Hewlett-Packard, often referred to as HP, manufactures and sells a wide range of computer-related products, including laser printers. At the time of publication, HP markets 44 types of laser printers to its general customers. Choosing the right laser printer that will suit your needs depends on multiple factors, such as what you will be printing and your budget.

Monochrome Printers

The most basic HP laser printers are the monochrome models that print in black and white. They're less expensive to operate than color laser printers as you only need to purchase black ink rather than black and colored inks. HP's entry-level monochrome printer at the time of publication is the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w. Its print output is rated at 19 pages per minute (ppm). It offers standard networking and a duplexer, which allows you to print double-sided documents.

Color Printers

HP sells a wide range of color printers for home and office use. If you need to print color pages, these laser printers are ideal. The LaserJet Pro 200 M251nw delivers a print speed of up to 14 ppm and features a touch-screen color graphic display and a duplexer. HP's most affordable color laser printer at the time of publication is the TopShot LaserJet Pro M275, but it prints only 4 ppm.

Multifunction Laser Printers

Multifunction laser printers integrate multiple devices, and an MFP printer may include a copier, fax, printer and scanner. Often called "all-in-one" printers, they are very convenient if you work at home and regularly scan and fax documents. HP's entry-level multifunction printer is the LaserJet Pro M1217nfw, which features printing, copying, scanning and faxing functions. The HP LaserJet Pro 200 MFP M276nw is a color multifunction printer.

Other important factors should be considered before purchasing a laser printer. Determine what type of documents you'll be printing, whether your pages include images, and what type of paper stock you'll be using. If you are a graphic designer, you may want to purchase a laser printer with a high dots-per-inch or dpi capability – the average laser printer offers 600 by 600 dpi, but for crisper images, you'll need a printer that supports at least 1200 by 1200 dpi. In addition, consider how quickly you want your documents to print and whether you'll be sharing the printer with other users. If multiple people will be accessing the printer, you'll want a model with more memory and a higher processing rate. A printer's memory is measured in megabytes; a shared laser printer should have at least 12MB. If you need a laser printer with a very high processing rate, purchase one rated at 400 MHz.
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