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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

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1. Lexmark E460dn Laser Printer

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

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

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2. Xerox Phaser 3600/N

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

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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3. HP LaserJet P4014n Laser Printer

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

Bottom Line: Buy this printer for powerhouse text printing on the cheap; its graphics quality is barely decent.

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4. Lexmark T652n Mono Laser Printer

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

Bottom Line: High-volume text printing it can deliver, but not graphics printing, except really simple images.

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5. Xerox Phaser 4510N

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

Bottom Line: Fast and built to last, we love this unit’s cheap toner but wish we could get a decent graphic.

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6. OKI Printing Solutions B6500dn Digital Monochrome Printer

Bottom Line: Text speed is a big plus, but we expect better graphics quality from a printer this pricey.

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7. Brother HL-5370DWT

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

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

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8. Ricoh Aficio SP 4210N

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

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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9. Kyocera Mita FS-1350DN

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

Bottom Line: Haggle hard with the dealer on this basic unit, which has supercheap toner but sluggish speed.

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10. Xerox Phaser 3250DN

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

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

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