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Looking for Laser Multifunction Printer

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Jun 10, 2004
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I'm going crazy reading reviews online and searching for just the right multifunction printer. So, I thought I would just check here and see if there is a particular one that people have had success with. Here are some of the things I would like it to have.

-Auto duplexing
-Scan, copy, fax
-Airprint capability or something like that
-Color is a plus, but not needed (I don't use color often)
-Wireless printing would be okay, but not needed
-Lowest cost toner possible (don't want to be killed on toner, but want a good unit at the same time)

Any suggestions? I've checked out Brother, Canon, Epson (looks like ink only), and HP.
 
I've done a bit of research ... any thoughts on these printers:

Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4540 - Not a laser printer, but seems to get decent reviews even though it is pretty big.

HP LaserJet Pro M1536dnf - Laser, but not color ... it does automatic duplex though and AirPrint.

Brother MFC-9325CW - Color laser, wireless, some sort of printing from iPad, but no auto-duplexing
 
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Neither printer is color, but I have had great luck with my Brother MFC-8890DW for the past 2 years. I also just bought a Lexmark x464de (day 2) for my office and it seems to work really well also. I love the LCD screen on this one and Airprint worked fine today from my iPhone.
 
I have the HP-1536. It's great. I love the duplex function. Airprint works great. The copy function works great. I haven't tried scanning, but I assume it works great.

Here's the thing about this device. In the US, the MSRP was $300. Now, it's $330. It's rare that any tech device gets bumped up in price. I've only ever had one device that went up in price after the intro ... my trusty TI-68 scientific calculator.

Anyways, if you live near a Staples, they often run a $50 sale on this printer. Many times, this printer qualifies for an additional $50 off if you recycle a printer (any old beatup printer will qualify). I got my 1536 for $200, this way.

Keep in mind, the Staples circular rarely shows the HP1536 as qualifying for the $50 printer recycling bonus, but if you go into the store, they typically have additional printers that qualify ... so you may have to go to check it out.

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MFP Color Laser

No clear "winner" on Internet.

Brother-->economical, but hit or miss long term, personal experience w/ their products supports this.

Dell-->seem solid, but cost to purchase & maintain high.

Sharp-->seems solid, but not a lot of reviews.

LexMark-->new model CX4xx seems promising, but from China, fair price, toner reasonable, covers all facets, & apparently has $50 wireless adapter under development...not mainstream (Staples, etc) so may need to check out specialty office printer stores locally...heavy, HxWxD & weight drawbacks. Energy Star efficient.

HP-->inkjet arena seems better than laser division, abandoned laser version for Canon. Black print not as solid.

Canon--> currently own MFP 4690 (monochrome)...seems solid alternative, but a little bulky/heavy, & big on power consumption...however, if mine did color, would be satisfied.

Ricoh/Xerox-->probably left for the medium to large business...more economical brands available.
 
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