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Brother HL-4570CDW Color Laser Printer

Wireless color printer with automatic duplex

Brother's U.S. spec identifies the HL-4570CDW as a color single-function printer with automatic duplex, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB and a 250-sheet standard tray. A recommended monthly print range is not given in the saved source.

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HP Color LaserJet CM1312nfi Multifunction Printer

Color fax MFP with Ethernet and manual duplex

HP maps the nfi configuration to fax, photo-card slots, a 50-sheet ADF and 10/100 Ethernet. It supports color copy/scan, manual duplex, a 150-sheet input tray and a 250–1,500 page recommended monthly range.

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HP LaserJet Pro M402n Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast wired monochrome printer

HP documents the M402n as a print-only mono model rated up to 40 ppm, with Ethernet, USB and a 750–4,000 page recommended monthly volume. Duplex support is not established for the exact n configuration in the saved source.

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Canon imageCLASS D1620 Monochrome Laser All-in-One

High-capacity monochrome office all-in-one

Canon documents the D1620 as a mono print, copy, scan and send MFP rated up to 45 ppm, with automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi and a 2,000–7,500 page recommended monthly volume. It does not fax.

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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476nw

Color office MFP with manual duplex

HP identifies the M476nw as a color print, copy, scan and fax MFP rated up to 21 ppm in black and color. Its nw configuration includes Wi-Fi and Ethernet, but print duplex is manual; HP recommends 1,000–2,500 pages per month.

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Lexmark X652de Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Fast mono MFP with automatic duplex

Lexmark documents the X652de as a monochrome print, copy, scan and fax MFP rated up to 45 ppm, with automatic print duplex and a 3,000–20,000 page recommended monthly volume. Ethernet is standard; Wi-Fi requires an optional accessory.

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Dell 2355dn Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono fax MFP with duplex printing and scanning

Dell documents the 2355dn as a mono print, copy, scan and fax MFP rated up to 35 ppm, with automatic print duplex, a duplex 50-sheet ADF and Ethernet. Recommended monthly use is 600–1,000 pages.

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Xerox Phaser 6700/DN Color Laser Printer

Fast color workgroup printer with duplex

Xerox documents the Phaser 6700/DN as a color print-only model rated up to 47 ppm, with standard automatic duplex, 700-sheet standard input and Gigabit Ethernet. Wi-Fi uses an optional adapter; a recommended monthly range is not established.

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HP LaserJet 5200 Monochrome Large-Format Printer

Monochrome printer for wide-format pages

HP documents base part Q7543A as a mono print-only model rated up to 35 ppm letter and 18.5 ppm tabloid, with USB and parallel connections. Ethernet and automatic duplex are not standard on this base configuration.

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HP Color LaserJet 5550dn Color Laser Printer

Large color workgroup printer with duplex

HP identifies Q3715A#ABA as a color print-only 5550dn rated up to 27 ppm, with automatic duplex and a 2,500–10,000 page recommended monthly volume. Ethernet is built in; wireless is optional.

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HP Color LaserJet 2600n Color Laser Printer

Entry color printer with Ethernet

HP identifies Q6455A#ABA as a color print-only model rated up to 8 ppm in black and color, with manual duplex, USB and Ethernet. Recommended monthly use is 300–1,500 pages.

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Samsung Xpress SL-M2020 Monochrome Laser Printer

Compact USB monochrome desk printer

HP/Samsung documents the SL-M2020 as a mono print-only printer rated up to 20 ppm A4, with manual duplex and USB connection. Recommended monthly use is 100–1,500 pages; the exact base model is not the wireless M2020W.

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Lexmark MS810n Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast wired mono printer for heavy queues

Lexmark identifies part 40G0100 as a mono print-only MS810n rated up to 55 ppm with a 3,000–50,000 page recommended monthly volume. Ethernet is standard; duplex is unavailable and wireless requires an optional adapter.

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Xerox VersaLink C7000/DN Color Printer

Color workgroup printer with standard duplex

Xerox distinguishes the C7000DN duplex configuration from C7000N. The C7000DN is a color print-only model rated up to 35 ppm, with Ethernet and a 620-sheet standard input; wireless requires an optional kit. Its recommended monthly volume is not established by the cited brochure.

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Lexmark E238 Monochrome Laser Printer

Simple mono printing with USB and parallel ports

Lexmark identifies U.S. part 28S0100 as the monochrome E238, rated up to 25 ppm with a 250-sheet standard tray. USB and parallel are standard; Ethernet and wireless require optional external print-server hardware. A recommended monthly range is not established by the cited sources.

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HP LaserJet 1300n Monochrome Printer

Compact mono network printer with manual duplex

HP identifies Q1335A#ABA as the U.S. LaserJet 1300n. It prints up to 20 ppm, supports manual duplex and includes a 250-sheet tray plus a 10-sheet priority slot. Ethernet is provided through the included Jetdirect 200m print server; wireless adapters are optional.

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Lexmark MX421ade Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono office MFP with fax and automatic duplex

Lexmark identifies part 36S0700 as the MX421ade, a monochrome print/copy/scan/fax MFP rated up to 42 ppm. It includes automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet and USB, with a 1,000–10,000 page recommended monthly range. Built-in Wi-Fi is not listed for this configuration.

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HP LaserJet 4250tn Monochrome Printer

Fast mono network printer with high paper capacity

HP identifies U.S. part Q5402A#ABA as the LaserJet 4250tn, rated up to 45 ppm with 1,100 sheets of standard input and embedded Ethernet. The tn variant does not include automatic duplex; driver-guided manual duplex is supported. A recommended monthly range is not established here.

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Brother HL-L5000D Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast mono printer with automatic duplex

Brother's U.S. HL-L5000D is a monochrome print-only model rated up to 42 ppm with automatic duplex, a 250-sheet tray and 50-sheet multipurpose feed. USB 2.0 and parallel are standard; Ethernet and Wi-Fi are not. Brother recommends monthly printing up to 3,500 pages.

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Dell S2830dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono workgroup printer with automatic duplex

Dell's U.S. S2830dn specification identifies a monochrome print-only model rated up to 40 ppm simplex and 18 ppm duplex. Automatic duplex, a 250-sheet tray plus 100-sheet multipurpose feeder, Gigabit Ethernet and USB are documented. Recommended volume is 750–7,200 pages monthly; wireless is optional.

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Lexmark C792e Color Laser Printer

Color enterprise printer for wired single-sided output

Lexmark identifies part 47B0000 as the C792e color print-only model. Ethernet and USB are standard; duplex is unavailable. Lexmark recommends 2,500–25,000 pages monthly. Built-in wireless and a recommended speed are not established by the reviewed exact-model source.

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HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f

Color office MFP with fax and automatic duplex

HP's U.S. product page identifies M480f part 3QA55A#BGJ, a color print/copy/scan/fax MFP rated 29 ppm with automatic duplex and Ethernet. HP recommends 900–4,800 pages monthly. Standard Wi-Fi is not listed; HP documents it as an optional accessory.

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Xerox Phaser 6510/N Color Printer

Color network printer for single-sided output

Xerox distinguishes Phaser 6510N from 6510DN. The 6510N is a color print-only model rated up to 30 ppm with a 250-sheet tray plus 50-sheet bypass, Gigabit Ethernet and USB 3.0. Automatic duplex is unavailable; Wi-Fi requires an optional adapter.

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HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer

Fast monochrome office printer with standard duplex

HP identifies the 4001dn as a monochrome single-function printer rated up to 42 pages per minute on Letter paper. Standard automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet and USB suit a wired office that prints two-sided documents. HP recommends 750–4,000 pages per month; Wi-Fi is not built in.

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HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M554dn Printer

Color enterprise printer with duplex and Ethernet

The M554dn is HP's color single-function Enterprise printer with automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet and USB. HP lists a recommended 2,000–8,500 pages per month and a 550-sheet standard input arrangement. Wi-Fi is an optional accessory, not a built-in assumption.

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HP LaserJet Pro 200 color MFP M276nw

Wireless color all-in-one with manual duplex

HP's M276nw combines color print, copy, scan and fax with built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet. It is rated at up to 14 ppm, has a 150-sheet input tray and 35-sheet ADF, and supports manual rather than automatic print duplex. HP recommends 250–1,500 pages monthly.

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Samsung ProXpress SL-C2620DW Color Printer

Color print-only model with automatic duplex

Samsung's U.S. specification identifies the C2620DW/XAA as a color single-function printer rated up to 27 ppm on Letter paper. Standard duplex, Gigabit Ethernet and USB are documented, with a 250-sheet cassette and 50-sheet multipurpose tray. A recommended monthly volume and built-in Wi-Fi are not established by the cited detailed sheet.

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Brother MFC-L2740DW Monochrome Laser All-in-One

Monochrome fax MFP with automatic duplex

Brother documents the MFC-L2740DW as a monochrome print, copy, scan and fax device rated up to 32 ppm. Automatic duplex printing, a 250-sheet tray, 35-sheet ADF, Wi-Fi and Ethernet support a flexible small-office workflow. A recommended monthly range is not stated in the cited product materials.

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HP LaserJet P4515n Printer

High-speed monochrome enterprise printer

HP documents the P4515n as a monochrome single-function printer rated up to 62 ppm Letter. Standard Gigabit Ethernet, USB, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray and 500-sheet main tray suit high-volume wired use. HP recommends 5,000–20,000 pages monthly; the n model does not include the duplexer fitted to the P4515x.

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HP Color LaserJet Pro CP1025nw Printer

Compact color printer with Wi-Fi and manual duplex

HP identifies the CP1025nw as a color print-only model with built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Ethernet. It has a 150-sheet tray, supports manual two-sided printing and is rated at up to 17 ppm mono or 4 ppm color. HP recommends 200–850 pages monthly.

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HP LaserJet Enterprise M605n Printer

Enterprise mono printer with Gigabit Ethernet

HP lists the M605n as a monochrome print-only model rated up to 58 ppm Letter, with Gigabit Ethernet, USB and 600 sheets of standard input. Its recommended range is 5,000–16,000 pages monthly. The n model has no standard duplexer; wireless requires an optional accessory.

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Xerox VersaLink C405/DN Color Multifunction Printer

Color multifunction office printer with duplex

Xerox documents the C405/DN as a color print, copy, scan and fax MFP rated up to 36 ppm Letter. Standard automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet and USB accompany a 50-sheet single-pass duplex ADF, 550-sheet main tray and 150-sheet bypass. Wi-Fi is optional; a recommended monthly volume is not stated.

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HP LaserJet 5000 Printer

Legacy monochrome large-format printer

HP's U.S. record identifies the base LaserJet 5000, part C4110A#ABA, rated at 16 ppm with A3/11×17 support, 4 MB memory and 350 sheets of standard input. Ethernet and duplex are not included on this base configuration; exact optional hardware and monthly recommendation remain unknown.

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Samsung SCX-4828FN Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono fax MFP with Ethernet and built-in print duplex

Samsung documents monochrome print, copy, scan and fax, up to 30 ppm Letter, built-in duplex printing, USB and 10/100 Ethernet. Wireless and recommended monthly volume are not established by the reviewed exact-model sources.

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HP LaserJet 2100m Monochrome Laser Printer

Legacy mono printer with PostScript and manual duplex

HP identifies the 2100m as model C4171A#ABA. Its manual documents 10 ppm, 1200 dpi, parallel and LocalTalk ports, infrared printing, and manual duplex; Ethernet belongs to the separate 2100TN configuration.

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Panasonic KX-MB2061 Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono fax MFP with wired Ethernet and USB

Panasonic's North American manual identifies the KX-MB2061 handset configuration and documents monochrome laser printing, copy, scan and fax, about 24 ppm, Ethernet and USB. Wi-Fi, automatic duplex and recommended monthly volume are not established.

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Xerox Phaser 6125N Color Laser Printer

Compact color printer with wired Ethernet

Xerox's North American guide identifies Phaser 6125/N as a color print-only model, rated up to 16 ppm monochrome and 12 ppm color, with USB and 10/100 Ethernet. Duplex and recommended monthly workload are not established.

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HP LaserJet 1012 Monochrome Laser Printer

Compact mono printer with manual duplex

HP's user guide identifies the LaserJet 1012 as a 14 ppm A4 monochrome printer with a 150-sheet tray, 10-sheet priority slot and USB 2.0. It documents manual duplex; Ethernet, Wi-Fi and recommended monthly volume are not specified.

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HP LaserJet 1150 Monochrome Laser Printer

Mono printer with manual duplex and parallel port

HP documents 18 ppm Letter speed, a 250-sheet main tray, 10-sheet priority feed, USB and parallel ports, and manual duplex for the LaserJet 1150. Built-in networking and recommended monthly volume are not established.

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Canon imageCLASS D480 Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono fax MFP with USB and 50-sheet ADF

Canon documents the D480 as a monochrome laser MFP with print, copy, scan and fax, up to 23 ppm Letter, a 50-sheet ADF and USB 2.0. The 7,500-page maximum duty cycle is not a recommended range; duplex and network features remain unconfirmed.

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Ricoh MP 501SPF Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Fast mono fax MFP with duplex ADF and Ethernet

Ricoh identifies part 407809 as MP 501SPF and documents monochrome print/copy/scan/fax, 52 ppm Letter, automatic duplex, a 75-sheet reversing feeder and Ethernet. Wireless is optional; maximum monthly volume is not treated as recommended workload.

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Pantum M7202FDW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wireless mono fax MFP with auto duplex

Pantum's U.S. page lists M7202FDW print/copy/scan/fax, USB, Ethernet and Wi-Fi, automatic duplex printing, a 50-page ADF and 33 ppm A4 speed. Recommended monthly volume and duplex scanning are not established.

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Lexmark T654dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast mono printing with built-in duplex

Lexmark documents the T654dn as a monochrome print-only model with automatic duplex, Ethernet and USB. Its 55 ppm Letter rating and 5,000–50,000 recommended monthly pages point to a substantial shared workload rather than a casual home desk.

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Lexmark C544n Color Laser Printer

Wired color output without automatic duplex

The Lexmark C544n is a color, print-only model rated at 25 ppm in black and color. The U.S. specification lists Ethernet and USB, no automatic duplex, and an 800–3,000 page recommended monthly range; wireless requires an optional external print server.

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Brother HL-2240D Monochrome Laser Printer

Compact mono printing with automatic duplex

Brother's model-specific HL-2240D brochure lists monochrome printing up to 24 ppm, a 250-sheet tray, USB 2.0 and automatic duplex at 10 sides per minute. The exact configuration is direct-connected, with no documented Ethernet or built-in wireless.

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Brother HL-L2340DW Wireless Monochrome Laser Printer

Wireless mono printer with duplex and 250-sheet input

The HL-L2340DW is a monochrome print-only model with built-in 802.11b/g/n wireless, USB and automatic duplex. Brother rates it up to 27 ppm, lists a 250-sheet tray and recommends 250–2,000 pages per month; Ethernet is not listed as standard.

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Canon Color imageCLASS MF735Cdw Laser Multifunction Printer

Color fax MFP with duplex printing and scan feeder

Canon lists the MF735Cdw as a color print/copy/scan/fax model with Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB. It prints up to 28 ppm simplex and 23 ppm duplex, includes a 50-sheet duplex ADF and recommends 750–4,000 pages monthly.

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Xerox VersaLink C400/DN Color Laser Printer

Color workgroup printer with Ethernet and auto duplex

Xerox documents the C400/DN as a color print-only model rated up to 35 ppm, with Ethernet, USB and standard automatic duplex. Wireless requires an optional kit; Xerox gives an average recommended monthly volume up to 8,500 pages, without a lower endpoint.

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Canon imageCLASS MF4350d Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

USB-only mono fax MFP with automatic duplex printing

Canon's U.S. record lists monochrome print/copy/scan/fax, 23 ppm Letter, a 35-sheet ADF and USB 2.0. Canon's exact-model Hong Kong record confirms automatic duplex printing; the U.S. source does not state recommended monthly volume.

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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M148dw Monochrome Laser Printer

Wireless mono print/copy/scan with duplex

HP's U.S. page identifies part 4PA41A#BGJ and a monochrome print/copy/scan MFP rated at 30 ppm. It includes automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, a 35-sheet ADF and a 200–2,000 page recommended monthly range; fax is not listed.

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Brother MFC-7820N Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired mono fax MFP with Ethernet

Brother's U.S. product information and exact-model manual identify the MFC-7820N as a monochrome print/copy/scan/fax machine with a 35-sheet ADF, 250-sheet input and wired Ethernet. Duplex capability and a recommended monthly range are not established in the saved evidence.

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Pantum P3302DN Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast wired mono printer with automatic duplex

Pantum lists the P3302DN as a mono print-only model with automatic duplex, Ethernet and USB. It is rated at 35 ppm Letter and recommended for 750–3,500 pages monthly; wireless networking is not included in the documented base interface set.

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HP LaserJet MFP M140w Monochrome Laser All-in-One

Compact Wi-Fi monochrome copy-and-scan MFP

HP lists monochrome print, copy and scan, up to 21 ppm, Wi-Fi and USB, a 150-sheet tray and a 100–1,000 page recommended monthly range. The M140w does not print automatically on both sides, and Ethernet is not a listed standard connection.

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Lexmark X364dw Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wireless mono fax MFP with duplex print and scan

Lexmark's exact 13B0503 X364dw is a monochrome print/copy/scan/fax MFP rated up to 35 ppm. It has integrated print duplex, a reversing duplex ADF, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB, with a 750–5,000 page monthly recommendation.

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HP LaserJet P2055dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono workgroup printer with auto duplex

HP identifies the P2055dn as part CE459A, rates it up to 35 ppm Letter and recommends 750–3,000 pages monthly. The dn model adds standard Gigabit Ethernet to the duplex-capable P2055d configuration; USB is standard and wireless needs an optional print server.

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Brother MFC-8460N Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono fax MFP with Ethernet and a 50-sheet ADF

Brother documents mono printing, copying, color scanning and fax, up to 30 ppm Letter, a 50-sheet ADF and standard Ethernet, USB 2.0 and parallel connections. The reviewed exact-model page does not state a recommended monthly volume or automatic duplex support.

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Lexmark E332n Monochrome Laser Printer

Compact wired mono network printer

Lexmark's U.S. page maps the E332n to part 22S0600 and documents monochrome print-only output up to 27 ppm Letter, with USB, parallel and Ethernet. Its maximum monthly volume is not a recommended workload; the reviewed source does not provide a monthly recommendation or built-in wireless.

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HP LaserJet M2727nf Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired fax MFP with duplex and 50-sheet ADF

HP's U.S. record identifies the M2727nf as a mono print/copy/scan/fax model rated up to 27 ppm, with standard automatic duplex, a 50-sheet ADF and Ethernet/USB. Its 750–3,000 page recommended range gives a workload reference; wireless is not included.

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Ricoh Aficio SP 3510SF Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired mono fax MFP with reversing feeder and auto duplex

Ricoh's U.S. brochure maps the SP 3510SF to part 406971 and documents mono print/copy/scan/fax, 30 ppm, a 50-sheet reversing ADF, automatic duplex, Ethernet/USB and 110–120 V power. No recommended monthly volume is stated in the reviewed source.

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