10 best black and white MFPs

*Overview of the best according to the editors of Healthy Food Near Me. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Rating of the best black and white MFPs

Nomination a place Name of product price
TOP best black and white MFPs      1 Canon imageRUNNER 2520      58 390 ₽
     2 Ricoh Aficio MP 201SPF      140 211 ₽
     3 Xerox VersaLink B405DN      38 300 ₽
     4 Lexmark MB2442adwe      18 900 ₽
     5 HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdn      26 839 ₽
     6 Brother MFC-L2740DWR      18 850 ₽
     7 Ricoh MP 2014D      20 906 ₽
     8 Canon i-SENSYS MF3010      15 570 ₽
     9 Brother DCP-L2520DWR      12 230 ₽
     10 Samsung XPress M2070W      7 870 ₽

Canon imageRUNNER 2520

Rating: 4.9

Black and white MFP that can work with A3 format. The model works on laser technology, famous for its high printing speed and image clarity. The largest among the models in this price category, the touch screen allows you to comfortably control the device and see the current print settings. With a print output speed of up to 20ppm, we recommend the imageRUNNER 2520 for high volume printers, medium to large offices.

There is also automatic two-sided printing – a convenient feature, the essence of which is to automatically turn pages and print on the other side. The owners of this black-and-white MFP note the low cost of printing, the absence of a cartridge – only a toner tube, and a fast color scanner, which is also suitable for scanning documents in A3 format. In addition, the device is not picky about paper and is not prone to chewing it.

Advantages

  1. works with A3 format;

  2. large 5,7-inch touchscreen;

  3. large paper feed tray (2000 sheets);

  4. economical printing (cheap consumables);

  5. automatic two-sided printing.

Disadvantages

  1. lack of Wi-Fi for wireless communication;

  2. large dimensions and weight (50 kg);

  3. long warm-up time (30 s).

Ricoh Aficio MP 201SPF

Rating: 4.8

Black and white MFP with fax function and the ability to send a scan by e-mail. The cost of a print is low due to the economical consumption of toner and its cheapness. In addition, the service is as simple as possible, so it is not necessary to pay the master. Japanese quality is felt not only in the reliability of the case, but also in fast and detailed prints. True, the first sheet will have to wait a long time – the MFP slowly warms up and the first minutes of work are slow.

Users swear at incomplete instructions, slow web interface, not the most understandable menu, lack of drivers on the Internet – this will turn into a problem if you have lost the complete disk. But all the shortcomings are covered by the low cost of printing and the lack of special requirements for paper quality. This is a great option for those who are looking for an economical and functional MFP for years to come.

Advantages

  1. availability of fax;

  2. automatic printing on both sides of paper;

  3. simple maintenance;

  4. economical toner consumption;

  5. expansion of functionality after installing all drivers;

  6. reliable body.

Disadvantages

  1. long warm-up and slow output of the first print;

  2. lack of a Wi-Fi module;

  3. ill-conceived web interface;

  4. lack of drivers in the public domain.

Xerox VersaLink B405DN

Rating: 4.7

Functional black-and-white MFP with a color screen and automatic feeding of originals when scanning. This means that you do not have to stand over the MFP and lay out sheet after sheet on the scanner flatbed – the device does everything on its own. We recommend this model for offices with a large document flow – due to its high speed, versatility and the most automated process, it is ideal for large and medium-sized organizations.

The cartridge is enough for 6000 pages, you can also buy cartridges with increased capacity for 13 and 24 thousand prints. The interface is simple and intuitive, the display is touch-sensitive and greatly simplifies operation. The MFP works without problems with “cloud” services: Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive from Microsoft. The cost per print is higher than our top rated Canon imageRUNNER 2520, but this MFP wins in terms of print quality, reliability and remote connectivity.

Advantages

  1. high reliability – withstands up to 11 thousand printouts per month;

  2. high print speed – 45 pages per minute;

  3. automatic feeding of originals when scanning;

  4. support for AirPrint – wireless printing technology from a smartphone on iOS;

  5. the ability to print directly from the drive;

  6. large screen with a diagonal of 5 inches.

Disadvantages

  1. higher cost of prints compared to competitors;

  2. long warm-up (60 seconds).

Lexmark MB2442adwe

Rating: 4.7

Black and white MFP with built-in fax and high speed. The 4 in 1 also boasts the ability to self-feed originals when scanning – just put a stack of documents in a special tray, and the MFP does the rest for you. The model is ideal for a large office – it assimilates up to one hundred thousand pages a month, prints record fast (40 prints per minute) and quickly warms up.

There is Wi-Fi, which allows you to abandon the wired connection and enjoy the remote control of the MFP. The resource of the complete cartridge is enough for three thousand prints, and the photoconductor will serve until it processes 60 thousand pages. The office processor supports XPS, TIFF, JPG, PDF formats and can save scans both to a network folder, to a USB flash drive and to the cloud.

Advantages

  1. wireless connection via Wi-Fi;

  2. high reliability – the monthly resource reaches 100000 pages;

  3. built-in fax;

  4. high-speed work (40 pages per minute);

  5. the ability to send a scan by E-mail;

  6. the ability to print on thick paper (up to 216 g/m2);

  7. direct printing from a USB flash drive;

  8. inexpensive cost.

Disadvantages

  1. expensive original cartridges;

  2. non-capacious trays for input and output of paper (350 and 150 pages respectively).

HP LaserJet Pro MFP M426fdn

Rating: 4.6

A nimble black-and-white MFP with long cartridge yields and fast printing. Compact dimensions are perfectly combined with wide functionality. The HP logo on the case hints at high quality. We analyzed the main competitors of this model and found that this MFP is an ideal candidate for the role of a device in a print center or office with a large document flow.

The device withstands a monthly load of 80 pages and produces 38 prints per minute. The copier also works quickly – the first copy will be born after 8 seconds, and the next one will take less than two seconds. The MFP is universal – accepts paper, cards, film, labels, envelopes, glossy and matte pages. The setup is simple, the web interface is clear, the toner lasts for a long time, and most importantly, it is possible to use “non-native” cartridges to save money.

Advantages

  1. fast printing (38 ppm);

  2. clear control and quick setup;

  3. scan to a folder with network access;

  4. high volume cartridge included;

  5. automatic paper feed when scanning.

Disadvantages

  1. immunity to Cyrillic when entering through the web interface;

  2. when copying documents, after processing each page, the system exits to the main menu;

  3. expensive original consumables.

Brother MFC-L2740DWR

Rating: 4.5

Stylish, inexpensive and popular black and white 4 in 1 MFP. In addition to the printer, scanner and copier, there is a fax. Users note a neat appearance, simple operation and convenient operation via Wi-Fi. The latter allows you to send a file for printing from a computer, smartphone, laptop in a couple of clicks. An important point – this MFP is quite noisy and in standby mode is twice as loud (33 dB) as its main competitor, which is located one position higher in our rating.

We are pleased with the prime cost of the print – all thanks to the large resource of the drum (12 pages) and its reasonable price. Software deserves special attention. The manufacturer has provided the ability to create separate shortcuts with their removal to the main screen. You can program a shortcut for a specific chain of actions. We recommend this MFP for offices with a large number of workplaces – due to shortcuts, confusion with sending scans to the wrong computer and similar troubles will disappear.

Advantages

  1. wireless communication via Wi-Fi;

  2. fax included;

  3. autofeed when scanning;

  4. auto-flip for double-sided printing;

  5. color touch screen;

  6. high speed scanning and printing;

  7. cheap prints.

Disadvantages

  1. high noise level in standby mode;

  2. lack of a USB port;

  3. abrupt closing of the scanner lid;

  4. unreliability of the pull-through scanner – it may fail after a few months.

Ricoh MP 2014D

Rating: 4.5

Black and white MFP that works with A3. On board there is a duplex system – a system for automatically turning pages during duplex printing. One print is processed in 3 seconds, but the first page will take three times as long. Both the printer and the scanner work with A4 and A3 formats. The ability to print on very thin paper deserves attention – the MFP will not “jam” even pages with a density of only 52 g / m2. The device will not accept photo paper, but will print on film, cards, labels and gloss without problems.

One cartridge can print 4000 pages. Users mention the possibility of free installation – when buying Ricoh MP 2014D in the box you will find a gift certificate for the installation of this MFP. In our opinion, this is the best inexpensive multifunctional device with support for A3 format.

Advantages

  1. work with A3;

  2. the ability to print on thin paper;

  3. free setup;

  4. inexpensive cost;

  5. fast printing and scanning;

  6. the ability to select the size of the document when scanning.

Disadvantages

  1. small amount of own memory – fits three one-, two-page documents;

  2. no drivers for macOS.

Canon i-SENSYS MF3010

Rating: 4.4

We analyzed many black and white MFPs and found this Canon to be the best option for personal use and small office with small print volumes. The model is limited to 8000 pages per month and cannot boast of a record print speed. The MFP takes more than three seconds to process one page, and it will take another 10 seconds to warm up. The copier works in the same rhythm as the printer.

The device has no special requirements for paper quality, but thick paper with a density of more than 163 g / m2 he won’t accept. There is a USB port that allows you to save scans to a USB flash drive and print files directly from the drive. The cartridge is not chipped and is designed for 1,6 thousand pages. The menu is uninformative. According to our experts, the print quality is lower compared to HP MFPs, but better than Samsung models. A fly in the ointment is the loudest participant in our rating (64 dB).

Advantages

  1. low cost;

  2. the presence of a USB connector;

  3. the ability to send scans by E-mail;

  4. non-chip cartridge with the possibility of refilling;

  5. compact size.

Disadvantages

  1. high noise level;

  2. not the best build quality;

  3. non-informative display;

  4. processing program in English;

  5. complete cartridge with a small resource.

Brother DCP-L2520DWR

Rating: 4.3

One of the most popular black and white MFPs for home use. Users’ love for this model is due to the presence of the duplex function, which looks like a curiosity in the budget segment, and high print speed (26 pages per minute). Warming up also does not take much of your time – after 9 seconds, the Brother is ready for work. Another important “bun” of this MFP is a Wi-Fi connection with a computer, smartphone, laptop, tablet. A bonus from the manufacturer is a USB 2.0 port.

Cherry on the cake – support for high-speed Wi-Fi 802.11n connection and AirPrint service, which allows you to send documents to print directly from your iPhone. According to the results of our research, it became clear that this is the best option for those whose monthly print volume is in the range of 50–100 pages, for example, schoolchildren and students.

Advantages

  1. nice price;

  2. duplex – auto-flip pages for duplex printing;

  3. quick and easy setup;

  4. Wi-Fi and AirPrint work;

  5. the ability to connect a flash drive;

  6. fast printing compared to competitors in this price segment.

Disadvantages

  1. when feeding one sheet, the paper strives to pass at an angle;

  2. complete cartridge with a small capacity;

  3. small screen without backlight – fits two lines.

Samsung XPress M2070W

Rating: 4.2

The manufacturer claims that this black-and-white MFP processes up to 10 pages per month and is perfect for a small office. In fact, it turned out that the model fits better into home conditions: inexpensive, moderately nimble and easily “friendly” with any device via a Wi-Fi network. The main problem is the implausible statements of the cartridge that the resource is running out, and it would be time to change it to a new one. Everything is solved by flashing or calling an intelligent master.

Partially, this disadvantage is leveled by the presence of Wi-Fi and NFC. The first allows you to abandon the wires, the second – to synchronize your smartphone with the MFP in one touch. We recommend that you follow the instructions exactly when setting up this model for the first time, then there will be no problems with installation.

Advantages

  1. Wi-Fi and NFC modules;

  2. fast printing against the background of other personal models (20 pages per minute);

  3. USB port;

  4. support for all operating systems, including Linux;

  5. the lightest in the ranking (7,4 kg).

Disadvantages

  1. inconvenient installation;

  2. the need for flashing, if desired, do not replace half-full cartridges;

  3. paper from the lower tray is printed at a slight angle;

  4. paper tray does not close.

Attention! This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

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