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Monochrome Laser Printer Reviews

Monochrome (black ink) laser printers can offer fast, high-quality text printing for a reasonable price. They also tend to offer long-term savings in the cost of toner (over the cost of ink cartridges for inkjet printers). Here are reviews of the latest monochrome laser printers.
Photos of the Lexmark E120n laser printer
Photos of the new Lexmark E120n monochrome laser printer.
Review: Lexmark E120n Monochrome Laser Printer
The Lexmark E120n monochrome laser printer is small, fast, and reasonably priced, but the software and setup guide user interface needs an overhaul.
What They're Saying About: The Lexmark T640 Laser Printer
If you’re looking for a solid monochrome laser printer, the Lexmark T640 may be the one to look for. Reviewers lauded its speed and text printing, expandability, and low printing costs.
What They're Saying About: The Samsung ML_2010 Laser Printer
If you need the durability and speed of a monochrome laser printer for a reasonable price, you might want to consider the Samsung ML-2010.
What They're Saying About: The Dell Laser Printer 1100
Dell made headlines when it introduced its new Laser Printer 1100 monochrome laser printer for $99, the first laser printer to be available for such an incredibly low price. Two journals that managed to obtain printers, however, report that while the Laser Printer 1100 is certainly basic, it performs quite well for its price, and is suitable for students and home offices.
What They're Saying About: The Brother HL-5140 Laser Printer
The Brother HL-5140 monochrome laser printer is a solid, well-built device for home and small businesses. Reviewers lauded it for its speed and dependability; they also remarked on its high quality text and expandability.
What They're Saying About: The HP LaserJet 1300
The HP LaserJet 1300 is a monochrome laser printer that is geared for the home and small office: It offers fast printing, good print quality, and enough expandability (additional 250-sheet paper tray, memory, or a networking card) to grow with the business.
What They're Saying About: The Minolta-QMS PagePro 1250W
The Minolta-QMS PagePro 1250W personal laser printer offers fine print quality -- better than you'll get with more expensive inkjet printers -- and much better speeds.
What They're Saying About: The Samsung ML-1740 Laser Printer
Sometimes, you don't want the latest bleeding edge device -- you simply want something that will do a good job for a good price. Reviewers felt that the Samsung USB and parallel connectivity produces solid text printing for home offices at a low price.

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