Specifications:

•  Up to 19ppm (pages per minute) print speed
• Wireless and Ethernet networking options
• Top mounted auto document feeder for faxing, copying, and easy scanning
• Scanning resolution up to 1200 dpi

Overview:

The LaserJet pro has a number of features and functions designed with the home office or small office setting in mind. It boasts a print/copy speed of up to 19 pages-per-minute and scan resolution of up to 1200 dpi. In addition to printing the LaserJet Pro is able to copy, scan, and fax.

HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw Printer Advantages

•  Up to 19 ppm print speed
• Wireless and Ethernet networking connectivity
• Able to print, scan, copy, and fax in a single platform
• Small footprint and light weight
• Low price

HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw Printer Disadvantages

•  No automatic duplexing for dual sided printing
• Paper tray is open and exposed to dust, hair, etc
• Replacement toner are slightly more expensive than comparable printers

Specifications:

• Prints up to 27ppm (pages per minute)
• Automatic duplex functionality
• Built in Ethernet connectivity
• 35 page auto document feeder for easy scanning and copying

Brother Printer DCP7065DN Advantages:

• Low price
• Fast printing speed of up to 27ppm
• Automatic duplexing for easy dual sided printing
• Auto document feeder for scanning and copying multiple documents

Brother Printer DCP7065DN Disadvantages:

• No built in wireless networking capability

Whether you are in a cramped one room home office or have spacious multi room executive suite office, having all-in-one devices such as printers makes sense for a number of reasons. For starters, by using multifunction printers such as the Brother MFC7460 you can save valuable floor space and money by only having one device. And these days with multiple networking and connection options it is easy to keep the printer in one centralized location and still be able to print from anywhere in your office.

Designed with home and small offices in mind, the Brother MFC4460 multifunction printer features printing, color scanning, copying, and fax capabilities all in one relatively compact package. Read on to learn more.

Specifications:

• Prints up to 27 PPM (pages per minute)
• Built-in Ethernet connectivity
• 250 sheet paper  tray capacity
• 35-page capacity automatic document feeder
• Automatic duplexing for easy two sided printing.

Overview

For most home and small office environments, the Brother MFC7460DN has the features and capabilities to keep up. The MFC7460DN is able to print at up to a speedy 27 pages per minute and has an ample paper tray capacity of over 250 sheets of regular office paper. Want to print on thicker stock? No problem, you can use the manual bypass slot. While the printer and copy functions are monochrome, the scanner is capable of producing color scans. The automatic duplexing function of the Brother MFC7460DN allows for convenient dual sided printing.

A top mounted document feeder that is capable of holding up to 35 pages, can conveniently allow users to automatically scan, copy, or fax a series of documents. In addition to the standard USB cable connection, the MFC7460DN can also be connected to a network via an Ethernet cable to allow computers connected to the network to print without being directly connected to the printer.

Brother Printer MFC7460DN Advantages

• Relatively fast print speed of 27 PPM
• Ethernet connectivity and USB connection options
• Ample 250 page paper tray capacity
• Relatively long lasting toner rated for up to 2600 pages
• 35 page top document feeder for easy multipage scanning, faxing, copying
• Low price

Brother Printer MFC7460DN Disadvantages

• No wireless connectivity capabilities

In a home office environment many people often are looking for something that strikes a good balance between the many features and speed of large dedicated multifunction printers and the small size and dramatically cheaper price of a home photocopier/printer combo.

Many companies have developed a variety of different models to bridge this gap. With features such as wireless networking functionality, automatic dual sided printing and a respectable print speed of 27 ppm the Brother HL2270DW has many features that could appeal to both small business owners who want some of the features of larger office printers without the high cost and power users printing in a home office environment.

 Specifications:

• Prints up to 27ppm (pages per minute)
• Built-in wireless and Ethernet networking functionality
• Automatic duplex printing for two-sided documents
• 32mb built-in memory
• Adjustable paper tray with a capacity of 250-sheets

Overview

The 2270DW was released as an update to the older model 2170W and includes several significant changes and additional features for roughly the same low price as its predecessor.  For starters the Brother 2270DW is capable of printing a maximum resolution of 2400 x 600 dpi at a speedy 27 pages per minute (ppm).  On top of that, the automatic duplex functionality allows users to quickly print dual sided documents. The paper tray has ample capacity of about 250 sheets of paper. If you don’t want to use the maximum resolution and save toner, the 2270DW does offer a “Toner Saving” mode that will help you make your toner cartridge last just a bit longer. The only downside is that the starter toner drum that is included is only rated for about 700 pages before needing to be replaced.

Flexible connectivity options

There are a number of ways that the 2270DW can be connected to your computer(s). It can be connected to a local home or office network either wirelessly to a 802.11b/g compatable router or via a wired connection using a Ethernet cord. If you only have on computer, the 2270DW also has a USB cable connector to connect directly into your computer. These three options can provide a great deal of flexibility in where you locate and use the printer.

Brother Printer HL2270DW Advantages:

• Relatively fast printing speed at 27 ppm
• Multiple connection options including WiFi and Ethernet
• Automatic Duplexer
• Sleek Design
• Multiple print quality options including including a toner saving mode
• Supports a variety of different operating systems including Windows XP/2000/Vista/7, Mac OS X, and various Linux distros
• Decent resolution (2400 x 600 dpi on the highest quality mode)
• Low price

Brother Printer HL2270DW Disadvantages:

• Basic toner included with the printer only rated to last about 700 pages
• WiFi limited to 802.11b/g frequencies