Choose M212d if you need:
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 215.9 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 355.6 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M212d & Lexmark MX317dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M212d and MX317dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M212d | MX317dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | IPSec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 355.1 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 250 mm | 472 mm |
| Height | 205.45 mm | 467 mm |
| Weight | 5.6 kg | 19.96 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | — | 520 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | — | 3.2 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year next-business-day exchange service (US configuration) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | Up to 300 x 300 dpi |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | Lexmark |
| Product Model | Laserjet M212d | MX317dn |
| Product Series | LaserJet M207-M212 | Lexmark MX310 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome laser printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | W1340A/W1340X (North America, Australia, New Zealand); W1350A/W1350X (EEA, Switzerland, UK, Israel); W1360A/W1360X (other listed regions); W1370A/W1370X (China, India) | 51B1000 / 51B00A0 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 2500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | — | 2500 pages |
| Drum Model | — | 50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0 |
| Drum Yield | — | 60000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Executive; Legal; Letter | A4, A5, A6, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, Folio, Universal, envelopes |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 355.6 mm | — |
| Supported Media Types | Envelopes; Labels; Plain paper | Paper labels, card stock, plain paper, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | — | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | — | 90 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | — | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | — | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 1200 x 600 black; 600 x 600 color dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 42 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 19 ipm |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | — | 33 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 16 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | — | 6.5 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 | — | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 250-6,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | — | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | — | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 256 MB |
| Print Languages | PCLm | PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 33 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MX317dn if you need:
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
What is the difference between M212d and MX317dn?
M212d and MX317dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).
The main differences: Printer Functions (M212d: Print, MX317dn: Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax); Print Resolution (M212d: 600 x 600 dpi, MX317dn: 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi).
M212d may suit users who need its differing values, while MX317dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.