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HP LaserJet Pro P1102w Monochrome Laser Printer

Personal mono printer with Wi-Fi and manual duplex

The P1102w is a monochrome print-only model rated up to 19 ppm with USB 2.0 and built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi. HP documents manual duplex only and recommends 250–1,500 pages per month. Ethernet is not included in the reviewed standard configuration.

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Brother HL-L2390DW Monochrome Laser All-in-One Printer

Wireless monochrome all-in-one with automatic duplex

Brother documents the HL-L2390DW as a monochrome laser model with print, copy, and scan functions, automatic duplex, wireless networking, and USB. Its 32 ppm Letter rating and 250-sheet tray suit a compact desk that needs paper handling beyond a print-only device.

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HP LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono fax MFP with duplex print and scan

HP identifies product number CF286A as the LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn. It prints, copies, scans, and faxes in monochrome, with standard print duplex, a 50-sheet duplex ADF, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 750–3,000-page recommended monthly range.

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Pantum P2502W Monochrome Wireless Laser Printer

Compact wireless mono printer with manual duplex

Pantum documents the P2502W as a single-function monochrome laser printer with USB and Wi-Fi, 23 ppm Letter speed, a 150-sheet input, and manual duplex. The maker lists one recommended monthly volume of 2,000 pages rather than a range.

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Xerox WorkCentre 6605DN Color Multifunction Printer

Color workgroup MFP with duplex ADF

The WorkCentre 6605DN combines color print, copy, scan, and fax with automatic duplex printing, a duplex document feeder, Ethernet, and USB. Xerox rates it up to 36 ppm Letter; wireless requires an optional adapter.

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Dell B1265dnf Monochrome Multifunction Printer

Compact mono fax MFP with Ethernet and duplex

Dell documents the B1265dnf as a monochrome print/copy/scan/fax device with 28 ppm A4 output, a 40-sheet ADF, automatic duplex, Ethernet, and USB. Wi-Fi belongs to the separate B1265dfw sibling.

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Lexmark CS417dn Color Laser Printer

Color print-only model with Ethernet and automatic duplex

Lexmark's U.S. listing identifies part 28DC050 as a color print-only CS417dn with integrated automatic duplex, Ethernet, USB, up to 32 ppm, and an 800–6,000-page recommended monthly range.

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Dell S2825cdn Color Smart Multifunction Printer

Color MFP with duplex ADF and wired network

Dell documents color print/copy/scan/fax, automatic print duplex, a single-pass duplex ADF, Ethernet, USB, 30 ppm Letter simplex speed, and a 700–3,500-page recommended monthly range.

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HP LaserJet P1505n Monochrome Laser Printer

Legacy mono laser printer with manual duplex

HP identifies the LaserJet P1505n as a monochrome single-function printer with up to 23 ppm Letter output, USB, driver-assisted manual duplex, and a 250–2,000 page recommended monthly range. Ethernet is not confirmed for exact part CB413A#ABA.

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Brother MFC-8860DN Monochrome Laser All-in-One

Wired monochrome fax MFP with automatic duplex

Brother lists mono print, copy, scan, and fax; automatic duplex across print/copy/fax/scan; a 50-sheet ADF; Ethernet, USB, and parallel; and up to 30 ppm Letter. Recommended monthly volume is not stated in the reviewed source.

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Lexmark T630 Monochrome Laser Printer

Legacy mono printer with USB and parallel ports

Lexmark identifies base part 10G0100 as a monochrome T630 rated up to 35 ppm Letter, with USB 2.0 and parallel standard. Automatic duplex and Ethernet are not established as included on the base part.

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Brother HL-3045CN Color LED Printer

Color LED print-only model with wired Ethernet

Brother documents color LED printing up to 19 ppm in black or color, 600 x 2400 dpi, Ethernet and USB, and a 250-sheet tray with a single-sheet bypass. Automatic duplex and a recommended monthly range are not established in the reviewed brochure.

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HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015x Monochrome Printer

High-speed wired mono printer with automatic duplex

HP identifies the P3015x as a monochrome print-only configuration with standard automatic duplex, Ethernet, USB, and an expanded paper setup. It rates output up to 42 ppm Letter and recommends 1,500–5,000 pages monthly; wireless is an optional accessory, not built in.

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OKI C332dn Color LED Printer

Color LED printer with duplex and wired network

OKI identifies the C332dn as a color LED print-only model rated 26 ppm color and 30 ppm mono on A4, with automatic duplex, Ethernet, USB, and optional wireless. Regional OKI pages disagree on recommended monthly volume, so this review leaves that range unknown.

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HP LaserJet 1022nw Monochrome Printer

Legacy mono printer with wireless and manual duplex

HP identifies the 1022nw as a monochrome print-only model with wireless setup documentation and a 250–2,000 page monthly recommendation. Automatic duplex and built-in Ethernet are not established for the exact nw configuration; manual duplex uses driver-guided re-feeding.

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Xerox Phaser 6360N Color Laser Printer

High-speed color printer with optional duplex

Xerox's U.S. brochure distinguishes the 6360N from the DN version: N is a color print-only model rated up to 42 ppm with Ethernet and USB, while automatic duplex and wireless are optional rather than standard. No comparable recommended monthly range is stated.

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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn Monochrome All-in-One

Mono fax MFP with automatic duplex and Ethernet

HP lists mono print, copy, scan, and fax; automatic duplex; USB, Ethernet, and phone ports; and a 35-sheet ADF for the M227fdn. Its recommended monthly range is 250–2,500 pages. Built-in Wi-Fi is not listed for this exact dn variant.

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Xerox Phaser 6510DN Color Laser Printer

Color print-only model with Ethernet and automatic duplex

Xerox describes the 6510DN as a color single-function printer with automatic two-sided printing, USB, and wired network connectivity. Wireless is optional for N and DN configurations, while DNi is the distinct version with standard Wi-Fi. No recommended monthly range is stated in the reviewed guide.

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Samsung Xpress SL-M2070FW Monochrome Laser All-in-One

Mono fax MFP with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and manual duplex

HP's Samsung support record lists mono print, copy, scan, and fax, built-in wireless and Fast Ethernet, and a 100–1,500 page recommended monthly range. Two-sided print jobs use a manual driver-assisted workflow rather than automatic duplex.

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HP Color LaserJet CP2025dn Printer

Color printer with automatic duplex and Ethernet

HP identifies the CP2025dn as a color laser print-only model with automatic duplex, Fast Ethernet, and USB. Its recommended monthly volume is 750–2,000 pages. Built-in wireless is not included in the standard configuration; HP lists wireless as optional hardware.

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Pantum M7102DN Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired mono MFP with automatic duplex and 50-sheet ADF

Pantum's U.S. page lists mono print, copy, and scan; automatic duplex; Ethernet and USB; and a 50-sheet ADF. It rates Letter output up to 35 ppm and recommends 750–3,500 pages monthly. The exact DN page does not list fax or built-in Wi-Fi.

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Brother MFC-7220 Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Legacy mono fax MFP with a small ADF

Brother documents monochrome printing, copying, scanning, and faxing at up to 20 ppm, with a 20-sheet ADF and 250-sheet input. Standard computer connections are USB 2.0 and parallel. Duplex and monthly-volume guidance are not established by the reviewed U.S. specification.

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HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni Printer

Wired color printing with a modest recommended range

HP identifies the CP1518ni as a color print-only printer with Gigabit Ethernet, USB, manual duplex, and a 250–1,000 page recommended monthly range. It is rated up to 12 ppm black and 8 ppm color; built-in wireless is not listed for this configuration.

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Brother HL-2140 Monochrome Laser Printer

Direct USB mono printing with manual duplex

Brother rates the HL-2140 up to 23 ppm Letter and lists a 250-sheet tray, manual duplex, and standard USB 2.0. It is a print-only monochrome model with no built-in network interface in the U.S. specification and no stated recommended monthly range.

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Lexmark MS312dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono workgroup printing with integrated duplex

Lexmark identifies part 35S0060 as the MS312dn, a mono print-only model with integrated duplex, standard Ethernet, USB, and parallel ports. It prints up to 35 ppm Letter and carries a 500–2,500 page recommended monthly range; Wi-Fi is optional rather than built in.

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Samsung ML-3471ND Monochrome Laser Printer

35 ppm mono network printer with automatic duplex

Samsung's archived product materials identify ML-3471ND/XAA as a 35 ppm mono network printer with automatic duplex, Ethernet, USB, and parallel. Wireless is optional and the reviewed exact-model archive gives no recommended monthly volume.

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Brother DCP-L2540DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wireless mono MFP with automatic duplex and ADF

Brother documents monochrome print, copy, and scan, automatic duplex, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, a 35-sheet ADF, and a 250–2,000 page recommended monthly range. Fax is not part of the exact DCP-L2540DW function set.

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Brother HL-5250DN Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono printing with automatic duplex

Brother's exact U.S. HL-5250DN specification lists 30 ppm Letter output, standard automatic duplex, and Ethernet, USB, and parallel ports. It has a 250-sheet tray plus a 50-sheet multipurpose feeder. The additional tray included with HL-5250DNT is not assumed for this base DN model.

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HP LaserJet Enterprise 600 M602dn Monochrome Printer

Enterprise mono output with automatic duplex and Gigabit Ethernet

HP documents the M602dn as a monochrome print-only Enterprise model rated up to 52 ppm, with standard automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet, USB, and a 3,000–15,000 page recommended monthly range. Wireless requires an optional accessory.

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HP LaserJet Pro M501dn Monochrome Printer

Fast wired mono output with an integrated duplexer

HP identifies product J8H61A as the M501dn, with automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet, USB, 45 ppm Letter output, and a 1,500–6,000 page recommended monthly range. Built-in wireless is not listed for this dn model.

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Dell C1760nw Color Laser Printer

Compact color printer with Wi-Fi and Ethernet

Dell documents the C1760nw as a color print-only model with built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, manual duplex, and a 250–750 page recommended monthly range. It is rated up to 15 ppm black and 12 ppm color, with a 150-sheet tray and 10-sheet bypass.

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HP LaserJet 1020 Printer

Simple USB monochrome printing for occasional pages

HP documents the LaserJet 1020 as a compact monochrome USB printer rated up to 15 ppm Letter, with a 150-sheet input tray, manual duplex, and a 250–2,000 page recommended monthly range.

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Lexmark MX321adn Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired monochrome MFP with fax and automatic duplex

Lexmark identifies U.S. part 36S0620 as a mono print, copy, scan, and fax MFP with integrated duplex, Ethernet and USB, 38 ppm output, a simplex 50-sheet ADF, and a 500–6,000 page recommended monthly range.

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Lexmark MS310dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono print-only model with automatic duplex

Lexmark maps the MS310dn to U.S. part 35S0100 and documents 35 ppm monochrome printing, integrated duplex, Ethernet, USB, parallel connectivity, and a 500–2,500 page recommended monthly range.

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HP LaserJet 4000TN Printer

Legacy mono workgroup printer with expanded paper trays

HP's 4000 series guide identifies the 4000TN configuration with additional trays and rates the family up to 17 ppm Letter. Duplexing is a separate optional accessory; the reviewed sources do not establish a comparable monthly recommendation. HP specifies a JetDirect print-server card for network connection in the TN, but the exact card type and connector should be verified on a used unit.

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Ricoh SP 3610SF Monochrome Multifunction Printer

Wired mono MFP with duplex printing and single-pass feeder

Ricoh's U.S. brochure maps SP 3610SF to part 407305 and documents mono print, copy, scan, fax, 31 ppm, automatic duplex, Ethernet and USB, a 35-sheet single-pass duplex feeder, and 250+100-sheet input.

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Lexmark X738de Color Laser Multifunction Printer

Color office MFP with wired networking and high monthly guidance

Lexmark identifies U.S. part MS00321 as a color print, copy, scan, and fax MFP with automatic duplex, Ethernet and USB, 35 ppm output, and a 3,000–10,000 page recommended monthly range. Wireless requires an optional accessory.

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Lexmark MB2338adw Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wireless mono MFP with fax and automatic duplex

Lexmark maps MB2338adw to U.S. part 36SC640 and documents print, copy, scan, fax, automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB, 38 ppm output, a simplex 50-sheet ADF, and a 500–6,000 page recommended range.

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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M475dn

Wired color MFP with fax and automatic duplex

HP identifies the M475dn as a color print, copy, scan, and fax MFP with automatic duplex, Ethernet and USB, up to 21 ppm output, and a 1,000–2,500 page recommended monthly range.

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Brother MFC-L3770CDW Color LED All-in-One Printer

Wireless color MFP with fax and single-pass duplex scanning

Brother documents color print, copy, scan, and fax, automatic duplex output and single-pass duplex copy/scan, a 50-sheet ADF, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, NFC, up to 25 ppm, and a recommended maximum of 1,500 pages monthly.

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Brother MFC-9125CN Color LED All-in-One Printer

Wired color MFP with copy, scan, and fax

Brother's U.S. page confirms the exact MFC-9125CN color all-in-one with print, copy, scan, fax, built-in Ethernet and USB, output up to 19 ppm, a 250-sheet tray, and one-sheet manual feed. Its U.S. support specification identifies 110–120 V power and a 35-sheet ADF. The reviewed sources do not establish Wi-Fi, duplex capability, or a recommended monthly range.

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Brother HL-2240 Monochrome Laser Printer

Direct USB mono printer with a 250-sheet tray

Brother's U.S. specification identifies the HL-2240 as a monochrome USB print-only model with a 250-sheet tray. Automatic duplex and a comparable recommended monthly volume are not documented in the reviewed source.

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Lexmark B2865dw Monochrome Laser Printer

High-volume mono printer with wireless and duplex

A large-workgroup monochrome printer rated up to 65 ppm Letter, with standard Wi-Fi, Ethernet, automatic duplex, and a 5,000–75,000 page monthly recommendation.

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Lexmark E260dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono printer with automatic duplex

The E260dn is a monochrome print-only model with up to 35 ppm output, automatic duplex, USB, parallel, and Ethernet. Lexmark gives it a 250–2,500 page recommended monthly range.

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Ricoh P C600 Color Laser Printer

Fast wired color printing with duplex

Ricoh's U.S. sheet describes a color print-only P C600 rated up to 42 ppm with standard duplex, Ethernet, USB, and 500-sheet input plus a 100-sheet bypass. A comparable recommended monthly range is not stated.

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HP LaserJet P2055d Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast duplex mono printer for direct wired use

HP's U.S. product guide identifies the P2055d as a 35 ppm monochrome printer with automatic duplex, a 250-sheet tray, and a 50-sheet multipurpose feed. HP recommends 750–3,000 pages monthly.

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HP Color LaserJet CM2320fxi Multifunction Printer

Wired color MFP with fax and automatic duplex

The exact CC435A#ABA model combines color print, copy, scan, and fax with Ethernet, automatic duplex, and an ADF. HP's reviewed specification recommends 1,000–2,500 pages monthly.

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Lexmark MS415dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired monochrome duplex printer

Lexmark identifies part 35S0260 as the MS415dn, with automatic duplex, up to 40 ppm, Gigabit Ethernet, USB and parallel interfaces, and a 750–7,200 page recommended monthly range.

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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M29w Monochrome Laser Printer

Compact wireless mono all-in-one

HP documents the M29w as a monochrome print/copy/scan model with Wi-Fi and USB, a flatbed scanner and a 150-sheet tray. The reviewed exact-model specification does not establish fax, Ethernet or duplex capability.

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Lexmark T642 Monochrome Laser Printer

High-input legacy monochrome printer

Lexmark maps part 20G0200 to the T642, rated up to 45 ppm with 600 sheets of standard input and a 3,000–19,000 page monthly recommendation. The duplex unit is an available option, not standard in the reviewed base configuration.

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HP LaserJet Pro M12w Monochrome Laser Printer

Small wireless mono printer with manual duplex

HP identifies the M12w as part T0L46A, a single-function monochrome printer with built-in Wi-Fi, USB, manual duplex and a 150-sheet tray. Its stated 5,000-page duty cycle is not a recommended monthly volume.

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HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015n Monochrome Laser Printer

Enterprise mono printer with Ethernet

HP documents the P3015n as a 42-ppm monochrome print-only model with Ethernet and a recommended 1,500–5,000 page monthly volume. The exact support page identifies optional wireless accessories; duplex behavior is left unconfirmed here.

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Brother MFC-8220 Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Direct-connected mono fax MFP

Brother's U.S. support page documents monochrome print/copy/scan/fax, 21 ppm Letter, a 30-sheet ADF, 250-sheet input and USB/parallel computer interfaces. Duplex and recommended monthly print volume are not established.

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