Before the 1980s, laser printers were expensive, high-volume units. At that time, dot matrix printers commanded the early PC desktop market for homes and businesses. Compact laser printers, introduced ...

Both print, but they use different technologies that serve different purposes and will suit different people. Here's how to decide which is right for you.

There are a number of different manufacturers of laser printers, but in many aspects, all laser printers are very similar. They all use heat to melt a solid toner colorant onto a page that is fed one ...

The Dell Laser Printer 1710n ($299 direct) is the second printer we've seen recently that's meant to serve either as a heavy-duty personal printer in any size office or a shared monochrome laser ...

The Dell 1130n Laser Printer ($179 direct) is the sort of product that can do the job it's meant for, but isn't anything to get excited about. It offers reasonable speed for a mono laser, for example, ...

Shopping for a new printer can be surprisingly confusing. Along with navigating all the different brands, you’ll also need to figure out if an inkjet or laser printer is best for your needs. Both of ...

Most of my current work for PCMag is about printers and projectors, but I've covered a wide variety of other subjects—in more than 4,000 pieces, over more than 40 years—including both computer-related ...

Expensive toner and the lack of automatic duplexing make this small-office printer less appealing than it could be. The $450 (as of March 9, 2012) HP LaserJet Pro 400 ...

Designed for midsize to large offices and workgroups, the Ricoh MP 501SPF Black and White Laser Multifunction Printer ($3,499) means business—and then some. Out of the box it comes with a richer ...