The 5 Best Laser Printers - Fall 2020
Reviews

The best laser printer for small or home office use is the Canon imageCLASS MF743Cdw. This all-in-one wireless laser model is made entirely of solid, sturdy plastic, with easy access to paper jams and the toner cartridges. It has a flatbed scanner and an automatic document feeder with duplex scanning for processing lengthy double-sided documents. There's a very large display screen that responds well to touch commands and there's even easy access to the printer's status reports.

Its cartridge system offers an exceptionally high yield, regardless of printing in black or color and its cost-per-print is excellent for black-only jobs. It can also print colored documents and photos quite quickly but is a bit slower with black-only documents. The printer has outstanding connectivity options, including USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and you can even print directly off of USB flash drives. Also, it's compatible with the Canon PRINT Business app, which allows you to print and scan directly from your phone.

Unfortunately, while the color accuracy of the printer is impressive, photo quality isn't as good as a result of this being a laser printer, with colors appearing muted. You can't have it press flush against a wall or shelf on its right-hand side due to the display screen sticking out. Also, it doesn't have a Bluetooth connection, which may frustrate those in an office setting. That said, this is one of the best-all-in-one printers we've tested.

The best monochrome laser printer we've tested is the Canon imageCLASS MF445dw. This all-in-one wireless model can produce outstanding black and white prints and is a great choice for small or home offices. It's made entirely of sturdy plastic, and the toner and paper jams are easily accessible. Also, it has a flatbed scanner and an automatic document feeder with duplex scanning.

Its cartridge system can yield an impressively high amount of pages before it needs replacing, and the overall cost-per-print is quite low. It can churn out the first page of a print job very quickly, and subsequent pages come out even faster. You can connect to it via Ethernet, USB, or Wi-Fi, and it's fully compatible with the outstanding Canon PRINT Business app.

Unfortunately, it can't print in color, so if you require that feature for photo printing or adding a splash of color to your documents, you should consider something else. Also, it lacks Bluetooth support, and its scan resolution could be better. That said, if all you need to do is print black and white documents, this is one of the best printers for small businesses that we've tested.

The best laser printer in the budget category that we've tested is the Brother HL-L2390DW. Whether you need documents for school or the office in a hurry, this monochrome model is capable of excellent printing speeds, though the first page prints slower than the rest. Its cartridges have a very high yield, and the printer itself is very user-friendly, meaning that sorting out any paper jams should be quick and easy to fix.

Not only will you be saving on the upfront cost, but you'll be saving in the long run as well, as the cost-per-print is very low thanks to its cheap toner. It's also practical when it comes to taking up space, as it's around the same size as the Brother HL-L2395DW Laser. You'll have access to Brother's outstanding app, iPrint&Scan, to help you print, scan, and copy documents from your phone while also being privy to the settings and levels.

Unfortunately, it lacks in the connectivity department. It has no Bluetooth capabilities and also lacks an Ethernet port. On the bright side, it does support wireless printing over Wi-Fi. Also, while the cost-per-print is low, the drum will need replacing after around 12,000 pages. Its scanner is adequate overall, but unfortunately, it doesn't have an automatic document feeder, which may be an issue if you need to scan lots of papers at once. Overall, if you need a budget printer that can also save you in the long run, look into this one.