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HP LaserJet 4200dtn Network Duplex Printer

Legacy Ethernet workgroup duplex printer

The 4200dtn is the 4200-series configuration with Ethernet, an additional 500-sheet feeder, and standard automatic duplex. Its 1,100-sheet factory input is substantial, while actual accessories in a used offer remain unverified.

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Lexmark MX417de Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired mono fax MFP with duplex scanning

The MX417de combines monochrome print, copy, scan, and fax with automatic print duplex, a reversing duplex ADF, and Gigabit Ethernet. Lexmark recommends 750 to 10,000 pages monthly; Wi-Fi is optional.

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HP LaserJet 2430n Network Printer

Legacy wired mono network printer

The 2430n is a monochrome print-only model with embedded Jetdirect Ethernet, parallel and USB interfaces. It is distinct from the 2430tn and 2430dtn configurations; automatic duplex is not standard on the n model.

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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M283fdw

Wireless color fax MFP with print duplex

The M283fdw prints, copies, scans and faxes in color, with automatic print duplex, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and a 50-sheet simplex ADF. HP recommends 150–2,500 pages monthly; duplex ADF scanning is not available.

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Samsung CLP-510N Color Laser Printer

Older wired color printer with automatic duplex

The CLP-510N is a color print-only laser model with standard wired networking and automatic duplex. Samsung rates it at up to 24 ppm mono and 6 ppm color; its recommended monthly volume is not established.

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Ricoh SP 213Nw Monochrome Laser Printer

Compact mono printer with wired and wireless network

Ricoh's SP 213Nw is a mono print-only model rated up to 23 ppm Letter. It supports manual duplex, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and USB, with a 150-sheet tray plus bypass; monthly recommendation is not stated.

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HP LaserJet 1320 Monochrome Laser Printer

Compact mono printer with automatic duplex

HP maps Q5927A to the LaserJet 1320, a mono print-only model with standard automatic duplex. The base ports are USB and parallel; its 250-sheet tray plus one-sheet multipurpose feed serve a modest desk workflow.

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HP Color LaserJet CP4025n

Wired color printing for steady office queues

HP specifies the CP4025n as a print-only color laser rated up to 35 pages per minute. Its built-in Gigabit Ethernet supports wired sharing, while two-sided jobs are manual on the n configuration; automatic duplex belongs to the dn model. HP recommends 2,000–7,500 pages per month.

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Ricoh Aficio CL3500N Color Laser Printer

Network-ready color printing with manual paper handling

Ricoh identifies the Aficio CL3500N as a color laser printer rated at about 21 pages per minute. The model is network ready, while automatic duplex is a feature of the related CL3500DN. A verified recommended monthly page range and built-in wireless support were not found in the exact-model material reviewed.

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Brother DCP-8155DN Professional Monochrome Laser All-in-One

Fast monochrome MFP with duplex document handling

Brother specifies print, copy and scan functions at up to 40 ppm, automatic duplex printing, a 50-sheet ADF, and single-pass duplex copy/scan. USB and Ethernet are documented. Fax capability, built-in Wi-Fi and a recommended monthly volume were not established from the exact model page used here.

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Konica Minolta magicolor 5430 DL Color Laser Printer

Legacy color laser with optional duplex

Konica Minolta's archive and US product listing identify the magicolor 5430 DL as a color print-only model, rated about 21 pages per minute. The exact product code 5250218-100 distinguishes the reviewed North American model. Ethernet and USB are listed; automatic duplex was optional rather than standard. Wireless and recommended monthly workload remain unconfirmed.

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Lexmark B3340dw Monochrome Laser Printer

Connected mono printer with automatic duplex

Lexmark lists the B3340dw as a black-and-white print-only laser with automatic duplex, built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet, and output up to 40 ppm on Letter paper. Its recommended monthly page range is 500–5,000, with a 350-sheet standard input capacity.

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Canon Color imageCLASS LBP612Cdw Wireless Laser Printer

Color laser with Wi-Fi and automatic duplex

Canon specifies the LBP612Cdw as a color print-only laser at up to 19 ppm, with automatic duplex, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Its recommended monthly volume is 200–2,500 pages, making it a connected option for modest office color queues.

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HP Color LaserJet CP3505n Printer

Wired legacy color printing for a steady office

HP's CP3505n is a print-only color laser rated up to 22 pages per minute. The n version has Ethernet and manual duplex; automatic duplex is specified for the dn model. HP's datasheet recommends 1,500–5,000 pages monthly. Wireless requires optional external hardware.

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Canon imageCLASS MF227dw Wireless Monochrome Laser All-in-One

Mono all-in-one with fax and automatic print duplex

Canon specifies the MF227dw as a monochrome laser MFP with print, copy, scan and fax. It prints up to 28 ppm simplex and 16 ppm duplex, with automatic duplex printing, a 35-sheet simplex ADF, USB, Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Recommended monthly volume was not confirmed.

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Brother MFC-L8610CDW Color Laser All-in-One

Color workgroup MFP with duplex printing and wireless

Brother specifies color print, copy, scan and fax, automatic duplex printing, Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet. Output is rated up to 28 ppm in color, and the 50-sheet ADF handles one-sided originals. Brother recommends up to 3,000 pages monthly; no lower endpoint is stated.

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HP LaserJet 1320n Monochrome Laser Printer

Legacy mono printer with wired Ethernet and auto duplex

HP's 1320n is the networked member of the LaserJet 1320 family, with internal 10/100 Ethernet and automatic duplex. HP's manual distinguishes it from the nw version with built-in Wi-Fi. It is a print-only monochrome model; a recommended monthly volume was not confirmed.

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Lexmark CS517de Color Laser Printer

Wired color printer with automatic duplex and workgroup guidance

Lexmark identifies the CS517de as a color print-only laser with integrated automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet, 250-sheet input, up to 32 ppm Letter output, and a 1,500–7,000 page recommended monthly range. Wireless is not listed as a standard interface.

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Brother MFC-8120 Monochrome Laser Multifunction

Legacy mono multifunction model with duplex not documented as automatic

The EPA lists the exact MFC-8120 as a monochrome electrophotographic multifunction device rated at 21 images per minute, with automatic duplex unavailable. Fax, network interfaces, and recommended monthly volume were not established in the reviewed exact-model records.

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Lexmark E250d Monochrome Laser Printer

Legacy mono printer with automatic duplex and USB or parallel access

Lexmark lists the E250d as a monochrome print-only laser with integrated duplex, USB and parallel interfaces, up to 30 ppm Letter output, standard 250-sheet input, and a 250–2,200 page recommended monthly range.

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HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe Monochrome All-in-One

Mono print-copy-scan MFP with duplex output and dual network choices

HP specifies the M234dwe as a monochrome laser printer, copier, and scanner rated up to 30 ppm Letter, with automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, and a 200–2,000 page recommended monthly range. Fax and duplex ADF scanning are not supported by the reviewed exact specification.

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HP LaserJet MFP M140we Monochrome Laser All-in-One

Compact mono print-copy-scan MFP with Wi-Fi and flatbed scanning

HP identifies the M140we as a monochrome laser printer, copier, and scanner with Wi-Fi, USB, a flatbed, and a 100–1,000 page recommended monthly volume. Fax, Ethernet, and automatic duplex are not established in the reviewed exact specification.

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Brother DCP-1000 Digital Copier and Laser Printer

Legacy mono laser copier-printer with color scan and ADF

Brother's exact product sheet describes the DCP-1000 as a digital copier and laser printer with color scanning, a 30-page ADF, 200-sheet tray, up to 10 ppm output, and standard parallel and USB interfaces. Fax, automatic duplex, and monthly guidance are not established.

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Canon imageCLASS MF269dw VP II Monochrome Laser All-in-One

Mono fax MFP with automatic duplex and two-sided ADF

Canon's official name is imageCLASS MF269dw VP II. It supports monochrome print, copy, scan, and fax, up to 30 ppm Letter, a 50-sheet duplex ADF, automatic duplex output, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, and a 250–2,500 page recommended monthly volume.

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Canon Color imageCLASS MF729Cdw Color Laser All-in-One

Color fax MFP with duplex printing, scanning, and wired or wireless access

Canon specifies color laser print, copy, scan, and fax, automatic duplex for print/copy/scan/fax, a 50-sheet duplex ADF, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB. Letter speed is up to 21 ppm simplex and 10 ppm duplex. A recommended monthly range was not confirmed.

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Lexmark T632n Monochrome Network Laser Printer

Legacy wired mono printer with a large standard paper supply

Lexmark identifies the T632n as a monochrome print-only laser with standard USB and 10/100 Fast Ethernet, up to 38 ppm A4 output, and 600 standard input sheets. Duplex requires a separate optional unit; wireless uses an optional external print server. Recommended monthly volume is unknown.

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Lexmark MS315dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Mono duplex printer with Gigabit Ethernet and a 500–4,000 page range

Lexmark identifies the MS315dn as a monochrome print-only laser with integrated automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet, USB and parallel interfaces, up to 37 ppm Letter output, 250-sheet input, and a 500–4,000 page recommended monthly range.

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Canon imageCLASS MF6530 Monochrome Laser Copier and Printer

USB-connected duplex mono copier with color scanning

Canon describes the MF6530 as a monochrome laser printer and duplex copier with a color scanner. It prints up to 23 Letter pages per minute, offers duplex printing and copying, and uses USB 2.0 as its standard interface; network printing needs an optional external print server.

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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fw Monochrome Laser All-in-One

Wireless fax MFP with a simplex feeder and manual duplex

HP lists the M127fw as a monochrome laser print, copy, scan, and fax MFP with built-in Wi-Fi and Fast Ethernet. It prints up to 21 ppm, recommends 250–2,000 pages monthly, and uses manual duplex printing; its 35-sheet ADF does not scan both sides automatically.

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Lexmark MX610de Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Fast wired mono MFP with automatic duplex and no listed fax

Lexmark identifies the MX610de as a monochrome print, copy, email, and scan MFP with integrated duplex, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 2,000–15,000 page recommended monthly range. Fax is not part of this de configuration; wireless requires separately selected hardware.

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Lexmark MX511de Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired fax MFP with 42 ppm output and integrated duplex

Lexmark lists the MX511de as a monochrome print, copy, color-scan, network-scan, and fax MFP. It includes automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet, a 250-sheet tray and 100-sheet feeder, and rates output up to 42 ppm A4.

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HP Color LaserJet Pro M454dn Color Laser Printer

Wired color print-only model with automatic duplex

HP identifies the M454dn as a color laser print-only model with automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, and a 50-sheet tray plus 250-sheet tray. It is rated up to 28 ppm Letter and does not list built-in wireless for this dn version.

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Dell S2815dn Monochrome Multifunction Laser Printer

Wired mono fax MFP with automatic duplex and a 750–4,000 page range

Dell lists the S2815dn as a monochrome print, copy, scan, and fax MFP with automatic two-sided printing. It is rated up to 40 ppm Letter simplex, recommends 750–4,000 pages monthly, and has a color touchscreen and network scan destinations.

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Lexmark E260d Monochrome Laser Printer

Automatic-duplex mono printer with USB and parallel ports

Lexmark lists the E260d as a monochrome print-only laser with integrated duplex, USB and bidirectional parallel ports, up to 35 ppm Letter, and a 250–2,500 page recommended monthly range. Ethernet and built-in Wi-Fi are not listed for this d configuration.

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Dell B2375dnf Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono fax MFP with default duplex and a duplex document feeder

Dell identifies the B2375dnf as a monochrome laser MFP with print, copy, scan, and fax functions. Its guide lists default duplex printing and a DADF; Wi-Fi/WPS is identified for the related dfw version, not the dnf.

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Ricoh Aficio SP 3400N Monochrome Laser Printer

30 ppm network printer with manual duplex

Ricoh documents the SP 3400N as a 120 V monochrome laser print-only model with standard Ethernet and USB 2.0, up to 30 ppm Letter, and manual duplex. Automatic duplex is standard on the related SP 3410DN, not this N model.

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Brother HL-L2350DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Laser Printer

Wireless mono printer with automatic duplex and a 2,000-page ceiling

Brother lists the HL-L2350DW as a print-only monochrome laser printer with built-in Wi-Fi, USB, automatic duplex, 250-sheet input, and up to 32 ppm. Brother recommends up to 2,000 pages monthly; Ethernet is not listed for this model.

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HP Color LaserJet CP1215 Printer

Basic USB color laser with manual duplex

HP lists the CP1215 as a color print-only laser with USB 2.0, a 150-sheet tray, and manual duplex through driver support. Rated speed is up to 12 ppm black and 8 ppm color; the recommended monthly range is 250–1,000 pages.

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HP LaserJet 1300 Monochrome Laser Printer

Legacy mono printing with manual duplex

The base LaserJet 1300 is a monochrome USB and parallel printer rated up to 20 ppm Letter. Its 250-sheet tray, priority slot and manual duplex suit a direct-connected desk that can handle page turning; the 1300n network features are a separate configuration.

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Dell C1660w Color Laser Printer

Compact color printing with Wi-Fi and manual duplex

Dell's C1660w combines color print-only output with built-in Wi-Fi and USB 2.0. The 150-sheet tray and manual duplex define a lighter-duty desk routine; its family datasheet lists typical volume, not a recommended monthly range.

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Brother MFC-L3710CW Color Laser-Class LED All-in-One

Color document center with Wi-Fi, fax and no duplexer

Brother's MFC-L3710CW is a color LED laser-class all-in-one with print, copy, scan and fax, built-in Wi-Fi, a 250-sheet tray and 50-sheet ADF. Its key paper limitation is no duplex printing; the maker recommends up to 1,500 pages monthly.

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HP LaserJet Pro P1109w Monochrome Laser Printer

Wireless mono printing with manual duplex

The P1109w is a print-only monochrome laser rated up to 19 ppm, with built-in Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, manual duplex and a 250–1,500 page recommended monthly range. It suits a modest wireless desk better than a heavy shared queue.

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HP LaserJet 1000 Monochrome Laser Printer

Basic legacy monochrome printing over USB

The LaserJet 1000 is an older monochrome print-only model with USB, a 250-sheet input tray and a 125-sheet output bin. HP's saved documentation does not state a recommended monthly range or resolve duplex capability, so those fields remain unknown.

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Brother MFC-8870DW Wireless Monochrome Laser All-in-One

Wireless duplex mono MFP with fax

Brother identifies the MFC-8870DW as a wireless laser all-in-one with duplex. Its model-specific manual documents print, copy, scan and fax, automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB; a recommended monthly range is not stated in the reviewed packet.

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Brother MFC-7460DN Monochrome Laser All-in-One

Wired mono all-in-one with automatic duplex

Brother's MFC-7460DN combines mono printing, copying, scanning and fax with automatic duplex, Ethernet and USB. Its 250-sheet tray, 35-page ADF and up-to-27-ppm rating support a small wired office; Wi-Fi is not part of the documented DN configuration.

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Lexmark C3326dw Color Laser Printer

Networked color print-only workgroup choice

Lexmark's C3326dw is a color printer with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, automatic duplex and a 600–2,500 page recommended monthly range. Its 250-sheet tray plus single-sheet feed and 26 ppm Letter rating suit a shared color queue that does not need copy or scan functions.

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Samsung SCX-4100 Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Older USB-and-parallel monochrome MFP

The SCX-4100 is a mono laser multifunction printer for print, copy and scan, with 15 ppm Letter output and a 250-sheet tray. Samsung documents USB 1.1 and parallel; the base configuration has no network interface or duplex unit, and recommended monthly volume is not stated.

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Ricoh Aficio SP 6330N Monochrome Network Laser Printer

Wide-format mono output with standard Ethernet

The Ricoh SP 6330N is a monochrome print-only workgroup model rated up to 35 ppm on Letter, with a 500-sheet tray, 100-sheet bypass and standard Ethernet and USB. The base 406613 configuration does not include the optional duplexer or wireless module, and Ricoh does not state a comparable recommended monthly range in the reviewed brochure.

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Canon imageCLASS MF6560 Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono fax MFP with a duplex document feeder

Canon's MF6560 combines monochrome print, copy, scan and fax at up to 23 ppm Letter. It has a 500-sheet cassette, 100-sheet multipurpose tray, 50-sheet duplex ADF and USB 2.0. Network printing depends on an optional external print server, and the reviewed sheet does not give a recommended monthly range.

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HP Color LaserJet Pro M452dw Color Laser Printer

Color workgroup printing with automatic duplex

The M452dw is a color print-only model with automatic duplex, built-in Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet. HP rates black and color output up to 28 ppm and gives a 750–4,000 page recommended monthly range. Its standard 250-sheet tray and 50-sheet multipurpose tray serve a shared office without copy or scan functions.

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Canon imageCLASS MF452dw Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono fax MFP with duplex scanning

Canon's MF452dw combines mono print, copy, scan and fax with automatic print duplex and a 50-sheet single-pass duplex ADF. The U.S. model is rated up to 34 ppm and has 250-sheet cassette plus 100-sheet multipurpose input, Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and USB. Canon recommends 750–4,000 pages monthly.

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Lexmark E450dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Legacy mono duplex printer with Ethernet

The Lexmark E450dn is a print-only mono laser model rated up to 35 ppm with integrated automatic duplex. Lexmark lists Ethernet 10/100, USB 2.0 and parallel, a 250-sheet standard input tray, and a recommended monthly range of 1,500–6,900 pages. Wi-Fi needs a separate print-server accessory.

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HP LaserJet 2430dtn Monochrome Laser Printer

Legacy mono printer with duplex and three trays

The 2430dtn is a monochrome print-only LaserJet configuration with built-in automatic duplex, 850 sheets of standard input across three trays, and embedded Fast Ethernet, USB and parallel. HP rates the series up to 35 ppm. A recommended monthly range is not confirmed in the reviewed exact-model materials.

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HP LaserJet Pro M203dw Monochrome Laser Printer

Compact mono duplex printer with Wi-Fi and Ethernet

The M203dw is a monochrome print-only LaserJet rated up to 30 ppm, with automatic duplex, built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB 2.0. HP recommends 250–2,500 pages monthly. The historical candidate is a bundle; this guide evaluates the exact G3Q47A printer and not extra toner in the package.

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Lexmark C544dw Color Laser Printer

Legacy color duplex printer with built-in Wi-Fi

The Lexmark C544dw is a color print-only laser printer rated up to 25 ppm in black and color, with automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB. Its standard input is 250 sheets plus a one-sheet feed, and Lexmark recommends 800–3,000 pages monthly.

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OKI B2200 Monochrome LED Printer

Compact direct USB monochrome LED printer

The OKI B2200 is a monochrome LED print-only model in the laser-printer class, rated up to 21 ppm and using standard USB 2.0. The Americas sheet maps part 43641701 to 120 V and distinguishes the separately networked B2200n. The reviewed sources do not establish duplex capability or a recommended monthly range.

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HP LaserJet 1018 Monochrome Laser Printer

Basic mono USB printer with driver-assisted manual duplex

The HP LaserJet 1018 is a mono print-only model rated up to 12 ppm. HP documents USB 2.0, manual two-sided printing through the driver, and a recommended monthly range of 250–1,000 pages. It has no built-in Wi-Fi or Ethernet in the reviewed specification.

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