Shop for laser printers

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: With improvements to its output speed, the Brother HL-2270DW improves on its legacy model and provides small businesses an efficient output device for high-volume black-and-white prints. Read review

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), Wireless, Wired, 27 ppm, 802.11g, USB, 802.11b, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 14.5 in x 14.2 in x 7.2 in, 4 pin USB Type B, RJ-45

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Fast, cheap, and compact, the HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn offers a winning combination of value and performance for home offices or small businesses in need of a monochrome laser printer. Read review

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, Wired, 26 ppm, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 15.2 in x 11.2 in x 9.7 in, 4 pin USB Type B

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 32 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung ML-2525W monochrome laser printer doesn't pack in extra features, but delivers worthwhile improvements over previous generations in output speed and quality. We highly recommend this wireless workhorse if you refuse to sacrifice quality for affordability. Read review

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Oki B431DN is truly a workhorse black-and-white laser printer, with rapid output speed and high print quality. Combined with extra features like an autoduplexer and a large paper input capacity, the Oki B431DN is worth your dollar. Read review

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 16 reviews

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although the HP CP2025n is rather slow to print black documents and is missing supplementary features such as USB-direct printing and wireless, the color laser shines in output quality, and the software holds your hand through a somewhat daunting learning curve. The CP2025n also has a high monthly duty-cycle, so we recommend it to anyone hunting for a workhorse printer to complement an equally diligent work environment. Read review

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 21 ppm, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 15.9 in x 17.9 in x 12.7 in, 4 pin USB Type B, RJ-45

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you print a high volume of monochrome and color documents, the Dell 1350cnw color laser printer delivers strong results with a variety of wired and wireless networking options. As long as you're patient with its sluggish output speed and small LED screen, we recommend the Dell 1350cnw for use in a small business or home office. Read review

Specs: LED, Workgroup printer - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wireless, Wired, 15 ppm, 12 ppm, 802.11g, 802.11n, USB, 802.11b, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 15.5 in x 11.8 in x 8.9 in, 4 pin USB Type B, RJ-45

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  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

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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: Workgroup printer - Laser - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wireless, Wired, 17 ppm, 4 ppm, 16 ppm, 2400 dpi x 600 dpi, 802.11g, 802.11n, USB, 802.11b, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 15.3 in x 12.3 in x 9.6 in, 4 pin USB Type B, RJ-45

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Color LaserJet CP1215 is HP's entry-level printer built to serve small workgroups, but it suffers from frustratingly slow print speeds, a missing LCD screen, and other problems. Your $299 will go much further with the Dell 1320c, another color laser with faster print speeds for the same price. Read review

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  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:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 75 reviews

The Bottom Line: This HP is affordable if you want a simple color laser printer with wired networking, but it's sluggish. Read review

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HP P2015dn has the right features to make it a good fit for a small office or home office, but the competition offers a better printer for less money. Read review

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 27 ppm, USB, 13.8 in x 14.3 in x 10.1 in

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

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 53 reviews

The Bottom Line: A great little monochrome laser printer, it offers fine output, duplexing, and a tight footprint that lets it fit right into any business, school, or home office. Read review

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 35 ppm, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T, USB, 14.4 in x 14.5 in x 10.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Dell 1250c color laser printer's compact frame makes sense for users in a confined space, but its lack of Ethernet and wireless connectivity limits its appeal for networked offices. Read review

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

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 91 reviews

The Bottom Line: The tiny Samsung CLP-300 color laser printer is a good bargain for those with very basic print needs. If you need more from your printer, you'll have to spend a little more money. Read review

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  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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Although it performed adequately in our print speed tests, this basic monochrome laser printer is outgunned by competitive devices with wireless networking for the same price. Read review

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite its lagging black print speeds, the Brother HL-4040CN does a lot of things right and makes a compelling color laser printer for small offices or workgroups. Read review

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 21 ppm, 20 ppm, 2400 dpi x 600 dpi, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, Direct print USB, 16.5 in x 18.7 in x 12.5 in, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A

• 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