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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare HP LaserJet Pro M203dn & Lexmark MS417dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserJet Pro M203dn and MS417dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro M203dn⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro M203dn⁩

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 M203dn⁩ ⁦MS417dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes 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 ⁦370.8 mm⁩ ⁦399 mm⁩
Depth ⁦406.4 mm⁩ ⁦382 mm⁩
Height ⁦223.5 mm⁩ ⁦263 mm⁩
Weight ⁦6.9 kg⁩ ⁦14.2 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-127 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦480 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 M203dn⁩ ⁦MS417dn⁩
Product Series ⁦LaserJet Pro M200 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 30A / 30X (CF230A / CF230X)⁩ ⁦51B2000 / 51B2H00 / 51B0HA0⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦1000 pages⁩ ⁦2500 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦3500 pages⁩ ⁦8500 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦HP 32A (CF232A)⁩ ⁦50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0⁩
Drum Yield ⁦23000 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 ⁦260 sheets⁩ ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦260 sheets⁩ ⁦850 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦10 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦28 ppm⁩ ⁦38 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦18 ipm⁩ ⁦16 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦6.4 s⁩ ⁦6.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦30000 pages/month⁩ ⁦100000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦250-2500 pages/month⁩ ⁦750-7200 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦800 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦256 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦256 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3, PCLm, PDF, 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 M203dn if you need:

  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria
  • Higher Depth: ⁦406.4 mm⁩ vs ⁦382 mm⁩
  • Input Voltage: ⁦110-127 V⁩

Choose MS417dn if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦399 mm⁩ vs ⁦370.8 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦263 mm⁩ vs ⁦223.5 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦14.2 kg⁩ vs ⁦6.9 kg⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦560 W⁩ vs ⁦480 W⁩

Overall, choosing between LaserJet Pro M203dn 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 Mobile Printing. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between LaserJet Pro M203dn and MS417dn?

LaserJet Pro M203dn and MS417dn share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (LaserJet Pro M203dn: ⁦28 ppm⁩, MS417dn: ⁦38 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (LaserJet Pro M203dn: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, MS417dn: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

LaserJet Pro M203dn may suit users who need its differing values, while MS417dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.