The $399 HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dw bundles all of HP's latest technologies into a tight package; you get Smart Install that eliminates the hassle of installing off a driver disc, ePrint remote access, and walk-up printing through the USB port on the front, but the 3.5-inch touch-screen display...

The HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dw's direct USB port; wireless connectivity; and remote printing features offer a variety of ways to interact with the printer

HP Smart Install only works with Windows; and the flimsy touch-screen display impedes usability

I've been buying the 400 series laserjets for several years. I think we have 400n, 401n, 402n, and now 404n printers in our office. We mostly use them for offices that require more than normal printing output. We also have one that is used for a small workgroup of 4 cubicles. I can't complain.

Some devices can't seem to get the printer out of power save . This forces me to manually go poke the printer. This is very annoying when not in the same room.

Quality printer

Power save should be optional

Very fast, and good quality printed documents. I used an Ethernet cable to connect my computer to the printer; works excellent. I am NOT on a network, just 1 computer. I am not very computer literate, but managed this connection and printing quite easily.

The HP M402dw gets lots of points for its fast speed, but misses out on being our top pick in its category because its claimed cost per page is on the high side. That's still enough to make it a strong contender.

Duplexer; 250-sheet drawer and 100-sheet multipurpose tray standard; Maximum 900-sheet paper capacity; Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and NFC; Supports Cloud printing

Low-quality photo output; even for a monochrome laser

Need a Paper Tray for 500 sheets

Quick response

Paper Tray not big enough (250 Sheets

It connects to my WiFi which made siting it more flexible and freed up a USB socket on the computer. It's fast and efficient at printing; good copy quality for a laser printer. It's also fairly compact (though not as small as my old HP Laser Jet).

We have used this printer for a few weeks now, all good and no complains so far.

Easy to install and have not had problems at 6 months trouble free workhorse. Good with display so you can flip up and down if necessary. Especially good if you keep it in a cabinet, you need to display for troubleshooting ....

A direct competitor to two 2019 Editors' Choice recipients, Canon's imageClass LBP226dw and Epson's inkjet-based laser-alternative WorkForce Pro WF-M5299, HP's LaserJet Pro M404dn hangs in some tough company. This $299.99 print-only monochrome laser printer is designed for medium-to-high-volume output in a small office or workgroup. Like its competitors, it prints well at a fast clip, though its grayscale photo output is slightly below average. But then, you wouldn't buy this type of machine to print photos, anyway. Overall, the M404dn is a capable mono laser, but it does cost a bit more to use than many of its competitors.Small and Mighty The M404dn measures 8.5 by 15 by 14.1 inches (HWD) and weighs 18.9 pounds. That's similar to the Canon LBP226dw and a few inches bigger and about four pounds heavier than the Lexmark B2236dw, another standalone monochrome laser printer it competes with. By way of contrast, it's about half the size of Epson's WF-M5299, which is a rare monochrome-...

HP's LaserJet Pro M404dn is a speedy single-function monochrome laser printer with a strong feature set for the price. Just beware the toner outlay if you'll push it to its limit month in, month out.

Small footprint; Fast; Strong connectivity options and smartphone integration; Reasonable purchase price; Auto-duplexing

Somewhat high running costs; Subpar photo output