Cheapest laser printers by price

It depends on the model and on what you print. Laser toner is often rated for more pages than inkjet cartridges, but this site does not measure cost per page. Compare the manufacturer's rated page yield and the price of the replacement toner for each model you are considering.

Compatible toner exists for most models and is often cheaper, but quality varies, and some printers use chips or firmware that can reject non-original cartridges. Check the model's supply policy and warranty terms before buying anything other than the manufacturer's toner.

The duty cycle, such as 30,000 pages a month, is the maximum the print engine is built to handle. It is not the volume you should print. Most homes and small offices print far less, so a higher duty cycle is not a reason to pay more.

Toner is a dry powder, so it does not clog nozzles the way liquid ink can after long gaps. That is one reason laser printers are a common pick for occasional document printing.

Laser printers suit steady document printing and long gaps between jobs. Inkjet printers suit color documents and photos at a lower purchase price. If you print a lot, also compare ink-tank printers. The right answer depends on what you print, how often, and what the replacement toner or ink costs for the exact model.

Brother, HP, Canon, Xerox, Lexmark, Kyocera and Pantum all sell laser printers, among others. The brand pages linked from this page list each one's current listings.

No. The figure shown is the price of the printer only. Ink, toner, film or paper are bought separately, and many printers ship with starter supplies that print fewer pages than a standard replacement. Some listings also offer a subscription trial. Check the supply cost for the exact model before you decide.

Across 346 listings, the middle 80% range from about $150 to $1,049, with a median of $376. That is 101% above the all-printer median of $187 per printer. Prices change often, so check the current price on Amazon before you buy.

At the last update it is Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w - Monochrome Single-Function Wireless Compact Wirel..., at $87. The cheapest listing is not always the best buy, so compare the cost of replacement ink or toner, the warranty and the features.