScript | PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 25 cpm | 33 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 MX317dn if you need:
- Mopria
- Higher Depth: 472 mm vs 343 mm
- Higher Height: 467 mm vs 373 mm
- Higher Weight: 19.96 kg vs 11.7 kg
What is the difference between M1536dnf and MX317dn?
M1536dnf and MX317dn 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, MX317dn: Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax); Black Print Speed A4 (M1536dnf: 25 ppm, MX317dn: 33 ppm); Print Resolution (M1536dnf: 600 x 600 dpi, MX317dn: 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi).
M1536dnf may suit users who need its differing values, while MX317dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.