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Top 10 Color Laser Printers

Color laser printers are becoming more affordable, though toner costs can still be a shock. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Edited by Melissa Riofrio

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1. Dell 3130cn

Maximum paper size, height: 14.0 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 8.5 inches

Bottom Line: Spoil your small workgroup with this printer's speed, great output quality, and cheap toner.

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2. Lexmark C734dn Color Laser Printer

Maximum paper size, height: 1100.0 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 8.5 inches

Bottom Line: Offices will like the speed, features, and low cost; the default color palette is oversaturated.

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3. Xerox Phaser 7500 Color Laser Printer

Maximum paper size, height: 17.0 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 11 inches

Bottom Line: Yes, it's expensive, but it prints on paper up to banner size, at a fast clip and for a low cost.

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4. Kyocera Mita FS-C5300DN

Maximum paper size, height: 14.0 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 8.5 inches

Bottom Line: Speed and economy are its strengths; its color quality is acceptable for mainstream business use.

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5. Brother HL-4040CN

Maximum paper size, height: 14.0 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 8.5 inches

Bottom Line: This basic office printer balances good pricing, speed, and print quality with a sometimes-awkward design.

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6. Lexmark C780n

Maximum paper size, height: 14.0 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 8.5 inches

Bottom Line: For busy offices, this unit's speed and print quality are worth the cost--despite the subpar reliability.

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7. Konica Minolta Magicolor 4650EN

Maximum paper size, height: 14.0 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 8.5 inches

Bottom Line: This competent color laser is both well priced and well made.

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8. HP Color LaserJet CP2025

Maximum paper size, height: 14.0 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 8.5 inches

Bottom Line: For the price, you get solid overall performance--but a somewhat less solid-feeling package.

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9. Oki Printing Solutions C8800n

Maximum paper size, height: 1100.0 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 8.5 inches

Bottom Line: Wide-format printing makes it special, but a printer this costly should be better designed.

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10. Dell 2130cn

Maximum paper size, height: 14.0 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 8.5 inches

Bottom Line: Your small workgroup will enjoy this capable color laser until it's time to buy more toner.

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