Management headaches: If you buy a monochrome laser printer, congratulations: They are simple to manage. We’ve tested a handful of models that buck the trend, but most of them are higher-end, graphics-oriented machines with commensurately high prices.īigger, heavier machines: Some very compact, low-end lasers are available, but the standard office model is still rather bulky and heavy. Mediocre photo quality: Though color laser and LED printers can handle simple, pie-chart-level graphics competently, they struggle to print smooth-looking photographic images–and don’t even bother trying to print photos on a monochrome printer. Next page: Where laser and LED printers still fail… Don’t miss our ranked charts for monochrome laser printers and color laser printers.
As with inkjets, automatic duplexing is a useful feature to have. Most come with 150-sheet or 250-sheet main input trays, and many models offer dual or extra-cost trays. Laser and LED printers are designed to handle high-volume printing easily. Our printer reviews detail the results of real-world print-speed testing that we conduct for specific models. Our tests indicate that most printers achieve 50 percent or better of their specified top engine speed. Take vendors’ claims of double-digit engine speeds with a grain of salt, as the numbers are often derived under artificial conditions. Most laser and LED printers are faster than most inkjet printers but some low-end laser and LED printers have no speed advantage. While laser and LED printers can handle some thicker and banner-size media, anything heat-sensitive cannot be run through them. Basically any standard office paper will meet that requirement. Laser and LED printers work well with any laser-compatible paper: sheets that are smooth-surfaced and designed to handle the high heat of the fuser mechanism. Laser printers are better to equipped to handle heavy-duty print jobs. If you print mostly text with occasional, simple graphics, a laser or LED printer is the easiest way to go. Laser and LED printers create precisely drawn black text, and their colored text is usually either just as good or almost as good. Laser and LED printers–even color models–are now available at prices and sizes that accommodate a home or small office, but they’re not inkjet killers yet.Ĭonsider a laser or LED printer if you want to…
The image attracts toner, and the toner transfers from the drum onto paper via a quick baking process. Laser and LED printers use their respective light sources–either a fast-moving laser or an array of LEDs–to beam an image onto a rotating drum. Laser and LED Printers Are Still Business-Basic An automatic duplexing (two-sided printing) feature is always a plus. For office use, look for a model that has a 150- to 250-sheet main tray–and a standard or optional second tray, if you print a lot–as well as a dedicated output tray. Output trays may be nonexistent or may consist of a token plastic extension. Paper handling: Most inkjets are designed for small-office or home users, with lower-capacity input trays of 50 to 150 sheets.
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