Post 13: Printer Replacement

HP 8600

Hmmmm

Best Printers of 2023 (really?)

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The best HP printer we’ve tested is the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw. This color laser all-in-one feels remarkably well-built, and its design allows easy access to toner cartridges and paper jams. Its ADF-equipped scanner scans up to 25 pages per minute and can scan double-sided sheets in a single pass, so you don’t need to flip the pages manually. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet, and it supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service.

As for its printing performance, it produces incredibly sharp documents, doesn’t take long to warm up, and prints very quickly at 21 black or 29 color pages per minute. The regular toner cartridges yield around 2400 black and 2100 color pages before they run out, and you can get XL cartridges that’ll last even longer. The cartridges are expensive, but the cost-per-print is very low since you won’t have to replace them often. Plus, they have the drum built-in, meaning you won’t have to replace the drum separately.

While the M479fdw is an excellent printer, it’s also quite expensive. If you want something cheaper, we recommend getting the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M283fdw, also known as the HP LaserJet Pro M283cdw at Costco. It’s also a color laser model that produces incredibly sharp documents; however, it doesn’t support automatic duplex scanning, and its toner cartridges don’t last as long.

https://www.rtings.com/printer/reviews/hp/color-laserjet-pro-mfp-m479fdw

The HP Color LaserJet Pro Multifunction M479fdw is an outstanding laser printer for home or small offices, especially for those who regularly print in bulk. Whether it’s in black only or color, documents are printed at great speed and the cartridge’s high yield means you won’t have to replace them often. You can scan documents and photos at a high resolution and color depth, and the scanner is also equipped with an automatic document feeder (ADF) that can perform duplex scanning, saving you time. Unfortunately, the quality of printed photos isn’t good, and color accuracy will be an issue for those working in graphic design or printed media. On the bright side, its build quality is outstanding and its design gives you easy access to the toner cartridges and various trays. It’s relatively inexpensive to print in large numbers, and the printer has excellent wireless connectivity options, providing convenience as well as keeping your setup clean and wire-free.

Our Verdict

N/A Small/Home Office

The HP LaserJet Pro M479fdw is an outstanding printer for home or small offices. Its black and color toner cartridges can yield a lot of pages before they need to be replaced, and the cost-per-print remains low even if you print a large number of copies. Printing speed is excellent, whether it’s in black only or color, and the scanner has an automatic document feeder that can perform duplex scanning, which is a huge time-saver if you regularly have to scan long documents.

PROS

Exceptional black and color page yield.
Fast printing speed.

CONS

Mobile app can’t print Microsoft Office files.

SEE PRICE Amazon.com

See our Small/Home Office Recommendations

N/AFamily
N/ASmall/Home Office
N/AStudent
N/ABlack & White
N/APhoto

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Updated Aug 03, 2023: We’ve added a link to the Canon Color imageCLASS MF656Cdw/MF654Cdw in the ‘Scan Quality‘ section of the review to provide an alternative that produces sharper scans.
Updated Mar 21, 2023: Added mention of the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw/MF751Cdw as an alternative with extendable scanner lid hinges in the Scanner Features section.
Updated Feb 01, 2023: We’ve corrected an error in the Photo summary. This printer can print on glossy paper.
Updated Aug 25, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
Updated Jul 04, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
Updated Apr 06, 2022: The ‘Duplex Scanning’ test now includes a more detailed result explaining the duplex scanning process. The text also reflects the scanning process in greater detail.
Updated Feb 23, 2022: Reshot and updated the ‘In Use Picture’.
Updated Feb 11, 2022: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
Updated Jun 08, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1.
Updated May 25, 2020: Review published.
Updated May 19, 2020: Early access published.
Updated May 11, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.