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 18 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite its photo printing shortcomings, the Brother HL-3170CDW is a capable color laser printer that meets all the major requirements for a small office workgroup. Read review

Specs: Workgroup printer - LED - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wireless, Wired, 23 ppm, 600 dpi x 2400 dpi, 802.11n, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 16.1 in x 18.3 in x 9.4 in, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Workgroup printer - LED - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wired, Wireless, 15 ppm, 12 ppm, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, USB, 15.5 in x 11.8 in x 8.9 in, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 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

Specs: Workgroup printer - LED - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 40 ppm, USB, Parallel, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 15.2 in x 14.3 in x 9.6 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 36 pin Centronics, RJ-45

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 34 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

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, Wireless, Wired, 24 ppm, 802.11g, USB, 802.11b, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 14.2 in x 15.3 in x 7.8 in, 4 pin USB Type B, RJ-45

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Exhibiting the same high-quality prints and speedy output as its predecessor, the Brother HL-5450DN is a reliable device for busy users requiring networked access at home and abroad. Read review

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 40 ppm, USB, Ethernet 10Base-T, 14.6 in x 15.1 in x 9.6 in, RJ-45

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The $399 HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dw bundles all of HP's latest technologies into a tight package, but the 3.5-inch touch-screen display doesn't offer enough unique features to warrant the price jump to $400, especially compared with competing devices. Small businesses and home offices shopping for a reliable monochrome laser printer for quick prints should ignore the HP LaserJet M401dw's inflated price tag and look for a better deal. Read review

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wireless, Wired, 33 ppm, 802.11n, Direct print USB, 802.11g, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T, USB, 802.11b, 14.4 in x 14.5 in x 10.7 in, 4 pin USB Type B, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Dell B1160w's limited paper input capacity and lack of Ethernet networking constrain its use for small businesses with high-volume workloads, but its compact form makes it an affordable solution for personal use at home. Read review

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wireless, Wired, 21 ppm, 20 ppm, USB, 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11g, 13 in x 8.5 in x 7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), Wireless, Wired, 19 ppm, 18 ppm, 802.11g, USB, 802.11b, 13.7 in x 9.4 in x 7.7 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 10 reviews

Specs: Multifunction printer - Laser, Workgroup printer - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wireless, Wired, 12 ppm, 8 ppm, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, 802.11g, 802.11n, USB, 802.11b, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 15.7 in x 17.8 in x 10 in, RJ-45

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 22 ppm, USB, Parallel, 13.8 in x 14 in x 10 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

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 16.02 in x 17.83 m x 14.6 in, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 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, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wireless, Wired, 15 ppm, 12 ppm, USB, 802.11b, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 802.11g, 802.11n, 15.5 in x 11.8 in x 8.9 in, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  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, USB, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T, 14.4 in x 14.5 in x 10.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.8 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 26 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

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 12 ppm, 8 ppm, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, USB, 15.7 in x 17.8 in x 10 in

• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 17 ppm, Parallel, Serial, 15.4 in x 19.4 in x 13.5 in, 36 pin Centronics, 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Brother HL-2170W laser printer can be the perfect money saving sidekick to your existing inkjet, but don't expect it to handle even the most minor graphic jobs. Read review

Specs: Multifunction printer, Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, Wireless, 22 ppm, 23 ppm, 802.11b, 802.11g, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, USB, 14.5 in x 14.2 in x 6.7 in, 4 pin USB Type B, RJ-45

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 46 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HP Color LaserJet 2605dn is the same printer as the Color LaserJet 2605dtn, just pared down a bit. It lacks the third paper tray and the photo memory card slots but costs $200 less than the 2605dtn. Its performance and print quality should be exactly the same as the 2605dtn that we reviewed. Read review

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 12 ppm, 10 ppm, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 16 in x 17.8 in x 15.6 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 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:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 23 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HP Color LaserJet 3600n is an average-performing color laser printer. Read review

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 17 ppm, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 15.7 in x 17.7 in x 15.7 in, 4 pin USB Type B, RJ-45

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 43 ppm, USB, Parallel, 16.5 in x 17.8 in x 14.8 in, 36 pin Centronics, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 43 ppm, 45 ppm, Parallel, 16.2 in x 17.3 in x 14.4 in, 36 pin Centronics