10 Best Laser Printers for Home Use [All Budgets]

Laser printers are more capable of printing clearer Word documents at higher volumes.  They are more expensive than inkjet printers, which is one you may wonder if you can afford them in your home office. 

While working at home may present some financial constraints on the equipment that you use,  it doesn’t mean you can’t get yourself a laser printer. 

We have curated a list of laser printers that can serve you well despite the lack of space and/ or budget.  

You may also be able to print more than what you can with a more affordable inkjet printer

12/20/2024 12:30 pm GMT

Laser Printer	Print quality	Scanner	Paper capacity	Colored Document	Printing speed
Canon Color ImageClass MF656Cdw	1200 x 1200 dpi	yes	250	yes	22 ppm
Brother  MFC -L2750DW	600 x 600 dpi	yes	250	no	36 ppm
HP LaserJet Tank MFP 2604SDW	600 x 600 dpi	yes	250	No	22 ppm
Brother HL-L2350DW	2400 x 600 dpi	na	250	no	32 ppm
Canon imageClass MF264dw II	600 x 600 dpi	yes	250	no	30 ppm
Xerox VersaLink B600DN	1200 x 1200 dpi	yes	750	no	55 ppm
Kyocera Ecosys	1,200 x 1,200 dpi	no	500	yes	30
Xerox B215	600 x 600 dpi	yes	250	no	30
Ricoh	2400 x 600 dpi	yes	250	yes	25
Lexmark MB3442adw	600×600 dpi	yes	350	no	42

Buying Guide: How we made the choice

If you are setting up your own office at home and need a reliable laser printer, there’s nowhere to look but here. We’ve curated the best printer models and they were able to satisfy the following criteria. 

Dimensions and size

Printers used for home offices significantly eat a smaller space than commercial printers. Since there isn’t a big dedicated space for office equipment or there might be a limited nook where you can work, this is one of the primary considerations.  

We have printers that can conveniently sit on top of the desk or under the desk. And if you have a very cramped up space, you can find a handful of printers on this list that can easily sit on that divider or drawer next to your office desk.

Printer speed and dual functionality

Whether you need a faster or a printer of average spend depends on the load of work that you have. It makes sense to get one that can do the job faster and can handle more load if you have tons of documents to print. We chose units that print decently quick or very fast, there aren’t any slow printers here. 

Laser printers are not built all the same. Some are more multifunctional and are capable of doing more tasks. Aside from printing, some can copy, scan, or print documents on both sides of the paper. This can save you time and you don’t need to buy multiple equipment, considering the small space too.

That’s why we have both options for basic printing and multifunctional ones. You have to gauge your need versus the cost of the unit since the more it can do, the higher the cost tends to be.

Upfront cost vs long-term expenses

Speaking of the cost, you must be careful not to overlook this one.

Some printers cost cheaper upfront but they can have a more expensive ink cartridge or the ink can dry out easily.

So while more expensive ones can make you go beyond your budget, it can have cheaper cartridge replacement or the ink does not dry out easily. 

But of course you have to consider your budget. So while the cheaper ones may have limitations, we kept it to a minimum by getting more value for your money laser printers.

Prints clearly

This is nonnegotiable. There is no sense in buying your own printer for professional documents if it will have blurred outputs. So yes you can expect clear to very clear black and white documents from these printers. 

Our 10 Top picks: Best Laser Printers for Home  Use

Canon Color ImageClass MF656Cdw

This is a budget-friendly laser printer that can serve you well if you don’t mind the less-than-agile printing. It has an output of 22 pages per minute, it’s not that shabby and you will still be able to have considerable work done in an hour. Also, this can print impressive quality black and white documents. 

You can also do faxing. It has an ADF with single-pass duplex scanning, making it easy to process multi-page and double-sided documents. This printer is also easy to maintain and doesn’t require much upkeep. 

Brother MFC -L2750DW

If you have a bit more extra to shell out, we recommend this Brother printer. It’s a much faster printer and can accommodate thicker items such as textbooks and single-pass duplex scanning. And if you need documents that are sharper and more precise, you won’t be disappointed. 

Despite the higher cost of the unit, the toner cartridge is quite affordable. It is also quite easy to maintain. It also has several modes of connection, WiFi, USB, ETHERNET, and even NFC support. 

The caveats? It has a slower scan speed through ADF. But this has a higher yield of printing documents, making it suitable for home offices that have more demanding work. 

HP LaserJet Tank MFP 2604SDW

This HP printer has the same printing speed as the Canon Color ImageClass MF656Cdw. It also has a reasonable and quite affordable tag. And the printing quality is quite impressive despite the lower price. All black and white documents are printed to clear precise, sharper outlines and look overall very clean. 

The caveats? It can print up to 22 pages per minute. But it can only do so over a wired USB connection. So it also shares the same inconvenience as you have to locate the unit closer to a router to be able to enjoy the maximum printing speed capacity.

So if you connect it to the WiFi, it will print slower. Also, the drum of the printer is not replaceable. It does last considerably long. But once it gives up, you might have to disassemble the printer to remove the drum. Also, it may be hard to find a replacement. But the print quality is quite superb. 

Brother HL-L2350DW

This unit prints very clear outputs but is only limited to black-and-white documents. It also is a reasonable choice if you are on a budget.

It’s easy on the pocket, portable, and easy to fit into a bookshelf. It can also be placed on top of your desk and will not be obtrusive in any way. Oh, it also has another limitation, it will not scan or copy documents. However, it is a reliable, clear, and portable printer that has clear outputs.

It prints fast too at 32 pages per minute, making it one of the more cost-effective and speedy units on the list. You will also be able to print wireless from your desktop, laptop, smartphone, and tablet.

Canon imageClass MF264dw II

If you need a light-duty printer that can print black and white documents, and scan and copy files, this is a very reliable brand. 

The black and white docs are very clear and the characters offer crisp edges. All the fonts are readable too. It’s up to a very demanding job at home. 

This Canon printer is smaller and portable. very easy to relocate from one room to another. You may be able to print wirelessly too even from your mobile devices. 

Other caveats? Aside from printing only in black and white, it doesn’t support faxing activities. 

Xerox VersaLink B600DN

If you are looking for a very speedy yet portable printer, this is a highly recommended unit. It prints at a faster 55 ppm but it can conveniently be placed in a small space in your home office. 

It also has modern functionality and a touchscreen user interface that also makes the printer look sleeker and more upgraded. It also has a higher paper capacity, at 700 pages. So if you need more documents to finish at half the time, this can serve you rather well. 

This printer may not be the most economical, but the upkeep is cheap, and will not splurge on replacements since the toner cartridge has a higher yield. 

This is also quite portable but it has a hefty weight, it may require more muscles to move. 

Kyocera Ecosys

This laser printer may pack in quite a load and can eat up a chunk of space. But it can suffice the need for demanding loads, especially if you need to print both black and white and colored images with high precision. It can also print fast despite the impressive quality

It might not sit prettily on top of the table given it has bigger dimensions and heavier weight. But you may be able to place it easily underneath the desk. 

Oh, but you will not be able to scan documents, so this is another thing you have to consider. And it can also be a bit noisy when in operation. 

Xerox B215

This is a compact yet multifunction laser printer that allows you to print, scan, and copy documents all at the same time. 

The print speed may not be the fastest in the lot, but it does have modern features such as a touchscreen that displays what you need to know. This also makes it easier to scan and copy documents.

This portable laser printer has a small footprint but can get a lot of work done, not to mention, looks upgraded and sleek. 

Being a budget-friendly printer that has 4 functions, you can expect some caveats. The resolution is not the clearest. 

Ricoh

This has the convenience of wired and wireless connections, you can also latch it wirelessly via NFC. It’s also a portable unit that you can easily move from one space to another, let alone having a smaller footprint, it’s easy to just place it on top of the desk.  

It also has a higher paper capacity of 50 pages per minute, so you can print more in half the time. The caveats? It can be packed at a higher cost upfront.

Lexmark MB3442adw

You can scan and print black and white docs, it can also do colored documents and has a higher printing speed. This Lexmark printer has one of the highest duty cycles that we have come across, making it very cost-effective for your home office.

It may not be the most affordable but the price is not that steep. It also prints rather fast and boasts of a touchscreen interface. Also, these functions make the unit look updated and modern.

Finally, laser printers you can use for your home office

You don’t have to settle for blurred documents or very slow printing and noisy printers. You can get more work done and clearer outputs with a laser printer. No matter what your size requirement and budget may be, you can find a suitable unit for your home office.