Find The Right Printers

HP Color LaserJet CP2025n

Although the HP CP2025n is rather slow to print black documents and is missing supplementary features such as USB-direct printing and wireless, the color laser shines in output quality, and the software holds your hand through a somewhat daunting learning curve. The CP2025n also has a high monthly duty-cycle, so we recommend it to anyone hunting for a workhorse printer to complement an equally diligent work environment.

OKI C3600n

The OKI C3600n is neither small nor lightweight, but its quick print speeds and its impressive output quality make it one of our favorite color laser printers on the market today.

Specs: Workgroup printer - LED - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 20 pages/min, 16 pages/min, PC, Mac, Unix, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX

Epson Stylus Photo R1900

Epson's Stylus Pro R1900 13-inch-wide photo printer is great for scrapbookers who want to print with pigment ink, or advanced photographers who want to print large, but can't justify the expense of a pro-level printer.

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Super B (13 in x 19 in), Wired, 1 min/page, 1.5 min/page, PC, Mac, USB, Direct print USB

HP LaserJet M2727nf

In a vacuum, the HP LaserJet 2727nf is a fine mono laser multifunction for small offices. But its price and feature set are out of whack with the competition: you can get more for the same money, or you can pay less for the same features.

Specs: Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Laser, 1200 x 1200 dpi

Brother MFC-9440CN

Our quibbles with the Brother MFC-9440CN pale in comparison to the many things we like about it, chiefly its sublime combination of fast speeds with high-quality output. It's currently our favorite recommendation for a small office environment.

Specs: Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Laser, 1200 x 2400 dpi

Kodak EasyShare 5500 All-in-One printer

Kodak packs a host of features in the EasyShare 5500, but fails to flesh them out sufficiently. We found this all-in-one printer frustrating to use.

Specs: Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet

HP OfficeJet Pro K850

The HP Officejet Pro K850 fits a small and very specific niche: offices that need low volumes of high-quality prints--including wide-format prints. Otherwise, it's too expensive for a general-purpose single-function printer.

Specs: Workgroup printer - Ink-jet - Color, Super B (13 in x 19 in), Wired, 24 pages/min, 21 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Parallel

Kodak EasyShare 5300 All-in-One printer

The EasyShare 5300 printer is Kodak's attempt at creating an easy-to-use, inexpensive all-in-one machine, but we think the company went too far and dumbed it down to where it lacks many of the features that the competition offers.

Specs: Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet

Canon ImageClass MP4690

The Canon ImageClass MP4690 multifunction laser printer offers work groups a lot of bang for the buck, but the Dell 1815dn offers nearly the same feature set and faster prints at the same price.

Specs: Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Laser, 600 x 1200 dpi

HP Officejet Pro L7680 All-in-One

With its wealth of office-oriented features, fast prints, and great print quality, the HP Officejet Pro L7680 is a very compelling all-in-one for small businesses or work groups. We wholeheartedly recommend it.

Specs: Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 2400 x 4800 dpi

HP Photosmart C6180

The HP Photosmart C6180 all-in-one tries to be everything to everyone, and ultimately it fails to meet this lofty goal. It's a good printer at a decent price, however, for the home user who wants to consolidate all tasks into one machine.

Specs: Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 4800 x 4800 dpi

HP LaserJet P2015dn

The HP P2015dn has the right features to make it a good fit for a small office or home office, but the competition offers a better printer for less money.

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 26 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX

HP Color LaserJet CM1017

The HP Color LaserJet CM1017 MFP is a great choice for small offices that need a multifunction laser with excellent print quality.

Specs: Copier, Printer, Scanner, Laser, 1200 x 1200 dpi

HP LaserJet P3005n

The HP LaserJet P3005 is a great mono laser printer for small- and medium-sized offices, but it's expensive. We think Lexmark's E350 series offers a better value.

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 35 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX

Lexmark E250d

Lexmark E250dn is an inexpensive, high-quality monochrome laser printer. If you need the fastest text prints, however, look to the competition.

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 28 pages/min, 30 pages/min, 14 pages/min, PC, Mac, USB, Parallel

Lexmark E350d

The Lexmark E350d is a great mono laser printer, but you can get more features for the same price from the competition.

Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 33 pages/min, 35 pages/min, 16 pages/min, PC, Mac, Unix, USB, Parallel

Stylus Photo R380 Inkjet Printer

The Epson Stylus Photo R380 offers a wealth of fun features and great print quality, making it a smart choice for amateur photo hobbyists.

Specs: Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 30 pages/min, 1.9 min/page, 4.6 min/page, PC, Mac, USB

HP Photosmart C5180

The HP Photosmart C5180 is a perfectly acceptable photo all-in-one, but you can get more features and faster print speeds for the same amount of money.

Specs: Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 2400 x 4800 dpi

HP OfficeJet 4315 all-in-one

The HP OfficeJet 4315 does it all, but does it slowly and not very well. It's a decent choice if you need a cheap all-in-one on hand for those "just in case" moments, but if you print even semiregularly, you're better off spending a little bit more for a better all-in-one printer.

Specs: Fax, Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 1200 x 1200 dpi

Canon Pixma MP950

The Canon Pixma MP950 is a near ideal photo all-in-one for an amateur photo enthusiast. The inclusion of fax and networking capabilities would've made it a must-buy.

Specs: Copier, Printer, Scanner, Ink-jet, 3200 x 6400 dpi