Top 10 Monochrome Laser Printers
These low-cost laser printers churn out good-quality text quickly. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
Edited by Danny Allen
Bottom Line: The B4350 delivers top-notch performance and prints the first page quickly but ethernet support remains an expensive extra.
PC World Rating: 73 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Very Good
- B&W Pages per Min.: 23
- Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-600
- Tray Capacity, pages: 250
- Price When Reviewed: $299
- Rated on: October 06, 2006

Bottom Line: Low toner costs and a bargain-priced 550-sheet paper tray option make the networked 1710n an economical choice.
PC World Rating: 73 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- B&W Pages per Min.: 27
- Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200
- Tray Capacity, pages: 250
- Price When Reviewed: $299
- Rated on: October 06, 2006

Bottom Line: The B4250 lacks built-in networking, but prints high quality text at a competitive pace.
PC World Rating: 75 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Very Good
- B&W Pages per Min.: 23
- Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-600
- Tray Capacity, pages: 250
- Price When Reviewed: $229
- Rated on: October 06, 2006

Bottom Line: Networked laser is a solid performer that offers good paper handling and a built-in duplexer.
PC World Rating: 78 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Very Good
- B&W Pages per Min.: 30
- Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200
- Tray Capacity, pages: 300
- Price When Reviewed: $299
- Rated on: October 06, 2006

Bottom Line: This no-fuss laser produces good-looking text at a decent pace, but has trouble with graphics.
PC World Rating: 78 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Very Good
- B&W Pages per Min.: 27
- Max. B&W dpi: 1200-by-1200
- Tray Capacity, pages: 251
- Price When Reviewed: $249
- Rated on: October 06, 2006




