HP's LaserJet Pro M404dw ($349.99) is a print-only monochrome laser printer designed for moderate to heavy output in a small office or workgroup. Like its M404dn sibling reviewed here in August, the M404dw prints well at a fast clip. Both of these LaserJet Pro models hold their own against a crowded field of competitors, including two recent Editors' Choice recipients, the Canon imageClass LBP226dw, and Epson's inkjet-based "laser alternative," the WorkForce Pro WF-M5299. The M404dw's running costs are somewhat high, and its grayscale photos are a bit below average, but it's a capable laser worthy of consideration.Small, Mighty, and Wireless Aside from a few security features and other small variances, the primary difference between the LaserJet Pro M404dn and the M404dw is that the latter comes with a wireless radio for Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. (The latter is a peer-to-peer networking protocol that allows wireless connections between the printer and handheld devices without either...

HP's LaserJet Pro M404dw is a fast single-function monochrome laser that pushes high-quality text and graphics output at a happy clip. Only its expensive taste in toner keeps it from top marks.

Speedy, good-looking output; Robust connectivity and smartphone integration through HP Smart App; Auto-duplex support; High volume ratings; Small footprint, but expandable paper-input capacity

Toner is pricey; Slightly subpar grayscale photo output

I don't like this printer at all. The printing is too light with no way to adjust and it's almost impossible to print envelopes and labels on this printer. A complete waste of money since I will probably never use it. The new HP printers are vastly inferior to their old ones which were excellent.

While the setup for the printer wasn't quite as easy as plug-in and go, it was a relatively quick and painless procedure. The prints process quickly and come out nice and clear in their details. The input tray holds a surprising amount of paper so you won't have to fill it up very often.

As a work from home, and small business owner, this printer is AWESOME! It has a smaller footprint than most MF ink-jet printers, a faster warm up than other laser jets! Having a laser printer for forms, applications, emails etc is awesome, not having to worry about the hassles of ordering ink...

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.

fast and good quality output

I like it. Simple to set up. The queue is saved even if I shut down the computer. The sharp images and text are rapidly created. Best of all, it does not have any dangerous radio frequency emitting WiFi; thus I did not have to spend time searching and disabling the WiFi circuit board.

Bought 3 of those for a client, one in each location, with an extra paper tray. Great value honestly, you can't go wrong here. Great set of features, fast and good noise levels. Another great printer from HP, will buy again and again

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).

Great working Printer