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Macworld Buying Guides: Color laser printers

What to look for in a color laser printer—and three models you should consider

by Chris Holt, Macworld.com

Color laser printers offer great speed and reliability for demanding business and home users. At their best when put to work in a network setting, color laser printers allow multiple users to take advantage of the high speeds and duplexing capabilities of the printer.

Oki C6150dn

But how to weigh those advantages? We’ve got some tips on shopping for a color laser printer if you’re in the market for one this holiday season. And we’ve got a trio of recommendations for models that passed muster in our tests.

Color laser printer buying advice

Consider the cost Most quality color laser printers run in the range of $400 to $600 and are on the heavy side (around 50 pounds). They are a bigger investment than standard printers and require more room to operate. Most come with longer warranties than typical inkjet printers, however.

Two sides are better than one Printers that offer duplexing can print on both sides of the page—a useful feature for users who want to maximize speed and efficiency. And printing on both sides of a page ultimately saves you money on paper.

On a related note, color laser printers cost less per page to print than their inkjet counterparts; they’re also more environmentally friendly.

What to look for When judging a color laser printer, there are two key factors you should focus on—speed and text quality. Macworld Lab includes both time trials and jury ratings in our color laser printer reviews—make sure to look at both when deciding which model to buy.

Brother HL-4070CDW

A quality color laser printer typically prints 10 pages in around 30 to 45 seconds. As for our jury tests of printing quality—which also include ratings on the quality of image and graphics output—a quality color laser printer score a rating of “very good” or better in our text-quality test.

Ponder Postscript Postscript capability or emulation is an important ability to consider. Postscript is a print description language that enables color laser printers to handle high-quality graphics alongside text. No longer an absolute necessity, Postscript printing is still important as it takes the load off your computer’s CPU and allows the use of certain types of fonts.

Our favorite color laser printers

The Oki C6150dn () produces great-looking prints and includes built-in duplexing. It also offers easy network connectivity and quick printing speeds. It’s particularly ideal for printing top-quality brochures and handouts with photo elements. Read our full review. [$600 (Get best current price for the Oki C6150dn); Oki Data]

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HL-4070CDW, Oki C6150dn specifications

The Xerox HL-4070CDW and Oki C6150dn are both color laser printers, each equipped with unique features and technologies that cater to different printing needs in office environments.

The Xerox HL-4070CDW is designed for businesses that require high-quality color printing with reliable performance. One of its standout features is its automatic duplex printing capability, which allows for double-sided printing without manual intervention, helping to save on paper costs. With a robust monthly duty cycle of up to 30,000 pages, it's ideal for medium to large-sized offices. The printer boasts a print speed of up to 30 pages per minute for both color and monochrome, ensuring that documents are produced quickly to meet tight deadlines.

This model also includes advanced connectivity options such as built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB interfaces, making it easy to share the printer across multiple devices. The HL-4070CDW supports a wide range of media types and sizes, accommodating varying printing tasks, from business documents to marketing materials. Furthermore, its high-resolution printing capability of 2400 x 600 dpi delivers sharp text and vibrant color images, enhancing the overall quality of prints.

On the other hand, the Oki C6150dn is known for its compact design yet powerful performance, making it suitable for smaller workspaces. One of its key characteristics is the unique LED technology that Oki employs, which results in precise and vivid color reproduction. The printer supports automatic duplex printing and has a print speed of up to 32 pages per minute for color documents, making it an efficient choice for busy offices.

The C6150dn features a robust memory of 256 MB, allowing for rapid processing of data, and is equipped with a variety of connectivity options, such as USB, Ethernet, and wireless capabilities, facilitating seamless integration into any network. Its exceptional print resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi ensures high-quality output, making it suitable for professional presentations and marketing collateral.

Both printers are energy-efficient, featuring eco-friendly modes that help reduce power consumption, aligning with sustainability goals in office settings. While the Xerox HL-4070CDW excels in high-volume printing and flexible connectivity, the Oki C6150dn offers compact efficiency with vibrant color output. Each printer presents unique advantages, allowing businesses to select the model that best fits their specific printing requirements.
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