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‎06-20-2018 02:05 PM

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Product: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281cdw

Hi all!

 

I am in search of a new printer for my home business (invitation printing) and came across the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281cdw. However, in my research - i found that there is an HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw model.  I tried looking at the specifications of each model and can't seem to find a difference. Does anyone know the difference between the two?

 

Thanks in advance,

the novice printer

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‎06-20-2018 02:20 PM

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@beginnerPrinter

 

They have same functions and one onf them (cdw) supports both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz networks :

 

   Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port; built-in Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-TX network port, Dual band 802.11n 2.4/5GHz, Fax port, Front Host USB

 

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‎06-21-2018 07:14 AM

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Thanks! So it sounds like I can't lose by going with either one!

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‎06-21-2018 02:42 PM

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@beginnerPrinter

 

It is much better for the one which supports dual band. Many wireless routers now broadcast dual band.

 

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‎03-20-2019 05:38 PM

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Actually, they both support dual band. According to HP, the M281cdw and M281fdw have the same specs. However, the M281cdw is a reseller model and it is not available directly from HP.

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