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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare HP LaserJet Pro M102a & Lexmark MS417dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserJet Pro M102a and MS417dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro M102a⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro M102a⁩

HP

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MS417dn⁩

⁦MS417dn⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦LaserJet Pro M102a⁩ ⁦MS417dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Mobile Printing Not supported Lexmark Mobile Print
Security Features — ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦364.7 mm⁩ ⁦399 mm⁩
Depth ⁦247.3 mm⁩ ⁦382 mm⁩
Height ⁦190.6 mm⁩ ⁦263 mm⁩
Weight ⁦4.7 kg⁩ ⁦14.2 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-127 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦380 W⁩ ⁦560 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦0.5 W⁩ ⁦3 W⁩
Warranty ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩ ⁦4-year guarantee upon registration (UK)⁩
General
Product Brand HP Lexmark
Product Model ⁦LaserJet Pro M102a⁩ ⁦MS417dn⁩
Product Series ⁦LaserJet Pro M100 Series⁩ ⁦Lexmark MS410 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦HP 17A (CF217A)⁩ ⁦51B2000 / 51B2H00 / 51B0HA0⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦700 pages⁩ ⁦2500 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦1600 pages⁩ ⁦8500 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦HP 19A (CF219A)⁩ ⁦50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0⁩
Drum Yield ⁦12000 pages⁩ ⁦60000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦Letter, Legal, Executive, 8.5 x 13 in, A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Envelope C5, Envelope DL⁩ ⁦A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 Envelope⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦76.2 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ —
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦127 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦355.6 mm⁩ —
Supported Media Types Laser paper, Plain paper, Photo paper, Rough paper, Vellum, Envelope, Label, Cardstock, Postcard Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Transparencies, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦163 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦160 sheets⁩ ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦160 sheets⁩ ⁦850 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦10 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦22 ppm⁩ ⁦38 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦16 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦7.3 s⁩ ⁦6.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦10000 pages/month⁩ ⁦100000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦150-1500 pages/month⁩ ⁦750-7200 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦600 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦128 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦128 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages PCLmS, URF, PWG ⁦PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose LaserJet Pro M102a if you need:

  • Input Voltage: ⁦110-127 V⁩
  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: ⁦76.2 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: ⁦215.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Length: ⁦127 mm⁩

Choose MS417dn if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Security Features: ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS⁩
  • Higher Width: ⁦399 mm⁩ vs ⁦364.7 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦382 mm⁩ vs ⁦247.3 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between LaserJet Pro M102a and MS417dn depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Ethernet. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between LaserJet Pro M102a and MS417dn?

LaserJet Pro M102a and MS417dn share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (LaserJet Pro M102a: ⁦22 ppm⁩, MS417dn: ⁦38 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (LaserJet Pro M102a: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, MS417dn: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (LaserJet Pro M102a: —, MS417dn: Yes).

LaserJet Pro M102a may suit users who need its differing values, while MS417dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.