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Mono Laser Multifunction printer comparison

Mono Laser Multifunction printer comparison

Mono Laser Multifunction printer comparison

Posted on 09/04/2021

If you require a multi-function printer for your home or office, but don’t need to print colour documents or photos, a monochrome laser printer can be the best choice for you. Black and white laser printing is usually the cheapest way to print.  The initial purchase price of the printer is slightly higher however certainly worth the investment in the longer term. 

In this blog we compare the affordable multi-function monochrome laser printers from leading brands: Brother, HP, Lexmark, Oki and Canon.  Kyocera and FujiFilm (Fuj Xerox) start at a higher price points, Epson have left the laser business many years ago and opted for inkjet only.

Monochrome (black and white) laser has a very solid market and will for some time to come. 

Some manufacturers would have you believe that inkjet refillables are the way to go.  Be careful, don’t let the marketing gurus infiltrate your minds, there is a sinister reality with refillable inks, particularly if you don’t print much.  You may well be paying more.

Brother MFC-L2710DW

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Brother MFC-L2710DW multifunction printer

The Brother MFC-L2710DW is a compact and reliable wireless laser printer, perfect for printing medium volumes of black and white documents.  The size of this printer is very comfortable in a many offices or even on a desktop.  The overall design has not changed on this range of printers in some time, Brother have always been very reliable product. 

Features:

This A4 multifunction laser printer combines print, scan, copy, and fax functionality with the flexibility of wireless connection.

Connectivity options include high-speed cable USB 2.0, Ethernet cable and wireless network and wireless direct from a mobile or tablet, allowing you to print from a variety of devices.

There is a great piece of software that really make this printer very easy to use.  Packaged with the printer or available online is Brother’s Control Centre software, which allows for incredibly easy scanning and faxing options. The scan function can be operated through your computer (Mac or PC), or directly from the printer itself.  Select an email option which will automatically open your computer’s email program with your scanned document attached and send to its intended recipient.  The PC-Fax technology enables multiple faxes to be sent and received, with the option to save received fax files directly to your computer instead of printing them off.  The MFC-L2710DW also supports Google Cloud Print and Apple AirPrint.  Automatic double sided (duplex printing), 32MB of memory and an LCD display for ease of use.

Print Quality/Speed:

With automatic duplex printing, a 250 sheet capacity lower tray and a 35 sheet automatic document feeder, the Brother MFC-L2710DW is able to print up to 30 pages per minute, making it great for productivity.  It’s print quality can go up to 2400 x 600 print dpi, meaning it will produce clear black and white documents.

Cost:

The Brother MFC-L2710DW retails for around $229, so it has quite a lot of features for its price.  It has a standard yield toner (up to 1200 pages) and a high yield toner (up to 3000 pages), making printing costs very economical.  Brother offer higher specification models that are designed along the same lines, so you can choose faster printing and double sided scanning with the slightly upgraded models.

The three models are:

MFC-L2710DW 

Features – Copy, Print, Scan, Fax, Printing double sided, print speed up to 30ppm

MFC-L2730DW

Faster printer 34 ppm

MFC-L2750DW

Faster printer speed, Double sided scanning in a single pass and Near Field Communication for tap printing devices

 

HP Laserjet M227FDW

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HP M227FDW mono laser multifunction printer

This black and white multi-function printer is great for home and small office use with all the usual capabilities, plus added security features.

Features:

The HP Laserjet M227FDW has print, scan, copy and fax capabilities. 

Connect with Ethernet, wireless network, wireless direct capabilities or USB Cable.  Phone line port for faxing. Mobile printing supported through HP ePrint, Mopria, and Apple AirPrint.

HP offer added security with password protected network and SNMPv1 community password change.  This great desktop printer has a small footprint and offers automatic duplex printing and an intuitive touch screen for easy control.

Print Quality/Speed:

Paper capacity with 250 sheets input tray and a 10 sheet priority tray.  Together with the 35 sheet automatic document feeder the M227FDW is a great small multifunction laser printer.  It also has a 100 sheet output bin, so you can print a high volume of pages without needing to reorganise them. The printer can print up to 28 pages per minute, with the first page out in as fast as 8 seconds, and a print quality of up to 600 x 600 dpi.

Cost:

The HP Laserjet M227FDW retails for $441.00 on our website, putting it at the higher end of the market for a multi-function black and white printer.  Its high yield toner can print up to 2200 pages, making printing costs very economic, and the standard yield toner is still great at up to 1500 pages.

Lexmark MB2236ADWE

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Lexmark MB2236ADWE mono laser printer

Lexmark for a few years have been out in the cold.  This new series of mono and colour laser printers is a real move back into the small business market.  This new model MB2236ADWE is a very compact black and white multi-function printer that gives the other competition a run for its money.  Distinctly designed for a home or small office situation and features all the wanted capabilities that we expect plus added security features.

Features:

The Lexmark MB2236ADWE has print, scan, copy, and fax capabilities.  Wireless network, wireless direct, ethernet or USB Cable all situations covered.  Phone line port for faxing.  Mobile printing through Mopria, and Apple AirPrint.

Lexmark build in security with password protected network. This printer is small enough to sit on a desktop.  Lexmark have done some great work to trim it for todays expectations.

Print Quality/Speed:

Paper capacity with 250 sheets input tray and a 10 sheet priority tray.  Together with the 35 sheet automatic document feeder.  It also has a 100 sheet output bin, so you can print a high volume of pages without needing to reorganise them. The MB2236ADWE is the fastest in the category printing up to 34 pages per minute, with the first page out in as fast as 7.9 seconds, and a print quality of up to 2400 dpi.

Cost:

The MB2236ADWE retails for $349.00 on our website, which is slightly higher than the Brother, yet competitive in the market and well worth looking at for a multi-function black and white printer. 

Lexmark offer a higher yield toner is a great factor, as this would be a big cost saving with a capacity up to 6000 pages. There are other capacities of 1200 pages and 3000 pages allowing for individual usage.  

Lexmark have a one year on site repair as their standard warranty which is also a factor to be considered in the purchase choice.

Comparable models

oki mb472dnw mono laser printer
oki mb472dnw mono laser printer

Oki MB472DNW is higher priced and physically larger than the others.  It has a fast print speed at 33ppm.  It has a double sided duplex scanner using a reverse system to scan both sides. Oki’s print quality is the best overall.  Oki also offer an optional paper tray to increase the paper volume and versatility.  This is one option that sets it apart from other printers.

 

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Canon MF269DW multifunction laser printer

Canon MF269DW is higher priced and physically larger than the others in this segment slower than the Brother at 28ppm.  The Canon will do everything that most of the others do as well, it really depends upon brand loyalty and appreciation as to your preference.

 

All these mono multi-function laser printers are great for home or small office use, each one has its own key advantages.  All multiple connectivity options, market price, a preview screen and ease of use. The Brother MFC-L2710DW is most popular, however check out the competition.  All the printers are very competitive with security, networking and printing features, as well as low printing costs. 

Lexmark has the fastest print speed.  Print quality it is difficult to call a winner all the manufacturers have been around for a long while with longevity on their side.

Warranties are a factor and the Lexmark and Oki in particular have the best options here. 

TonerInk stock all three of these printers, along with their corresponding toner cartridges and we are happy to offer any further advice or assistance you may need.