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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare HP M1210 & M1522n⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M1210 and M1522n within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP Laserjet M1210 MFP⁩

⁦M1210⁩

HP

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet M1522n Multifunction⁩

⁦M1522n⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦M1210⁩ ⁦M1522n⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Security Features EWS password, Formatter lock, Private fax receive EWS password, Kensington lock
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦435 mm⁩ ⁦496 mm⁩
Depth ⁦265 mm⁩ ⁦406 mm⁩
Height ⁦306 mm⁩ ⁦402 mm⁩
Weight ⁦8.3 kg⁩ ⁦11 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦110-127 / 220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦410 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦10.5 W⁩
Warranty — One-year limited warranty
Fax
Fax Yes —
Fax Modem Speed ⁦33.6 kbps⁩ —
Fax Memory ⁦500 pages⁩ —
General
Product Brand HP HP
Product Model ⁦Laserjet M1210 MFP⁩ ⁦LaserJet M1522n Multifunction⁩
Product Series LaserJet Pro ⁦LaserJet M1522⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy, Fax Print, Scan, Copy
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦CB436A⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦1000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦2000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), B5 envelope, C5, DL, Letter, Legal, Executive, 16K, Postcards⁩ ⁦A4, A5, B5, C5, C6, DL, 16K, Letter, Legal⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦76 mm⁩ ⁦76 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦127 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ ⁦356 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Bond paper, Cardstock, Colored paper, Envelopes, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Preprinted paper, Prepunched paper, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Transparencies Bond paper, Cardstock, Colored paper, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Letterhead, Light paper, Plain paper, Preprinted paper, Prepunched paper, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Transparencies
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦163 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦260 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity — ⁦250 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦125 sheets⁩
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed, ADF Flatbed, ADF
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
ADF Capacity ⁦35 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦18 ppm⁩ ⁦23 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦9.5 s⁩
Print Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦8000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦250-2000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed — ⁦450 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦64 MB⁩ ⁦64 MB⁩
Print Languages — ⁦HP PCL 5, HP PCL 6, HP PostScript level 3 emulation⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦23 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range 25-400 % 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose M1210 if you need:

  • Fax
  • Higher Fax Modem Speed: ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
  • Higher Fax Memory: ⁦500 pages⁩

Choose M1522n if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦496 mm⁩ vs ⁦435 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦406 mm⁩ vs ⁦265 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦402 mm⁩ vs ⁦306 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦11 kg⁩ vs ⁦8.3 kg⁩

Overall, choosing between M1210 and M1522n depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and USB (Yes). They differ mainly on Security Features. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between M1210 and M1522n?

M1210 and M1522n share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Product Brand (HP).

The main differences: Printer Functions (M1210: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, M1522n: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (M1210: ⁦18 ppm⁩, M1522n: ⁦23 ppm⁩).

M1210 may suit users who need its differing values, while M1522n benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.