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Although our lives have become increasingly digital and cloud-based, there are still many instances where you need a printer. Certain things like business documents, legal papers, work and school assignments, and others still need to be printed off in paper form for a variety of reasons. This is especially necessary for companies both large and small, and if you do a lot of high-volume printing in an office or other professional setting, then it might be a good idea to invest in a good laser printer.
In contrast with the more common inkjet printers (the kind most of us are probably accustomed to having in our homes), laser printers are purpose-built for high-speed, high-volume printing. Modern advances have also made it easier than ever to score a cheap laser printer. Even color laser printers are very common and quite affordable now, but whether you need one to upgrade your old inkjet or you’re after a business-grade monochrome model, there’s one out there with your name on it — and to help you find it (and save you some cash in the process), we’ve hunted down the best laser printer deals available right now.
Today’s Best Laser Printer Deals
- HP LaserJet Pro M15w Laser Printer — $79, was $109
- Lexmark MB2236ADW Wireless All-In-One Monochrome Laser Printer — $90, was $220
- Lexmark C2425dw Color Duplex Laser Printer — $155, was $299
- HP LaserJet Pro M254dw Wireless Color Laser Printer — $257, was $300
- Canon ImageClass MF743Cdw Wireless Color All-In-One Laser Printer — $350, was $530
- HP LaserJet Pro M479fdw Wireless Color All-In-One Laser Printer — $399, was $599
How To Choose A Laser Printer
Printers might seem like fairly simple devices, but there are some important things to consider before you rush to jump on the first attractive deal you see. First, you need to decide if the extra cost of a laser printer is worth it for your needs. Although there are now cheap laser printers to be had for less than a Benjamin, these still tend to be pricier than inkjet printers. Laser printers are designed for fast, high-volume printing, and if your printing needs are relatively basic, you might be better served by a good inkjet.
That said, laser printers have many advantages. Beyond their efficient high-volume output, laser printers are also generally superior for text documents, and they are cheaper to run over time — that is, you get a higher print yield per laser toner cartridge than you do from inkjet cartridges — meaning that your laser printer may pay for itself over time relative to a comparable inkjet if you do a serious amount of printing regularly. Most modern laser printers also feature wireless connectivity for remote printing from a computer or mobile device (via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, sometimes both); if this is something you need, though, then be sure to double-check that the printer you’re eyeballing has this capability. Many laser printers can also do duplex (two-sided) printing, which is another thing to look for if you need to run off two-sided documents.
Once you’ve settled on how much you’re willing to spend, the next big choice you’ll face is whether you need a monochrome (black and white) or color laser printer. Color laser printers are relatively common and quite affordable nowadays but are still generally more expensive than monochrome-only models. Finally, you’ll want to determine what sort of capacity and output capabilities you need. Paper capacity and printing volume, while higher than inkjets, do vary among laser printers. Smaller offices and home businesses may do well with a more compact laser printer, but such units will naturally hold less paper and may have a smaller yield per toner cartridge, and this may become a hassle if you end up with one that’s too small for your needs. Larger laser printers, on the other hand, will offer an increased output but will be pricier and take up more space.
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