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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare HP LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw & Lexmark MS818dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw and MS818dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw⁩

HP

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MS818dn⁩

⁦MS818dn⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw⁩ ⁦MS818dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes 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, 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 authentication⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦420 mm⁩ ⁦425 mm⁩
Depth ⁦266 mm⁩ ⁦510 mm⁩
Height ⁦254 mm⁩ ⁦419 mm⁩
Weight ⁦8 kg⁩ ⁦23.66 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-127 V⁩ ⁦100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦310 W⁩ ⁦770 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦1.1 W⁩ ⁦2.9 W⁩
Warranty ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩ ⁦4-year guarantee upon registration (UK configuration)⁩
General
Product Brand HP Lexmark
Product Model ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw⁩ ⁦MS818dn⁩
Product Series ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M26 Series⁩ ⁦Lexmark MS810 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦HP 79A (CF279A)⁩ ⁦53B2X00 / 53B2H00 / 53B2000⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦500 pages⁩ ⁦10000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦1000 pages⁩ ⁦45000 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 ⁦A4, A5, A6, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, Folio, Universal, envelopes⁩
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 ⁦176 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
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed —
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ —
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦18 ppm⁩ ⁦60 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦36 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦9.2 s⁩ ⁦4.4 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦5000 pages/month⁩ ⁦300000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦100-1000 pages/month⁩ ⁦5,000-75,000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦600 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦128 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦128 MB⁩ ⁦2560 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ —
Print Languages Host-based printing ⁦PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed ⁦18 cpm⁩ —
Copy Resolution ⁦600 x 400 dpi⁩ —
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ —
Copy Zoom Range 25-400 % —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw if you need:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: ⁦76.2 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: ⁦215.9 mm⁩

Choose MS818dn if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦425 mm⁩ vs ⁦420 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦510 mm⁩ vs ⁦266 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦419 mm⁩ vs ⁦254 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦23.66 kg⁩ vs ⁦8 kg⁩

Overall, choosing between LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw and MS818dn depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and USB (Yes). They differ mainly on Wi-Fi. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw and MS818dn?

LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw and MS818dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Apple AirPrint (Yes).

The main differences: Printer Functions (LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: Print, Scan, Copy, MS818dn: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: ⁦18 ppm⁩, MS818dn: ⁦60 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, MS818dn: ⁦1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: —, MS818dn: Yes).

LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw may suit users who need its differing values, while MS818dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.