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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare HP M2727nf & Lexmark MS817dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M2727nf and MS817dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet M2727nf Multifunction⁩

⁦M2727nf⁩

HP

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MS817dn⁩

⁦MS817dn⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦M2727nf⁩ ⁦MS817dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — Lexmark Mobile Print
Security Features Embedded Web Server; password protection; private fax receive ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦500 mm⁩ ⁦425 mm⁩
Depth ⁦406 mm⁩ ⁦510 mm⁩
Height ⁦457 mm⁩ ⁦419 mm⁩
Weight ⁦17.2 kg⁩ ⁦23.66 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-127 / 220-240 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦410 W⁩ ⁦670 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦13 W⁩ ⁦2.9 W⁩
Warranty One-year limited warranty ⁦4-year guarantee upon registration (South Africa)⁩
Fax
Fax Yes —
Fax Modem Speed ⁦33.6 kbps⁩ —
Fax Resolution ⁦300 x 300 dpi⁩ —
Fax Memory ⁦600 pages⁩ —
General
Product Brand HP Lexmark
Product Model ⁦LaserJet M2727nf Multifunction⁩ ⁦MS817dn⁩
Product Series ⁦LaserJet M2727⁩ ⁦Lexmark MS810 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome laser multifunction printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print; Scan; Copy; Fax Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦Q7553A (53A); Q7553X (53X)⁩ ⁦53B5000 / 53B5H00 / 53B0HA0⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3000 pages⁩ ⁦10000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦7000 pages⁩ ⁦25000 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦52D0Z00 / 52D0ZA0⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦100000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); C5; DL; 16K; JIS postcard; JIS double postcard⁩ ⁦A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 Envelope, B5 Envelope, C5 Envelope⁩
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 Bond paper; Cardstock; Colored paper; Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; Light paper; Plain paper; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies Integrated Labels, Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Dual Web Labels, Transparencies, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦163 g/m²⁩ ⁦203 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦650 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦550 sheets⁩ ⁦4400 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦125 sheets⁩ ⁦550 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed; ADF —
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦1200 dpi⁩ —
Duplex Scanning Yes —
ADF Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ —
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦26 ppm⁩ ⁦52 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦32 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦10 s⁩ ⁦4.8 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦15000 pages/month⁩ ⁦250000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦750-3000 pages/month⁩ ⁦3000-50000 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦38 s⁩ —
Processor Speed ⁦450 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦64 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦320 MB⁩ ⁦2560 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 5e; PCL 6; PostScript 3 emulation⁩ ⁦PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed ⁦26 cpm⁩ —
Copy Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ —
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ —
Copy Zoom Range 25-400 % —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose M2727nf if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦500 mm⁩ vs ⁦425 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦457 mm⁩ vs ⁦419 mm⁩
  • Input Voltage: ⁦110-127 / 220-240 V⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦13 W⁩ vs ⁦2.9 W⁩

Choose MS817dn if you need:

  • Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print
  • Higher Depth: ⁦510 mm⁩ vs ⁦406 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦23.66 kg⁩ vs ⁦17.2 kg⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦670 W⁩ vs ⁦410 W⁩

Overall, choosing between M2727nf and MS817dn depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Print Resolution (⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩). They differ mainly on Mobile Printing. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between M2727nf and MS817dn?

M2727nf and MS817dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes).

The main differences: Printer Functions (M2727nf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax, MS817dn: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (M2727nf: ⁦26 ppm⁩, MS817dn: ⁦52 ppm⁩).

M2727nf may suit users who need its differing values, while MS817dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.