In this section, we introduce the 12 printers we chose for coverage here, along with a handy features matrix to help you compare and contrast these units over a wide range of features. This begins with a list of the printers themselves, followed by the features matrix. Next, you'll find a brief section devoted to each of the 12 printers we cover that describes its capabilities in more detail, and discusses its purchase and consumables costs, along with a product photo and links to additional information. In our conclusion, we mention several of the most-compelling offerings, and award one or more units an Editor's Choice based on especially-outstanding price/performance characteristics. The two MFC models in the list are designated as All-In-One printers in the product names.
- Brother HL-2040 Laser Printer
- Brother HL-5250DN Laser Printer
- Canon imageCLASS MF4150
- Dell Laser 1110
- Dell Laser 1720dn
- GCC Elite XL40
- HP LaserJet 1022
- HP LaserJet 3050 All-in-One
- Konica Minolta PagePro 1350W
- Kyocera Mita FS-1030D
- Lexmark E120n
- Lexmark E350d
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Brother HL-2040 |
Brother HL-5250DN |
Canon imageClass MF4150 |
Dell Laser Printer 1100 |
Dell Laser Printer 1720dn |
GCC Elite XL 40 |
| B/W ppm |
20 |
30 |
21 |
17 |
30 |
40 |
| Fax ppm |
- |
- |
20 |
- |
- |
- |
| Scan Optical |
- |
- |
600x1200 |
- |
- |
- |
| Resolution |
2400x600 |
1200x1200 |
600 |
600x600 |
1200x1200 |
1200x1200 |
| Max sheet size |
8.5x14 |
8.5x14 |
8.5x14 |
8.5x11 |
|
13x35.5 |
| Envelope size |
B5 |
A4 |
A4 |
A4 |
|
tabloid |
| Other Interfaces * |
Parallel, USB 4-pin, USB Type B |
Parallel, USB 2.0, RJ45 |
USB 2.0 |
USB 2.0 |
Parallel, USB 2.0, WiFi |
Parallel RJ-45 USB 2.0 |
| Tray Capacity |
250 |
550 |
350 |
150 |
800 |
650 |
| Print 2-Sided |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
manual |
| Expansion Slots |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
| Monthly duty cycle |
10,000 |
20,000 |
N/A |
8,000 |
25,000 |
100,000 |
| Print Server |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
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HP LaserJet 1022 |
HP LaserJet 3050 All-in-One |
Konica Minolta PagePro 1350W |
Kyocera Mita FS-1030D |
Lexmark E120n |
Lexmark E350d |
| B/W ppm |
18 |
18 |
21 |
23 |
19 |
35 |
| Fax ppm |
- |
20 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Scan Optical |
- |
600x600 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Resolution |
1200 |
1200 |
1200 |
2400 |
1200 |
1200 |
| Max sheet size |
8.5x14 |
8.5x14 |
8.5x14 |
8.5x14 |
8.5x14 |
8.5x14 |
| Envelope Size |
#10 |
#10 |
B5 |
#10 |
B5 |
B5 |
| Other interfaces * |
USB 2.0 JetDirect Ethernet Wireless Bluetooth |
USB 2.0, 2 x RJ11 JetDirect (Ethernet) Wireless Bluetooth |
Parallel USB 2.0 |
Parallel USB 2.0 |
USB 2.0 RJ45 |
Parallel, USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet Wireless 802.11g Gigabit Ethernet |
| Tray capacity |
250 |
290 |
150 |
300 |
165 |
250 |
| Print 2-Sided |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
| Expansion Slots |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
| Monthly Duty Cycle |
8,000 |
7,000 |
15,000 |
25,000 |
10,000 |
35,000 |
| Print Server |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
N |
* italics indicates an interface is an added-cost option (all HP printers also work with USB-attached external JetDirect devices)
Maybe I am reading it wrong but this printer offers a separate image drum compared to its toner drum. They come apart and you can buy toner separately. I don't have the numbers in front of me, but the toner might last 2500 pages, but the drum is good for 10,000, so why replace the drum if it isn't ready? The other personal laser printer I was looking at only had one replaceable part, drum/toner together. This was the main reason I got one, I could control my cost better.
Sorry, previous comment was for the Brother HL-2040.