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| | | Laser printers are good options for users who print documents frequently. Typically, monochrome and color laser printers can print more than 12 pages per minute and are much faster than inkjet printers. Many models can be connected to a network and offer accessories for automatic two-sided printing. Models specifically for small business print more pages per month and are more upgradeable and networkable. | | |
| Typical costs: | - Personal monochrome laser printers generally run $100 -$200. Well-reviewed examples include the HP LaserJet 1018 and the Lexmark E120n. All are compact, lightweight, print at least 12 pages per minute and can print legal-sized documents.
- Color laser printers start at $300 -$500. Two well-reviewed choices are the Xerox Phaser 6180N and the HP Color LaserJet 1600. Both printers are compact and offer reasonable speed and professional quality results for text and graphics. And both can hold at least 250 sheets of paper, significantly more than most personal laser printers.
- Networked laser printers typically offer fast network connectivity, high-capacity toner cartridges, reasonably high-quality text, good paper handling and a built-in duplexer for double-sided printing. One monochrome option priced starting at $239 is the Dell Laser Printer 1720dn, which can print 30 pages per minute. A well-reviewed color networked laser printer is the Lexmark C770n, which runs $800 -$1,000.
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| What should be included: | - A starter toner cartridge.
- Photo and printer software.
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| Additional costs: | - Replacement toner cartridges ($30 -$200+ for high capacity cartridges). Users will get approximately 2,500 pages for a regular black cartridge and 5,000+ for a black high capacity toner cartridge.
- A duplexer for two-sided/duplex printing priced starting at approximately $100.
- Additional paper trays to improve paper capacity start at $75.
- Printer cable to connect to computer ($10).
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| Discounts: | - Prices for printers vary widely, so it pays to shop around. If shopping online, factor shipping costs into the total price. If buying locally, it may be helpful to bring a printout of an advertised online price to see if the merchant can match it. In some cases, prices at a store can be higher than what is advertised on the store's website.
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| Shopping for a laser printer: | - Check prices at online retailers such as Amazon.com and JR.com.
- If easier returns are a priority, consider buying a printer at a local electronics store such as , Best Buy, or Circuit City.
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Article updated August 2007 |
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