Choose M2727nf if you need:
- Higher Width: 500 mm vs 399 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 13 W vs 3.2 W
- Higher Fax Memory: 600 pages
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 3000 pages vs 2500 pages
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M2727nf & Lexmark MX317dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M2727nf and MX317dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M2727nf | MX317dn |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Embedded Web Server; password protection; private fax receive | IPSec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 500 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 406 mm | 472 mm |
| Height | 457 mm | 467 mm |
| Weight | 17.2 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 | 410 W | 520 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 13 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 | 600 pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | Lexmark |
| Product Model | LaserJet M2727nf Multifunction | MX317dn |
| Product Series | LaserJet M2727 | 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 | Q7553A (53A); Q7553X (53X) | 51B1000 / 51B00A0 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 2500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 7000 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; 16K; JIS postcard; JIS double postcard | 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 | Bond paper; Cardstock; Colored paper; Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; Light paper; 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 | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 90 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 125 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 | — | 42 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 19 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 26 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 16 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 6.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 15000 pages/month | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 750-3000 pages/month | 250-6,000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 38 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 450 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 320 MB | 256 MB |
| 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 | 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:
- Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
- Higher Depth: 472 mm vs 406 mm
What is the difference between M2727nf and MX317dn?
M2727nf and MX317dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M2727nf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax, MX317dn: Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax); Black Print Speed A4 (M2727nf: 26 ppm, MX317dn: 33 ppm); Print Resolution (M2727nf: 1200 x 1200 dpi, MX317dn: 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi).
M2727nf may suit users who need its differing values, while MX317dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.