If you need better-looking graphics and photos, the Canon MF634Cdw, our Editors' Choice, should serve you well. If, on the other hand, a couple hundred every day-use prints and copies are what you need, the M281fdw is a decent alternative for an entry-level, low-volume color laser for small offices...

Good output quality; Compact; Easy-to-navigate 5-inch color touch screen; Strong mobile connectivity; Supports USB thumb drive

Somewhat high purchase price; ADF does not support auto-duplexing; Lacks near-field communication (NFC); Slow for the price; Graphics and photo quality could be better

Very easy set up; just put the disc in the laptop and sat back

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If I can set up and use this it has to be easy. I am no expert but to me the quality is great. I am VERY pleased with the results and highly recommend this printer. Very small footprint on the desk, clean tidy lines that looks good (even impressed the wife)

I'm very pleased with this HP printer-scanner. It was easy to set up. The software interface is simple and straightforward. The print quality is excellent, especially the colours. Scanning on the bed is a bit slow. The document feed and double sided printing works well.

Bought this printer on sale. So far so good. Easy to set up. Prints as one would expect. Colors are good. Also has auto duplex which is one of the main features I bought it for. When it initially started printing, it seemed a little louder than I thought it should be.

Awesome price for a laser printer and scanner which is extremely small. It also supports apple air print and google cloud print so you can print from your phone.

Execllent Printer! works fantastically with Macs and Android Devices, real asset and easy to use, excellent features and functionality! brilliant service from printer land, confirmed delivery and checked if i would like additional support !!!!

On receipt of this printer I was surprised by how heavy it was. I then had a hard job to pull it out of the very strong cardboard box. Once out of the box and a look through the instructions it was straight forward to set up. It was easier than I thought it would be.

has all the facilities we need and is easy to use. Compact size and good print quality.

Every now and then, people need a new printer for the house or a company needs to purchase multiple printers for the entire office. That's where HP's Color LaserJet Pro MFP M281fdw comes in.

Compact design; Price is reasonable; Prints quickly; Works with mobile

Photo quality can be a hit or miss