Choose MS817n if you need:
- Drum Model: 52D0Z00 / 52D0ZA0
- Higher Drum Yield: 100000 pages
- Higher Maximum Input Capacity: 4400 sheets
- Higher Output Capacity: 550 sheets vs 500 sheets
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Lexmark MS817n & HP M631dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MS817n and M631dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MS817n | M631dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria | HP ePrint, HP Smart/All-in-One Remote, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | IPSec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication | Secure Boot, firmware integrity checking, allowlisting, IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, Kerberos |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 425 mm | 512 mm |
| Depth | 510 mm | 558 mm |
| Height | 419 mm | 640 mm |
| Weight | 23.66 kg | 32.4 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 700 W | 740 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 2.9 W | 3.3 W |
| Warranty | 1-year next-business-day exchange service (US configuration) | 1-year next-business-day onsite limited warranty (US configuration) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Lexmark | HP |
| Product Model | MS817n | LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631dn |
| Product Series | Lexmark MS810 Series | HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M631 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, scan | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | 53B1H00 / 53B1000 | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 10000 pages | 11000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 25000 pages | 41000 pages |
| Drum Model | 52D0Z00 / 52D0ZA0 | — |
| Drum Yield | 100000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, Folio, Universal, envelopes | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, envelopes, custom sizes |
| 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 | Integrated labels, paper labels, card stock, plain paper, dual-web labels, transparencies, envelopes | Plain, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 176 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 650 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 4400 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 550 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed scanner with 150-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 75 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 75 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 150 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 52 ppm | 52 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 4.8 s | 5.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 250000 pages/month | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 3,000-50,000 pages/month | 5,000-30,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 800 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 512 MB | 1792 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 2560 MB | 2560 MB |
| Internal Storage | — | 16 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, HP PostScript 3 emulation, native PDF, Apple AirPrint |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 52 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 9999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M631dn if you need:
- Higher Width: 512 mm vs 425 mm
- Higher Depth: 558 mm vs 510 mm
- Higher Height: 640 mm vs 419 mm
- Higher Weight: 32.4 kg vs 23.66 kg
What is the difference between MS817n and M631dn?
MS817n and M631dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Black Print Speed A4 (52 ppm), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MS817n: Print, M631dn: Print, copy, scan); Print Resolution (MS817n: 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi, M631dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (MS817n: —, M631dn: Yes).
MS817n may suit users who need its differing values, while M631dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.