Choose LaserJet Pro M12w if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 76.2 mm vs 70 mm
- Higher First Page Out Black: 9.2 s vs 6.4 s
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP LaserJet Pro M12w & Kyocera ECOSYS M2040dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserJet Pro M12w and ECOSYS M2040dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | LaserJet Pro M12w | ECOSYS M2040dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Smart | KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | Password-protected Embedded Web Server, network-port control, SNMP community security, 802.1X | IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 349 mm | 417 mm |
| Depth | 238 mm | 412 mm |
| Height | 196 mm | 437 mm |
| Weight | 5.2 kg | 19 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-127 V | 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 375 W | 661 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 0.8 W | 1 W |
| Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.) | 1-year standard manufacturer warranty; long-life components up to 3 years/100,000 pages (regional terms) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | Kyocera |
| Product Model | LaserJet Pro M12w | ECOSYS M2040dn |
| Product Series | LaserJet Pro M12 Series | ECOSYS M2040/M2540 Family |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, color scan | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Kyocera ECOSYS laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | HP 79A (CF279A) | TK-1170 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 500 pages | 3600 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 1000 pages | 7200 pages |
| Drum Model | — | DK-1150 |
| Drum Yield | — | 100000 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 | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 148 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 355.6 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Laser paper, Plain paper, Photo paper, Rough paper, Vellum, Envelope, Label, Cardstock, Postcard | Plain, recycled, preprinted, bond, color, prepunched, letterhead, envelopes, labels, thick paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 220 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 40 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 23 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 18 ppm | 40 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 9.2 s | 6.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 5000 pages/month | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 100-1000 pages/month | — |
| Warm-up Time | — | 17 s |
| Processor Speed | 266 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 8 MB | 1536 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | Host-based printing | PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 40 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ECOSYS M2040dn if you need:
- Ethernet
- Higher Width: 417 mm vs 349 mm
- Higher Depth: 412 mm vs 238 mm
- Higher Height: 437 mm vs 196 mm
What is the difference between LaserJet Pro M12w and ECOSYS M2040dn?
LaserJet Pro M12w and ECOSYS M2040dn share specifications such as USB (Yes), Apple AirPrint (Yes), Mopria (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).
The main differences: Printer Functions (LaserJet Pro M12w: Print, ECOSYS M2040dn: Print, copy, color scan); Print Technology (LaserJet Pro M12w: Laser, ECOSYS M2040dn: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (LaserJet Pro M12w: 18 ppm, ECOSYS M2040dn: 40 ppm); Print Resolution (LaserJet Pro M12w: 600 x 600 dpi, ECOSYS M2040dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
LaserJet Pro M12w may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS M2040dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.