№ |
Name |
Rating |
Nomination |
1 | HP LaserJet M236dw | 4.80 | Most popular. Best price |
2 | KYOCERA TASKalfa 2020 | 4.55 | Stable work |
3 | Pantum M7100DW | 4.10 | |
1 | HP LaserJet M442dn | 4.80 | Prints on A3 |
2 | Konica Minolta bizhub 3622 | 4.75 | Little weight |
3 | KYOCERA TASKalfa 2021 | 4.70 | Have a fax |
1 | Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C3720i | 4.70 | Floor MFP |
2 | Ricoh IM 350 | 4.65 | The best ratio of price and quality |
3 | HP LaserJet Enterprise M636fh | 4.60 | The fastest |
4 | Xerox AltaLink C8130/35 | 4.50 | Most functional |
Laser models are usually chosen as MFPs for the office. They are unpretentious in maintenance, work quickly, do not require nozzle cleaning, and the print quality is sufficient for documents. Sometimes models intended for home use are bought for the office, and most often this is a bad decision. The office has an increased load on the MFP, and it can quickly fail, as it is not designed for such a volume of work. Good MFPs for the office are:
- Print speed of 20 pages per minute or more.
- The maximum monthly load is from 25 thousand pages.
- Simple control.
- Fast output of the first print - no longer than 10 seconds.
- Capacious trays for input and an output of paper.
How to choose a laser MFP for the office
The first thing to do is to determine the level of load on the MFP. From this will depend on which category to select the device. There are four categories in total:
- for personal use,
- small office,
- middle office,
- big office.
Depending on the category, it depends on what load the MFP is designed for. The load is measured in the number of pages printed during the month. Important: manufacturers in the specifications indicate the maximum load. If you want the MFP to serve for a long time, it is better to pick it up with a margin. That is, if your average workflow per month is 10 thousand pages, then it is better to take a model designed for 30-50 thousand pages / month. Firstly, the workflow may increase over time, and secondly, this way the device will work in its usual mode, and not at its maximum.
It is better to give preference to modern models - 2020-2021 release years. Here we have collected just such MFPs - released in 2020 or 2021, with stable operation, stylish appearance, optimal price-quality ratio. Basically, these are models from American and Japanese manufacturers - HP, Xerox, Canon, Kyocera, Ricoh.
The best laser MFPs for a small office
Top 3. Pantum M7100DW
- Average price: 19448 rubles.
- Country: China
- Speed: 33ppm
- Connections: USB, WiFi
- Weight: 11.29 kg
Inexpensive and fast MFP for small offices. Often it is bought for personal use at home, where large volumes of printing are expected. From the pleasant: the device can work via Wi-Fi, the scanner produces scans in a sufficiently high resolution. The copier is budget, but there are no complaints about it - the basic quality is enough for average tasks.Someone complains about the high consumption of toner, but this is more an exception than a rule: most users are satisfied with the level of consumption. The print quality is good, the body materials are ordinary - the plastic is not too thin, it looks good.
- Great price
- High print speed
- Works on Wi-Fi
- Possible high toner consumption
- Relatively noisy
Top 2. KYOCERA TASKalfa 2020
The MFP works reliably without failures, easy to connect and manage. There are no complaints about the work and print quality in the reviews.
- Average price: 42667 rubles.
- Country: Japan
- Speed: 20ppm
- Connections: USB
- Weight: 27 kg
An improved version of the MFP for small offices. The device does not print as fast as its peers, but it warms up faster and is able to pass A3 sheets through itself: both the printer and the scanner. The device is omnivorous - it works with paper with a density of 45 to 160 g/m2. Scanner and copier with a base resolution of 600x600 dpi. The MFP works stably: without failures, with simple operation. But at the same time, it cannot boast of wide functionality: for example, the device does not have Wi-Fi, so you cannot send a file from a smartphone, and in the office you will need a wired connection to a computer. Among other disadvantages: no automatic feeder, high cost.
- Prints on A3 format
- Stable work
- Two-side print
- No WiFi
- No ADF
- High price
Top 1. HP LaserJet M236dw
The most famous and popular model among modern options. Information about it is searched on the Internet almost three times more often than about the next most popular MFP from our rating.
The most budget device in the ranking.The closest model is 18% more expensive than this one.
- Average price: 16460 rubles.
- Country: USA
- Speed: 29ppm
- Connections: USB, WiFi, Bluetooth
- Weight: 7.6 kg
A successful inexpensive model of 2021, which quickly became popular and won the trust of users. The device is designed for use in small offices or at home. The device looks stylish. It does not have to be hidden in a closet - it will fit perfectly into an office with a modern interior. It is easy to use and has automatic two-sided printing. There is no fax, but since this function is in minimal demand, it is not scary that the manufacturer decided to abandon it. Wi-Fi works great: you can send files to print remotely from it, and not only from a computer, but also from a smartphone or tablet.
- Actual design in 2021
- Good print quality
- Automatic duplex printing
- Not suitable for scanning thick books
- Paper tray cover does not latch
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The best laser MFPs for the midsize office
Top 3. KYOCERA TASKalfa 2021
Fresh model 2021 with fax. Other models with fax either cost significantly more or are not as up-to-date in terms of characteristics, since they were released much earlier.
- Average price: 54600 rubles.
- Country: Japan
- Speed: 20ppm
- Connections: USB
- Weight: 27 kg
The 2021 model, which is endowed with fax, can print on A3 and looks stylish. Ideal for medium-sized offices: the manufacturer made sure that the device meets all the requirements: in terms of load, functionality, ease of management and reliability. There is a color scan. Starter toner is enough for 3,000 pages.Please note that the base configuration does not include the exposure glass cover and the automatic document feeder. The standard paper bin holds 400 sheets, but can be expanded up to 1,300 sheets. If you have a fairly large workflow, but there is no room for a massive MFP, this stylish and relatively compact model will be the best solution.
- Stylish look
- Prints on A3
- Reliable
- Relatively compact dimensions
- In the basic configuration there is no automatic feeder
- Few reviews yet
Top 2. Konica Minolta bizhub 3622
One of the lightest and most compact MFPs for mid-sized offices. The model weighs at least 25% lighter compared to peers with similar functionality.
- Average price: 57800 rubles.
- Country: Japan
- Speed: 36ppm
- Connections: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
- Weight: 19.4 kg
This model is not capable of printing a document on A3 format, but it pleases with an increased printing speed. The MFP went on sale in 2020, and its functions include not only a printer, scanner and copier, but also a fax. The starter cartridge is designed for only 15 thousand pages, so when buying the device itself, immediately purchase consumables. The scanner is very fast - black and white images recognize up to 42 pieces per minute. Copier without automatic two-sided copying, but also smart - the first printout will appear in 6 seconds. If you're looking for a clean-looking and lightweight MFP for the average office, this model is the best choice.
- Lightweight and stylish
- High operating speed
- Have a fax
- Doesn't print on A3
- Small Starter Cartridge
- No duplex copying
Top 1. HP LaserJet M442dn
The most affordable office MFP with A3 paper printing. Other MFPs with the same functionality are more expensive.
- Average price: 44805 rubles.
- Country: USA
- Speed: 24ppm
- Connections: USB, Ethernet
- Weight: 25.4 kg
The best MFP for midsize offices when A3 printing is needed. It is inexpensive compared to competitors with a similar monthly load, but it quickly warms up and prints, is endowed with a screen and convenient controls. The scanning speed reaches 33 pages per minute. The kit includes a power cable, while other models may not have it. The noise level is acceptable. The MFP looks great - it was released in 2020, so the design is modern. There are few reviews on the device yet, but those that exist contain only the advantages of the model. Users like the optimal combination of price and quality.
- Stable running software
- No backlashes in the case
- Reliable
- Complicated settings for sending scans to email
- No Wi-Fi connection
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The best laser MFPs for a large office
Top 4. Xerox AltaLink C8130/35
Here printing in color and black and white, support for A3 format, automatic document feeder, duplex, as well as the ability to install additional options: fax, wireless modules.
- Average price: 453220 rubles.
- Country: USA
- Speed: 30ppm
- Connections: USB, Ethernet
- Weight: 143.1 kg
A color laser MFP that works with A3 and A4 formats, prints equally quickly in black and white and color, boasts two-sided automatic printing, copying and scanning. The screen is large - 10 inches. There is a built-in storage of 128 GB.The manufacturer says that it can be expanded up to 500 GB. There is an NFC module for quick connection. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are absent in the basic version, but the option can be purchased in addition. Fax is also an option. Important point: AltaLink C8130/35 is a base unit. To make it work, you need to purchase an initialization kit. If you need a functional MFP that you can customize to fit your needs, this Xerox is the best solution.
- Simple control
- Duplex printing, scanning and copying
- Has built-in storage
- Can be customized with add. options
- High price
- No Wi-Fi in the basic version
- heavy
Top 3. HP LaserJet Enterprise M636fh
This MFP prints at a speed of 71 pages per minute. For comparison: other modern laser models accelerate to 36 pages per minute maximum.
- Average price: 216210 rubles.
- Country: USA
- Speed: 71 ppm
- Connections: USB, Ethernet
- Weight: 33.2 kg
The fastest MFP of 2020 designed for large offices. It also has the highest allowable monthly load - it can generate up to 300 thousand pages. At the same time, the manufacturer warns that the recommended load is ten times lower. The MFP cannot print in color, but black and white printouts come out at speeds up to 71 pieces per minute. In the basic package there is a fax, automatic document feeder and duplex copying and scanning. The scanner is also fast - it takes less than a second to complete one scan. The copier is as fast as the printer. Wireless connections like Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth are optional extras, and you have to pay extra for them.
- Have a fax
- Very fast at work
- Spacious trays
- High price
- Need to pay extra for wireless interfaces
- Requires cartridge replacement
Top 2. Ricoh IM 350
Relatively inexpensive MFP for large offices. It has wide functionality, convenient operation and fast operation.
- Average price: 126580 rubles.
- Country: Japan
- Speed: 35ppm
- Connections: USB, Ethernet
- Weight: 30.5 kg
Fast and reliable MFP. It cannot be called inexpensive, but in the category of models for large offices, it is considered optimal in terms of price and quality. The pride of the device is a large 10-inch touch screen, which makes it easy to control the device. The daily workflow with documents becomes easier due to the built-in automatic document feeder for scanner and copier, scanning two sides of the sheet in one pass, and quick first print out in just 6 seconds. Among the disadvantages: the need to change cartridges, no fax, no wireless connection, which means you can not send documents for printing directly from mobile devices.
- Convenient control via large screen
- ADF
- Automatic duplex scanning
- Rapid
- Need to change cartridges
- No WiFi and Bluetooth
- No fax
Top 1. Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C3720i
A device for which you do not need to buy additional furniture. Everything you need is already there, and the design of the cabinet is thought out.
- Average price: 151360 rubles.
- Country: Japan
- Speed: 20ppm
- Connections: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
- Weight: 66.7 kg
Cool office machine for different tasks. This is a floor option for which you do not need to buy additional furniture. The most important thing to know is that this MFP requires a certified engineer to set up in order to maintain the warranty.Departure of the engineer must be paid extra if you live far from the service center. Otherwise, the device is reliable: there is color printing, you can work with A3 format. The basic package does not include a cabinet, automatic document feeder for scanner and copier, cartridges. In the reviews, someone writes that there is no Russian language, and someone assures that it is, only the same certified master can Russify the device.
- Lots of features and functionality
- Lots of extra accessories
- You need to pay for the arrival of an engineer
- High price
- There may be problems with the Russian interface language
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