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Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw vs LaserJet MFP M235sdw Printer

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Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw
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    Key differences

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    −4,300 gLighter in the hand9,500 vs 13,800 g
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    Connectivity1 difference
    Windows operating systems supported
    Windows 10, Windows 11
    Windows 8 · Windows 8.1 · Windows 10
    Software2 differences
    Mac operating systems supported
    Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura · Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma · MacOS
    Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave · Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina · Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina
    Other operating systems supported
    Android, iOS
    Linux
    Physical4 differences
    Weight
    13800 g
    9500 g
    Depth
    419.1 mm
    308 mm
    Height
    254.2 mm
    294.4 mm
    Width
    390 mm
    418 mm
    Display2 differences
    Screen size
    5.08" (129 mm)
    4.06" (103 mm)
    Panel
    MGD
    LCD
    Performance5 differences
    Storage (max)
    256 MB
    64 MB
    HP segment
    Small medium business
    Home office
    Sound power level (printing)
    6.2 dB
    6.5 dB
    Warm-up time
    55 s
    45 s
    Processor frequency
    1200 MHz
    500 MHz
    Battery & charging6 differences
    AC input voltage
    110 - 240 V
    220 - 240 V
    Power consumption (off)
    0.05 W
    0.04 W
    Power consumption (PowerSave)
    0.05 W
    0.6 W
    Power consumption (printing)
    415 W
    453 W
    Power consumption (ready)
    6.1 W
    3.3 W
    Power supply type
    Internal (Built-in) power supply
    Built-in 110V or 200V Power Supply
    Design6 differences
    Colors
    Yes
    No
    Paper tray media weight
    60 - 176 g/m²
    60 - 163 g/m²
    Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)
    1199.9 x 1000 x 2040.9 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 80.3")
    1145 x 1000 x 2454.7 mm (45.1 x 39.4 x 96.6")
    Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)
    1200 x 1000 x 2041 mm
    1145 x 1000 x 2455 mm
    Pallet gross weight
    474.2 kg
    433 kg
    Pallet weight (imperial)
    474.2 kg (1045.4 lbs)
    433 kg (954.6 lbs)
    General33 differences
    Box contents
    HP Color LaserJet Pro 3204dw
    HP LaserJet MFP M235sdw
    Certification
    EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 +A1:2021
    CISPR32:2012 & CISPR32:2015 /EN55032:2012 & EN55032:2015+AC:2016 - Class B
    Compatible operating systems
    Windows 11 · Windows 10 · Android
    Windows 11 · Windows 10 · Windows 8
    Maximum duty cycle
    40000 pages per month
    20000 pages per month
    Number of print cartridges
    4
    1
    Page description languages
    PDF, JPEG, PWG, URF, PCL 5, PCL 6
    PCLmS, PWG, URF
    Recommended duty cycle
    150 - 2500 pages per month
    200 - 2000 pages per month
    Replacement cartridges
    HP 218A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (~1, 300 pages) W2180A
    Regular Replacement Cartridge for DM1: HP 134A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge
    Custom media length
    127 - 356 mm
    152.4 - 356 mm
    Custom media width
    76 - 216 mm
    101.6 - 216 mm
    Maximum print size
    216 x 356 mm
    216 x 354 mm
    Paper tray media types
    Plain paper · Glossy paper · Bond paper
    Plain paper · Envelopes · Card stock
    Custom media sizes
    76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm
    101.6 x 152.4 to 216 x 356 mm
    Electromagnetic compatibility
    EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 +A1:2021
    CISPR32:2012 & CISPR32:2015 /EN55032:2012 & EN55032:2015+AC:2016 - Class B
    Manufacturer warranty
    One-year limited warranty. For more information please visit us at https://www.support.hp.com[12]. 3-year HP commercial warranty at no extra cost (register within first 60 days at https://www.hp.com/eu/3yearwarranty ).
    One-year limited warranty
    Printing
    Colour printing
    Mono printing
    Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)
    15 - 27 °C
    17.5 - 25 °C
    Recommended system requirements
    Microsoft Windows 11 · 10 · 2 GB available hard disk space
    Microsoft Windows 11 · 10 · 32-bit or 64-bit
    Ethernet LAN data rates
    10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    10,100 Mbit/s
    HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)
    199,896,333,832
    197,961,893,038
    HP Security tools
    Device Unique Password · Enable/Disable USB Ports · EWS Session Timeout
    Secure Boot · Secure Firmware Integrity · Runtime Code Integrity
    Layers per pallet
    4 pc(s)
    6 pc(s)
    Master (outer) cases per pallet layer
    7 pc(s)
    6 pc(s)
    Products per pallet
    28 pc(s)
    36 pc(s)
    Maximum input capacity
    251 sheets
    150 sheets
    Maximum number of input trays
    2
    1
    Total input capacity
    250 sheets
    150 sheets
    Total number of input trays
    2
    1
    Maximum internal memory
    256 MB
    64 MB
    Operating temperature (T-T)
    15 - 30 °C
    15 - 32.5 °C
    Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    25 ppm
    27 ppm
    Time to first page (black, normal)
    8.9 s
    7 s
    Sustainability certificates
    ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver
    Blue Angel
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