15 best laser MFPs

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

An MFP – or so-called 'multifunctional device' – combines a printer, scanner and copier in one. Therefore, it is perfect for both home and small office.

MFPs are laser and inkjet. The latter are not the most profitable option, since they are distinguished by the high cost of ink and their high consumption. Therefore, it is better to use laser MFPs for the office.

And so we have compiled a rating of the 15 best laser MFPs that will be an excellent solution for both the office and home, especially if you plan to use the device quite actively.

How to choose an MFP

When choosing an MFP, you should pay attention to the following parameters:

1. Chromaticity;
2. Print speed;
3. Compatible paper;
4. Scan quality;
5. Connection type.

The print resolution of an MFP is usually optimized for office and home use. That is, it is optimal for black-and-white and color documents, but not very suitable for photographs and other images with a high fill density.

Chromaticity

Distinguish between color and monochrome (black and white) MFPs. On the first, you can print multi-colored images. However, color laser multifunction printers are relatively expensive.

Black and white are cheaper, but they can only print in grayscale.

Print speed

This parameter consists of three separate ones – the warm-up time, the time for the first page out and the print speed itself. For the office, it is advisable to purchase devices that take about 1-1.5 minutes to warm up and print the first page. For home use, such characteristics do not really matter.

Compatible paper

This parameter refers not only to paper types, but also to the size of the source. If you plan to print on thick paper, it is recommended to purchase an MFP that can handle materials with a density of 350 grams per square meter.

The compatible paper size is determined in the same way. If you plan to print only on ordinary A4 sheets, almost any MFP will do. For A3, respectively, you will need an A3 compatible MFP, and such devices can also print on A4.

If you plan to print on stickers, envelopes, labels, etc. – this is also worth paying attention to when choosing an MFP.

By the way, the maximum print size is usually equal to the maximum scan size. That is, A4-compatible MFPs can scan documents on A4 sheets; and those compatible with A3 format – on A3 sheets.

Scan quality

This parameter determines the detail of the scanned documents. The standard scan quality for MFPs is 600 × 600 dpi, which is sufficient for the vast majority of office or home tasks.

However, if you plan to scan any photographs, highly detailed documents or images into an MFP, you should pay attention to devices with a higher resolution when scanning.

It should be borne in mind that 'cosmic' figures like 6400×9600 dpi are usually provided by extrapolation – programmatically increasing the number of pixels – and actually do not improve image quality. But the 'weight' of the electronic copy increases to hundreds and thousands of megabytes.

Connection type

There are three types of connection – wired to a computer, wired network, wireless network. The first is convenient when using the 'one computer, one MFP' method, and installing an MFP as a network device becomes a rather complicated process.

Wired and wireless network connections are a convenient solution when you need to print to the MFP from multiple computers. They differ in the type of connection. In the first case, a regular Ethernet network cable is inserted into the MFP, and in the second, it connects to a local Wi-Fi network.

Which MFP is better inkjet or laser

Parameter	Inkjet MFP	Laser MFP
The price of the device itself	Low (from 1-1.5 thousand rubles)	High (from 5-6 thousand rubles)
The volume of cartridges in the MFP for home and small office	200-500 pages	1000-2000 pages
Cartridge price	High (comparable to the cost of an MFP)	Low
Cost of printing 1 A4 sheet	Up to 2 rubles with low filling	Up to 30 kopecks with low filling
The need for regular maintenance	Yes, you need to purge the print head nozzles	Not
Full color print quality	High (good shading)	The average
Work speed	Low	High
Refilling cartridges	Not supported	Supported by most models from the rating

Thus, a laser MFP is a great solution for economical printing. But if you need to display photos, images or graphics, then it is better to take an inkjet device.

Rating of the best laser MFPs

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best black and white laser MFPs for home and small offices	1	Samsung Xpress M2070W	RUB 9,520
	2	Ricoh SP 220 SFNw	RUB 10,950
	3	Brother DCP-1612WR	RUB 10,200
	4	HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w	RUB 8,690
Best color laser multifunction devices for home and small offices	1	HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M377dw	RUB 23 094
	2	Epson L850	RUB 23,992
	3	Ricoh SP C260SFNw	RUB 13 840
	4	HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 5075 M2U86C	RUB 5 702
Best color laser multifunction printers for medium to large offices	1	Konica Minolta bizhub C227	RUB 79,000
	2	Kyocera Ecosys M5526cdw	RUB 24,437
	3	HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fnw	RUB 23,990
Best Black and White MFPs for Medium to Large Offices	1	Canon imageRUNNER 2530i	RUB 133 084
	2	Kyocera Ecosys M4125idn	RUB 54,700
	3	Ricoh SP 4510SF	RUB 45 300
	4	Lexmark MX611de	RUB 52,015

Best black and white laser MFPs for home and small offices

Samsung Xpress M2070W

Rating: 4.9

Why # 1: Very fast, high-resolution printing.

A versatile MFP suitable for both home and small office. The built-in black and white printer provides high resolution printing, but the main advantage is productivity. In particular, the first page out takes only 8.5 seconds, and the total speed is 20 pages per minute. Compatible with paper sizes up to A4 + inclusive, works with matte and glossy materials with a density of up to 163 grams per m2.

The laser MFP is equipped with a flatbed scanner with a maximum extrapolated resolution of 4.8K. Can make digital copies of originals up to A4 + in size.

Toner lasts 1000 pages. The laser MFP can be connected to a computer (by the way, there are drivers for macOS and Linux), as well as to a local network – wired and wireless. Supports NFC technology for fast transfer of print settings and communication with smartphones.

Advantages

• High printing speed;
• High resolution printing;
• Easy to customize.

disadvantages

• Difficulty connecting to Wi-Fi, you need to act strictly according to the attached instructions;
• Non-standard method of detecting the remaining toner (the cartridge counts the sheets, not the actual consumption);
• When refilling the cartridge, you need to reset the counter of printed sheets.

Ricoh SP 220 SFNw

Rating: 4.8

Why runner-up: Lower print resolution than the leader and longer warm-up time.

This laser MFP offers excellent value for money. It is intended for use at home and in small offices, and the printer is intended primarily for working with documents, as it has a fairly average resolution when printing. But the toner in the cartridge is enough for 2600 pages! The printer is capable of printing at a speed of 23 pages per minute, but it takes 10 seconds to print the first sheet and 30 seconds to warm up after turning it on. Compatible with glossy and matte 'office' papers up to 105 grams per m2.

The broaching scanner / copier is compatible with originals up to A4 + and is capable of feeding sheets on its own. However, it scans only in black and white mode, and the maximum resolution is 600 × 600 dpi, it is not extrapolated.

The MFP can connect to a computer and a local network – both wired and Wi-Fi. Able to work in fax mode.

Advantages

• Small-sized;
• Supports Plug-and-Play on Windows (connection without installing drivers);
• Fast printing.

disadvantages

• Scans in black and white only;
• It takes a relatively long time to warm up and prepares to print the first page;
• Scanner 'office' resolution.

Brother DCP-1612WR

Rating: 4.7

Why the third place: Low RAM, therefore only suitable for printing documents.

This laser MFP is designed solely for work with documents, including those containing simple graphics. It will not be possible to print 'heavy' images with it, since the device's RAM is only 32 MB.

But as a document printer, it is excellent. Provides high-resolution prints, runs at up to 20 ppm, takes 10 seconds to finish first sheet, and takes 18 seconds to warm up from power on or wake up from deep sleep. Compatible with 'office' glossy and matte papers up to 105 g / m2. The cartridge will last for 1000 pages.

A flatbed scanner at a native resolution of 600 x 1200 dpi can extrapolate up to 19.2K, which is important when working with images.

Connected via USB – the necessary drivers included – or Wi-Fi. Supports AirPrint for mobile printing and remote control via web interface.

Advantages

• The only MFP in its segment with a web interface, which is ideal for the office;
• Very easy setup;
• Prints quietly.

disadvantages

• Relatively small cartridge volume;
• Sometimes it 'loses' the network;
• Flimsy, unreliable plastic.

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M28w

Rating: 4.6

Why the fourth place: The minimum print speed, but also the lowest price.

A budget MFP that is nevertheless well suited for everyday use. The main advantage of the device is an economical and almost universal printer, which is somewhat 'slow' compared to other models in the rating (print speed up to 18 pages per minute), but provides high-contrast document prints with low toner consumption. Refillable cartridges.

Built-in scanner – color, supports originals up to A4 + inclusive.

Supports wireless connection via wifi and wired. Can print documents and images from smartphones through a proprietary application.

Advantages

• Compact dimensions;
• Quiet work;
• Print quality is very high for its price segment.

disadvantages

• Small volume of the starter cartridge;
• Cartridges need not only be refilled, but also serviced at service centers;
• Does not support Wi-Fi scanning.

What is better MFP or printer?

Parameter	IFIs	a printer
Ability to scan and copy documents	there is	Not
Print resolution	Usually optimized	Usually optimized, but there are models with high
Ease of use	Some models (like Canon i-Sensys) require switching between operating modes	'Plug it in and forget it'
Reliability	Designed for 30-100 thousand pages per month, depending on the model	Designed for 30-500 thousand pages per month, depending on the model

Dimensions were not included as laser printers and MFPs are similar in size.

It is worth noting that a printer is one of the functions of an MFP, so such a comparison is meaningless in some cases.

Best color laser multifunction devices for home and small offices

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M377dw

Rating: 4.9

Why first place: One of the best value for money in the ranking.

This MFP is focused on printing text documents and simple graphics (for example, diagrams and images with little detail). The laser MFP uses 4 color cartridges. The maximum print resolution is 0.6K, but the speed of work is very high. So, even when outputting color images, the printer is able to 'accelerate' up to 24 pages per minute, and the first sheet takes 9-10 seconds, depending on the filling. Works with paper up to A4 inclusive, glossy and matte with a density of up to 200 g / m2.

The feed scanner is equipped with a 50-sheet automatic document feeder. The resolution is 1.2K, not extrapolated. Scanned copies can be sent directly to the mail, making it easy to use in small offices.

Can connect via Wi-Fi, wired LAN and computer. Supports AirPrint and direct printing from USB storage devices.

Advantages

• Convenient printing from remote devices (smartphones, e-mail, Direct Print and wireless network);
• High resource of the cartridge – from 2300 to 6000 pages;
• Very easy setup.

disadvantages

• Expensive cartridges;
• Small volume of starter cartridges;
• Comparatively slow scanning.

Epson L850

Rating: 4.8

Why Second Place: More expensive than the previous model in the ranking, but good for printing images.

This laser MFP is equipped with a quality color printer that uses 6 toners to output color images. Thanks to this, the shades are rendered more realistic. In addition, the high resolution print ensures maximum detail. The speed is also excellent – the printer is capable of outputting up to 38 pages per minute! The printer is compatible with matte and glossy paper up to A4 size and weight up to 300 g / m2. The cartridge lasts for 3600 pages of medium coverage.

The MFP is equipped with a flatbed scanner, which has a native resolution of 1200 × 2400 dpi.

The MFP does not support network connection. However, it comes with a card reader for direct printing of photos from external storage, which supports many types of memory cards. A 2.7-inch color display is used for control.

Advantages

• Highest print quality;
• There is a scan to USB mode;
• Silent Scanner.

disadvantages

• No wireless connection;
• Sensitive to paper quality when printing photos;
• Non-standard paper tray location.

Ricoh SP C260SFNw

Rating: 4.7

Why third place: Great value for money, but very bulky.

One of the cheapest laser models in its segment. Great for office use with its auto-feed flatbed scanner and high quality printer. The print resolution is excellent, 4 tones are supported for optimal image transfer, and there is an automatic duplex output mode. The speed is up to 20 pages per minute, and the first sheet takes 14 seconds. Works with paper up to A4 size inclusive, glossy and matte, with a density of up to 160 g / m2. The cartridge lasts for 1600-2000 pages.

The scanner offers not only high resolution, but also excellent performance. It is capable of processing up to 12 pages per minute in black and white.

Supports wired and wireless LAN connections, communicates with smartphones via NFC for AirPrint. There is a USB port for printing from a flash drive.

Advantages

• Simple, fast connection and setup;
• Quiet work;
• Quality printing.

disadvantages

• There are spontaneous inclusions and warming up;
• Heavy;
• Bulky.

HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 5075 M2U86C

Rating: 4.6

Why fourth place: Very small work resource.

This laser MFP has a rated minimum life of 1250 pages per month and is therefore suitable for use exclusively in the home or small office. But the printer has high quality printing with support for extrapolation, can work without borders, output on both sides of the sheet automatically, and the maximum speed is 20 pages per minute. Compatible with glossy and matte papers up to 90 g / m2 and A4.

Scanner – flatbed type, A4 size. Work speed – up to 7 pages per minute (but in color mode it drops by about half).

The MFP supports wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity, can be controlled via the web interface, and also works in AirPrint mode for quick printing from a smartphone.

Advantages

• Compact design;
• Capacious cartridges;
• Can print in quiet mode.

disadvantages

• Small starter cartridge;
• Slow turn on;
• Configurable via smartphone with app.

Best color laser multifunction printers for medium to large offices

Konica Minolta bizhub C227

Rating: 4.9

Why # 1: Very high-capacity cartridges and high productivity.

An excellent solution for large offices. The device has a resource of about 80 thousand pages per month, so it can easily cope with any task of copying, printing or scanning. However, the printer supports paper up to A3 size. Uses four-color printing at up to 22 pages per minute, automatic output on two sides of the page is supported. The cartridge will last for 21-24 thousand pages.

The scanner also handles originals up to A3 size, with the highest productivity in the rating, up to 45 sheets per minute. Equipped with an automatic source filing system.

You can use wired LAN or traditional USB to connect. The MFP supports direct printing from connected media and can be remotely controlled via the web interface. For maximum performance, the MFP comes preinstalled with about two hundred PCL and PostScript fonts.

Advantages

• Convenient remote control;
• Capacious and inexpensive cartridges;
• High print quality.

disadvantages

• Scanner cartridges and cover not included;
• To start, it is advisable to invite a specialist from the service center;
• Drivers and web interface are not Russified.

Kyocera Ecosys M5526cdw

Rating: 4.8

Why second place: Relatively small cartridge capacity.

The main advantage of this full color laser MFP is the combination of high speed and high resolution printing. Thanks to the second parameter, it is suitable, for example, for displaying detailed images. In addition, the printer supports automatic two-sided printing and has a maximum speed of 26 pages per minute. The laser MFP supports glossy and matte papers up to A4 and weights up to 220 gsm. The cartridge lasts for 3-4 thousand pages.

The flatbed scanner has the optimal resolution for documents and simple images, is compatible with originals up to A4 and supports automatic sheet feeding. Speed ​​- up to 30 images per minute.

The MFP supports wired and wireless LAN connections, is AirPrint compatible with mobile devices, and can print from USB or SD memory cards.

Advantages

• High-quality and fast printing;
• High-quality and fast scanning;
• Direct print mode and AirPrint.

disadvantages

• Very difficult to customize;
• Not always clear interface on the MFP display;
• Poorly compatible with non-original cartridges.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fnw

Rating: 4.7

Why third place: Low yield, making the printer suitable only for the average office.

This laser MFP is well suited for medium-sized offices. Its capacity is 50,000 sheets per month, so it should be enough for everyday printing. The MFP is equipped with a printer with optimal resolution, but very high speed – up to 28 pages per minute. Compatible with A4 paper. The cartridge lasts 2300 pages.

The design of the MFP includes an A4 flatbed scanner with an automatic document feeder and automatic two-sided scanning. Productivity is also high – up to 26 sheets per minute. Finished copies can be automatically sent to the specified email address.

The MFP out of the box supports wireless and wired LAN connectivity. It also has a USB port for direct printing from external storage devices. Supports AirPrint technology for document output from mobile devices.

Advantages

• Fast connection and ready to work 'out of the box';
• Very quiet operation, both when printing and scanning;
• High speed of work.

disadvantages

• No automatic two-sided printing;
• The minimum capacity of cartridges in the rating;
• Relatively low print resolution.

Best Black and White MFPs for Medium to Large Offices

Canon imageRUNNER 2530i

Rating: 4.9

Why # 1: High performance printer, value for money.

An excellent solution for companies that need to print a large number of documents. Supports automatic double-sided output, features high resolution and fast warm-up. Print speed is up to 30 pages per minute. Compatible with paper up to and including A3. The cartridge lasts 15 thousand pages.

The MFP is equipped with an A3 + flatbed scanner with an automatic document feeder. The speed of work is up to 25 sheets per minute in black and white and up to 13 – in color. Scanning resolution is not very high, but sufficient for the vast majority of documents.

The MFP supports a wired LAN connection, and can also connect to a computer via USB. It features a large number of pre-installed fonts to increase printing speed.

Advantages

• Cost-effective printing with excellent quality for documents;
• Quiet work;
• Support for network scanning.

disadvantages

• Relatively small amount of memory;
• Poor for printing images;
• No wireless connection.

Kyocera Ecosys M4125idn

Rating: 4.8

Why second place: For advanced functionality, you will need to buy additional modules.

A good solution for large offices. The resource of the device is 100 thousand pages per month. At the same time, the printer is compatible with paper up to A3, inclusive, has a high speed of work – up to 25 sheets per minute, and the ability to automatically double-sided output. The cartridge lasts 15 thousand pages. Handles glossy and matte papers up to 256 gsm.

The MFP is equipped with a flatbed scanner with automatic feeding mechanism for originals. Compatible with sources up to A3 + inclusive. Scanning speed is up to 50 pages per minute.

Supports wired LAN connection. Equipped with a memory card reader, compatible with mobile devices via AirPrint, can print directly from USB flash drives connected via USB. Also supports remote control via web interface with settings and remote printing.

Advantages

• Convenient control, both remotely and on the MFP itself;
• High performance of both printer and scanner / copier;
• Simple setup.

disadvantages

• Relatively small cartridge;
• An additional module is required to work in wireless networks;
• Large and massive.

Ricoh SP 4510SF

Rating: 4.7

Why third place: Wired only, non-refillable cartridges, but fast and quality printing.

One of the highest performing office MFPs in the ranking. Print speed is up to 40 pages per minute, while the resolution is high, and it takes literally a few seconds to 'wake up'. Bilateral output is also supported. Compatible with matte and glossy papers up to A4 and weights up to 162 g / m2. Toner lasts for 6,000 pages, and there are oversized cartridges for 1,200 pages.

The scanner is also powerful. Thanks to the broaching device, it can process up to 30 originals per minute. The scanner itself is a flatbed type, so it is suitable for making digital copies of documents of a smaller size. The resolution is optimal.

Supports wired LAN connection. Also equipped with a card reader for SD memory cards, can print directly from them.

Advantages

• Very fast printing;
• Excellent combination of price and performance;
• Supports overweight paper.

disadvantages

• The maximum paper size is A4;
• Cartridges are not refilled;
• No wireless connection.

Lexmark MX611de

Rating: 4.6

Why 4th place: Quite expensive MFP, but the price is justified.

Arguably the best laser MFP for use in large offices where fast printing is required. Print speeds up to 47 pages per minute without loss of resolution. The MFP supports double-sided printing thanks to the integrated duplex unit. The kit includes two input trays: a 550-sheet pull-out tray and a 100-sheet multi-function fold-out tray. Up to three additional trays can be added, if necessary, for a maximum paper supply of 2,300 sheets.

The flatbed scanner has a reversing automatic document feeder and scans both sides of the original with an intermediate flip. Scanning speed is also high, being 45-48 sides per minute for a black and white original and 30-32 sides per minute for a color original image. In duplex scanning mode, the speed is 20-21 and 13-14 sides per minute, respectively. The destination of the scanned files can be either a computer or a USB flash drive or e-mail. When scanning, you can set the resolution parameters, size, color density, saving format.

All standard ports are provided on the MFP: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000), on the front and rear panels USB 2.0 Type A and B, one port for a memory card.

Advantages

• High speed of work;
• Ability to work with paper of different weights from 60 to 163 g / m2;
• High-yield cartridges – up to 20,000 prints.

disadvantages

• There is no way to refill the cartridge;
• Maximum print format – A4;
• Overloaded menu with rarely used settings.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.