All Personal Printers

The Bottom Line: The Samsung ML-1630 can't claim to be the best value among $200 mono laser printers--the competition offers faster print speeds and more features--but the ML-1630's aesthetic appeal is undeniable.

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome, Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), Wired, 16 pages/min, 17 pages/min, PC, USB

The Bottom Line: The HP Deskjet 460c printer is a boon if you're constantly on the go and absolutely need to be able to print from wherever you are. The option of Wi-Fi printing gives it a slight edge over the competition.

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 17 pages/min, 6.3 pages/min, 2 pages/min, 1.5 pages/min, 1.3 pages/min, 0.9 pages/min, 0.5 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB

The Bottom Line: The HP Deskjet 460c printer is a boon if you're constantly on the go and absolutely need to be able to print from wherever you are. The option of Wi-Fi printing gives it a slight edge over the competition.

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, Wireless, 17 pages/min, 6.3 pages/min, 2 pages/min, 1.5 pages/min, 1.3 pages/min, 0.9 pages/min, 0.5 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, 802.11b

The Bottom Line: The HP Deskjet 460c printer is a boon if you're constantly on the go and absolutely need to be able to print from wherever you are. The option of Wi-Fi printing gives it a slight edge over the competition.

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, Wireless, 17 pages/min, 6.3 pages/min, 2 pages/min, 1.5 pages/min, 1.3 pages/min, 0.9 pages/min, 0.5 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Bluetooth

The Bottom Line: The HP Deskjet 460c printer is a boon if you're constantly on the go and absolutely need to be able to print from wherever you are. The option of Wi-Fi printing gives it a slight edge over the competition.

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 17 pages/min, 6.3 pages/min, 2 pages/min, 1.5 pages/min, 1.3 pages/min, 0.9 pages/min, 0.5 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB

The Bottom Line: The HP Deskjet D4260 is a good choice for home users looking for a basic printer that's good enough for projects like school reports, but that won't break the bank.

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 30 pages/min, 23 pages/min, 26 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB

The Bottom Line: The Dell 1320c is a decent choice for a small office or work group, but a little more cash will net you a faster printer with better print quality.

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 16 pages/min, 12 pages/min, PC, USB

The Bottom Line: The HP LaserJet 1020 is a good deal for home users who have light print needs, but just a little bit more money can get you more features and better print quality.

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 14 pages/min, 15 pages/min, PC, USB

The Bottom Line: The Lexmark Z1300 isn't for everyone, but, for users who want to spend the bare minimum for occasional prints, it's quite a bargain.

Specs: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color, 8.5 in x 17 in, Wired, 22 pages/min, 16 pages/min, 12 pages/min, 5 pages/min, PC, USB

The Bottom Line: The tiny Samsung CLP-300 color laser printer is a good bargain for those with very basic print needs. If you need more from your printer, you'll have to spend a little more money.

Specs: Personal printer - Laser - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 17 pages/min, 4 pages/min, 16 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB