Shop for personal printers

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The HP Officejet 100 Mobile Printer is a useful accessory for working on the road. The convenience comes at a premium, but its quick prints, wireless access, and rechargeable battery make it worth the cost. Read review

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wireless, Wired, 22 ppm, 18 ppm, 5 ppm, 3.5 ppm, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, Bluetooth, Direct print USB, 13.7 in x 6.9 in x 3.3 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wired, 16 ppm, 12 ppm, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, 16.6 in x 15 in x 10.5 in, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: Fast and intelligently designed, the LaserJet 1200 delivers stunning output at an unbeatable price to SOHO users and small workgroups. Read review

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 15 ppm, USB, Parallel, 16.3 in x 19.2 in x 9.9 in, Mini-USB Type A, 36 pin Centronics

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LaserJet 1300 offers fast prints and a lot of expansion options for a home office or a small business. Unfortunately, its print quality fails to measure up to the rest of its attributes. Read review

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 19 ppm, USB, Parallel, 16.3 in x 19.1 in x 9.5 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 36 pin Centronics

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 8 reviews

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wired, 37 ppm, 5 ppm, 4.8 ppm, 38 ppm, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, USB, 17.7 in x 11.1 in x 7.4 in, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 46 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung ML-2010 markedly improves on its predecessor but remains a personal laser rather than a serious business printer. Read review

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 20 ppm, 22 ppm, USB, 14.1 in x 11.8 in x 8.5 in, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 21 reviews

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), Wired, 17 ppm, 4 ppm, 16 ppm, 2400 dpi x 600 dpi, USB, 15.3 in x 12.3 in x 9.6 in, 4 pin USB Type B

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HP Color LaserJet 1600 printer is the same printer as the HP CLJ 2600n with fewer features. Unlike the 2600n, the 1600 is not network ready and can be connected only via USB. Finally, the CLJ 1600 printer is compatible only with Windows-based PCs; the 2600n works with both PCs and Macs. Because both models use the same processor and memory, performance and print quality should be the same, so our assessment of those aspects of the 2600n stand for the 1600 as well. With its basic features and smaller price tag (about $299), the HP CLJ 1600 is better suited for home office environments. Read review

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wired, 8 ppm, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, USB, 16 in x 17.8 in x 14.6 in, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HP Deskjet 460c printer is a boon if you're constantly on the go and absolutely need to be able to print from wherever you are. The option of Wi-Fi printing gives it a slight edge over the competition. Read review

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 17 ppm, 6.3 ppm, 2 ppm, 1.5 ppm, 1.3 ppm, 0.9 ppm, 0.5 ppm, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, 13.4 in x 6.5 in x 3.2 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: Need a reliable, bare-bones laser printer with a sense of style? The HP LaserJet 1022 deserves a look. Read review

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 18 ppm, USB, 14.6 in x 9.6 in x 9.5 in, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 75 reviews

The Bottom Line: The affordable HP LaserJet 1012 delivers good print quality and speed, but it's best suited for short reports and graphs. Read review

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 14 ppm, 15 ppm, USB, 14.6 in x 9.1 in x 8.2 in, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung ML-1630 can't claim to be the best value among $200 mono laser printers--the competition offers faster print speeds and more features--but the ML-1630's aesthetic appeal is undeniable. Read review

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome, Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), Wired, 16 ppm, 17 ppm, USB, 13.1 in x 14.8 in x 4.8 in, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 20 ppm, 5 ppm, 1200 dpi x 600 dpi, USB, 15.6 in x 15 in x 10.8 in, 4 pin USB Type B

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Personal printer, Wired, 27 ppm, 14.5 in x 13.2 in x 8 in, 4 pin USB Type B

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Personal printer - Direct thermal - Monochrome, Wired, USB, 10.7 in x 1.5 in x 1 in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Personal printer - Direct thermal - Monochrome, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wired, Wireless, 6 ppm, Infrared, USB, 10 in x 2.2 in x 1.2 in, IrDA, 4 pin USB Type A

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome, Wired, 19 ppm, USB, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's worth spending more for better photo quality and slightly faster print speeds. Read review

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 22 pages/min, 15 pages/min, 1.7 pages/min, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, 16.5 in x 10.8 in x 6.8 in, 4 pin USB Type B

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 16 ppm, USB, 13.7 in x 14 in x 7.6 in, 4 pin USB Type B

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wireless, Wired, 20 ppm, 16 ppm, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, 802.11n, USB, 16.6 in x 15 in x 10.5 in, 4 pin USB Type B

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 21 ppm, 15 ppm, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, Parallel, 17.6 in x 14.6 in x 5.7 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 36 pin Centronics

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, 17 in x 7.8 in x 6.2 in, 4 pin USB Type B

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 16 ppm, 17 ppm, USB, 14.1 in x 11.8 in x 8.5 in, 4 pin USB Type B

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The HP LaserJet 1022 series of grayscale laser printers is designed for small offices and homes. We reviewed the 1022 base model. To network this printer via Ethernet, pay $100 more for the 1022n version. If you're into Wi-Fi, add another $100 to get the wireless-ready 1022nw. Read review

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 18 ppm, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 14.6 in x 9.6 in x 9.5 in, 4 pin USB Type B, RJ-45

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 38 ppm, 27 ppm, 20 ppm, 11 ppm, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, USB, 17.1 in x 9.8 in x 6.3 in, 4 pin USB Type B