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1. Kyocera ECOSYS M5526cdn
Specifications
- Print resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Print speed B/W 26 pages/min, Color 26 pages/min
- Automatic two-sided printing Yes
- CD/DVD printing No
- Fax Yes
- Scanner Yes
- Maximum paper stock/Output capacity 300 sheets/150 sheets
- Format A4
Best overall. Printing and scanning unit provide duplex mode for paper-saving work and fast copies. The first printout is in the tray after less than 10 seconds. The standard paper cassette holds 250 sheets of plain paper. A highly recommended device for the home office.
Pros
+ Fast print speed
+ Space-saving device
+ Low printing costs
+ Dual Duplex Scanner and duplex printing
Cons
- Slow when rendering graphic pages
2. Xerox VersaLink C7000DN
Specifications
- Print resolution 2400 x 1200 dpi
- Print speed B/W 35 pages/min, Color 35 pages/min
- Automatic two-sided printing Yes
- CD/DVD printing No
- Fax No
- Scanner No
- Maximum paper stock/Output capacity 620 sheets/500 sheets
- Format A3 / A4
Best A3 printer. Xerox VersaLink C7000DN is a pretty large printer, however the size is quite justified, since the device can also print A3 paper on both sides – and at a high speed and good quality at the same time. The print resolution goes up to 2400 x 1200 dpi, which is significantly above the usual color laser printer level.
Pros
+ Prints A3 on both sides
+ Good speed with high print resolution
+ Comfortable touch screen operation
+ Large toner included
Cons
- Large and heavy
- Expensive replacement toners
3. Xerox VersaLink C400DN
Specifications
- Print resolution 600 x 600 dpi
- Print speed B/W 35 pages/min, Color 35 pages/min
- Automatic two-sided printing Yes
- CD/DVD printing No
- Fax No
- Scanner No
- Maximum paper stock/Output capacity 700 sheets/250 sheets
- Format A4
Best budget printer. The well-equipped VersaLink C400DN is aimed at offices and places with higher print volumes. The large touch display guarantees very convenient operation of the integrated apps such as Dropbox or Google Drive.
Pros
+ Very high printing speed
+ Clear and sharp text printing
+ Many apps for operation
Cons
- High power consumption
- Loud in operation
4. Brother MFC-L8900CDW
Specifications
- Print resolution 2400 x 600 dpi
- Print speed B/W 31 pages/min, Color 31 pages/min
- Automatic two-sided printing Yes
- CD/DVD printing No
- Fax Yes
- Scanner Yes
- Maximum paper stock/Output capacity 300 sheets/150 sheets
- Format A4
Best connectivity. The Brother MFC-L8900CDW is a very good color laser printer that can be set up quickly and easily. A USB or network cable does not have to be laid, instead documents can be transferred wirelessly via WLAN to the printer. This also works with the smartphone, so documents do not have to be transferred from the mobile device to the PC first.
Pros
+ Duplex Printing & Scanning
+ High print quality
+ Easy installation
+ Low follow-up costs
Cons
- Nothing worth mentioning
5. Lexmark MC2535adwe
Specifications
- Print resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Print speed B/W 33 pages/min, Color 33 pages/min
- Automatic two-sided printing Yes
- CD/DVD printing No
- Fax Yes
- Scanner Yes
- Maximum paper stock/Output capacity 250 sheets/150 sheets
- Format A4
Best all-rounder. The automatic template feeder including automatic turning speeds up your copying and scanning processes immensely. Both printing and scanning are fast, although not record-breaking fast. The print quality is more than sufficient for document printing, but for photo printing the resolution might be a little too low. In addition, the laser printing technology used here is no guarantee of good photo printing anyway.
Pros
+ High printing, scanning and copying speed
+ Easy to use thanks to touchscreen or smartphone app
+ Automatic template feeder with automatic turning
Cons
- Print resolution not very high
6. HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw
Specifications
- Print resolution 600 x 600 dpi
- Print speed B/W 27 pages/min, Color 27 pages/min
- Automatic two-sided printing Yes
- CD/DVD printing No
- Fax Yes
- Scanner Yes
- Maximum paper stock/Output capacity 350 sheets/150 sheets
- Format A4
Best for small offices. The M479fdw is one of the best equipped model in HP's color LaserJet lineup. It is well suited for office use, especially if you often need to copy or scan large amounts of documents. The automatic feeder with duplex function helps enormously here. When printing itself, you only expect standard quality.
Pros
+ Comfortable touch screen
+ Automatic document feeder with duplex unit
+ Fax function
+ Comfortable touch screen
Cons
- Moderate print quality
7. Xerox VersaLink C600/N
Specifications
- Print resolution 1200 x 2400 dpi
- Print speed B/W 53 pages/min, Color 53 pages/min
- Automatic two-sided printing Yes
- CD/DVD printing No
- Fax No
- Scanner No
- Maximum paper stock 700 sheets
- Format A4
Fastest printer. VersaLink C600/N is tailored to larger workgroups. For this purpose, it offers an extremely fast printing unit that produces up to 53 pages per minute. The toner range and the large and expandable paper compartment ensure relatively low maintenance. When printing in color, the printer scores with high precision and good ink application.
Pros
+ Extremely high printing speed
+ Good print quality
+ Large and expandable paper tray
+ Comfortable touch screen operation
Cons
- Very large
- Speed losses in color printing
8. HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdw
Specifications
- Print resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Print speed B/W 28 pages/min
- Automatic two-sided printing Yes
- CD/DVD printing No
- Fax Yes
- Scanner Yes
- Maximum paper stock/Output capacity 250 sheets/150 sheets
- Format A4
Best monochrome printer. Strong for text. The best black and white combination printer. The HP Laserjet Pro MFP M227fdw prints texts very well and copies them well. It also works consistently fast and prints relatively cheaply.
Pros
+ Automatic feeder and duplex printing
+ Easy handling via touchscreen
+ Good network connection
+ Good print quality
Cons
- Limited scan software
9. Brother MFC-L9570CDW
Specifications
- Print resolution 2400 x600 dpi
- Print speed B/W 31 pages/min, Color 31 pages/min
- Automatic two-sided printing Yes
- CD/DVD printing No
- Fax Yes
- Scanner Yes
- Maximum paper stock/Output capacity 380 sheets/150 sheets
- Format A4
Best for large offices. Brother's pressure system is designed for larger workgroups with high pressure. The expensive device offers a variety of options for administrators, including a whole range of security features such as an NFC card reader.
Pros
+ Many security and administration functions
+ Large toner range
+ Spacious and expandable paper compartment
+ Comfortable touch screen
Cons
- Expensive
- High power consumption
10. Lexmark MS826de
Specifications
- Print resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Print speed B/W 66 pages/min
- Automatic two-sided printing No
- CD/DVD printing No
- Fax No
- Scanner No
- Maximum paper stock/Output capacity 4400 sheets/550 sheets
- Format A4
Fastest monochrome printer. The MS826de is a monochrome laser printer from Lexmark that cuts the best figure in continuous office operation. It prints relatively quickly at about 66 pages per minute and can be equipped with cartridges that have a range of up to 55,000 pages – perfect for open-plan offices with a busy printer room.
Pros
+ Fast printing
+ Very easy to use
+ Comprehensive paper management for professional use
Cons
- Very expensive
- Takes up a large amount of space