Bottom LineThe HP 1606 is a fast enough, individual desk top black and white laser printer, that is

HP Name; Easy Set Up; Speed; Networkability; Full Duplex Printing

High per page cost of operation

It's a great networkable printer...has a nice easy driver install as part of it, makes my life easier. Haven't had any issues with them and we have several kicking around.

print quality; size & weight; Easy Installation/Good Instructions; speed; value for money

This printer is excellent value. Cost is low and it performs the basic business tasks. I haven't tried graphics, so don't know how they will look. I did have a slight bit of trouble with setup, because the instructions are purely graphical and in one step the level of detail is insufficient.

Compact Design; Easy To Use; Fast Print Time; Good Value; Toner is stock item

Manual hard to follow; Manual incorrect; Paper tray too small; Shuts off too soon

HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn The HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn monochrome laser printer aims at small offices and home offices that prize speed. Despite its moderate price, it delivers plenty of pep, along with good paper handling.

Fast; Offers standard automatic duplexing

Expensive toner; Unimpressive print quality for graphics

HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn gives small offices and home offices a potentially valuable speed bump that many low-end lasers can't - as well as better paper-handling features. Unfortunately, it couldn't shake the tendency toward pricey toner that's all too common at this end of the spectrum.

The HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn monochrome laser printer aims at small offices and home offices that prize speed.

Fast; Offers standard

Expensive toner; Unimpressive print

The HP LaserJet Pro P1606dn monochrome laser printer aims at small offices and home offices that prize speed. Despite its moderate price, it delivers plenty of pep, along with good paper handling.

Although this monochrome laser printer offers speedy, quality printing for small or home offices, buyers will want to weigh these features against its expensive toner and lack of Wi-Fi interface.

Speedy printing; Sturdy casing; Excellent output

High toner cost; Flimsy plastic paper holder; No wireless interface

HP just cut the price of its LaserJet Pro 1606dn monochrome laser printer from $229 to $199 . Nobody likes PC hardware discounts more than we do, but in this case we wish they'd kept the higher price and thrown in a USB cable.

good quality

easy to use

tad expensive