Canon
Canon imageCLASS MF753Cdw II
$530
Printer (Home/Office Inkjet or Laser) · RANK 07
Brother
Brother HL-L2460DW Compact Monochrome Laser Printer
budgetA 250-sheet cassette, 36-ppm duplex output and a separately replaceable DR830 drum deliver laser durability for $160. No scanner, no color, just dependable text.
$160 typical
EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-183 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01
SUBSTANCE SCORES
substance8.7/ 10
design5.5/ 10
value7.6/ 10
WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED
This is the rare genuinely good budget printer because the money buys a conventional duplex laser engine, 250-sheet tray, and separately replaceable 15,000-page-class drum—not an inexpensive cartridge inkjet designed around recurring ink sales.
MATERIALS
HousingImpact-resistant polymer
Keeps the 14-inch-square printer compact and practical for a shelf or desk.
Feed rollersElastomer rollers and composite guides
The enclosed 250-sheet cassette and proven laser feed arrangement favor consistent office-paper handling.
Imaging systemSeparate DR830 photoconductor and TN830 toner
Replacing the drum independently avoids disposing of it with toner.
CRITERIA
9/10
Consumable economy
Uses TN830-series toner and separate DR830 drum; PCMag reports low running costs.
10/10
Idle resilience
Laser toner is inherently resistant to nozzle clogs after idle periods.
8/10
Mechanical durability
A conventional, simple monochrome engine and 250-sheet cassette avoid fragile inkjet mechanisms.
8/10
Output fit
PCMag calls it quick and reliable for black-and-white documents.
8/10
Speed & throughput
36 ppm rating with automatic duplexing.
9/10
Serviceability
Toner and drum are modular, front-access consumables.
8/10
Paper handling
250-sheet tray plus single-sheet slot handles ordinary documents, envelopes and labels.
IDEAL FOR
- ·Excellent budget document printer
- ·Dormant or occasional printing
- ·Small text-only home office
NOT FOR
- ·Scanning/copying
- ·Color charts
- ·Photographs
DESIGN & ERGONOMICS
An unusually tidy 14.0 × 14.2 × 7.2-inch appliance with a restrained matte look. Its one-line LCD is functional rather than delightful.
LONGEVITY
Good value longevity: laser idle resilience plus replaceable drum and toner. It is a compact home engine, not a high-volume departmental machine.
PRODUCT PHOTOS
EVIDENCE (3)
www.pcmag.com
www.digitaltrends.com
www.staples.com
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