HP had a special event a few weeks ago to launch, among other things, a new range of printers that feature what it calls HP Smart Install – plug one in via USB, and it automatically uploads its drivers to your computer, installs itself and is ready to go within minutes. Great, right?

Wireless printing; auto-off/auto-on; good print quality

Smart Install doesn't work on Macs; wireless instructions aren't provided for Macs

The HP LaserJet Pro P1102w ($149 direct) touches all the right bases for a personal monochrome laser. It's small and light, it's fast, and it delivers reasonably high-quality output across the board.

Small; Low cost; Fast; WiFi included; Reasonably high-quality output for mono laser printer

Low paper capacity; High cost per page; Manual duplex only

The HP LaserJet Pro P1102w is a basic monochrome laser printer  with a few surprises, namely better-than-expected speed and Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, its pricey toner offsets its very affordable purchase price.

Review HP's entry-level laser is available with and without a wireless connection. The LaserJet P1102w has one and the asking price reflects this. This is another extended bread loaf-shaped printer, with the main feed tray folding down from the front panel.

The HP LaserJet Pro P1102w is a basic monochrome laser printer with a few surprises, namely better-than-expected speed and Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi connectivity,

Expensive toner

HP LaserJet Pro P1102w The HP LaserJet Pro P1102w is a basic monochrome laser printer with a few surprises, namely better-than-expected speed and Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, its pricey toner offsets its very affordable purchase price.

Wi-Fi connectivity; Good speed

Expensive toner

I needed a printer that would also make copies from a hard copy. This printer copies only from the computer, so I returned it as soon as I realized this. Overstock.com was very gracious and accommodating, and I was able to return it because I hadn't set it up nor used it.

The HP LaserJet Pro P1102w is an entry-level monochrome laser printer with some added features to make it stand out. One of those features is built-in Wi-Fi for wireless printing, which is really useful in a home with many computers or a small business office.

Compact and stylish; Wi-Fi printing; Very quick printing; Good text output quality

No automatic duplexing; High toner cost; Mediocre graphics quality

The HP LaserJet Pro P1102w is a basic monochrome laser printer with a few surprises, namely better-than-expected speed and Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, its pricey toner offsets its very affordable purchase price.

Wi-Fi connectivity; good speed

Expensive toner

This inexpensive mono laser is competent for a home or small office that doesn't print much and is strapped for space. But we've seen better models for the price.

Compact; Easy setup; Supports Wi-Fi; Low initial price for a laser

High per-page costs; Low-capacity paper tray; Low monthly duty cycle