Choose MX317dn if you need:
- Higher Depth: 472 mm vs 412 mm
- Higher Height: 467 mm vs 437 mm
- Higher Weight: 19.96 kg vs 19 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 3.2 W vs 1 W
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Lexmark MX317dn & Kyocera ECOSYS M2135dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MX317dn and ECOSYS M2135dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MX317dn | ECOSYS M2135dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria | KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | IPSec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication | IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 399 mm | 417 mm |
| Depth | 472 mm | 412 mm |
| Height | 467 mm | 437 mm |
| Weight | 19.96 kg | 19 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V | 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 520 W | 661 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 3.2 W | 1 W |
| Warranty | 1-year next-business-day exchange service (US configuration) | 1-year standard manufacturer warranty; long-life components up to 3 years/100,000 pages (regional terms) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Resolution | Up to 300 x 300 dpi | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Lexmark | Kyocera |
| Product Model | MX317dn | ECOSYS M2135dn |
| Product Series | Lexmark MX310 Series | ECOSYS M2135/M2635 Family |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax | Print, copy, color scan |
| Print Technology | Laser | Kyocera ECOSYS laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | 51B1000 / 51B00A0 | TK-1150 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 2500 pages | 1000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2500 pages | 3000 pages |
| Drum Model | 50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0 | DK-1150 |
| Drum Yield | 60000 pages | 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, B6, Letter, Legal, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | — | 70 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | — | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | — | 148 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | — | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Paper labels, card stock, plain paper, transparencies, envelopes | Plain, recycled, preprinted, bond, color, prepunched, letterhead, envelopes, labels, thick paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 90 g/m² | 220 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 850 sheets | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet ADF | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 600 black; 600 x 600 color dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | 42 ipm | 40 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | 19 ipm | 23 ipm |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 33 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 16 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 6.5 s | 6.8 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 | 50000 pages/month | 20000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 250-6,000 pages/month | — |
| Warm-up Time | — | 17 s |
| Processor Speed | 800 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 256 MB | 1536 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image | PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 33 cpm | 35 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 999 copies | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400% | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ECOSYS M2135dn if you need:
- Higher Width: 417 mm vs 399 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 661 W vs 520 W
- Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: 3000 pages vs 2500 pages
- Higher Drum Yield: 100000 pages vs 60000 pages
What is the difference between MX317dn and ECOSYS M2135dn?
MX317dn and ECOSYS M2135dn share specifications such as Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Apple AirPrint (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MX317dn: Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax, ECOSYS M2135dn: Print, copy, color scan); Print Technology (MX317dn: Laser, ECOSYS M2135dn: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (MX317dn: 33 ppm, ECOSYS M2135dn: 35 ppm); Print Resolution (MX317dn: 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi, ECOSYS M2135dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
MX317dn may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS M2135dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.