Brother HL-5240

Pros: Very fast, superb text and simple graphics quality, intuitive driver, great paper handling...

Cons: Sub-par photo quality, paper meter bar on front of tray doesn't work well

The Bottom Line: Given I paid 100 dollars for a 30 ppm workhorse laser, I'd say there's no way to go wrong! Even if it listed for $300 it'd still be worth it!

Review: This will be my third laser printer. Why? Pretty much because I like to have new toys to play with. My first printer: A Konica Minolta PagePro 1350W. It worked flawlessly for as long as I had it, but I saw a sweet deal on a Brother HL-2040 and ...

Pros: Quiet; fast; crisp text; versatile

Cons: Large footprint; interface cable not included; high cost of replacement print drum

The Bottom Line: "Workhorse" syling, performance, speed, and size--may be better suited for a home office or business, but why not spoil yourself at home?

Review: Supplementing our 4-year-old Epson Stylus C60 color inkjet with a black-and-white laser printer was prompted by my husband's and my changing "extra-curricular" responsibilities, as well as our children's scholastic needs. Although the Brother HL-5240 is ...

Pros: Prints clearly, quickly, and has wonderful printing options

Cons: Doesn't warn you before toner runs out

Review: I really enjoy this laser printer. It has many functions which are perfect for my use -- I draft and revise documents several times before finalization, and I LOVE that you can print multiple pages on one piece of paper. You can also set it for a "toner ...