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Lexmark X544n Color Laser Multifunction Printer

Color fax MFP with Ethernet and no auto print duplex

Lexmark maps the X544n to part 3044503 and lists color print, copy, scan and fax, up to 25 ppm, Ethernet/USB and a recommended 800–3,000 pages monthly. Automatic duplex printing is explicitly unavailable; duplex document scanning is a separate feature.

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Lexmark MX517de Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

High-volume mono fax MFP with duplex

Lexmark identifies the MX517de as part 35SC703, a mono print/copy/scan/fax MFP with integrated duplex, Gigabit Ethernet and USB. It is rated up to 45 ppm and recommended for 2,000–12,000 pages monthly; Wi-Fi is not a standard port.

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Lexmark CS510de Color Laser Printer

Color duplex printer with Gigabit Ethernet

Lexmark maps the CS510de to part 28E0050 and documents print-only color output up to 32 ppm, automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet and USB. Its recommended monthly range is 1,500–7,000 pages; Wi-Fi needs an optional adapter.

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Xerox Phaser 6600/DN Color Laser Printer

Wired color printer with auto duplex and 550-sheet tray

Xerox identifies the 6600/DN as a 110 V color laser printer rated up to 36 ppm, with automatic two-sided output, USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet and a 550-sheet tray. Wireless requires an optional adapter; no recommended monthly range is stated in the saved source.

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Xerox WorkCentre 3215/NI Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono fax MFP with Wi-Fi and Ethernet

Xerox documents the WorkCentre 3215/NI as a monochrome print, copy, scan and fax machine rated up to 27 ppm, with a 40-sheet ADF, 250-sheet input, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. The exact reviewed source does not resolve the 3215/NI duplex mode or a recommended monthly volume.

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Dell C1765nfw Color Laser Multifunction Printer

Compact color MFP with Wi-Fi and manual duplex

Dell's C1765nfw is a color print, copy, scan and fax MFP with Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Dell's model-family brochure rates it up to 15 ppm mono and 12 ppm color on A4, lists a 15-sheet ADF and a 150-sheet tray, and identifies duplex printing as manual.

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Canon imageCLASS MF445dw Monochrome Laser All-in-One

Fast mono fax MFP with single-pass duplex scanning

Canon documents the MF445dw as a monochrome print, copy, scan, send and fax all-in-one rated up to 40 ppm. It adds automatic print duplex, a 50-sheet duplexing ADF, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, with a 350-sheet standard paper supply and a 750–4,000 page recommended monthly range.

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

USB-only mono print, copy and scan

Canon identifies the MF3010 as a monochrome print, copy and scan device rated up to 19 ppm, with a 150-sheet cassette and USB connection. The reviewed base-model page does not establish fax, network printing, automatic duplex or a recommended monthly volume.

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Brother HL-L5200DW Monochrome Laser Printer

42 ppm mono printer with wireless, Ethernet and auto duplex

Brother documents the U.S. HL-L5200DW as a monochrome print-only model rated up to 42 ppm, with automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB. Its standard paper supply is a 250-sheet tray plus a 50-sheet multipurpose feed; Brother recommends up to 3,500 pages per month but does not state a lower bound.

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Canon imageCLASS LBP162dw Monochrome Laser Printer

30 ppm mono printer with automatic duplex and Wi-Fi

Canon documents the LBP162dw as a monochrome print-only model rated up to 30 ppm Letter. It includes automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB, a 250-sheet cassette, and a 250–2,500 page recommended monthly range.

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HP LaserJet P4015n Monochrome Printer

52 ppm wired mono workgroup printer

HP identifies the P4015n as a monochrome print-only model rated up to 52 ppm, with Ethernet and USB and a recommended monthly volume of 3,000–15,000 pages. The n configuration does not include the optional automatic duplexer or built-in wireless networking.

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Samsung ML-4512ND Monochrome Laser Printer

45 ppm mono workgroup printer with auto duplex

HP/Samsung's U.S. support record documents the ML-4512ND as a monochrome print-only printer rated up to 45 ppm, with automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet and USB. Its recommended monthly range is 3,500–5,000 pages; built-in wireless is not listed.

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Brother DCP-8040 Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono print, copy and color scan with 50-sheet ADF

Brother documents the DCP-8040 as a monochrome print and copy device with color scanning, up to 21 ppm and a 50-sheet ADF. Standard connections are USB and parallel; Ethernet is an optional print-server add-on. It has no fax and does not include automatic duplex printing.

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Ricoh SP C250DN Color Laser Printer

Color print-only model with duplex and network options

Ricoh identifies the SP C250DN as a color print-only model rated up to 21 ppm, with automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB. Standard paper input is 250 sheets plus a one-sheet bypass; Ricoh does not state a recommended monthly volume in the reviewed brochure.

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Xerox Phaser 4510DT Monochrome Laser Printer

High-speed mono printer with duplex and expanded input

Xerox lists the Phaser 4510DT as a monochrome print-only model rated up to 45 ppm. The DT configuration includes automatic two-sided printing and a third paper tray for 1,250 sheets total; Ethernet and USB support wired connections, while wireless requires an optional adapter.

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Panasonic KX-MB3020 Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired monochrome office MFP with fax and duplex printing

Panasonic documents the KX-MB3020 as a monochrome laser multifunction model with print, copy, scan and fax functions. It is rated at up to 35 ppm Letter, includes an automatic duplex unit, and connects by USB or LAN; built-in wireless and a recommended monthly volume are not established in the reviewed sources.

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Ricoh SP 112 Monochrome Laser Printer

Compact mono printer for a direct USB workstation

Ricoh identifies part 407431 as the SP 112, a monochrome print-only laser model rated up to 16 ppm Letter. Its brochure lists a 50-sheet paper capacity and USB 2.0; it does not establish duplex support or a recommended monthly volume.

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Brother HL-5340D Monochrome Laser Printer

Mono duplex printer with USB and parallel connections

Brother documents the HL-5340D as a monochrome laser printer rated up to 32 ppm, with standard automatic duplex and 300-sheet total input from a 250-sheet tray plus a 50-sheet multipurpose feed. USB 2.0 and parallel are standard; network printing is not built in.

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Canon imageCLASS LBP6000 Monochrome Laser Printer

Compact mono printer with USB and simple paper handling

Canon's U.S. support page identifies the imageCLASS LBP6000 as a monochrome laser printer rated at 19 ppm Letter, with a 150-sheet cassette and USB 2.0. The reviewed page does not establish duplex support or a recommended monthly volume.

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Lexmark T640 Monochrome Laser Printer

Workgroup mono output with a documented monthly range

Lexmark identifies part 20G0100 as a monochrome T640 rated up to 35 ppm with a recommended monthly volume of 3,000–14,000 pages and 350-sheet standard input. USB and parallel are standard; duplex hardware is optional, and the product page's Ethernet information is inconsistent, so wired networking is not asserted here.

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HP LaserJet Enterprise M604n Monochrome Printer

High-volume mono network printer with a clear workload range

HP maps the U.S. LaserJet Enterprise M604n to product E6B67A#BGJ, rates it at 52 ppm Letter and recommends 5,000–13,000 pages per month. The base n configuration has Ethernet and USB with two standard trays; automatic duplex is an add-on rather than a standard feature.

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Xerox Phaser 7800/GX Color Laser Printer

High-capacity color production printer with automatic duplex

Xerox identifies the Phaser 7800/GX as a color print-only configuration rated up to 45 ppm in black and color. The GX includes a three-tray module for 2,180 sheets total and standard automatic duplex, with Ethernet and USB; wireless is optional and no recommended monthly range is stated.

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Ricoh SP C262DNw Color Laser Printer

Compact network color printer with automatic duplex

Ricoh identifies part 408137 as the SP C262DNw, a color print-only laser printer rated at 21 ppm with automatic duplex. It includes a 250-sheet tray plus a one-sheet bypass and supports Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB; no recommended monthly range is stated in the reviewed sources.

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HP LaserJet Pro M102w Monochrome Wireless Printer

Personal mono wireless printer with a modest monthly range

HP identifies the M102w as a monochrome print-only laser printer rated at 23 ppm Letter, with a 150-sheet input tray, USB and built-in Wi-Fi. It supports manual two-sided printing and has a recommended monthly range of 150–1,500 pages; it does not provide automatic duplex or Ethernet.

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HP LaserJet 4100 Monochrome Laser Printer

Monochrome print-only work with modular paper handling

The base LaserJet 4100 is a monochrome printer with a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, a 500-sheet tray and a parallel port. Network and automatic duplex hardware belong to other suffixes or optional accessories, so check the exact configuration before choosing one.

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Canon imageCLASS MF525dw Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Fast monochrome fax and document capture for a shared queue

The MF525dw combines monochrome printing, copy, scan and fax with a 50-sheet single-pass duplex ADF, Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and automatic duplex printing. Its 2,000–7,500 page recommended range and expandable paper capacity point to a busy shared office routine.

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Lexmark CX331adwe Color Laser Multifunction Printer

Compact color office MFP with fax and network duplex printing

The CX331adwe part 40N9070 combines color print, copy, scan and fax with automatic duplex, Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet. Its recommended range is 600–2,500 pages monthly; the 250-sheet tray and simplex ADF set limits for heavier document-handling routines.

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Lexmark CS431dw Color Laser Printer

Color print-only output with duplex and network sharing

The CS431dw part 40N9320 is a color print-only laser model rated up to 26 ppm, with integrated duplex, Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet. Its 750–5,000 page recommended range fits a shared output queue when copy and scan functions are not needed.

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Lexmark MB3442adw Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Monochrome office MFP with duplex capture and fax

The MB3442adw combines black printing, copy, color scan and fax with integrated duplex, a duplex ADF, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Its 800–8,000 page monthly recommendation is paired with 250-sheet input plus a 100-sheet multipurpose feeder.

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Canon imageCLASS MF426dw Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Networked mono fax MFP with 40 ppm output

The MF426dw combines print, copy, scan and fax with 40 ppm Letter output, a 50-sheet single-pass duplex ADF, Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and automatic duplex. Canon recommends 500–4,000 pages monthly; the 350-sheet standard input can expand to 900.

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Brother MFC-8910DW Business Wireless Laser All-in-One Printer

Fast mono office MFP with wireless duplex document handling

The MFC-8910DW prints and copies up to 42 ppm, scans in color, faxes and supports duplex print plus single-pass duplex capture. Brother documents Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, a legal-size document glass and a 50-sheet ADF; a comparable monthly range is not published in the reviewed page.

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Brother HL-L8350CDW Color Laser Printer with Duplex Printing

Shared color print-only queue with duplex and networking

The HL-L8350CDW is a color print-only model rated up to 32 ppm in black and color. Brother documents automatic duplex, wireless and wired networking, and 250-sheet input plus a 50-sheet multipurpose tray; a recommended monthly range is not stated in the reviewed brochure.

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Lexmark MX310dn Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired monochrome fax MFP with duplex and broad paper support

The MX310dn part 35S5700 combines monochrome print, copy, scan and fax with automatic duplex and a 250–6,000 page recommended range. Standard Ethernet and USB are wired; Wi-Fi needs a separately added adapter.

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Lexmark C2425dw Color Laser Printer

Color print-only output with duplex for a shared office

The C2425dw part 42CC130 is a color print-only laser model with 25 ppm output, automatic duplex, Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet. Its 800–6,500 page recommended range exceeds the 250-sheet standard tray; Lexmark marks the model discontinued.

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Lexmark E240n Monochrome Laser Printer

Networked mono printing with a direct-connect fallback

The E240n is a single-function monochrome laser printer with a 27 ppm Letter rating, Ethernet, USB and parallel ports. A 250-sheet tray and optional 550-sheet drawer suit a small shared queue; duplex and wireless capabilities are not established as built in.

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Brother HL-2040 Monochrome Laser Printer

Compact mono printing for a directly connected workstation

Brother's HL-2040 is a compact monochrome print-only laser rated up to 20 ppm. Its 250-sheet tray, single-sheet bypass, USB 2.0 and parallel ports suit one workstation or a legacy local setup; networking needs an external print server.

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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476dw

Color fax and document capture with automatic print duplex

The M476dw combines color printing, copy, scan and fax with standard automatic duplex, a 50-sheet ADF, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. HP recommends 1,000–2,500 pages monthly; its 48-pound body needs a planned location and its ADF is not documented as duplex.

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Brother MFC-8440 Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono fax, copy and scan with optional wired networking

The MFC-8440 combines monochrome printing with copy, color scan and fax, a 50-sheet ADF and 250-sheet paper tray. Its standard USB and parallel interfaces keep it wired locally; Brother lists Ethernet as optional and does not publish a recommended monthly range.

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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fnw

Color fax and scanning with manual print duplex

The M477fnw is a color print/copy/scan/fax MFP rated up to 28 ppm with built-in Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet. HP lists a 50-sheet ADF and a 750–4,000 page recommended range, but its exact technical specification says print duplex is manual.

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HP LaserJet Pro M402dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast mono output with automatic duplex for a wired workgroup

The M402dn is a monochrome print-only laser model rated up to 40 ppm, with standard automatic duplex, wired Ethernet and two paper trays. HP recommends 750–4,000 pages per month and marks this U.S. configuration discontinued.

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HP Color LaserJet CM2320nf Multifunction Printer

Color fax and scanning with wired network access

The CM2320nf is a color print/copy/scan/fax laser MFP rated up to 21 ppm. It has a 50-sheet ADF, wired Ethernet, a 1,000–2,500 page recommended monthly range and manual two-sided print handling; HP marks it discontinued.

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Lexmark MS517dn Monochrome Laser Printer

High-volume mono output on a wired workgroup network

The MS517dn is a monochrome print-only laser printer with integrated automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet and USB. Lexmark rates it up to 45 ppm and recommends 1,500–14,000 pages monthly; the model is discontinued.

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Canon imageCLASS MF7470 Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Large-format mono fax MFP with automatic duplex

The MF7470 is a monochrome print/copy/scan/fax MFP with a 50-sheet duplex ADF, automatic two-sided output, 10/100 Ethernet and USB. Canon rates it up to 25 ppm A4; no recommended monthly volume is stated, and the product is retired.

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Lexmark CS310n Color Laser Printer

Compact color printing for a wired small workgroup

The CS310n part 28C0000 is a color print-only laser model rated up to 25 ppm with Ethernet and USB. Lexmark lists 500–5,000 pages as recommended monthly volume; duplex printing is unavailable and the model is discontinued.

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Lexmark CX825dte Color Laser Multifunction Printer

High-speed color office MFP with duplex and wired networking

Lexmark's 42K0041 CX825dte prints, copies, scans and faxes in color at up to 55 ppm. It has automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet and a recommended monthly range of 3,000–30,000 pages; built-in Wi-Fi is not standard.

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Konica Minolta bizhub C3300i Color Laser Printer

Color print-only workgroup model with automatic duplex

The bizhub C3300i is a color print-only model. Konica Minolta's exact-model leaflet lists up to 33 ppm A4, automatic duplex, standard Ethernet and USB, with Wi-Fi optional; a recommended monthly range is not established in the saved sources.

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HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202nw Monochrome Multifunction Printer

Wireless mono print, copy and scan for a small office

HP documents the Neverstop 1202nw as a 21 ppm monochrome print/copy/scan MFP with Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Its 150-sheet input, manual duplex and 250–2,500 page recommended range suit a modest queue; fax is not included.

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Kyocera ECOSYS P3050dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast wired mono printing with automatic duplex

Kyocera's U.S. manual rates the P3050dn up to 52 ppm Letter and 50 ppm A4, with automatic duplex and a 500-sheet cassette plus 100-sheet multipurpose tray. Ethernet and USB are standard; recommended monthly volume was not established.

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Ricoh SP 6430DN Monochrome LED Printer

Wired mono LED printing with duplex and a 600-sheet feed

Ricoh part 407482 is a monochrome LED printer rated at 38 ppm Letter. It includes automatic duplex, 600 sheets of standard input, Gigabit Ethernet and USB; a recommended monthly range is not stated and Wi-Fi requires an optional adapter.

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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M130fn Monochrome Multifunction Printer

Compact mono fax MFP with Ethernet and manual duplex

HP's M130fn prints, copies, scans and faxes in monochrome at up to 23 ppm. It has Ethernet and USB, a 150-sheet input and a 35-sheet ADF; duplex printing is manual, Wi-Fi is absent and HP recommends 150–1,500 pages monthly.

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HP LaserJet Enterprise color flow MFP M575c

Color flow MFP with fax, Ethernet and two-sided workflows

The M575c is a color print/copy/scan/fax MFP rated at 31 ppm, with automatic print duplex, a 100-sheet single-pass duplex ADF and Ethernet. HP recommends 2,000–6,000 pages monthly; wireless is optional rather than standard.

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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M225dw Monochrome Multifunction Printer

Wireless mono fax MFP with automatic duplex

HP's M225dw prints, copies, scans and faxes at up to 26 ppm. It has automatic duplex, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, a 35-sheet ADF and a 500–2,000 page recommended monthly range; the main tray holds 250 sheets plus a priority feed.

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Lexmark X464de Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Fast wired mono fax MFP with a duplex ADF

Lexmark part 13C1101 is a 40 ppm monochrome print/copy/scan/fax MFP with automatic duplex and a 50-sheet reversing duplex ADF. It has Ethernet and USB, optional wireless and a recommended monthly range of 2,000–10,000 pages.

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HP LaserJet P4015tn Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast mono wired printer with an extra 500-sheet tray

HP rates the P4015tn at up to 52 ppm Letter and documents wired Ethernet and USB. The tn configuration includes an additional 500-sheet tray but not the automatic duplexer; wireless and recommended monthly range are not established in the exact sources.

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Lexmark MS417dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono duplex printing with Wi-Fi available as an option

The MS417dn is a monochrome print-only model for a shared wired queue. Its integrated duplexer, Gigabit Ethernet and 750–7,200-page recommended monthly range support recurring office output; built-in wireless is optional, and Lexmark marks this exact part discontinued.

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Canon imageCLASS MF4570dw Monochrome Multifunction Printer

Networked mono fax MFP with automatic two-sided printing

The MF4570dw combines monochrome print, copy, color scan and fax with a 35-sheet feeder, automatic duplex printing, Ethernet and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. Its cited Canon specification gives a 26 ppm one-sided rate and a separate 16 ppm two-sided rate.

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Canon Color imageCLASS MF8280Cw Color Multifunction Printer

Wireless color copy, scan and fax in one device

Canon documents the MF8280Cw as a color print/copy/scan/fax MFP with a 50-sheet simplex ADF, 150-sheet cassette, Ethernet and 802.11b/g/n wireless. Its page rates one-sided color output at up to 14 ppm; automatic duplex is not established by the cited specifications.

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