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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn & Lexmark MS617dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn and MS617dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn⁩

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MS617dn⁩

⁦MS617dn⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn⁩ ⁦MS617dn⁩
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 ⁦403.9 mm⁩ ⁦399 mm⁩
Depth ⁦406.4 mm⁩ ⁦382 mm⁩
Height ⁦312.4 mm⁩ ⁦306 mm⁩
Weight ⁦9.4 kg⁩ ⁦15.7 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-127 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦475 W⁩ ⁦640 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦1 W⁩ ⁦2.6 W⁩
Warranty ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩ ⁦4-year guarantee upon registration (UK)⁩
Fax
Fax Yes —
Fax Modem Speed ⁦33.6 kbps⁩ —
Fax Resolution ⁦300 x 300 dpi⁩ —
Fax Memory ⁦1000 pages⁩ —
General
Product Brand HP Lexmark
Product Model ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn⁩ ⁦MS617dn⁩
Product Series ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M227 Series⁩ ⁦Lexmark MS610 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy, Fax Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦HP 30A / 30X (CF230A / CF230X)⁩ ⁦51B2000 / 51B2H00 / 51B2X00 / 51B0XA0⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦1600 pages⁩ ⁦5000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦3500 pages⁩ ⁦20000 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 ⁦650 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦260 sheets⁩ ⁦2300 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦10 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed + ADF —
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ —
Black Scan Speed ⁦15 ipm⁩ —
Color Scan Speed ⁦8 ipm⁩ —
ADF Capacity ⁦35 sheets⁩ —
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦28 ppm⁩ ⁦47 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦18 ipm⁩ ⁦20 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 ⁦175000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦250-2500 pages/month⁩ ⁦3000-16000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦800 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦256 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦256 MB⁩ ⁦1280 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
Copying
Black Copy Speed ⁦28 cpm⁩ —
Copy Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ —
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ —
Copy Zoom Range 25-400 % —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn if you need:

  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria
  • Higher Width: ⁦403.9 mm⁩ vs ⁦399 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦406.4 mm⁩ vs ⁦382 mm⁩

Choose MS617dn if you need:

  • Higher Weight: ⁦15.7 kg⁩ vs ⁦9.4 kg⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦640 W⁩ vs ⁦475 W⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦2.6 W⁩ vs ⁦1 W⁩
  • Higher Included Black Toner Yield: ⁦5000 pages⁩ vs ⁦1600 pages⁩

Overall, choosing between LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn and MS617dn depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes). 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 MFP M227fdn and MS617dn?

LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn and MS617dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).

The main differences: Printer Functions (LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, MS617dn: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn: ⁦28 ppm⁩, MS617dn: ⁦47 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, MS617dn: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn may suit users who need its differing values, while MS617dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.