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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare HP LaserJet Pro M12w & Lexmark MS817dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserJet Pro M12w and MS817dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro M12w⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro M12w⁩

HP

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MS817dn⁩

⁦MS817dn⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦LaserJet Pro M12w⁩ ⁦MS817dn⁩
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 Lexmark Mobile Print
Apple AirPrint Yes —
Mopria Yes —
Security Features ⁦Password-protected Embedded Web Server, network-port control, SNMP community security, 802.1X⁩ ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦349 mm⁩ ⁦425 mm⁩
Depth ⁦238 mm⁩ ⁦510 mm⁩
Height ⁦196 mm⁩ ⁦419 mm⁩
Weight ⁦5.2 kg⁩ ⁦23.66 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-127 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦375 W⁩ ⁦670 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦0.8 W⁩ ⁦2.9 W⁩
Warranty ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩ ⁦4-year guarantee upon registration (South Africa)⁩
General
Product Brand HP Lexmark
Product Model ⁦LaserJet Pro M12w⁩ ⁦MS817dn⁩
Product Series ⁦LaserJet Pro M12 Series⁩ ⁦Lexmark MS810 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦HP 79A (CF279A)⁩ ⁦53B5000 / 53B5H00 / 53B0HA0⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦500 pages⁩ ⁦10000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦1000 pages⁩ ⁦25000 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦52D0Z00 / 52D0ZA0⁩
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 ⁦A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 Envelope, B5 Envelope, C5 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 Integrated Labels, Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Dual Web Labels, Transparencies, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦163 g/m²⁩ ⁦203 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦650 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦4400 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦0 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦550 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦18 ppm⁩ ⁦52 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦32 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦9.2 s⁩ ⁦4.8 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦5000 pages/month⁩ ⁦250000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦100-1000 pages/month⁩ ⁦3000-50000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦266 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦8 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦8 MB⁩ ⁦2560 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages Host-based printing ⁦PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose LaserJet Pro M12w if you need:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria

Choose MS817dn if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Higher Width: ⁦425 mm⁩ vs ⁦349 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦510 mm⁩ vs ⁦238 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦419 mm⁩ vs ⁦196 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between LaserJet Pro M12w and MS817dn 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 M12w and MS817dn?

LaserJet Pro M12w and MS817dn 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 M12w: ⁦18 ppm⁩, MS817dn: ⁦52 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (LaserJet Pro M12w: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, MS817dn: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (LaserJet Pro M12w: —, MS817dn: Yes).

LaserJet Pro M12w may suit users who need its differing values, while MS817dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.