INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
If you have a small business, then you'll want the best business printer that will fit into your office, while offering you and your team
fast and dependable printing
With a small business, you'll want an affordable printer, which doesn't skimp on print quality due to its low price.It'll need to be robust
enough have have a number of people sending documents to it throughout the day, and if it can also handle photocopying and scanning as well,
then that's even better.So, without further ado, here is our list of the 10 best small business printers on the market today
If you're not sure about what type of business printer you need, head to the bottom of our guide, where we explain the best ways to find and
buy the best small business printer that suits your needs.So where do you need to start Even the most modest office will likely be
networked, and sharing a resource as useful as a printer is an essential
So you should only be looking at printers that are capable of networked use
Wired offers speed and robust function for a fixed office
Wireless is flexible, cheap to deploy but not as fast in use.Here are the best 10 printers for businesses - as chosen by the Techradar Pro
team - large and small, from a basic monochrome lasers suitable for a small business and a home office through to a small departmental
Ricoh SP-213wAn impressively wallet-friendly laser printer Print speed: 22ppm | Paper sizes: A4, A5, A6, B5, B6 | Paper capacity: 150 sheets
| Dimensions: 402 x 360 x 165mm (Width x Depth x Height) | Weight: 7.2kgCheap (in fact cheaper than many inkjets)Double-sided printing
(albeit manual)Poor instruction manualA touch noisyThe notion of the large, expensive laser printer should have long been dispelled and if
nothing else can do that then the Ricoh SP-213w will
This small-footprint mono printer costs less than many inkjets but has the capability to provide basic wireless-based print services to a
home office or smaller office
With a monthly duty cycle of 20,000 pages per month, a 1200 x 600dpi print resolution and a print speed of up to 22 pages per minute, its
small size shouldn't hide the fact that this could be a little workhorse
Beyond these basics, the Ricoh SP-213w offers manual duplex, a Print and Scan mobile app, support for PCL and a two-year pan-European
Samsung Xpress M2835DWA mono printer that does everything rightPrint speed: 28ppm | Paper sizes: A4, A5, A6, B5, C6 | Paper capacity: 250
sheets | Dimensions: 368 x 334 x 202mm (Width x Depth x Height) | Weight: 7.4kgFastGreat print qualityMono onlyIf you want an affordable
printer for your business that excels in black and white print quality - and is a speedy performer to boot - then you really can't go wrong
with the Samsung Xpress M2835DW
Its small and compact body contains a huge host of features, and its easy to use and understand buttons makes quickly firing off prints a
piece of cake.It supports both wired and Wi-Fi connectivity, runs quietly and can even be controlled via smartphone
Its Eco mode allows you to control the amount of power and ink it consumes while printing, and overall this is an absolutely fantastic
Brother HL-L8360CDWPrint speed: 31ppm | Paper sizes: A4, A5, A6 | Paper capacity: 300 sheets | Dimensions: 617 x 558 x 521mm (Width x Depth
x Height) | Weight: 21.9kgGreat print qualityFast print speedsBig and heavyNo scannerThe Brother HL-L8360CDW is an excellent all-round
Thanks to its large capacity and fast print speeds, this is a printer that won't grind to a halt in a busy environment.It's not just fast
either - the print quality is also very good as well
It prints in both black and white and colour, and it has low running costs as well, making this an economical choice in the long run.4
Ricoh SPC-240DNA tempting laser printer, but a hefty piece of hardware Print speed: 16ppm | Paper sizes: A4-A6 | Paper capacity: 250 sheets
| Dimensions: 400 x 450 x 320mm (Width x Depth x Height) | Weight: 23.8kgAnother nicely priced laser printer250-page paper trayHuge and
heavy beast of a deviceLow print resolutionThere was a time, not so long ago, when colour laser printing was exorbitant
That has fortunately changed with the likes of the Ricoh SPC-240DN doing their best to bring prices down
This is a massive printer at nearly 24kg so you will need to have a strong back and enough desk space to take it on board
Its starter toner kit will produce around 1000 pages and probably better than inkjet ones which dry out with time
It can print up to 16 pages per minute (colour or mono) and has a duty cycle of 30,000 pages per month
It offers both Ethernet and USB ports and, with a 250-page input paper tray, has enough to make a small office pleased
However, at 600 x 600dpi, its print resolution may leave some wanting for more.5
HP PageWide Pro 477dwA true workhorse MFP with connectivity and features in spades Print speed: 55ppm | Paper sizes: A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, 10
x 15cm, Envelopes (B5, C5, C6, DL) | Paper capacity: 500 sheets | Dimensions: 530 x 407 x 467mm (Width x Depth x Height) | Weight:
22.2kgFast printingExcellent paper handling capabilitiesPoor aestheticsLittle else to complain about hereThe HP PageWide Pro 477dw isn't
going to win any design awards but what it lacks in aesthetics it really does make up for in functionality and speed
This entry-level office multi-function inkjet printer offers all the standard print, copy, scan and fax features you'd want to see in an
Add to that wired Ethernet alongside wireless networking and it has all the connectivity, too (including Wi-Fi Direct and NFC)
Suited to the home and smaller small office, it has a conveniently compact footprint, until you open its paper trays to print
A top speed of 55ppm is stunning for this class of printer, particularly considering its asking price
The inclusion of a 50-sheet automatic document feeder adds to an all-round excellent paper handling capability
Its ability to multitask with print and copy jobs nicely complements the large touch-capable LCD screen.6
Epson EcoTank ET-4550A printer that comes with two years' worth of ink Print speed: 33ppm | Paper sizes: A4, A5, A6, B5, Envelopes (C4, C6,
10), 9 x 13cm, 10 x 15cm, 13 x 18cm, 13 x 20cm, 20 x 25cm, 10 x 14.8cm | Paper capacity: 150 sheets | Dimensions: 515? x 360 x 241mm (Width
x Depth x Height) | Weight: 7.4kgMoney saving EcoTank ink systemThree-year warrantyNot the fastest printerSmall paper trayConsumables are
usually expensive when it comes to printers
So it is quite surprising that one vendor, Epson, single-handedly decided to challenge that status quo by allowing users to refill their
printer using ink bottles
What's even more surprising is that Epson includes two years of ink with the package; no more expensive cartridges and instead, you have
enough material to deliver 11,000 pages worth of black and colour inks (that's 700ml worth of liquid)
Oh and there's even a three-year warranty making this a great choice for bean counters fixing the TCO of their printers
a small paper input tray.7
Ricoh SG-2100NAn excellent budget printer that punches well above its weight Print speed: 29ppm | Paper sizes: A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter,
Legal, HLT, Executive, Folio, Foolscap, F, 16K, Envelopes (Com10, Monarch, C6, C5, DL) | Paper capacity: 250 sheets | Dimensions: 399 x 360
x 213mm (Width x Depth x Height) | Weight: 9.5kgVery cheapGreat print quality for the priceCan't take high capacity colour cartridgesNot the
quietest machine at timesRicoh makes it four in our shortlist with the SG-2100N, a bargain basement printer that brings together the best of
inkjet and laser technology
It delivers the sort of performance usually associated with devices costing three times its price
this price range (albeit in draft) make this Ricoh printer one of the best on the market for very small offices
Other features worth noting are manual duplex capabilities, a two-year onsite warranty (parts and labour), a well thought out design,
affordable consumables, an Ethernet port and a generous input paper tray.Read the full review: Ricoh SG-2100N8
HP Officejet Pro 8720 All-in-OneA great all-in-one that doesn't break the bankPrint speed: 37ppm | Paper sizes: A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS),
Envelope (DL, C5, C6) | Paper capacity: 150 sheets | Dimensions: 499 x 449.7 x 339.1mm (Width x Depth x Height) | Weight: 15.01kgFast
speedsDecent priceNot the best print quality on this listThe HP Officejet Pro 8720 All-in-One is a practical and affordable business printer
that also comes with copy and fax capabilities, and it can connect to your network wirelessly as well
It's an excellent fit for small to medium-sized businesses, but for larger organisations it may struggle to keep up
It's got excellent printing speeds, however, and the touch screen makes it simple to use
However, it lacks a few business-orientated features that its more expensive brethren boast,and it's not quite the best when it comes to
However, this is an excellent business printer if you're conscious of your budget.9
Brother MFC-L8650CDWA heavyweight laser MFP with duplex tricks aplenty Print speed: 28ppm | Paper sizes: A4, A5, A5 Long Edge, A6, B5,
Letter, Executive, Legal, Folio | Paper capacity: 300 sheets | Dimensions: 410 x 503 x 492mm (Width x Depth x Height) | Weight: 30.4kgFast
print speeds50-sheet ADF, offers duplex copyingOnly rated up to 3,000 pages per monthNot much of a lookerThis is a heavyweight colour laser
multifunction device intended for small business or workgroup use
Its slabby black and white design is functional and includes a large touchscreen for control, though the printer is only rated up to a
recommended 3,000 pages per month
The MFC-L8650CDW includes a 50-sheet automatic document feeder which handles duplex scans and the printer offers duplex copying and printing
as well; a welcome surprise! It's rated at 28ppm for both black and colour prints dropping to about seven sheets when printing in duplex
It can handle input from USB, Ethernet or via wireless hook-up, with support for iOS and Android mobiles
A USB port offers scanning to and printing from USB drives.10
Brother HL-S7000DNIf you feel the need for printing speed, look no further Print speed: 100ppm | Paper sizes: A4, A5, B5, ANSI A (Letter),
Legal, Executive, Custom Sizes | Paper capacity: 600 sheets | Dimensions: 478 cm x 475 cm x 592mm (Width x Depth x Height) | Weight:
only the fastest printer will do, then consider the HL-S7000DN
Surprisingly enough, it is an inkjet printer rather than a laser one
It's fast enough to print out the entire contents of the Bible (Old and New Testaments) in about 20 minutes at the speed of 100 pages per
minute (that's roughly 500 words per second)
If your needs are less ambitious, then the 500-sheet capacity of its input and output tray should suffice
There's also a 100-sheet multipurpose tray to accommodate other media types
As expected, it prints at a resolution of 600 x 600dpi, has a Gigabit Ethernet LAN port, Wi-Fi and a USB 2.0 port
Its maximum monthly duty cycle, 275,000 pages or 16 A4 reams printed every day, should satisfy even the busiest offices.How to buy a
business printerMulti-function features can be found across the board and at all cost scales
Basic features start with USB Key and card readers for PC-free printing, moving to scanner and copier functions
At the higher end, automatic document feeders (ADF) can manage 50 copies in a single go and produce booklets including duplex printing,
Often the basic ADF features will accommodate most medium-sized offices.In the past there has been a marked difference in Cost Per Page
(CPP) between lasers and inkjets but in recent years, inkjets have managed to drop their prices to compete
Either way it's important you carefully assess the CPP of each device.Manufacturers measure the toner or cartridge yields with an industry
So you can safely assess the total price of replacing all the cartridges or toners divided by the print yield across all the potential
models.The total volume of prints you're going to make also needs to be taken into account
Devices often quote a "duty cycle" monthly maximum and recommended figures
These are the total number of prints it's designed to handle per month
If possible assess the number of prints per employee for the office and ensure the device is capable of meeting your current and future
demands.Finally in the past colour especially for laser printers has demanded a premium, that's not so much the case these days
However these models are still more expensive due to the additional materials required for the toners and printer manufacture
There's still a big enough differential that if you don't need regular colour you should opt for a mono model, perhaps using a cheaper
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