BEST PRINTERS PRODUCTS OF 2013

     

SMALL-OFFICE INKJET
HP OFFICEJET PRO X551DW PRINTER
A winning balance of speed, output quality, paper handling, low cost per page, and additional features such as mobile printing makes the HP Officejet Pro X551dw Printer a smart pick over its direct competition. Its print quality could be a little better, but for most workplaces the X551dw hits all the right marks. —TONY HOFFMAN

SMALL OFFICE MONO LASER MFP
SAMSUNG MULTIFUNCTION XPRESS M2875FW
The Samsung Multifunction Xpress M2875FW has lots of strong points and no notable weaknesses. Its speed, output quality, paper handing, multifunction printer basics, and small conveniences—Wi-Fi Direct, the ability to copy single-sided originals to double-sided copies—all add up to the proverbial “more than the sum of its parts.” That’s enough to make it an excellent fit for a micro or small office. —TH

PERSONAL MONO LASER
SAMSUNG XPRESS M2625D
The Samsung Xpress M2625D printer offers unusually capable paper handling for personal use. In addition to an automatic duplexer, it includes a 250-sheet paper tray and a one-page manual feed slot, so you don’t have to swap out paper every time you want to print on a different paper stock. Its paper handling, solid speed and output quality, and small size make this a highly attractive printer for the price. —TH

SMALL OFFICE COLOR INKJET MFP
HP OFFICEJET PRO X576DW
Outside, the HP Officejet Pro X576dw Multifunction Printer’s fast speed, highquality output, excellent paper handling, and the conveniences a 4.3-inch touch screen allows, combined with a long list of MFP features, put it way out in front of the pack, even before considering its low cost per page. This laser-class inkjet looks like a laser, feeds paper like a laser, and performs like a laser. —TH

SMALL OFFICE COLOR TABLOID SIZE MFP
BROTHER MFC-J6920DW GTX 780 SLI
If you need a tabloid-size (11-by-17-inch) MFP that’s both inexpensive and loaded with features, the Brother MFC-J6920DW may be what you’re looking for. It’s perfect for a micro or small office needing to print and scan at tabloid size. Its combination of duplex scanning, NFC, and large touch screen make it appealing for users who need any or all of these features. —TH

3D PRINTER
TYPE A MACHINES SERIES 1

The Type A Machines Series 1 is geared toward professionals and hobbyists: It’s relatively easy to set up and operate, versatile, and can print large, good-quality objects in a range of resolutions. —TH


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