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Top 10 Monochrome Laser Printers

Got a lot of text to print, and fast? Check out our reviews of monochrome laser printers for small offices and workgroups. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Edited by Melissa Riofrio, PC World

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PCW Rating: 83.1PCW Rating: 83.1PCW Rating: 83.1

Last Rated: June 02, 2009

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1. Brother HL-5370DWT

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:32, Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200, Tray Capacity, pages: 550,

Bottom Line: Inexpensive and versatile, but slow, this laser is best suited for home or a small workgroup.

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PCW Rating: 82.7PCW Rating: 82.7PCW Rating: 82.7

Last Rated: June 02, 2009

2. HP LaserJet P2055x Laser Printer

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:35, Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200, Tray Capacity, pages: 800,

Bottom Line: Pairing high-volume capabilities with high toner costs is the kicker in this otherwise nice unit.

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PCW Rating: 81.6PCW Rating: 81.6PCW Rating: 81.6

Last Rated: June 02, 2009

3. Xerox Phaser 3250DN

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:30, Max. B&W dpi: 600-by-600, Tray Capacity, pages: 250,

Bottom Line: This is a cheap, decent printer, whose automatic duplexer helps you forget the klunky paper tray.

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PCW Rating: 81.4PCW Rating: 81.4PCW Rating: 81.4

Last Rated: June 02, 2009

4. Lexmark E460dn Laser Printer

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:40, Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200, Tray Capacity, pages: 300,

Bottom Line: You get great speed and print quality, dimmed by pricey toner and skimpy standard paper capacity.

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PCW Rating: 79.8PCW Rating: 79.8PCW Rating: 79.8

Last Rated: June 02, 2009

5. Ricoh Aficio Sp 3300DN Laser Printer

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:30, Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200, Tray Capacity, pages: 250,

Bottom Line: An automatic duplexer enhances this entry-level printer, but the paper tray design is difficult.

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PCW Rating: 79.5PCW Rating: 79.5PCW Rating: 79.5

Last Rated: June 02, 2009

6. Xerox Phaser 3600/N

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:40, Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200, Tray Capacity, pages: 700,

Bottom Line: You get a lot of good stuff for the price; shell out an extra $100 for the duplex-equipped model.

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PCW Rating: 79.3PCW Rating: 79.3PCW Rating: 79.3

Last Rated: June 02, 2009

7. OKI Printing Solutions B420DN

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:30, Max. B&W dpi: 2400-by-600, Tray Capacity, pages: 580,

Bottom Line: The tradeoffs on this low-cost unit include slow print speeds and some design drawbacks.

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PCW Rating: 78.2PCW Rating: 78.2PCW Rating: 78.2

Last Rated: June 02, 2009

8. Samsung ML-1630

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:17, Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-600, Tray Capacity, pages: 100,

Bottom Line: Sleek and shiny-black, the ML-1630 has miles of style and adequate performance for personal use.

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PCW Rating: 77.8PCW Rating: 77.8PCW Rating: 77.8

Last Rated: June 02, 2009

9. HP Laserjet P1505

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:24, Max. B&W dpi: 600-by-600, Tray Capacity, pages: 250,

Bottom Line: Cheaply priced but also cheaply designed, this printer’s saving grace is its speed.

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PCW Rating: 76.8PCW Rating: 76.8PCW Rating: 76.8

Last Rated: June 02, 2009

10. Ricoh Aficio SP 4210N

B&W Pages per Min.: B&W PPM:27, Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-600, Tray Capacity, pages: 600,

Bottom Line: A classic workhorse, it’s built for speed more than print quality; the cheap toner is a big plus.

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