What’s the difference between the HP LaserJet M209dw and HP LaserJet M209dwe?

HP recently released two new LaserJet printers. So, what are the main differences between the M209dw and M209dwe models?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

Unlike the HP LaserJet M209dw Printer, the HP LaserJet M209dwe Printer comes with HP+. This feature will give you an extra year of warranty coverage, 6-month trial for Instant Ink and 24-month trial for HP App advanced features. The M209dwe is also the only one of the two to support HP’s Forest First initiative.

On the other hand, the LaserJet M209dw does not require an Internet connection. You can also use a third-party replacement cartridge along with an official replacement cartridge instead be being limited to only using the official one.

Overall, if you don’t mind being limited to using only official replacement cartridges and the online-only requirement, the LaserJet M209dwe is more affordable and provides more value when compared to LaserJet M209dw.

LaserJet M209dw vs. LaserJet M209dwe Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech comparison table for the LaserJet printers below.

What’s in the Box

In addition to the actual printer, both products come with a HP Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge that is capable of printing around 700 pages, dust cover, setup poster, power cord as well as a warranty guide and flyer.

The M209dwe is the only one of the two to include HP+. Although HP+ is free to use, you are required to connect your printer to the internet at all times. Not to mention that you can only use HP replacement cartridges.

An USB cable is not included with both of these printers.

You can find a breakdown of the content inside each box for the two products below:

HP LaserJet M209dw Printer (6GW62F#BGJ):

• HP LaserJet M209dw Printer
• HP Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge
• Dust Cover
• Reference Guide
• Setup Poster
• Warranty Guide & Flyer
• Power cord

HP LaserJet M209dwe Printer (6GW62E#BGJ):

• HP LaserJet M209dwe Printer
• HP Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge
• Dust Cover
• Reference Guide
• Setup Poster
• Warranty Guide & Flyer
• Power cord
• HP+

Instant Ink Trial

The HP LaserJet M209dwe is the only printer in this comparison to come with a 6-month trial for the Instant Ink program. You can get the free trial by activating HP+.

For the uninformed, HP Instant Ink is a subscription where HP will send you a replacement cartridge based on the number of pages you are printing out on a monthly basis. You can also recycle your empty printer cartridge by sending it back to HP through prepaid envelopes at no additional costs.

Forest First

The M209dwe is also the only model to support HP’s Forest First initiative. For every page printed, HP will make an investment in protecting and managing forests under this program.

HP Smart App

The two LaserJet printers in this versus showdown support the same standard features in the HP Smart App.

The M209dwe also comes with a 24-month subscription for the advanced features of the smartphone app.

After the 24 months have passed, you will need to pay a monthly fee for the M209dwe to keep using the advanced features.

Weight

The two printers are the same in terms of weight as both weigh in at 12.35 lbs.

Dimensions

The dimensions for the M209dw and M209dwe are also identical.

You can find the minimum and maximum measurements, which are displayed as Width x Depth x Height, below:

• Minimum Dimensions: 13.98 in x 11.00 in x 8.07 in
• Maximum Dimensions: 13.98 in x 16.80 in x 10.43 in

Processor Speed

The processor speeds are identical at 500 MHz.

Memory

When it comes to memory, both devices are equipped with 64 MB.

Display

For the display, the two printers use a LED indicator.

Functions

When it comes to functionality, the M209dw and M209dwe are only capable of printing.

Print Technology

The two printers utilize the laser printing technology.

Print Languages

The following printing languages are supported by these LaserJets:

• PCLmS
• PWG
• URF

Automatic Paper Sensor

Both products are equipped with an automatic paper sensor.

Paper Tray

The two printers each comes with 1 paper tray.

Mobile Printing Support

When it comes to mobile printing, the following are supported by both:

• Apple AirPrint
• HP Smart App
• Mopria Certified
• Wi-Fi Direct Printing

Print Speeds

The LaserJet M209dw Printer and LaserJet M209dwe Printer have identical lightning quick printing speeds.

You can find the speed specifications, which was measured internally by HP using the ISO/IEC 24734 methodology, below:

• Up to 30 pages per minute for one-sided printing
• Up to 19 pages per minute for two-sided printing

First Page Out

The first page out speed is identical for the two printers as both should take at least 6.9 seconds.

Print Resolution

The supported print resolution is identical at up to 600 x 600 dpi.

Monthly Duty Cycle

The monthly duty cycle is also the same at up to 20,000 pages.

Recommended Monthly Page Volume

The recommended monthly page volume range for both at 200 pages to 2,000 pages.

Standard Paper Handling

As for paper handling, both models are identical.

You can find the input and output handling specs below:

• Input: 150-sheet input tray
• Output: 100-sheet output tray

Standard Duplex Printing

The M209dw and M209dwe are capable of standard duplex printing.

Supported Media Sizes

The two products support the following standard media sizes:

• A4
• A5
• A6
• B5 (JIS)

Supported Custom Media Sizes

For custom sizes, the printers are compatible with the range of 4 in x 6 in to 8.5 in x 14 in.

Supported Media Types

The following media types can be used with the printers:

• Cardstock
• Envelopes
• Labels
• Laser Paper
• Plain Paper
• Postcard
• Rough Paper
• Vellum Paper

Supported Media Weight

The supported media weight for these Laser Jet models are 16 lbs. to 43 lbs.

Media Weights by Paper Path

The media weights by paper path are also identical for both at 60 g/m² to 163 g/m².

Printer Management

When it comes to paper management, you can use HP Device Toolbox and HP Printer Assistant (UDC) with these printers.

Original HP Ink Cartridge Requirements

With the HP LaserJet M209dw Printer, you can use either Original HP Ink Cartridge or a third-party cartridge.

With the HP LaserJet M209dwe Printer, you can only use the Original HP Ink Cartridge.

Replacement Cartridges

Both printers are compatible with the following Original HP Ink Cartridges:

• HP 134A Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (W1340A)
• HP 134X Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge (W1340X)

Connection Options

The two LaserJets feature the following connection options:

• 1x Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• 1x Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
• 1x Dual-band (2.4/5.0GHz) Wireless 802.11b/g/n with Bluetooth Low Energy

Supported Network Protocols

The following network protocols are compatible with these two printers:

• Bonjour
• BOOTP/DHCP/AutoIP
• HTTP/HTTPS
• IPP
• IPv4
• IPv6
• LPD
• SLP
• SNMP v 1/2/3
• TCP/IP
• UDP
• WS-Discovery

Security Management Features

Both products also have the security management features, which you can find a list of below:

• Account lockout
• Active firmware update
• Admin password by default
• Cipher & TLS selection
• Community password change
• Enable/disable Network ports
• Encrypted data at rest
• Password protected EWS
• Runtime Code Integrity
• Secure Boot
• Secure browsing via SSL/TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2
• Secure defaults
• Secure firmware Integrity
• Secure Wi-Fi setup
• SNMPv1
• SNMPv2
• SNMPv3
• TLS 1.0/1.1 disabled by default
• Update to OpenSSL version 1.1.1

Mac System Requirements

If you want to use these printers on a Mac, the M209dw supports a lower operating system version when compared to the M209dwe.

You can find the Mac requirements below:

HP LaserJet M209dw Printer:

• macOS High Sierra (version 10.13), macOS Mojave (version 10.14), macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or macOS Big Sur (version 11)
• 2 GB available hard disk space
• Internet connection

HP LaserJet M209dwe Printer:

• macOS Mojave (version 10.14), macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or macOS Big Sur (version 11)
• 2 GB available hard disk space
• Internet connection

PC System Requirements

The M209dw also supports lower Windows operating system versions when compared to the M209dwe.

You can take a look at the PC requirements below:

HP LaserJet M209dw Printer:

• Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit), Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit), Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• 2 GB available hard disk space
• Internet connection
• Microsoft Internet Explorer

HP LaserJet M209dwe Printer:

• Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• 2 GB available hard disk space
• Internet connection

Power

For power, both devices use the following: 110-volt input voltage – 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 60 Hz/50 Hz, 4.6 A.

Power Consumption

The power consumption is also identical for the two models.

You can find the power usage for the different power states of these printers below:

• Active Printing: 420 watts
• Ready: 2.0 watts
• Sleep: 0.5 watts
• Auto Off/Wake on USB: 0.5 watts
• Auto-Off/Manual-On: 0.04 watts
• Manual Off: 0.04 watts

Energy Efficiency

The two devices have been Energy Star Certified.

Operating Temperature Range

For operation, HP recommends using these printers within a range of 59º F to 90.5º F.

Operating Humidity Range

The humidity range of both of the devices should be within a range of 30% to 70% RH.

Warranty

The HP LaserJet M209dw Printer comes with a 1-year limited warranty while the HP LaserJet M209dwe Printer comes with a 2-year limited warranty when HP+ is activated.

Resources:

• https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-laserjet-m209dw-printer
• https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-laserjet-m209dwe-printer
• http://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4aa7-9737enuc
• http://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4aa7-9738enuc