Choose M1538dnf if you need:
- Fax
- Scanner Type: Flatbed; ADF
- Optical Scan Resolution: 1200 dpi
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M1538dnf & M608x
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M1538dnf and M608x within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M1538dnf | M608x |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | — | 431 mm |
| Depth | — | 466 mm |
| Height | — | 505 mm |
| Weight | — | 27.3 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | — | 780 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | — | 0.8 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year next-business-day onsite limited warranty (US configuration) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | HP |
| Product Model | LaserJet M1538dnf MFP | LaserJet Enterprise M608x |
| Product Series | LaserJet Pro M1530 | HP LaserJet Enterprise M608 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome laser multifunction printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print; Scan; Copy; Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | CE278A (78A) | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 11000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2100 pages | 41000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4; A5; B5 (JIS); C5; DL; Executive; Legal; Letter; Monarch | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, envelopes, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | — | 76.2 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | — | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 355.6 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; Plain paper; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies | Plain, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | — | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | — | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | — | 1200 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 4400 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | — | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed; ADF | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | — | 61 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | — | 5.3 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 275000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 5,000-25,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | — | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | — | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 1536 MB |
| Print Languages | PostScript 3 | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M608x if you need:
- Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
- Security Features: Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos
What is the difference between M1538dnf and M608x?
M1538dnf and M608x share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M1538dnf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax, M608x: Print); Print Resolution (M1538dnf: 600 x 600 dpi, M608x: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
M1538dnf may suit users who need its differing values, while M608x benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.