Choose MX517de if you need:
- Higher Width: 489 mm vs 431 mm
- Higher Height: 502 mm vs 380 mm
- Higher Weight: 21.8 kg vs 21.6 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 3.5 W vs 0.8 W
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Lexmark MX517de & HP M609dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MX517de and M609dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MX517de | M609dn |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 489 mm | 431 mm |
| Depth | 452 mm | 466 mm |
| Height | 502 mm | 380 mm |
| Weight | 21.8 kg | 21.6 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 | 600 W | 780 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 3.5 W | 0.8 W |
| Warranty | 4-year guarantee upon registration (UK configuration) | 1-year next-business-day onsite limited warranty (US configuration) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Resolution | Up to 300 x 300 dpi | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Lexmark | HP |
| Product Model | MX517de | LaserJet Enterprise M609dn |
| Product Series | Lexmark MX510 Series | HP LaserJet Enterprise M609 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | 51B2X00 / 51B2H00 / 51B2000 | HP 37A (CF237A); HP 37X (CF237X); HP 37Y (CF237Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 11000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 20000 pages | 41000 pages |
| Drum Model | 50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0 | — |
| Drum Yield | 60000 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 | Paper labels, card stock, plain paper, transparencies, envelopes | Plain, light, bond, recycled, heavy, labels, card stock, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 120 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 350 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 2000 sheets | 4400 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet reversing ADF | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 600 black; 600 x 600 color dpi | — |
| Black Scan Speed | 41 ipm | — |
| Color Scan Speed | 19 ipm | — |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 42 ppm | 71 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 18 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 6.5 s | 5.3 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 | 120000 pages/month | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 2,000-12,000 pages/month | 5,000-30,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 800 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 2560 MB | 1536 MB |
| 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 | 42 cpm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 999 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400% | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M609dn if you need:
- Higher Depth: 466 mm vs 452 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 780 W vs 600 W
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 11000 pages vs 3000 pages
- Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: 41000 pages vs 20000 pages
What is the difference between MX517de and M609dn?
MX517de and M609dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MX517de: Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax, M609dn: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (MX517de: 42 ppm, M609dn: 71 ppm); Print Resolution (MX517de: 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi, M609dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
MX517de may suit users who need its differing values, while M609dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.