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Canon imageCLASS D340 Monochrome Laser Printer and Copier

Monochrome printer and copier with a 50-sheet document feeder

Canon's U.S. guide describes the imageCLASS D340 as a monochrome laser printer and copier with USB and 120 V operation. The D340 includes a 50-sheet automatic document feeder and is rated up to 15 ppm for printing and copying. It is not a fax model; the reviewed guide does not state a recommended monthly volume or confirm duplex printing.

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Dell E515dn Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired mono fax MFP with automatic duplex printing

Dell's E515dn combines monochrome print, copy, scan and fax with automatic duplex printing and Ethernet. Its recommended 300–1,000 pages per month marks it as a small-office device rather than a heavy workgroup printer.

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HP LaserJet 5200n Monochrome Wide-Format Printer

Networked mono printer for tabloid pages and steady workloads

The LaserJet 5200n is a network-equipped monochrome print-only model built for larger paper formats and a 2,500–10,000 page recommended monthly range. The n configuration adds Ethernet; standard automatic duplex is not included.

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Canon imageCLASS D880 Monochrome Laser Printer, Copier and Fax

Paper-focused mono printer and copier with fax

Canon's D880 combines monochrome laser printing and copying with a D880-specific fax function, a 30-sheet ADF and a 500-sheet cassette plus 100-sheet multipurpose tray. Its reviewed guides do not settle duplex or network capability.

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OKI B411dn Monochrome LED Printer

Wired mono print-only model with standard duplex

The B411dn is a monochrome print-only printer with standard automatic duplex and Ethernet. OKI's specification maps part 91659803 to the black 120 V model; its reviewed sources do not state a recommended monthly range.

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HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dn Monochrome Printer

Ethernet mono printer with automatic duplex

The M401dn is a monochrome print-only model with automatic duplex, Ethernet and a 750–3,000 page recommended monthly range. It is distinct from the M401n and M401dne variants, which have different feature sets.

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HP LaserJet P2015n Monochrome Printer

Wired network mono printer with a modest monthly range

The P2015n is a monochrome print-only model with Ethernet and a 740–3,000 page recommended monthly range. It is distinct from the P2015dn: the n version does not include confirmed automatic duplex hardware.

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Brother DCP-9040CN Color Laser Digital Copier and Printer

Color copy-and-scan MFP with Ethernet

The DCP-9040CN prints, copies and scans in color or monochrome, with Ethernet, a 35-sheet ADF and a 250-sheet tray plus 50-sheet multipurpose feed. Brother does not list fax or a recommended monthly volume, and duplex support remains unconfirmed.

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Lexmark CX517de Color Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired color workgroup MFP with fax and automatic duplex

The CX517de is a color laser print/copy/scan/fax MFP with standard duplex, Gigabit Ethernet and a 1,500–7,000 page recommended monthly range. Wi-Fi is an optional adapter, not built into the standard configuration.

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HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 500 M551n

Color office printing with suffix-specific limits

The Color LaserJet Enterprise 500 M551n is a color, print-only office model. HP distinguishes this n configuration from M551dn and M551xh: automatic two-sided printing belongs to the latter variants, and this page does not establish every network detail for the exact n unit.

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Brother MFC-6800 Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Compact fax and scan workflow with a modest documented speed

Brother's catalog sheet describes the MFC-6800 as a monochrome laser printer with copy, scan, and fax functions, a 30-page ADF, 200-sheet cassette, USB and parallel connections, and 10 ppm output. It is an older configuration whose current driver and supply situation is not established here.

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HP LaserJet Pro 4001ne Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast monochrome output with HP+ service conditions

HP identifies the 4001ne as a monochrome print-only laser printer with automatic duplex and a rated maximum of 42 ppm. The ne configuration requires an HP account, an internet connection, and Original HP toner for the printer's life; the exact port options should be checked separately.

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Kyocera ECOSYS M2540dw Monochrome Multifunction Printer

Duplex office MFP with a dual-scan document processor

Kyocera documents the U.S. ECOSYS M2540dw as a monochrome print/copy/scan/fax MFP with 42 ppm Letter output, standard print duplex, a 50-sheet dual-scan document processor, Wi-Fi, and Gigabit Ethernet. Its recommended monthly volume is not stated in this sheet.

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Lexmark MS811n Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast wired office output without built-in duplex

Lexmark identifies the MS811n as a network monochrome laser printer with Gigabit Ethernet, a 550-sheet tray plus 100-sheet multipurpose feeder, up to 63 ppm Letter speed, and a 5,000–75,000-page recommended monthly range. The exact n model lacks built-in automatic duplex.

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OKI B430dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono printing with standard duplex

The OKI Data Americas sheet maps B430dn to black 120 V part 91643003 and documents a 30 ppm monochrome laser printer with standard duplex, USB, parallel and Ethernet interfaces, and 300-sheet standard input.

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HP LaserJet Pro 3001dwe Monochrome Laser Printer

Wireless monochrome duplex printing with HP+ terms

HP identifies the 3001dwe as a monochrome print-only laser printer with wireless networking and automatic two-sided printing. The dwe configuration requires an HP account, internet connection, and Original HP toner for the life of the printer; its monthly recommendation is not stated in the saved evidence.

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Dell 1720 Monochrome Laser Printer

Direct-connected monochrome printing with manual duplex

Dell's guide distinguishes the base 1720 from 1720dn. The 1720 is a monochrome print-only laser printer with USB and parallel connections; two-sided printing is manual. Ethernet and automatic duplex belong to the dn configuration, not this model.

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HP Color LaserJet CM3530 Multifunction Printer

Color office MFP with duplex and a 50-sheet ADF

HP maps the base CM3530 to product CC519A#B1H and documents color print/copy/scan, automatic duplex, up to 31 ppm, a 50-sheet ADF, and a 2,000–6,000-page recommended monthly volume. Fax is optional on CC519A; standard wireless is not established.

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Lexmark C540dw Color Laser Printer

Color print-only with wireless and integrated duplex

Lexmark identifies the C540dw as part 26A0150, a color print-only laser printer with built-in wireless, Ethernet, integrated duplex, up to 21 ppm in black and color, and a 500–1,500-page recommended monthly volume. Lexmark marks it discontinued.

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Brother HL-L3270CDW Wireless Compact Color Laser Printer

Compact color printing with duplex and network options

The color print-only HL-L3270CDW combines a 250-sheet tray, automatic duplex, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Brother recommends up to 1,500 pages per month, a useful limit for a small desk or home office rather than a heavy queue.

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Dell 5530dn Mono Laser Printer

High-volume monochrome printing with standard duplex

The Dell 5530dn is a single-function monochrome printer rated up to 55 ppm, with standard automatic duplex, Ethernet and a 5,000–35,000-page recommended monthly range. Its optional expansion can greatly increase paper capacity.

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Ricoh Aficio AP610N Monochrome Laser Printer

Expandable monochrome network printing with optional duplex

Ricoh's AP610N is a 35-ppm monochrome network printer with a standard 500-sheet tray and 100-sheet bypass. Its duplex unit and wireless interface are optional, so the base configuration should not be treated as duplex or Wi-Fi equipped.

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Dell 1135n Multifunction Monochrome Laser Printer

Compact mono fax MFP with manual duplex

Dell documents the 1135n as a monochrome print/copy/scan/fax machine with Ethernet, a 250-sheet tray and a 35-page ADF. Two-sided output is manual, so it suits short office jobs better than unattended duplex batches.

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Canon Color imageCLASS MF8580Cdw Laser Multifunction Printer

Color duplex MFP with wireless fax and scan

Canon documents the MF8580Cdw as a color print/copy/scan/fax device with automatic duplex printing, duplex ADF, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. The 250-sheet cassette and 50-sheet multipurpose tray support office tasks, though the page marks this model retired.

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Lexmark MS421dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono duplex printing for a small workgroup

Lexmark's MS421dn is a 42-ppm monochrome print-only model with integrated duplex, Gigabit Ethernet and a 1,000–10,000-page recommended monthly range. It lacks built-in wireless and is marked discontinued.

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Brother HL-2270DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Laser Printer

Older wireless mono printer with confirmed automatic duplex

Brother support identifies the HL-2270DW in its automatic two-sided printing instructions. The model also has documented wireless/Ethernet networking and a 250-sheet tray, but the exact page volume and current unit condition remain open.

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Lexmark Optra E210 Monochrome Laser Printer

Legacy black-and-white print-only model with sparse specs

Lexmark identifies the E210 as a black-and-white laser printer with print-only functions. Its support page says the model has reached end of service life; the exact candidate part clue and detailed interfaces or workload remain unresolved.

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Dell 2350dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono duplex printer for a modest workgroup

The Dell 2350dn is a monochrome print-only model with standard automatic duplex, Ethernet and a 400–1,500-page recommended monthly volume. Wireless is an optional family feature, not standard on the documented dn configuration.

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HP LaserJet 6p Monochrome Laser Printer

Legacy monochrome printing with manual duplex

HP's 6P/6MP manual documents a 250-sheet tray, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray and two-sided printing by manually refeeding pages. The exact 6p has no verified recommended workload range.

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Lexmark E232 Monochrome Laser Printer

Direct-connected monochrome printing with a 250-sheet tray

The E232 is a 22-ppm monochrome printer with USB and bidirectional parallel connections, a 250-sheet tray, and optional external network adapters. Its standard specification does not establish wireless or automatic duplex.

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Lexmark X544dw Color Laser Multifunction Printer

Wireless color MFP with duplex printing and scanning

The discontinued X544dw combines color print, copy, scan and fax with integrated print duplex, a reversing duplex ADF, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Lexmark recommends 800–3,000 pages per month.

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Dell B5465dnf Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

High-speed monochrome MFP for a managed office

Dell identifies the B5465dnf as a monochrome laser MFP and rates A4 printing at 66 pages per minute in its Blue Angel information. The reviewed materials do not settle its full standard configuration.

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Lexmark MX710de Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

High-volume wired mono MFP with a 150-sheet ADF

The MX710de combines monochrome print, copy, scan and fax with integrated duplex, Ethernet and a 150-sheet ADF. Lexmark lists 650 sheets of standard input and recommends 5,000–75,000 pages monthly.

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Canon Color imageCLASS MF741Cdw Laser Multifunction Printer

Color duplex MFP with Wi-Fi and a 50-sheet simplex ADF

Canon documents color print, copy, scan and send, automatic duplex printing, Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and a 750–4,000 page monthly recommendation. The 50-sheet ADF is simplex; conventional fax is not established.

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HP Color LaserJet Managed E65150dn Printer

Managed color printing with standard duplex and Ethernet

HP identifies the color print-only E65150dn by product 3GY03A and documents automatic duplex, Ethernet and 100- plus 550-sheet standard trays. Wireless requires an optional accessory.

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Ricoh Aficio SP C430DN Color Laser Printer

High-capacity color printing with standard duplex

Ricoh identifies controller part 406654 for the SP C430DN and specifies color laser printing, standard automatic duplex, Ethernet and 650 sheets of standard input. Wireless is optional.

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Xerox Phaser 6180N Color Laser Printer

Color Ethernet printing with duplex as an option

Xerox distinguishes the 6180N from the 6180DN: Ethernet and two paper trays are standard on both, while the duplex unit is optional on the N. Wireless is optional.

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HP Color LaserJet 4600dn Printer

Legacy color duplex printing with Ethernet

HP identifies product C9661A#ABA as the Color LaserJet 4600dn. The series is rated up to 17 ppm Letter and 16 ppm A4; the dn adds automatic duplex and a Jetdirect network card. Standard input is 600 sheets. HP marks the model discontinued, and its cited sources do not provide a recommended monthly range.

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Dell B2360dn Mono Laser Printer

Wired mono duplex for a light shared print queue

Dell documents the B2360dn as a monochrome print-only printer with standard automatic duplex, Ethernet and 28 ppm A4 output. The family brochure gives a typical 300–1,000 page monthly range and 250-sheet tray plus 50-sheet multipurpose feed; Wi-Fi is optional, not standard.

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Canon imageCLASS D860 Monochrome Laser Printer

Legacy mono printer and copier with a 30-sheet ADF

Canon documents the D860 as a monochrome laser printer/copier with an ADF, 18-copy-per-minute Letter rating, 500-sheet cassette and 100-sheet multipurpose tray. Fax is identified only for the related D880; duplex and network features are not established for the D860 in the cited documents. Canon marks support retired and driver updates ended.

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Xerox Phaser 6360DN Color Laser Printer

Wired color output with standard duplex and 700-sheet input

Xerox distinguishes the Phaser 6360DN from the 6360N: automatic duplex is standard on DN. The guide rates family output up to 42 ppm color and mono and lists Ethernet, USB 2.0, a 150-sheet multipurpose tray and a 550-sheet Tray 2. A recommended monthly range is not stated.

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Lexmark B2236dw Black and White Printer

Wireless mono duplex for 250–2,500 pages monthly

Lexmark identifies U.S. part 18M0100 as a mono laser print-only model with Wi-Fi, Ethernet and automatic duplex. It rates up to 36 ppm Letter, lists 250 input and 150 output sheets, and recommends 250–2,500 pages per month.

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Brother HL-3170CDW Wireless Compact Color Laser Printer

Wireless color printing without automatic duplex

Brother identifies the HL-3170CDW as a discontinued color laser print-only model with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, up to 23 ppm and 250-sheet input. Its explicit specification field says Automatic Duplex Printing: No, so it does not meet an automatic-duplex requirement.

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Samsung CLX-6260FD Color Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired color MFP with fax and automatic duplex

The CLX-6260FD combines color laser printing with copying, scanning, fax, automatic duplex and Gigabit Ethernet. Its documented 1,000–2,500 page recommended range helps distinguish it from heavier workgroup devices; the reviewed U.S. specification does not include wireless networking.

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Lexmark E350d Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast mono duplex printing over USB or parallel

Lexmark identifies part 33S0400 as a monochrome laser printer rated up to 35 ppm with integrated automatic duplex and a 740–5,700 page recommended monthly range. Its standard ports are USB and parallel, not built-in Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

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HP LaserJet Pro 500 Color MFP M570dn

Color fax MFP with automatic duplex and Ethernet

HP's M570dn combines color print, copy, scan and fax with automatic duplex, a 50-sheet ADF, Gigabit Ethernet and a 1,500–4,000 page recommended monthly range. The reviewed configuration does not establish built-in Wi-Fi.

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HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553x

Enterprise color duplex printing over Gigabit Ethernet

HP documents the M553x as a color laser print-only model rated up to 40 ppm, with a duplexer, Gigabit Ethernet and a 2,000–6,000 page recommended monthly range. Built-in Wi-Fi is not resolved by the reviewed sources.

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Canon FAXPHONE L100 Monochrome Laser Fax Machine

Mono fax and copy with a 30-sheet simplex feeder

Canon names this model the FAXPHONE L100, a monochrome laser fax device with copy capability, up to 19 ppm, a 30-sheet simplex document feeder, a 150-sheet cassette and USB 2.0. Its recommended monthly volume is not established.

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HP Color LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M475dw

Wireless color MFP with duplex scanning and fax

The exact M475dw is distinct from the published M475dn. HP documents color print/copy/scan/fax, 21 ppm, standard automatic duplex, a 50-sheet ADF with duplex scanning and built-in wireless on the dw variant.

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Dell 2350d Mono Duplex Laser Printer

Fast mono duplex printing without built-in Ethernet

Dell documents the 2350d as a monochrome laser printer rated up to 40 ppm with standard duplex and a 400–1,500 page recommended monthly range. USB and parallel are standard; Ethernet belongs to the separate 2350dn suffix.

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Xerox WorkCentre 6655/X Color Multifunction Printer

Color fax MFP with duplex and Gigabit Ethernet

Xerox documents the exact 6655/X as a color laser MFP rated 36 ppm, with print/copy/scan, embedded fax, automatic duplex, USB and Gigabit Ethernet. Wireless requires an optional adapter; its recommended monthly volume is not established.

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