Choose M1536dnf if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 4.7 W vs 3.3 W
- Higher Fax Memory: 400 pages
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 76 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M1536dnf & Lexmark MX617de
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M1536dnf and MX617de within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M1536dnf | MX617de |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 489 mm |
| Depth | 343 mm | 479 mm |
| Height | 373 mm | 561 mm |
| Weight | 11.7 kg | 23.6 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 | 640 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 4.7 W | 3.3 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | 4-year guarantee upon registration (UK 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 | MX617de |
| Product Series | LaserJet Pro M1530 | Lexmark MX610 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) | 51B2X00 / 51B2H00 / 51B2000 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 5000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2100 pages | 20000 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 | 120 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 260 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 260 sheets | 2300 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed; ADF | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet reversing ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 x 600 black; 600 x 600 color dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | 15 ipm | 45 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 30 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | 35 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 25 ppm | 47 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 20 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 | 175000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 500-2000 pages/month | 2,000-15,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 500 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 128 MB | 1024 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 128 MB | 3072 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 | 47 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 MX617de if you need:
- Mopria
- Higher Width: 489 mm vs 441 mm
- Higher Depth: 479 mm vs 343 mm
- Higher Height: 561 mm vs 373 mm
What is the difference between M1536dnf and MX617de?
M1536dnf and MX617de 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, MX617de: Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax); Black Print Speed A4 (M1536dnf: 25 ppm, MX617de: 47 ppm); Print Resolution (M1536dnf: 600 x 600 dpi, MX617de: 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 MX617de benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.