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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare HP M1537dnf & Lexmark MX517de⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M1537dnf and MX517de within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet M1537dnf MFP⁩

⁦M1537dnf⁩

HP

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MX517de⁩

⁦MX517de⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦M1537dnf⁩ ⁦MX517de⁩
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 — ⁦IPSec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦489 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦452 mm⁩
Height — ⁦502 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦21.8 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦600 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦3.5 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦4-year guarantee upon registration (UK configuration)⁩
Fax
Fax Yes Yes
Fax Modem Speed — ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Resolution — ⁦Up to 300 x 300 dpi⁩
General
Product Brand HP Lexmark
Product Model ⁦LaserJet M1537dnf MFP⁩ ⁦MX517de⁩
Product Series ⁦LaserJet Pro M1530⁩ ⁦Lexmark MX510 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 — ⁦3000 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; B5 (JIS); C5; DL; Executive; Legal; Letter; Monarch⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, Folio, Universal, envelopes⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦355.6 mm⁩ —
Supported Media Types Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; 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
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦120 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity — ⁦350 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity — ⁦2000 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity — ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦150 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 — ⁦41 ipm⁩
Color Scan Speed — ⁦19 ipm⁩
Duplex Scanning — Yes
ADF Capacity — ⁦50 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 — ⁦42 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦18 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦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 — ⁦120000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦2,000-12,000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed — ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory — ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory — ⁦2560 MB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PostScript 3⁩ ⁦PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦42 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦999 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400%

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose M1537dnf if you need:

  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: ⁦215.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: ⁦355.6 mm⁩

Choose MX517de if you need:

  • Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria
  • Security Features: ⁦IPSec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication⁩

Overall, choosing between M1537dnf and MX517de depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes). They differ mainly on Mobile Printing. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between M1537dnf and MX517de?

M1537dnf and MX517de share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).

The main differences: Printer Functions (M1537dnf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax, MX517de: Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax); Print Resolution (M1537dnf: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, MX517de: ⁦1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi⁩).

M1537dnf may suit users who need its differing values, while MX517de benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.