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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare HP LaserJet M406 & M631z⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserJet M406 and M631z within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet M406⁩

⁦LaserJet M406⁩

HP

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631z⁩

⁦M631z⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦LaserJet M406⁩ ⁦M631z⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Direct — Yes
Mobile Printing HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, PrinterOn HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria
Apple AirPrint Yes Yes
Mopria Yes Yes
Security Features ⁦Secure boot, firmware integrity validation, encrypted data protection, SNMPv3, IPsec⁩ ⁦Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦381 mm⁩ ⁦661 mm⁩
Depth ⁦357 mm⁩ ⁦658 mm⁩
Height ⁦220 mm⁩ ⁦1234 mm⁩
Weight ⁦8.5 kg⁩ ⁦65.1 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 ⁦531 W⁩ ⁦740 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦1.2 W⁩ ⁦3.3 W⁩
Warranty One-year onsite warranty ⁦1-year next-business-day onsite limited warranty (US configuration)⁩
Fax
Fax — Yes
Fax Modem Speed Not Applicable kbps ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Resolution Not Applicable dpi ⁦300 x 300 dpi⁩
Fax Memory Not Applicable pages —
General
Product Brand HP HP
Product Model ⁦LaserJet M406⁩ ⁦LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631z⁩
Product Series ⁦HP LaserJet Enterprise M406⁩ ⁦HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, copy, scan, fax
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦HP 59A (CF259A); HP 59X (CF259X)⁩ ⁦HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3000 pages⁩ ⁦11000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦10000 pages⁩ ⁦41000 pages⁩
Drum Model Not Applicable —
Drum Yield Not Applicable pages —
Fuser Life Blocked pages —
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A4⁩ Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, C5, C6, DL, custom⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, envelopes, custom sizes⁩
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 Paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock Plain, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦175 g/m²⁩ ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦350 sheets⁩ ⁦650 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦900 sheets⁩ —
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦500 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type Not Applicable ⁦Flatbed scanner with 150-sheet automatic document feeder⁩
Optical Scan Resolution Not Applicable dpi ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Black Scan Speed Not Applicable ipm ⁦120 ipm⁩
Color Scan Speed Not Applicable ipm ⁦120 ipm⁩
Duplex Scanning — Yes
ADF Capacity Not Applicable sheets ⁦150 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦38 ppm⁩ ⁦52 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦31 ipm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦6.5 s⁩ ⁦5.4 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦120000 pages/month⁩ ⁦300000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦1500-7500 pages/month⁩ ⁦5,000-30,000 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time Blocked s —
Processor Speed ⁦800 MHz⁩ ⁦1200 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦1024 MB⁩ ⁦2304 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦1024 MB⁩ ⁦3072 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦4 GB⁩ ⁦320 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.7, Apple AirPrint⁩ ⁦HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed Not Applicable cpm ⁦52 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution Not Applicable dpi ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies Not Applicable copies ⁦9999 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range Not Applicable % 25-400%

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose LaserJet M406 if you need:

  • Higher Fax Memory: Not Applicable pages
  • Drum Model: Not Applicable
  • Higher Drum Yield: Not Applicable pages
  • Higher Fuser Life: Blocked pages

Choose M631z if you need:

  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Higher Width: ⁦661 mm⁩ vs ⁦381 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦658 mm⁩ vs ⁦357 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦1234 mm⁩ vs ⁦220 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between LaserJet M406 and M631z 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 Wi-Fi Direct. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between LaserJet M406 and M631z?

LaserJet M406 and M631z share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes).

The main differences: Printer Functions (LaserJet M406: Print, M631z: Print, copy, scan, fax); Black Print Speed A4 (LaserJet M406: ⁦38 ppm⁩, M631z: ⁦52 ppm⁩).

LaserJet M406 may suit users who need its differing values, while M631z benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.