Choose M9040 if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 1070 W vs 310 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 36 W vs 1.1 W
- Higher Fax Modem Speed: Not Applicable kbps
- Fax Resolution: Not Applicable dpi
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M9040 & LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M9040 and LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M9040 | 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 | No native mobile-print standard | HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Smart |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | Secure disk erase, private printing, authentication, IPsec, SNMPv3 | Password-protected Embedded Web Server, network-port control, SNMP community security, 802.1X |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | Blocked mm | 420 mm |
| Depth | Blocked mm | 266 mm |
| Height | Blocked mm | 254 mm |
| Weight | Blocked kg | 8 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-127 / 220-240 V | 110-127 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 1070 W | 310 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 36 W | 1.1 W |
| Warranty | One-year onsite warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | Not Applicable kbps | — |
| Fax Resolution | Not Applicable dpi | — |
| Fax Memory | Not Applicable pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | HP |
| Product Model | LaserJet M9040 Multifunction | LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw |
| Product Series | HP LaserJet M9040 MFP | 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 | HP 43X (C8543X) | HP 79A (CF279A) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 30000 pages | 500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 30000 pages | 1000 pages |
| Drum Model | Not Applicable | — |
| Drum Yield | Not Applicable pages | — |
| Fuser Life | Blocked pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | A3 | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, C5, C6, DL, custom | Letter, Legal, Executive, 8.5 x 13 in, A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Envelope C5, Envelope DL |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 98 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 312 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 191 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 470 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock | 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 | 200 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 3100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 3100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 0 sheets |
| Output Capacity | Blocked sheets | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed with ADF | Flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | Blocked ipm | — |
| Color Scan Speed | Blocked ipm | — |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| ADF Capacity | 100 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 40 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | Blocked ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 8 s | 9.2 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600; HP FastRes 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 300000 pages/month | 5000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 15000-50000 pages/month | 100-1000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | Blocked s | — |
| Processor Speed | 533 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 384 MB | 128 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Internal Storage | 40 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.3 | Host-based printing |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 40 cpm | 18 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 400 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 9999 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
What is the difference between M9040 and LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw?
M9040 and LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print, Scan, Copy), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (M9040: 40 ppm, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: 18 ppm); Print Resolution (M9040: 600 x 600; HP FastRes 1200 dpi, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: 600 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (M9040: Yes, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: —).
M9040 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.