Color laser printer - we make a choice for the home. Color printers for the home - rating of the best models Brother MFC-L8900CDW - for efficient office work

The best color laser printers for home and small office

The first group in our review are machines that are capable of producing full color images, but do not have high performance. Used primarily at home or in small offices. First, let's say a few words about the manufacturers.

1. Canon- a world-famous brand of printers and other printing devices (in this rating, we are talking only about printers, excluding copiers, MFPs, and other printing machines). Founded in the late 30s of the last century in Japan. The headquarters and key production facilities are located there to this day.
2. Brother Industries Ltd is another Japanese company on our list, but it is already a product of globalization. The company appeared on the horizons of big business just a few decades ago and managed to develop into a large transnational corporation with production facilities in many countries.
3. Ricoh Company Ltd.- the third transnational "Japanese" in our first list. No worse than the first three, and in some places better, especially in terms of the range (it also produces cameras, digital cameras and similar devices).
4. Finally, the undisputed giant of the market is an American company Hewlett Packard, namely its divisions specializing in the production of laser printers. It does not require special introductions, since this name has long become a legend.

The first small office laser printer in Expertology's ranking is Canon's popular laser printer. This is a rather ascetic device in terms of design with dimensions of 400x223x398 mm, weight of 12.3 kg and an average power consumption of about 868 W in operating mode.

The nominal number of printed pages is set by the manufacturer at 15,000 per month. Format: A4 or smaller. Full color is achieved by using four toner cartridges according to the CMYK color model.

As for the resolution, it is a maximum of 600x2400dpi for b/w and color printing. As for the print speed, everything will depend on the color. So, on one color (monochrome printing), the machine will produce 16 sheets per minute. With full-color printing, this figure will be 4 times lower.

It takes 66 seconds for the full warm-up time of the drum to dispense the first copy of this model. The first image comes out within 13.6 sec (monochrome) and 24.7 sec respectively – full color.

There are no frills in terms of built-in support for online printing in this model: built-in PostScript support is not implemented, the amount of RAM is only 16 MB, the resource of each individual color cartridge is almost the same as the resource of black - 1.2 thousand pages - black and 1 thousand pages - any color.

The device is connected via a universal USB 2.0 port, which is found in every computer. The operating noise level should nominally not exceed 50 dB.

There is one feature in this laser printer that is typical for Canon printers - special dimensions of the paper tank up to 216x355 mm and support for Canon's "proprietary" language - CAPT, using which a noticeable increase in print quality is possible.

Advantages

excellent work speed;

reliability and reliability;

support for "proprietary" CAPT technology.

Flaws

• sometimes hangs while working under Linux.

The second item in the ranking of the best laser printers from Expertology is a model from the Japanese brand Brother. Despite the fact that this Japanese brand is far from the most famous, printers of this model do not stop breaking sales records. The secret is simple - the optimal combination of quality, performance, price and maintainability.

The linear dimensions of the device are 410x313x486 mm, weight - 21.8 kg. Noise declared by the manufacturer in operating mode should not exceed 49 dB. The design and execution are typical for this class of devices, the color scheme is predominantly white. Power consumption in operating mode is about 580 watts.

The machine is capable of producing on average about 40,000 A4 prints per month. Built-in 2-sided printing function, which is activated automatically.

The resolution limit for monochrome and full color printing is the same - 2400×600dpi. The intensity of printing in full color and in black and white is the same - 31 copies per minute. The printer needs 29 seconds to warm up. The first monochrome print comes out in 15 seconds.

The standard loading of the automatic paper feed tray is 300 sheets, the limit is 1050 sheets. The laser printer also has a separate manual feed tray. Its capacity is 50 sheets.

Technically, the device is able to work with paper from 60 to 163 gsm. meter. The material may also not necessarily be paper in its pure form - envelopes, special transparent or “rice” films, labels, and so on are acceptable.

The printer contains 256 MB of built-in RAM, the operation of the device is controlled by a processor with a frequency of 800 MHz. Connection is via Ethernet or USB, as well as wireless - Wi-Fi. There is built-in support for AirPrint technology, you can also print directly or through a convenient web interface. What is important for printers is that this laser printer supports PostScript 3, PCL 6, PDF with 66 PostScript fonts preinstalled.

Advantages

wide opportunities;

PostScript support;

ease of use;

wireless connectivity.

Flaws

• no obvious shortcomings were noted by users.

Next in our ranking is the product of the American technology giant Hewlett-Packard. The linear dimensions of the device are 392x247x435 mm, weight - 13.8 kg. Operating power consumption does not exceed 381 W - this is the most economical device in this group in terms of direct power consumption.

All electronics are controlled by a processor with a frequency of 800 MHz. Installed 128 MB of RAM. This is its maximum volume and it is impossible to expand the RAM.

The nominal productivity of the model is 40,000 copies per month. The maximum media format is A4. 2-sided printing works in automatic mode. The device can print up to 21 pages per minute.

Resolution is not the strongest side of this model. For b/w and full color, this figure is 600×600dpi. The first copy comes out in 10.7 seconds for b/w and 12.1 seconds for color.

The paper weight range is from 60 to 220gsm. meter. You can print on other media - films, photo paper, envelopes, and more.

The laser printer supports PostScript and is compatible with all popular operating systems. The connection is made to choose from - via USB 2.0, Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Nominal noise in the operating mode is up to 50 dB.

Advantages

a wide range of cartridge or toner options;

built-in PostScript support;

significant common resource.

Flaws

low resolution for black and white printing.

expensive consumables.

The dimensions of the device are 400x320x450 mm, the printer weighs 23.8 kg. In operating mode, consumes 1300 watts. Full color printing is realized by the interaction of four cartridges in the CMYK color model. The maximum resolution for b/w and full color is the same and is 2400x600 dpi. The maximum format is A4. Nominal productivity - 30 thousand pages per month.

The speed for monochrome printing and full color is 20 pages per minute. There is an automatic two-sided printing function. The time required for warming up is 30 seconds. The first print comes out in 14 seconds.

The maximum capacity of the automatic paper feed tray is 751 sheets (standard is 251 sheets). There is a separate tray with a capacity of 1 sheet for manual feed.

The black cartridge has a nominal yield of 2,000 pages. Any of the color cartridges - 1.6 thousand pages. There are 4 cartridges in total in accordance with the CMYK color model.

The laser printer can print on paper weights from 60 to 160 gsm. m. It is also allowed to print on labels, glossy paper, envelopes, cards.

The device is powered by an Intel Celeron-M processor with a frequency of 350 MHz. Connection - via USB 2.0, Wi-Fi or Ethernet. The maximum amount of RAM is set to 128 MB.

Advantages

affordable price;

a high resolution;

reliability.

Flaws

• not supported by PostScript.

The best black and white laser printers for home and small office

The next group in the ranking of the best laser printers from Expertology is a trio of black-and-white machines, manufactured by companies that have already been discussed above. These are three "Japanese" - Brother, Canon and Ricoh - the best in their class. Ideal for home use or a small office.

General characteristics for all three models:

1. maximum format - A4;
2. desktop placement;
3. no PostScript support;
4. connection via USB 2.0 or wireless via Wi-Fi;
5. AirPrint supported (except Ricoh SP 150w);
6. Compatible with Windows, Linux, Mac OS, iOS.

This rating group is opened by a laser printer from Brother Corporation. This device measures 356×183×360mm and weighs 6.9 kg. In the operating mode consumes 455 W of electricity (58 W - in standby mode). Nominal noise in operating mode - 49 dB and 30 dB - in standby mode.

The maximum resolution is 2400×600dpi. The resource of the original cartridge is about 1200 pages. The nominal resource of the photoconductor is 12,000 pages.

The laser printer prints up to 26 pages per minute. It takes 9 seconds to warm up after switching on. The automatic paper feeder holds 251 sheets. Built-in separate 1-sheet tray for manual feed. 2-sided printing is automatically enabled.

The electronic “stuffing” of the laser printer runs on an ARM9 processor with a frequency of 266 MHz. 32 MB RAM installed. Statuses and other information are displayed on a convenient external LCD panel. Acceptable paper weight - in the range from 60 to 163 gsm. meter.

Our experts also emphasize the special feature of this laser printer - it uses the GDI printing language.

Advantages

high speed printing;

two-sided printing;

stylish design;

excellent integration with Android.

Flaws

• from sleep mode via Wi-Fi is not displayed "on the fly" - only by pressing a button.

The performance declared by the manufacturer is very modest - only 5 thousand copies per month. Also, this laser printer does not have a particularly outstanding maximum resolution - no more than 600x600dpi. But these indicators are quite enough for use at home or in a small office. The electronics in this model is also very ascetic - 32 MB of RAM is installed.

The device can print up to 18 sheets per minute. It takes 10 seconds to warm up. The first copy comes out after 7.80 seconds. The nominal life of the cartridge is 1.6 thousand copies. The paper weight limit is 60 to 163 gsm. meter.

The declared noise level in the operating mode is no more than 49.2 dB.

Advantages

cute design;

non-chip cartridge (no problems with refilling);

high speed printing;

quiet;

Flaws

• the kit may include a starter cartridge with a very limited resource - you need to clarify.

And the laser printer from Ricoh completes the rating group of b / w printers with modest performance. The dimensions of the device are 351x106x266 mm, weight - 6.5 kg. With intensive work consumes up to 880 watts of electricity. In standby mode - no more than 50 watts.

In terms of maximum resolution, this laser printer is exactly between the two previous ones - 1200x600dpi. The print speed is also "average" - 22 copies per minute. The printer takes 25 seconds to warm up. The first copy comes out after 11 seconds.

This laser printer noticeably loses to the previous two in terms of cartridge resource. This figure here is only 700 pages. The range of allowable paper weight has also been reduced - from 60 to 105 g/sq. meter. The automatic feed tray is also very modest in volume - 50 sheets.

Advantages

compact;

high speed;

nice design;

economical;

very decent print quality.

Flaws

• a small resource of a cartridge, a number of other restrictions.

Best Color Laser Printers for Medium to Large Offices

Let's say a few words about those manufacturers that have not yet been heard in our review.

1. Lexmark is a world-famous transnational corporation headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. One of the most recognizable brands of printing devices.
2. KYOCERA- also a huge corporation with a worldwide reputation. Based in Kyoto, Japan. The headquarters is now located there. Representative offices of the company operate in 68 countries. The total staff includes more than 60 thousand employees.
3. Xerox- a brand that at one time became a household name for copiers. However, the Xerox product range includes hundreds and hundreds of SKUs, lines and product lines. There is a misconception that Xerox is a Japanese company. But in reality it is an American manufacturer headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut and Rochester, New York.

The first number in this rating group from Expertology is a very worthy model from Lexmark. This is a very large device with dimensions of 559x536x523 mm and a weight of 62.14 kg. The desktop location of the printer is assumed, despite the size and weight.

Nominal conditional productivity - about 175 thousand pages within a month. The size limit is A4. Full color is formed from four basic colors (CMYK). The maximum resolution for monochrome mode is 1200×1200dpi, for full color - 2400×600dpi. 2-sided mode is activated automatically.

The printer can print up to 60 pages per minute - both full-color and monochrome. The first copy comes out after 7 seconds. The conditional resource of any of the cartridges is about 8 thousand copies.

A positive "side effect" of the dimensions of this model is the capacity of the auto feed tray. The recommended load is 650 sheets, the limit is 4.5 thousand. There is a separate "manual" tray for 100 copies.

Also the range of admissible paper weight from 75 to 300 g/sq. meter. PostScript is supported, which is important for operational printing.

The electronics are controlled by a rather powerful processor at 1.33 GHz. Nominal installed RAM - 1024 MB (expandable up to 3072 MB). You can only connect a laser printer "by wire" - via USB or Ethernet. Wi-Fi connection in this model, unfortunately, is not implemented.

Advantages

solid design;

decent print quality;

high speed;

efficient printing on C4 envelopes;

endurance (suitable for the production of large print runs).

Flaws

wired connection only;

problems with the availability of cartridges.

Next in the ranking of the best laser printers from Expertology, we present the only model in this group, the maximum format of which is A3. Of course, this characteristic most significantly influenced the dimensions of the printer - 602x790x665 mm and weight - 89 kg. Despite such "physics", the placement is supposed to be desktop.

The full color is formed from the 4 base colors of the CMYK model. There are also four cartridges, respectively (the conditional capacity of any color is 20 thousand pages, black - 30 thousand). The maximum resolution is the same for any mode - 1200x1200dpi. Supports automatic 2-sided printing.

Operation speed changes significantly when format and color mode settings are changed: up to 60 A4 copies per minute in monochrome; 55 copies in full color on A4; 30 pages monochrome on A3 and 27 cpm full color on A3. It takes 17 seconds to warm up.

The maximum capacity of the auto feed tray is 7150 sheets, the manual feed tray is 150 sheets. Acceptable paper weight for printing is from 52 to 300gsm. meter. Supported by PostScript.

The electronic component of this model is controlled by the central processor Freescale QorIQ 1.2 GHz. RAM - 4 GB, hard drive 320 GB, solid state drive (SSD) 8 GB. There is also a slot for reading SD cards.

You can connect to a laser printer via USB 2.0 or Ethernet. Supports AirPrint technology.

Advantages

extremely attractive design;

large and convenient LCD screen control panel;

stability and continuity;

high performance;

a serious resource of cartridges.

Flaws

• high price.

Next in this rating group, we present a laser printer from the legendary company Hewlett-Packard. This device is already much more modest in terms of dimensions and weight than the previous ones. Dimensions - 510x640x458 mm, weight - 37.5 kg. Power consumption in the operating mode - 780 watts, in standby - 31 watts. Nominal noise during operation - up to 53 dB.

Declared productivity - conditional 120 thousand copies within a month. Format restriction - A4. Full color printing is based on the CMYK color model (4 cartridges with a yield of 10,500 copies for any color and 12,500 copies for black). Implemented 2-sided printing in automatic mode. The maximum resolution is the same for all modes - 1200x1200dpi. Supported by PostScript.

The speed of work also does not depend on the mode and is equal to 56 copies per minute. The first one comes out in 5.80 seconds in both b/w and full color. The maximum capacity of the automatic feed tray is 1750 sheets, the manual feed tray is 100 sheets. Acceptable paper weight is 60 to 220 gsm. meter.

The electronics of the device operates under the control of a central processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz. Integrated 1GB RAM (expandable up to 2GB).

The range of connectivity options deserves special praise: wired USB 2.0 and Ethernet interfaces and wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Supported by AirPrint.

Advantages

a wide range of connection options;

exceptional reliability and reliability;

famous brand;

very good picture quality.

Flaws

• no obvious deficiencies were noted.

The fourth model in the ranking of the best color printers for a large office is an interesting "Japanese" from Brother. The printer is even lighter and more compact than all its predecessors: dimensions - 410x445x495 mm, weight - 28.3 kg. During operation, it consumes 540 W, in standby mode - 65 W. Nominal noise - 55.1 dB in operation and 27.3 dB in standby.

The maximum print format is A4. The resolution for black and white and color printing varies considerably. So, in b/w mode, the maximum resolution will be 2400x600 dpi, and in full color - no more than 600x600dpi. The full color is formed from 4 base colors of the CMYK model (the resource of any cartridge is 6 thousand copies). PostScript is supported.

The machine can print up to 30 copies per minute in any color mode. 2-sided printing works automatically. Warm-up time - 29 seconds. The first print comes out in 15 seconds in any mode. The capacity of the automatic feed tray is 800 sheets, the manual tray is 50 sheets. Acceptable paper weight is 60 to 163 gsm. meter.

The electronic component of this model is as follows. Installed CPU StarSaphire with a frequency of 400 MHz. The amount of RAM is 128 MB (can be expanded up to 384 MB). The device is connected via USB 2.0, Ethernet or Wi-Fi. AirPrint is also supported.

A small but nice bonus of this model is the presence of NFC.

Advantages

affordable price of the printer and original consumables;

wireless connection;

• relatively compact and lightweight.

Flaws

• limited resolution for full color printing.

Another model from the legendary company Hewlett-Packard continues this rating group. Dimensions of the device - 458 × 399 × 479 mm, weight - even less than the previous model - 27 kg. When working at full load, the device consumes up to 571 W, in sleep mode - no more than 33.2 W. Nominal noise during operation - up to 51 dB.

The declared performance of 80 thousand conditional copies within a month is an acceptable indicator for a medium-sized office. The size limit is A4. 2-sided mode works automatically. The maximum resolution is the same for all modes - 1200x1200dpi. Full-color printing is formed from four colors (the capacity of any color cartridge in terms of copies is 5 thousand, black - 6 thousand).

In any mode, the laser printer is capable of printing up to 33 copies per minute. The first full-color print comes out after seven seconds, black and white after six. The maximum capacity of the auto feed tray is 1200 sheets, the manual tray is 100 sheets. It is allowed to print on paper with a weight of 60 to 220 g/sq. meter. Supported by PostScript.

Electronics is controlled by a fairly powerful processor with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz. Integrated RAM of the maximum allowable volume - 1 GB. Connection is possible only wired - USB or Ethernet.

Advantages

high speed of work;

reliability;

decent picture quality;

relative compactness and lightness.

Flaws

• wired connection only.

And the model from the American legendary brand Xerox completes this group of ratings. This is the most relatively compact and light printer in the group - linear dimensions 491x399x488 mm, weight 26 kg. At full load, it consumes up to 705 W of electricity in operation, in stand-by mode - 76 W. Nominal noise in operation - no more than 52.3 dB.

Performance is similar to the previous model - about 80 thousand pages per month. The size limit is A4. 2-sided mode works automatically. The maximum resolution is not the most outstanding - 600x600dpi for any mode. The number of cartridges is 4 (CMYK color model), the resource of any of them is 2500 copies. Resource photoconductor - 60 thousand copies.

In any color mode, the machine is capable of printing up to 35 copies per minute. It takes 60 seconds to warm up. The first color print comes out after 13 seconds, monochrome - after 12. The maximum capacity of the auto feed tray is 1250 sheets, the manual feed tray is 150. The allowable paper weight is from 60 to 220 g / sq. meter. PostScript is supported.

The electronics are controlled by a central processor with a clock frequency of 1050 MHz. The amount of integrated RAM - 2048 MB. Wired connection - USB or Ethernet. Supported by AirPrint.

Advantages

spectacular design;

high speed of work;

exceptional reliability and reliability.

Flaws

• limited limit resolution.

The best black and white laser printers for medium to large offices

There are six models in total. There are a number of characteristics that are common to all monitored devices:

1. desktop installation;
2. format restriction - A4 (except for the model from KYOCERA);
3. automatic 2-sided printing;
4. maximum resolution - 1200 × 1200dpi;
5. supported by PostScript.

Opens the last group of devices in the Xerox High Performance Printer overview. Quite a large device - 541x420x476 mm, weight - 34.6 kg. When fully loaded, it consumes up to 675 W of electricity, in stand-by mode - no more than 80 W. Nominal noise during operation - 52 dB, in stand-by - 28 dB.

The declared productivity is 275 thousand copies per month, which meets the needs of a large-scale office. The machine produces up to 62 copies per minute. It takes 15 seconds to warm up. The first print comes out after 7.80 s.

The electronics are controlled by a processor with a frequency of 600 MHz. Installed 256 MB RAM (expandable up to 768 MB). Wired connection only - via USB or Ethernet. The laser printer has 139 PostScript fonts and 81 PCL fonts.

Advantages

high performance and speed;

exceptional reliability and "endurance";

long life of the cartridge.

Flaws

• not marked.

The high-performance laser printer from Hewlett-Packard continues the final group of the rating. Device dimensions - 431x505x466 mm, weight - 26.3 kg. When fully loaded, the device consumes up to 780 W of electricity, in stand-by mode - 15.3 W. Nominal noise during operation - 55 dB.

Claimed performance is even higher than the previous machine - 300 thousand pages per month. The device is capable of producing up to 71 copies per minute, almost a record speed. The first print comes out after 5.40 s.

The maximum capacity of the automatic feed tray is 4400 sheets, the manual feed tray is 100 sheets. Permissible paper weight - from 60 to 199 g/sq. meter. The resource of the cartridge is less than that of the previous model, but still decent - conditional 11 thousand copies.

Electronics is controlled by a processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz. 512 MB RAM is installed, which can be expanded up to 1536 MB. Connection is possible wired - USB 2.0, Ethernet or wireless - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Supported by AirPrint.

The control panel is equipped with a 4.3-inch LCD color screen.

Advantages

exceptionally high performance;

many ways to connect;

stylish design;

large LCD display control panel;

record speed of the press;

impressive cartridge life.

Flaws

• no obvious deficiencies were observed.

The rating of the best laser printers from Expertology continues with a high-performance model from Ricoh. Linear dimensions of the printer - 420x345x410 mm, weight - 18 kg. In operating mode, the device consumes 1400 watts of electricity. In standby mode - no more than 9.4 watts.

The declared performance of the model is 275 copies per month. The machine is capable of producing up to 60 copies per minute. It takes 25.4 seconds to warm up. The first print comes out after 6 seconds.

The maximum capacity of the automatic feed tray is 2.6 thousand sheets, the manual feed tray is 100 sheets. Acceptable paper weight is 60 to 220 gsm. meter. The resource of the cartridge is almost a record in the context of the models considered in the review - 25 thousand pages.

The electronics of the device is controlled by a processor with a frequency of 1460 MHz. RAM is set to a maximum of 2 GB. A little disappointing is the fact that the printer can only be connected via a wired Ethernet LAN. But there is support for AirPrint. There is a slot for reading SD cards. A 320 GB hard drive is available as an option.

This model supports PostScript and contains 136 built-in PostScript fonts. 45 PCL fonts are also installed.

Advantages

affordable price;

reliability, stability of work;

high speed printing;

exceptionally high cartridge yield.

Flaws

• Ethernet connection only.

The fourth position in this rating group is a high-performance device from KYOCERA. Its dimensions are 469x320x410 mm, weight - 20 kg. During operation consumes up to 642 watts of electricity. In standby mode - up to 14 watts. Rated operating noise - no more than 50.4 dB, in stand-by mode - no more than 30 dB.

This is the only model in this group that can print on A3 format. The printer can print up to 40 A4 pages per minute and 2 times less - A3. It takes 18 seconds to warm up. The first copy comes out after 7.50 c.

The maximum capacity of the auto feed tray is 2.6 thousand sheets, the recommended loading is 600 sheets. There is a separate manual feed tray with a capacity of 100 sheets. Allowed paper weight from 60 to 220 g/sq. meter. The amount of toner in the cartridge is designed for conditional 15 thousand copies. According to user reviews, the resource of the cartridge and the photoconductor are perhaps the strongest points of this model.

The electronics of the laser printer is controlled by a PowerPC 465 processor with a frequency of 750 MHz. The "factory" amount of RAM is 256 MB, and it can be expanded up to 1280 MB. Connection is possible only wired - USB or Ethernet, but there is support for AirPrint. There is also a slot for reading memory cards.

Advantages

spectacular design;

high reliability and uninterrupted operation;

A3 format;

Affordable price, as for such a format.

Flaws

• questionable maintainability.

The penultimate model in this rating group is produced by the American company Hewlett-Packard. Linear dimensions - 381x216x357 mm, weight - 8.58 kg. When fully loaded, the machine consumes up to 591 watts of electricity. In sleep mode - no more than 6.1 watts. Nominal noise during operation - no more than 54 dB.

The declared performance is conditional 80 thousand copies per month - it meets the needs of a medium-sized office. The laser printer can produce up to 38 copies per minute. The first print comes out after 5.70 seconds.

The capacity limit of the auto feed tray is 900 sheets, the recommended loading is up to 350 sheets. There is a separate "manual" tray for 100 sheets. Permissible weight of paper used - from 60 to 175 g/sq. meter. The resource of the cartridge is rather weak compared to other models in the group - only 3100 copies.

The electronic part is controlled by a processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz. The RAM of the maximum possible volume is integrated - 128 MB and is not subject to expansion. Connection is possible only "by wire" - via USB or via Ethernet.

Advantages

affordable price;

sufficiently high speed in the context of devices of this class;

relatively compact and lightweight;

high and stable print quality.

Flaws

• limited cartridge life.

And finally, the last model in this rating group completes the review - this is the Canon i-SENSYS LBP252dw. Dimensions of the device - 400x298x377 mm, minimum weight - 12.4 kg. At full working load consumes up to 1150 W of electricity. In stand-by mode - no more than 12 watts. Noise is the weakest point of this model - as much as 71 dB.

Declared performance meets the needs of a medium-sized office - about 50 thousand copies. The machine produces up to 33 copies per minute. It takes 16 seconds to warm up. The first print comes out after 6 seconds.

The capacity limit of the auto feed tray is 800 sheets. The recommended load is 300 sheets. There is a separate manual feed tray with a capacity of 50 sheets. Permissible grammage of the used paper is from 60 to 163 g/sq. meter. The cartridge resource is even less than that of the previous model - only 2100 copies.

The device is running a processor with a frequency of 525 MHz. 1 GB RAM installed. There are several connection options: wired - USB or Ethernet, or wireless - Wi-Fi. AirPrint is also supported. There is an NFC function.

Advantages

affordable price;

NFC function;

possibility of wireless connection;

the most compact and lightest in the group;

sufficiently high speed.

Flaws

• the most limited resource of a cartridge among models in this group.

Today, a computer without peripherals loses much in terms of functionality to a computer with additional equipment. Among its components is a printer that allows you to display text and graphic information on paper. Every year there are new models of these devices, whose total number is measured in tens, if not hundreds of items. It is difficult for a non-specialist to understand this diversity. That is why we decided to prepare this rating, in which we conduct a comparative analysis of the most popular models at the beginning of 2014, based on their functional characteristics.

Where to Buy the Best Business Printer

Printers can be purchased from various places:

in large retail chains. Here the prices are low, but the assortment is very small.

in computer stores. Good range for home use and low prices.

in specialized stores. Prices here are not much different from computer stores, but the range is the largest possible for the most demanding customers.

Rating of laser printers

Laser printers work on the principle of applying toner to paper and then melting it with a laser, after which it is securely fixed to the paper. The disadvantage of this type of printing is the difficulty in creating color images, which is why color laser printers are often used on an industrial or commercial scale. However, the advantage of laser technology is high quality and speed of printing, durability of ink, low noise level and low cost of printing.

• Print speed: 60 pages per minute. As a result, quality suffers.
• Tray capacity: 600 sheets.
• Advantages: low price, with analogues.

• Print speed: 18 pages per minute (both black and white and color).
• Cartridge yield: 10,000 pages.
• Tray capacity: 250 sheets.
• Duplex printing: manual.
• Advantages: high quality printing (resolution is 9600x600 dpi). There is a Wi-Fi connection.

• Print speed: 33 pages per minute.
• Cartridge yield: 5,000 pages.
• Tray capacity: 250 sheets.
• Duplex printing: manual.
• Advantages: there is a scanner, noiseless operation.

• Print speed: 26 pages per minute.
• Cartridge yield: 10,000 pages.
• Tray capacity: 250 sheets.
• Duplex printing: automatic.
• Advantages: there is a scanner, noiseless operation, there is a Wi-Fi connection.

• Print speed: 40 pages per minute.
• Cartridge yield: 7,000 pages.
• Tray capacity: 500 sheets.
• Duplex printing: automatic.
• Advantages: noiseless operation, there are Ethernet and USB connectors.

inkjet printer rating

These printers print using tiny nozzles on the print head. In this way, they spray ink onto the printed surface. This technology has many disadvantages:

• high cost of consumables;
• poor print quality;
• requirements for the printed surface;
• drying of the print head;
• and many others.

However, due to low cost, good speed, versatility and low noise level, such printers are still quite common among consumers.

• Black and white print speed: 11 pages per minute.
• Color print speed: 8 pages per minute.
• Tray capacity: 80 sheets.
• Advantages: touch screen, wireless connection, USB connector.
• Disadvantages: high noise level.

• Black and white print speed: 12.2 pages per minute.
• Color print speed: 8.7 pages per minute.
• Tray capacity: 100 sheets.
• Maximum print resolution: 1200x4800 dpi.
• Advantages: wireless connection, USB connector.
• Disadvantages: high noise level, large dimensions, inability to print from a flash drive.

• Black and white print speed: 35 pages per minute.
• Color print speed: 27 pages per minute.
• Tray capacity: 50 sheets.
• Maximum print resolution: 1200x6000 dpi.
• Advantages: USB connector, touch screen, automatic two-sided printing.
• Disadvantages: high noise level, poor print quality of fine details.

• Black and white print speed: 33 pages per minute.
• Color print speed: 15 pages per minute.
• Tray capacity: 100 sheets.
• Maximum print resolution: 5760x1440 dpi.
• Advantages: USB connector, wireless connection, touch screen, continuous ink supply system.
• Disadvantages: inconvenient interface, large size.

This printer is somewhat different from the previous ones, as it is focused only on photo printing. Therefore, the speed, ink consumption and other parameters depend on the type of photo.

• Maximum print resolution: 2880x1440 dpi.
• Advantages: high print accuracy, good color reproduction, increased cartridge capacity, the ability to print on almost any surface.

Rating of home printers

Home printers have a number of special requirements that are necessary for comfortable use in a home environment. Such requirements include size, functionality, ease of management, low cost of the printer and printing, and much more.

Since each person may have their own requirements for a printer, the following rating will contain various types of printers that have their own functionality and focus.

A simple and inexpensive printer designed for daily home use. Multifunctionality and ease of use make it a versatile option for the home.

• Printer type: inkjet.
• Print speed: 8 pages per minute.
• Tray capacity: 100 sheets.
• Advantages: versatility, touch screen, high print quality, wireless connection, USB connector, low price.
• Disadvantages: slow print speed, high noise level.

This device is a home version of an office printer. Suitable for those who regularly bring work home.

• Printer type: LED.
• Print speed: 33 pages per minute.
• Tray capacity: 830 sheets.
• Maximum print resolution: 1200x1200 dpi.
• Advantages: multifunctionality, high printing speed, printing technology.
• Cons: dimensions.

Compact and easy to use printer with good printing speed. Suitable for home use for any purpose.

• Printer type: laser.
• Print speed: 19 pages per minute.
• Tray capacity: 150 sheets.
• Advantages: multifunctionality, good printing speed, printing technology, small size.
• Disadvantages: low print resolution.

Since this is a 3D printer, it's hard to describe its features within the usual parameters. This is one of the few 3D printers available to everyone today. A good price, clear design, availability - it's all combined here.

• Print area: 150x150x150 millimeters.
• Material: PLA or ABS plastic 1.75 mm.
• Device dimensions: 36x31x31 cm.
• Weight: 8.2 kilograms.
• Advantages: high printing accuracy, low price, reliable design.

Rating of color laser printers

With excellent print quality, laser printers are widely used everywhere. However, their disadvantage, the difficulty of color printing, greatly reduces their functionality. Therefore, variants of color laser printers are being actively created today, which will make this technology accessible to everyone.

• Print speed: 14 pages per minute.
• Maximum print resolution: 600x600 dpi.
• Tray capacity: 150 sheets.
• Advantages: uses almost any material for printing, wireless communication.
• Disadvantages: poor print quality, large size, high cost of printing.

• Print speed: 30 pages per minute.
• Maximum print resolution: 2400x600 dpi.
• Tray capacity: 250 sheets.
• Pros: Fast print speed, wireless connectivity.
• Cons: Poor print quality.

• Black and white print speed: 20 pages per minute.
• Color print speed: 5 pages per minute.
• Maximum print resolution: 600x1200 dpi.
• Pros: small size, high quality printing.
• Disadvantages: high cost of printing, a bit noisy.

• Print speed: 18 pages per minute.
• Maximum print resolution: 600x600 dpi.
• Advantages: small size, good printing speed, versatility.
• Disadvantages: high cost of printing.

Rating of 3D printers

Printers capable of printing three-dimensional objects have appeared on the market relatively recently. This is a relatively crude technology that still needs to be improved. However, even so, she managed to create huge demand and open up great opportunities.

Today's 3D printers are very expensive, large in size, and the cost of printing them is quite high. However, here are a few devices that deserve the attention of the buyer.

Basically a standard 3D printer. Good print area, mid-sized printer and solid construction. However, for the sake of this, the weight of the device was increased to 20 kilograms, which made it possible to make a stable structure on which accurate printing can be carried out.

• Print area: 200x200x200 millimeters.
• Material: ABS plastic 1.75 mm.
• Dimensions of the device: 340x355x355 millimeters.
• Weight: 20 kilograms.
• Advantages: high printing accuracy, reliable design.
• Disadvantages: high cost of printing.

Pretty compact and nice 3D printer, which has a very good functionality.

• Print area: 140x140x140 millimeters.
• Material: ABS plastic, PLA 1.75 mm.
• Device dimensions: 260x260x340 millimeters.
• Weight: 4.3 kilograms.
• Advantages: compact size, reliable design, stylish design.
• Disadvantages: high cost of printing, small print sizes, cost of the printer.

This printer has a fairly large print area, but this affected the dimensions of the device itself. The dimensions of the printer are quite large, and the construction is light. This casts doubt on the accuracy of the print. However, the cost fully justifies this doubt.

• Print area: 285x153x155 millimeters.
• Material: PLA plastic.
• Device dimensions: 490x320x380 millimeters.
• Weight: 11.5 kilograms.
• Advantages: large print area, print accuracy.
• Disadvantages: large size of the printer, cost of the printer, high cost of printing, only one type of plastic is used.

Stratasys Mojo

A professional 3D printer that allows you not only to create creative and creative products, but also to print full-fledged parts and other things needed in everyday life. The print quality here is quite high, and the closed print surface allows you to protect the process from adverse influences.

Although print speed is one of the main features of 3D printers, it is quite difficult to define it. After all, everything depends on the accuracy of the model, its shape, size, plastic and much more.

The best printers of 2014 - results / ranking

Thanks to this analysis of offers in the printer market, it is possible to determine the best models of various types. Samsung CLP-365W is the leader among laser printers. This is a versatile printer that allows you to print color and black and white images. Having a good resolution, it provides high print quality, good speed, and a good management interface.

Among the inkjet printers, Epson L355 can be distinguished, which has the best performance in its category. Although the Brother MFC-J825DW is on par with it, Epson has better print clarity as well as a user-friendly interface. The picture quality is good, and the speed allows you to print large amounts of information in a short time.

3D printers are a separate issue. Although it all depends on the requirements of the client, the Hyrel E2 Hobbyist can still be called the best copy. Extremely good build quality, accurate printing, compact size and large print space. Considering that its cost is not so high, today it is the best option for buying a 3D printer.

As for the best home printer, everything is individual. You need to think about what is expected from this device. And based on this, choose the most optimal option that meets the requirements.

Best printer 2014 - detailed description

Still, the best printer for universal use can be called Samsung CLP-365W. Relatively inexpensive price, wide functionality, excellent quality and speed of printing - all this makes this printer the best among market offers. This is a good option for office and home use, because the dimensions of this device are quite small.

Advantages of this printer:

• good print quality;
• high speed;
• Wi-Fi connection available;
• good interface and management;
• low price.

This is only a part of all the advantages that this printer has. However, there are also disadvantages here:

• high printing cost.

Perhaps this is the only drawback that still cannot go unnoticed. The price of cartridges is high, and here they need as many as four.

Since all the advantages and disadvantages have already been discussed, we can only say that the price category and print quality make this printer accessible to everyone. A wide choice of interfaces, speed, low noise level and ease of use of this printer make it the best on the market.

Where to buy printers at competitive prices

This company specializes in the sale of modern printers. The range includes both laser and inkjet models from the world's leading manufacturers. A wide range of products and high professionalism of consultants will allow any buyer to make their choice and choose the best printer for themselves. Be sure that here you will find a model that will meet your requirements.

In the recent past, printers, fax machines, scanners and, of course, a huge copier were indispensable attributes of a successful office. Only a few could organize all this diversity at home. But times have changed, multifunctional devices have appeared. Contrary to the fears of skeptics, inkjet printing has not sunk into oblivion with the advent of laser printers. Its higher quality is also used in MFPs. In addition, the cost of such units is much lower than their laser counterparts. Now anyone has the opportunity to fully work with documents and print photos at home. In our rating - the most popular and best models of inkjet MFPs in 2019.

Which inkjet MFP is better?

The inkjet MFP segment was occupied by four well-known brands: Epson, Canon, Hewlett-Packard and Brother. The rest of the firms operating in the inkjet printing market are either not represented by any MFP models at all, or they are not very popular.

It is difficult to single out a clear favorite from the above four. In terms of the number of models produced, all except Brother have almost equal positions. The latter company is represented by a point, but its products are quite competitive in their niches.

Epson and Canon products are hugely popular, and these brands compete with each other in the market in every price range. HP broke away from them only in the segment of professional MFPs - plotters, where the maximum print format reaches A0 size.

So which inkjet MFPs offered to the Russian consumer are considered the best?

We will make a reservation right away: we compiled this rating solely on the basis of customer reviews. We did not include in it those models that were either negatively reviewed or not commented at all. Therefore, this rating can include both expensive and sophisticated models, as well as budget ones. And in general: it cannot be considered objective - keep this in mind if you use it to select a printer.

Before we go directly to the rating, you should answer yourself a question.

Choosing a laser printer for the home

Laser printers are good because the cost of printing in them is low. In addition, they feature fast printing speeds, making them ideal for offices. For the home, people most often buy inkjet models with color printing technology - they are inexpensive. But a color laser printer will be very expensive, but it is preferable for home use, because. allows you to print not only documents, but also photos.

A few words about the cost of operation. Few people understand, but this parameter is one of the most important when choosing. Usually people pay attention to the initial cost of the device and forget that further operation is the biggest cost item. Usually cheap laser printers and MFPs have a small cartridge and drum life, therefore, they have to be changed often (there is still a cartridge you can refill a couple of times, then the drum has to be changed completely), and this involves spending money. Having overpaid once when buying an expensive laser printer with a long drum and cartridge resource, you can save money in the future. It turns out that expensive laser printers have a low cost per document. Of course, this is more important for offices where you need to print very, very often, but it also matters when choosing.

Printer Rating

1st - HP LaserJet Pro P1102w ($160)

Deservedly takes first place HP LaserJet Pro P1102w worth $160. This is a device with black and white printing technology and a fairly large resource - 5,000 pages per month. Standard print resolution - 600x600 dpi, speed 18 pages per minute.

One advantage is the 1600 page yield cartridge (usually 1000 page yield), which makes the cost per print lower. There is also wi-fi, which is another plus: it is not necessary to install it near the computer.

Reviews about this printer are positive, so we put it in first place. This is a high-quality product with a high-capacity cartridge - it lasts for a long time even with frequent use.

The disadvantages here are banal: the price, slow wi-fi, short cable and the complexity of setting up wireless printing. Actually, that's all.

2nd place - HP LaserJet Pro P1102 ($120)

A good printer for a small office or home with b/w laser printing technology. Unlike the previous one, this model is connected exclusively via the usb interface.

However, the rest of the parameters are the same:

• resolution: 600x600 dpi;
• cartridge yield: 1600 pages;
• print speed: 16 pages;
• productivity: 5000 pages per month.

This is a compact device that is easy and quick to set up. It is convenient and resource-intensive, because of the high-capacity cartridge, the cost of printing is reduced, which cannot but please the owner.

There are also disadvantages, but the most important of them is the cartridge, which, after refilling, prints either very dimly or “swears” at the lack of toner. However, the cartridges are not meant to be refilled. It is believed that they must be changed completely after the consumption of the entire resource.

3rd place - Panasonic KX-MB1500 ($130)

Slightly more expensive printer with b/w printing up to 18 pages per minute. Unlike previous models, this is not just a printer, but an MFP - a multifunctional device that also includes a scanner and a copier.

Its productivity is also 5,000 pages per month, the standard resolution is 600x600 dpi (like a copier). Productively claims that the kit comes with a cartridge designed for 2500 pages, which is much more than the resource of cartridges of previous models in the rating.

The device collects positive feedback from customers, and this is quite logical: this is an excellent and inexpensive MFP that works quietly and quickly. The device is reliable and due to the high-capacity cartridge, printing is cheap.

As for the shortcomings, we can highlight: a weak scanner, bad scanner software and the fact that it sometimes jams sheets at the exit. All in all, this is an almost perfect and cheap MFP for a home or even a small office.

4th place - Brother DCP-7057R ($160)

Another representative of the MFP family, which is equipped with one of the best printers. It is inexpensive, practical and fully meets the criteria of our today's rating, so we included it in this rating.

Immediately about the main thing: productivity is 10,000 pages per month, which allows you to print about 300 pages per day. The device has a resolution of 2400x600, and its speed is 20 pages per minute.

The cartridge, however, is a weak point - its resource is only 1000 pages, and with such a high performance, this is very small. However, judging by customer reviews, it refills quickly and easily, the toner counter is easily reset, and this allows you to continue printing pages after refilling. This significantly reduces the cost of ownership and makes this model one of the best among black and white MFPs.

Otherwise, everything is fine too: speed, print quality, convenient and simple software - everything is on top. Recommended.

5th place - HP LaserJet Pro MFP M125rnw ($195)

And again, an MFP with black and white printing technology. This model is equipped with an Ethernet port and Wi-fi, which allows you to make it a network device. Only this suggests that the device is primarily intended for offices, but, judging by customer reviews, it is also convenient to use it at home.

The main thing:

• productivity: 8000 pages per month;
• resolution: 600x600 dpi;
• 1500 page yield cartridge.

Despite the presence of Wi-fi, the device does not have any unique features. In general, it is good: it prints quickly, and it does it efficiently, quickly and easily configured, the cartridge has a pretty good resource, and after the end of the toner it is quite easy to refill and use again. This is one of the main advantages, so we can recommend this model with a clear conscience.

6th place - Kyocera FS-1040 ($110)

Inexpensive laser printer with black and white printing technology Kyocera FS-1040. According to the manufacturer, the device is designed for a small office, which is consistent with its characteristics.

Productivity is 10,000 pages per month, resolution 600x600 dpi, print speed up to 20 sheets per minute, comes with a cartridge with a resource of 2500 pages. Even the drum resource is indicated - 100,000 prints, which is a very solid indicator.

In their reviews, buyers characterize this model as a “workhorse for the office”, however, given its possible price, this is one of the best options for the home. The cartridge is refillable, which we attribute to the merits.

As for the shortcomings, we first of all highlight the design: everything is assembled on latches, without any reliable fasteners. Therefore, it should be used very, very carefully. Also, some buyers indicate “buggy” software, but such reviews are rare.

7th place - Ricoh SP 111SU ($130)

MFP from a little-known manufacturer with black and white laser printing technology. The model is intended for a small office, but it is quite suitable for the home.

If you skip the copier and scanner and stop only at the printer, then the model turned out to be very successful:

• productivity: 10,000 pages per month;
• resolution: 600x600 dpi;
• cartridge yield: up to 2000 pages

One of the main advantages is refillable cartridges. The manufacturer is not opposed to users refilling the cartridges themselves and even sells a special toner. It works well: it does not jam the paper, the print quality is good. He works out his money 100%, as the users themselves say.

8th place - Ricoh SP 111 (70-75 dollars)

Again, a model from the manufacturer Ricoh, which is ideal for the home. This is one of the cheapest printers, which will cost only $ 75 (perhaps the cheapest in this ranking).

The productivity is 10,000 pages per month, the print resolution is 1200x600 dpi, the cartridge for 2000 prints is included, which makes the cost of printing very cheap. In addition, the original cartridge can be refilled, which is a big plus.

Hello.

I think that I will not discover America by saying that a printer is an extremely useful thing. Moreover, not only for students (who simply need it to print term papers, reports, diplomas, etc.), but also for other users.

Now on sale you can find various types of printers, the price of which can differ tenfold. This is probably why there are a lot of questions regarding the printer. In this short help article, I will cover the most popular printer questions that I get asked (the information will be useful for those who are choosing a new printer for their home). So…

The article has omitted some technical terms and points in order to make it understandable and readable for a wide range of users. Only topical user questions that almost everyone faces when looking for a printer are analyzed ...

1) Types of printers (inkjet, laser, dot matrix)

This is where most of the questions come in. True, users do not raise the question of “types of printers”, but “which printer is better: inkjet or laser?” (for example).

In my opinion, the easiest way is to show the pros and cons of each type of printer in the form of a plate: it turns out very clearly.

My conclusions:

1. If you buy a printer for printing photos, it is better to choose a regular inkjet printer (preferably the model on which you can later install continuous ink supply - relevant for those who will print a lot of photos). The inkjet is also suitable for those who print small documents from time to time: abstracts, reports, etc.
2. A laser printer is, in principle, a station wagon. Suitable for all users, except for those who plan to print high-quality color pictures. A color laser printer in terms of photo quality (today) is inferior to an inkjet. The price of the printer and cartridge (including refilling it) is more expensive, but in general, if you make a full calculation, the cost of printing will be cheaper than on an inkjet printer.
3. Buying a color laser printer for the home is, in my opinion, not entirely justified (at least until the price of them drops ...).

An important point. Regardless of which type of printer you choose, I would also clarify one detail in the same store: how much does a new cartridge for this printer cost and how much does it cost to refill (refillable). Because the joy of buying can be lost after the ink runs out - many users will be very surprised to learn that some printer cartridges cost as much as the printer itself!

2) How to connect the printer. Connection interfaces

The vast majority of printers that can be found on sale support the USB standard. Connection problems, as a rule, do not arise, except for one subtlety ...

I don't know why, but often manufacturers don't include a cable to connect a printer to a computer. Sellers usually remind you of this, but not always. Many novice users (who encounter this for the first time) have to run to the store 2 times: once for the printer, the second for the connection cable. Be sure to check the package when buying!

The LPT interface is now becoming less and less common (it used to be a standard (very popular interface)). By the way, many PCs are still equipped with this port to be able to connect such printers. For the home in our time to look for such a printer - there is no point!

WiFi and Bluetooth

More expensive printers are often equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support. And I must tell you - the thing is extremely convenient! Imagine walking around the apartment with a laptop, working on a report - then you press the print button and the document is sent to the printer and printed out in a moment. In general, this add. the option in the printer will save you from unnecessary wires in the apartment (although the document is transferred to the printer longer - but in general, the difference is not so significant, especially if you print text information).

3) MFP - is it worth choosing a multi-functional device?

Recently, MFPs have been in demand on the market: devices in which a printer and a scanner are combined (+ fax, sometimes also a telephone). These devices are extremely convenient for photocopies - put a sheet and press one button - the copy is ready. Otherwise, personally, I don’t see any big advantages (having a separate printer and scanner - the second one can be removed altogether and taken out when you just need to scan something).

In addition, any normal camera can also take excellent photos of books, magazines, etc. - that is, it can practically replace a scanner.

HP MFP: Scanner and Printer Bundled with Auto-Sheet Feeder

Advantages of the MFP:

Multi-functionality;

Cheaper than if you buy each device separately;

Quick photocopy;

As a rule, there is an auto-feed: imagine how much easier it will be for you if you copy 100 sheets. With auto-feed: loaded the sheets into the tray - pressed the button and went to drink tea. Without it, each sheet would have to be turned over and placed on the scanner manually ...

MFP cons:

Bulky (relative to a conventional printer);

If the MFP breaks, you will lose both the printer and the scanner (and other devices) at once.

4) Which brand should I choose: Epson, Canon, HP…?

Lots of questions about the brand. But here the answer is monosyllabic - unrealistic. Firstly, I would not look at a specific manufacturer - the main thing is that it be a well-known manufacturer of copiers. Secondly, it is much more important to look at the technical characteristics of the device and the reviews of real users of such a device (in the age of the Internet, this is easy!). Even better, of course, if you are recommended by some friend who has several printers at work and sees the work of everyone with his own eyes ...

To name a specific model is even more difficult: by the time you read the article, this printer may no longer be on sale ...

That's all for me. I would be grateful for additions and constructive comments. All the best 🙂