If you need a mono laser MFP with a fax, the LaserJet 3015 is one of the cheapest you can buy. Sadly, its printing, scanning and copying are all unimpressive, making it hard to recommend.

I realised my old yucky flat-bed scanner was beginning to give up the ghost, so I decided it was high-time I went out and bought myself a shiny spanking brand new one, and guess what caught my eye? That's right the HP Laserjet 3015.

15 ppm; compact; fast; excellent text quality even at 4 point size

Poor graphics quality in comparison to text

The main requirements of a mono laser printer in a larger office are high speed, low running costs and flexibility. HP's P3015X has the specs to meet all of these, but as any reader of these reviews knows, those specs are often rose-tinted.

The HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015x monochrome laser printer won't replace your inkjet for black and white photos or even some presentation materials, but its print speed and quality are definitely valuable for documents and presentation graphics.

I have replaced my old printer to have auto double sided printing and this printer doing this job good so far I like it its good and efficient but printing speed is not very fast, other wise its good.

To look at the LaserJet P3015x you wouldn't think it capable of a 40ppm A4 print speed, but that's just what this diminutive mono laser delivers.

To look at the LaserJet P3015x you wouldn't think it capable of a 40ppm A4 print speed, but that's just what this diminutive mono laser delivers. The P3015x targets businesses with a thirst for forests and a need for low costs.

The HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015d is a midpriced ($649 as of 11/12/09) monochrome laser printer that doesn't realize its full potential.

Faster-than-average text speed,

Lacks ethernet connectivity; Subpar print

Although the HP LaserJet P3015d has speed and roomy paper capacity to its credit, it can't compete as well in print quality and the cost to print. It's a decent printer, but other monochrome laser models we've tested in its price range are a better deal overall.

HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015d HP's LaserJet Enterprise P3015d is a midpriced monochrome laser printer that doesn't realize its full potential. Though the company touts it as an enterprise model, it's expensive to operate and it has limited connectivity options.

Faster-than-average text speed; Includes autoduplexer

Subpar print quality for graphics; Lacks ethernet connectivity