Xerox DOCUPRINT N2125 NETWORK 21PPM 1200X1200DPI 32MB 10/100 ENET

WHAT'S HOT: The DocuPrint N2125 has the page-generating capabilities a busy office needs. It churns out text at a snappy 11.7 ppm and graphics at a respectable 3.7 ppm. Text appears crisp and bright, line art looks flawless, and gray-scale images are detailed, albeit somewhat dark. In addition, the N2125 earns points for being unusually easy to use. It has an intelligently designed control panel with a clear hierarchical menu and buttons for navigating each level. (Unfortunately, the menu display is not backlit.) Xerox tops off the package with a first-rate manual.

WHAT'S NOT: At $1299, the N2125 is a bit of an investment. The main paper tray holds 550 sheets and the auxiliary tray holds 100--a bit skimpy for a printer serving a big workgroup; you may decide to spend more for an extra 550-sheet paper feeder (you can add one or two, at $298 each, for a maximum capacity of 1750 sheets).

WHAT ELSE: The front panel flops open, so you can easily get inside to clear jams or replace toner. The power switch is conveniently located on the front, and it's recessed to lessen your risk of accidentally turning the printer off. The N2125 includes an ethernet interface as standard equipment, and it has additional features such as the ability to insert extra sheets to separate print jobs and a setting to print documents so that they'll fax more clearly.