It wasn't that long ago that most homes and small businesses wouldn't have even considered a laser printer -- they were too large and expensive to be within the means of most households. Now, you can find some top-notch laser all-in-ones that can handle your home- and small-office chores quickly and efficiently. These aren't going to do much for your family photos, and they'll cost (and weigh) more than an inkjet. But lasers are still faster than inkjets, and more precise for text printing.
1. Xerox Phaser 6300
Both the Phaser 6300 and the slightly faster Phaser 6350 earned high praise for their speed, features (including built-in duplexer and networking), ease of use, and reliability. The only criticism was that the print quality was only good rather than excellent, but for office use, this looks like a winner.2. Lexmark X422 MFP
If you don't need color, but want a fast, efficient laser multifunction for your office, you probably want to take a look at this one. The network-ready Lexmark X422 MFP was lauded by reviewers for its fast printing and scanning, quality text, and range of features, including fax and duplex printing.3. Samsung SCX-4100
The Samsung SCX-4100 is a solid, basic monochrome laser printer that costs as much -- or less -- than an inkjet. While the reviewers noted that it lacked some of the amenities of its more expensive peers -- such as independent faxing or an automatic document feeder -- it does offer good-quality printing and scanning in a compact form, which may be just the thing for home offices looking for text printing.4. Epson AcuLaser CX11N
Epson’s low-cost color laser, the first it is selling in the U.S., has garnered impressive reviews. Testers liked its performance and its output; they complained about a rather limited input tray (180 sheets). For a bit more, the CX11NF adds faxing capabilities and a 50-page automated document feeder. Not a bad entry in the color laser sweepstakes.
