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HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdw Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono fax MFP with 40 ppm output and duplex ADF

HP identifies the M428fdw as a monochrome print, copy, scan, and fax MFP. It is rated up to 40 ppm Letter, supports automatic duplex printing, and has a 50-sheet duplex ADF. Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet accompany a 100-sheet multipurpose tray and 250-sheet main tray. The recommended monthly range is 750–4,000 pages.

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HP Color LaserJet Enterprise CP4025dn Color Laser Printer

Wired color workgroup printer with automatic duplex

The CP4025dn is a color print-only model rated up to 35 ppm Letter in black and color. HP documents a 2,000–7,500 monthly recommendation, standard automatic duplex, USB, and Gigabit Ethernet. Wireless is optional hardware, not built in. The dn suffix identifies this duplex/network configuration; the model is discontinued.

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Canon imageCLASS MF244dw Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wireless mono MFP with automatic duplex and 35-sheet ADF

Canon documents the MF244dw as a monochrome print/copy/scan model with no fax. It prints up to 28 ppm one-sided or 16 ppm duplex on Letter, includes a 35-sheet simplex ADF, and connects through Wi-Fi or 10/100 Ethernet. The standard paper path is 250 sheets plus a one-sheet bypass; the recommended monthly range is 750–3,000 pages.

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HP LaserJet Enterprise M604dn Monochrome Laser Printer

High-throughput mono printer with duplex and wired Ethernet

HP's exact U.S. product number E6B68A#BGJ identifies the M604dn, a monochrome print-only model rated up to 52 ppm Letter. It has standard automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, and a 500-sheet main tray. HP recommends 5,000–13,000 pages monthly. Wireless is optional hardware; HP marks the model discontinued.

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Brother HL-2700CN Color Laser Printer

Wired color print-only model with optional duplex unit

Brother identifies the HL-2700CN as a 120 V color laser printer with a 250-sheet standard tray, USB 2.0, parallel, and 10/100 Ethernet. Automatic duplex is not standard; Brother lists the DX-2700 duplex unit as an optional accessory. The reviewed materials do not establish a recommended monthly range or wireless networking. Speed is omitted because Brother's brochure and user guide differ.

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Lexmark MS431dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast mono printer with duplex and Gigabit Ethernet

Lexmark identifies part 29S0050 as a monochrome print-only printer with integrated automatic duplex. It is rated up to 42 ppm Letter and recommends 800–8,000 pages monthly. Standard 350-sheet input comes from a 250-sheet tray and 100-sheet multipurpose feeder; Gigabit Ethernet and USB are standard, with no built-in Wi-Fi.

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Canon imageCLASS MF4880dw Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wireless mono fax MFP with automatic duplex and simplex ADF

Canon identifies the retired MF4880dw as a monochrome print/copy/scan/fax model. It prints up to 26 ppm simplex or 16 ppm duplex on Letter, with automatic output duplex and a 35-sheet simplex ADF. Wi-Fi and Ethernet are built in; paper input is 250 sheets plus a one-sheet feed. Canon does not state a recommended monthly range in the reviewed specifications.

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HP Color LaserJet 2820 All-in-One Color Laser Printer

Color MFP with manual duplex

The exact Q3948A#ABA is a color print, copy, and scan model with a 125-sheet standard tray, manual two-sided printing, USB 2.0, and 10/100 Ethernet. HP recommends 500–2,000 pages monthly; built-in Wi-Fi and fax are not documented for this 2820.

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Brother DCP-8085DN Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono MFP with duplex scanning

The DCP-8085DN is a monochrome print, copy, and scan MFP rated up to 32 ppm. Brother documents automatic duplex printing, copying, and scanning, a 50-sheet ADF, a 250-sheet tray, a 50-sheet multipurpose tray, and built-in wired networking.

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Samsung SCX-4835FD Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono fax MFP with automatic duplex

The U.S. SCX-4835FD/XAA prints, copies, scans, and faxes in monochrome. The model matrix documents automatic duplex printing, a dual ADF, USB, parallel, Gigabit Ethernet, a standard 250-sheet tray plus 50-sheet multipurpose feed, and an optional 520-sheet Tray 2.

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OKI B2400 Monochrome LED Printer

Mono LED print-only model

OKI maps U.S. part 43641801 to the 120 V monochrome B2400 LED printer, rated up to 21 ppm with USB and parallel interfaces. Ethernet belongs to the separate B2400n; duplex and recommended monthly volume remain unconfirmed.

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OKI MC362w Color LED Multifunction Printer

Color MFP with duplex output and Wi-Fi

The U.S. MC362w is a color LED printer, copier, and scanner rated up to 25 ppm in monochrome and 23 ppm in color. It has automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB. OKI gives 3,000 pages as recommended monthly use, but the saved source does not supply a lower and upper range for the finder.

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Brother HL-5150DLT Monochrome Laser Printer

Mono duplex printer with two standard paper trays

Brother describes the HL-5150DLT as a monochrome print-only laser with automatic duplex and two separate 250-sheet trays plus a multipurpose tray. The exact DLT source does not establish the multipurpose-tray capacity, standard network ports, or a recommended monthly range.

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Brother MFC-7420 Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Legacy mono fax MFP with a document feeder

Brother's MFC-7420 combines monochrome laser printing, fax, color scanning, and a 35-sheet ADF. It is rated up to 20 ppm Letter and uses USB 2.0 and parallel interfaces. The saved specification does not establish duplex printing, built-in Ethernet, or built-in Wi-Fi.

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HP LaserJet 4250dtn Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono duplex printer with published volume guidance

HP maps Q5403A#ABA to the U.S. LaserJet 4250dtn. The exact model includes automatic duplex and a 10/100Base-TX Jetdirect connection, with a recommended 3,000–15,000 pages per month. Wireless servers were optional; no Wi-Fi is standard. A separate candidate clue Q5403A#203 remains unresolved.

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Brother HL-2280DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Mono MFP with duplex printing and Wi-Fi

The HL-2280DW combines monochrome printing, copying, and color scanning with a 250-sheet tray, single-sheet manual feed, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet. Brother's exact-model FAQ confirms automatic duplex printing despite a conflicting product-page technical-table entry; fax and recommended monthly volume are not established.

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Dell B2335dn Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired mono fax MFP with duplex output and scanning

Dell's B2335dn combines monochrome print, copy, scan, and fax with automatic duplex printing and scanning. The sheet rates it up to 35 ppm Letter, lists a 50-sheet DADF and 250-sheet tray plus 50-sheet multipurpose feed, and recommends 500–800 pages monthly. Ethernet and USB are standard; wireless needs an optional adapter.

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Canon Color imageCLASS MF628Cw Multifunction Printer

Color fax MFP with Wi-Fi and a simplex ADF

Canon's MF628Cw combines color print, copy, scan, and fax at up to 14 ppm in black and color. It has a 50-sheet simplex ADF, 150-sheet cassette plus a one-sheet multipurpose tray, USB 2.0, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi. Duplex printing and recommended monthly volume are not established.

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HP Color LaserJet Enterprise CP5525dn Color Laser Printer

Wide-media color printer with duplex and Ethernet

HP maps CE708A#BGJ to the CP5525dn, a color print-only model rated up to 30 ppm in black and color. It has standard automatic duplex, Gigabit Ethernet, USB, 850-sheet standard input, and a 2,500–10,000 page recommended monthly range. Media support reaches 12.6 × 18.5 inches; Wi-Fi is not standard.

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Brother HL-6180DW Wireless Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast mono printer with Wi-Fi and duplex

Brother's base HL-6180DW is a monochrome print-only model rated up to 42 ppm with automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB. Standard input is one 500-sheet tray plus a 50-sheet multipurpose tray; a second 500-sheet tray is optional. A numeric recommended monthly range is not established.

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Brother MFC-8820D Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Legacy mono fax MFP with a 50-sheet ADF

The MFC-8820D combines monochrome printing, fax, copying, and color scanning with a 50-sheet ADF and a 250-sheet standard tray. USB 2.0 and parallel are standard; Ethernet requires an optional NC-9100h card. Brother's saved exact-model specification does not establish duplex printing or a recommended monthly volume.

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HP LaserJet Pro 4001dwe Wireless Monochrome Printer

Fast duplex mono printer with an HP+ commitment

The 4001dwe is a monochrome print-only model rated up to 42 ppm Letter, with automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, USB, and a 100-sheet plus 250-sheet standard paper path. HP+ requires an HP account, internet, and original HP toner for the life of the printer; workload guidance is not established.

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HP Color LaserJet 3500 Color Laser Printer

Legacy color printing with manual paper handling

HP identifies the Color LaserJet 3500 as a discontinued color printer, product Q1319A#ABA, rated for up to 12 pages per minute in black or color. Its documented paper path combines a 250-sheet tray and a 100-sheet multipurpose feed. The reviewed material describes manual two-sided handling but does not settle this base model’s built-in network interfaces.

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Samsung ProXpress SL-C3010DW Color Laser Printer

Fast color print-only workgroup output with Wi-Fi and Ethernet

HP/Samsung maps SL-C3010DW/XAA to product SS209A. The exact model is a print-only color laser printer rated up to 31 ppm in black and color, with automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, USB, a 250-sheet tray and 50-sheet multipurpose feed. Its manufacturer-recommended monthly volume is 1,000 to 7,000 pages.

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Ricoh Aficio SP C242SF Color Laser Multifunction Printer

Color office MFP with wired Ethernet and standard duplex

Ricoh documents the SP C242SF as a 120V color print, copy, scan, and fax MFP rated up to 21 ppm in black and color. Standard automatic duplex, USB 2.0, 10/100 Ethernet, a 250-sheet tray, and a one-sheet bypass are specified. Wireless needs an optional external adapter and cannot operate at the same time as Ethernet.

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Brother HL-1435 Monochrome Laser Printer

Legacy mono printing with parallel and USB connections

Brother identifies the HL-1435 as a monochrome electrophotographic printer rated up to 15 ppm. It has a 250-sheet tray, USB and IEEE 1284 parallel interfaces, and manual duplex handling. Ethernet requires an optional card, and the reviewed exact-model specifications do not establish built-in Wi-Fi or a recommended monthly range.

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Kyocera ECOSYS M5526cdw Color Multifunction Printer

Wireless color MFP with fax and duplex document handling

Kyocera’s U.S. ECOSYS M5526cdw combines color print, copy, scan, and fax at up to 27 ppm on Letter paper. It has standard wireless, Wi-Fi Direct, Gigabit Ethernet, automatic print duplex, a 50-sheet dual-scan document processor, and 300 sheets of standard input. The maximum monthly duty cycle is 65,000 pages, but no recommended monthly range is established.

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Xerox WorkCentre 6515/DN Color LED Multifunction Printer

Wired color LED MFP with fax and duplex document feeding

Xerox specifies the WorkCentre 6515/DN as a color LED multifunction printer with print, copy, scan, and fax. The DN configuration is rated up to 28 ppm for Letter one-sided output, with standard automatic duplex and a 50-sheet single-pass duplex document feeder. Ethernet and USB 3.0 are standard; built-in Wi-Fi belongs to the separate DNI configuration. Xerox lists a recommended average monthly volume up to 3,000 pages.

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Xerox WorkCentre 3615/DN Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Fast mono workgroup MFP with wired Ethernet and duplex ADF

Xerox specifies the WorkCentre 3615/DN as a monochrome laser multifunction printer rated up to 47 ppm Letter. It combines copy, scan, and fax with standard automatic duplex printing, a 60-sheet duplex automatic document feeder, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB 2.0. Standard input totals 700 sheets; Wi-Fi requires an optional adapter. The brochure gives a maximum duty cycle but no recommended monthly range.

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HP Color LaserJet Pro M452dn Color Laser Printer

Wired color printing with automatic duplex and a defined office range

HP identifies the U.S. Color LaserJet Pro M452dn as product CF389A#BGJ. This print-only color model is rated up to 28 ppm in black and color, includes automatic duplex, built-in Gigabit Ethernet and USB, and has a 50-sheet multipurpose feed plus a 250-sheet tray. HP recommends 750 to 4,000 pages per month. Wireless is not built into the dn configuration.

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Brother DCP-9045CDN Color Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired color copier and scanner with automatic duplex output and document scanning

Brother identifies the DCP-9045CDN as a color laser print, copy, and scan machine, with no fax listed. It prints up to 21 ppm on Letter, automatically duplexes print and copy jobs, and supports duplex scanning. USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet are standard; Wi-Fi and a recommended monthly volume are not established in the reviewed specifications.

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HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn Multifunction Printer

Wired color fax MFP with automatic duplex and a published workgroup range

The M479fdn is HP's color print, copy, scan, and fax MFP with up to 28 ppm Letter output, automatic print duplex, a 50-sheet ADF, Gigabit Ethernet and USB. HP recommends 750 to 4,000 pages monthly. The fdn is the wired configuration; do not transfer the fdw model's Wi-Fi features to it.

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Xerox Phaser 6280N Color Laser Printer

Wired color print-only model with optional duplex hardware and expandable input

Xerox distinguishes the Phaser 6280N from the 6280DN: the N has USB and Ethernet with a 400-sheet standard feed, while its duplex unit and wireless adapter are optional. The exact N is a color laser printer rated up to 26 ppm color and 31 ppm black on Letter. Xerox does not state a recommended monthly range in the reviewed material.

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Brother HL-L9310CDW Color Laser Printer

Color workgroup printer with automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, and scalable paper input

Brother's HL-L9310CDW is a print-only color laser model rated up to 33 ppm in both black and color. It has automatic duplex, built-in wireless and Gigabit Ethernet, a 250-sheet tray plus 50-sheet multipurpose feed, and a recommended monthly volume of up to 6,000 pages. Larger paper capacity requires optional trays or a tower unit.

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Ricoh Aficio SP C840DN Color Laser Printer

High-capacity color printer with standard duplex and wired networking

The SP C840DN is a color print-only model rated up to 45 pages per minute, with standard duplex and 1,200-sheet input. Its Gigabit Ethernet connection and expansion options suit a shared queue; Ricoh's reviewed U.S. sheet does not establish a recommended monthly range.

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Brother MFC-L5700DW Monochrome Laser All-in-One Printer

Fast monochrome fax MFP with duplex, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet

Brother documents mono print, copy, scan, and fax at up to 42 ppm, with automatic duplex printing and a 50-sheet ADF. Wi-Fi and Ethernet support shared placement; the published monthly guidance gives a ceiling of 3,500 pages without a lower bound.

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HP Color LaserJet Professional CP5225n Printer

Wide-format color print-only model with Ethernet and manual duplex

HP documents the CP5225n as a color print-only printer for output up to 11 by 17 inches, rated at 20 ppm. Ethernet is standard, two-sided printing is manual, and the recommended monthly range is 1,500–5,000 pages.

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HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M525c

Monochrome flow MFP with duplex document scanning and Ethernet

The M525c pairs monochrome printing rated up to 42 ppm with copy and scan functions, automatic duplex output, and a reversing duplex ADF. HP recommends 2,000–6,000 pages monthly; Ethernet is standard and wireless is optional.

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Lexmark MS617dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Fast wired mono printer with integrated duplex and a 3,000–16,000 page recommendation

Lexmark documents the MS617dn as a monochrome print-only model rated up to 50 ppm, with integrated duplex, Ethernet, and a 3,000–16,000 page recommended monthly range. Its 650-sheet standard input supports shared office use.

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HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M553n

40 ppm wired color workgroup printer with manual duplex

The M553n is a color print-only model rated up to 40 ppm, with Ethernet and a 650-sheet standard input arrangement. HP recommends 2,000–6,000 pages monthly; two-sided printing is manual, and the candidate part does not establish a regional suffix.

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Brother MFC-9130CW Color LED All-in-One Printer

Compact color fax MFP with Wi-Fi and a 35-sheet ADF

Brother documents the MFC-9130CW as a 19 ppm color LED all-in-one with print, copy, scan, fax, Wi-Fi, a 250-sheet tray, and a 35-sheet ADF. Duplex printing is not listed; the recommended monthly range is 300–1,500 pages.

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Canon imageCLASS MF424dw Monochrome Laser All-in-One Printer

40 ppm mono fax MFP with duplex printing and single-pass duplex scanning

Canon documents the MF424dw as a 40 ppm monochrome print, copy, scan, and fax model with automatic duplex output, a 50-sheet duplex ADF, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and a 500–4,000 page recommendation.

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Canon imageCLASS MF6180dw Monochrome Laser All-in-One Printer

Mono fax MFP with duplex output and a duplex document feeder

Canon documents the MF6180dw for monochrome print, copy, scan, and fax, with duplex printing and scanning. It is rated at 35 ppm simplex and 17 ppm duplex and includes a 50-sheet duplex feeder; connection details and recommended monthly volume remain unconfirmed.

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Lexmark CX725de Color Laser Multifunction Printer

50 ppm color MFP with duplex scanning and a 2,000–20,000 page recommendation

Lexmark documents the CX725de for color print, copy, scan, and fax at up to 50 ppm, with automatic duplex, a reversing duplex ADF, Gigabit Ethernet, USB, and 650 sheets of standard input.

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Lexmark C534n Color Laser Printer

Wired color laser printer with a documented monthly recommendation

The C534n is a color print-only model with USB and 10/100 Ethernet, up to 24 ppm black or 22 ppm color, 350 sheets standard, and a 1,500–4,700 page recommended monthly range.

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HP Color LaserJet 3550n Printer

Legacy color network printer with model-specific limits

HP identifies the Q5991A#ABA 3550n as a discontinued color printer. HP's series specifications list up to 16 ppm and 600 x 600 dpi; recommended monthly volume and automatic duplex are not confirmed.

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HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525dn Monochrome Printer

Enterprise mono MFP with duplex scanning and no standard fax

The CF116A M525dn prints, copies, and scans in monochrome, with auto duplex, a duplex-scanning ADF, Ethernet, USB, and a 2,000–6,000 page recommended monthly range. Fax is not standard on the dn.

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OKI C532dn Color LED Printer

Color workgroup printer with optional Wi-Fi and a published monthly ceiling

The C532dn is an LED color print-only device with Gigabit Ethernet, USB, optional wireless, a 350-sheet standard feed, and a 6,000-page recommended monthly ceiling. Automatic duplex is not confirmed in the reviewed U.S. record.

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Xerox Phaser 6600N Color Laser Printer

36 ppm color printer with wired networking and no standard duplex

The Phaser 6600N is the print-only N configuration, with 36 ppm color output, Ethernet, USB, a 700-sheet standard feed, and a recommended monthly ceiling up to 5,000 pages. Automatic duplex belongs to the DN model.

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Brother HL-L8250CDN Color Laser Printer

Wired color printer with automatic duplex

Brother's U.S. specification lists color laser print-only output at up to 30 ppm Letter, automatic duplex, USB 2.0 and Ethernet, a 250-sheet tray plus 50-sheet multipurpose slot, and 110–120 V power.

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Xerox Phaser 7800DN Tabloid Color Laser Printer

Tabloid color workgroup printer with standard duplex

The 7800DN prints color and black pages up to 45 ppm, supports standard duplex and media up to 12 x 18 inches, and includes 620 sheets, Ethernet, and USB. Wireless is optional.

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HP LaserJet 8150N Monochrome Laser Printer

Wide-format monochrome workgroup printer

The 8150N is an older monochrome print-only configuration with 32 ppm output, two 500-sheet trays, a 100-sheet multipurpose tray, wide-format support, and a JetDirect EIO print server.

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HP Color LaserJet Pro M254dw Color Laser Printer

Compact color printer with automatic duplex

HP documents the discontinued M254dw as a print-only color laser rated up to 22 ppm, with automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, and a 150–2,500 page recommended monthly range.

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Lexmark CX522ade Color Laser Multifunction Printer

35 ppm wired color MFP with duplex document capture

The CX522ade combines color print, copy, scan, and fax at up to 35 ppm with automatic duplex, a reversing duplex ADF, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 1,500–8,500 page recommendation.

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Samsung CLP-300N Color Laser Printer

Small color printer with wired networking

Samsung identifies the CLP-300N/XAA as a color laser printer rated 17 ppm monochrome and 4 ppm color, with USB 2.0 and Ethernet; duplex and recommended volume remain unconfirmed.

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