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, Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) ANSI A (Letter) (216 x 279 mm), Wired, Wireless, 27 ppm, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, USB, 802.11b, 802.11g, 14.5 in x 14.2 in x 7.2 in

• 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

• 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

• 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 (216 x 356 mm), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), Wired, 40 ppm, USB, Ethernet 10Base-T, 14.6 in x 15.1 in x 9.6 in

• 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, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) Legal (216 x 356 mm), Wired, Wireless, 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

• 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 (216 x 356 mm), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), 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

• 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) Legal (216 x 356 mm), Wired, 22 ppm, USB, Parallel, 13.8 in x 14 in x 10 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) ANSI A (Letter) (216 x 279 mm), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), Wireless, Wired, 19 ppm, 18 ppm, 802.11g, USB, 802.11b, 13.7 in x 9.4 in x 7.7 in

• 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, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) Legal (216 x 356 mm), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), Wireless, Wired, 20 ppm, 21 ppm, 802.11g, 802.11n, USB, 802.11b, 13 in x 8.5 in x 7 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) Legal (216 x 356 mm), Wired, 12 ppm, 8 ppm, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, USB, 15.7 in x 17.8 in x 10 in

• 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) Legal (216 x 356 mm), 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:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) Legal (216 x 356 mm), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), Wired, 35 ppm, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T, USB, 14.4 in x 14.5 in x 10.5 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) Legal (216 x 356 mm), Wired, 15 ppm, Parallel, USB, 16.3 in x 19.2 in x 9.9 in

• 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, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) Legal (216 x 356 mm), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), 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

• 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 (216 x 356 mm), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), Wired, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 16.02 in x 17.83 m x 14.6 in

• 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 (216 x 356 mm), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), Wired, 20 ppm, 22 ppm, USB, 14.1 in x 11.8 in x 8.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  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) Legal (216 x 356 mm), Wired, 21 ppm, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 15.9 in x 17.9 in x 12.7 in

• 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 - Laser - Color, A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in) ANSI B (Ledger) (279 x 432 mm), Ledger B Size (11 in x 17 in) A3 (297 x 420 mm), Wired, 45 ppm, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, Direct print USB, 26.4 in x 26.9 in x 25.2 in

• 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 (216 x 356 mm), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), Wireless, Wired, 23 ppm, 22 ppm, 802.11g, USB, 802.11b, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 14.5 in x 14.2 in x 6.7 in

• 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 - Laser - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) Legal (216 x 356 mm), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), Wireless, Wired, 14 ppm, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, 802.11n, Direct print USB, 802.11g, USB, 802.11b, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 15.9 in x 17.8 in x 10.4 in

• 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 (216 x 356 mm), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), Wired, 19 ppm, USB, Parallel, 16.3 in x 19.1 in x 9.5 in

• 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 - Laser - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wireless, Wired, 30 ppm, 2400 dpi x 600 dpi, 802.11g, USB, 802.11b, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, Direct print USB, 16.1 in x 19.1 in x 12.3 in

• 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 (216 x 356 mm), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), Wired, 43 ppm, USB, Parallel, 16.5 in x 17.8 in x 14.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 10 reviews

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), Wired, 14 ppm, USB, 13.7 in x 8.8 in x 7.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 24 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 (216 x 356 mm), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) A4 (210 x 297 mm), Wired, 17 ppm, 600 dpi x 600 dpi, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, 15.7 in x 17.7 in x 15.7 in