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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M3027 and LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M3027 | LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Smart |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | Private printing; PIN job access; Secure Storage Erase; Embedded Web Server password | Password-protected Embedded Web Server, network-port control, SNMP community security, 802.1X |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | — | 420 mm |
| Depth | — | 266 mm |
| Height | — | 254 mm |
| Weight | — | 8 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-127 / 220-240 V | 110-127 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | — | 310 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | — | 1.1 W |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | HP |
| Product Model | LaserJet M3027 MFP | LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw |
| Product Series | LaserJet M3027 | LaserJet Pro MFP M26 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome laser multifunction printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print; Scan; Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | Q7551A (51A); Q7551X (51X) | HP 79A (CF279A) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 13000 pages | 1000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4; A5; B5 (JIS); Executive; Legal; Letter | Letter, Legal, Executive, 8.5 x 13 in, A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Envelope C5, Envelope DL |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Bond paper; Cardstock; Colored paper; Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; Plain paper; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies | Laser paper, Plain paper, Photo paper, Rough paper, Vellum, Envelope, Label, Cardstock, Postcard |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 199 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 600 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 1100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 0 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 250 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed; ADF | Flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 25 ppm | 18 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 9.2 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 75000 pages/month | 5000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 2000-6000 pages/month | 100-1000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 400 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Internal Storage | 40 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 5; PCL 6; PostScript 3 emulation; PDF 1.4 | Host-based printing |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 25 cpm | 18 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 400 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 1000 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
M3027 and LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Product Brand (HP).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M3027: Print; Scan; Copy, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (M3027: 25 ppm, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: 18 ppm); Print Resolution (M3027: 1200 x 1200 dpi, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: 600 x 600 dpi).
M3027 may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
