The HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe ($179.99) is an entry-level all-in-one (AIO) monochrome printer designed for use in small to medium-size offices that need scan, copy, and fax functions but don't need color printing. The M234dwe faces stiff competition from other small lasers—including two Editors' Choice winners, the HP Neverstop Laser MFP 1202w and the Canon ImageClass MF269dw—and a few inkjet laser alternatives, such as Epson’s WorkForce ST-M3000 Monochrome MFP Supertank Printer (also a PCMag favorite). Aside from low paper capacity and the lack of an automatic document feeder (ADF), there's little to dislike about the M234dwe, which is reasonably priced for low- to medium-volume monochrome printing.Small and Powerful The M234dwe measures 12.5 by 17.2 by 15.6 inches (HWD) and weighs 25.7 pounds. Among its many competitors, these numbers are about average. The HP MFP 1202w mentioned above, for instance, is an inch or so smaller in all directions and weighs a few pounds less. Brother'...
Thanks to an included six-month subscription to HP’s Instant Ink program, the easy-to-use HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe monochrome laser AIO provides excellent value for the price.
Six months of free toner and two-year warranty with HP+; Low purchase price; Low running costs with Instant Ink; Small footprint; Strong smartphone integration, other automation with HP Smart App
Lacks ADF; Small 150-sheet paper cassette; No secondary paper source