OKI B512dn Review
Strictly speaking, the LED-based OKI B512dn ($499) isn't a laser printer, because it uses LEDs instead of lasers to draw the image of each page on its drum. However it uses the same technology otherwise, which is why it behaves the same way as a laser printer, and falls in the same category. If you need a workhorse monochrome laser suitable for heavy-duty printing in a micro office or moderate use in a small to midsize office, it's a solid example of the breed and a strong contender.
The B512dn ( at Amazon) isn't as fast as the Dell B3460dn ($1,205.14 at Amazon) , which is our Editors' Choice for this category, and it has a lower maximum paper capacity. However, it doesn't cost as much either. Even better, its claimed running cost is the same as for the Dell B3460dn, at a low 1.6 cents per page.
The two printers also offer essentially the same level of paper handling in their standard versions—meaning without any options. The B512dn offers a 530-sheet drawer—just a touch less ...
The LED-based OKI B512dn, which falls in the same category as monochrome laser printers, delivers a low running cost plus paper handling suitable for moderate use in a midsize office.
Low running cost; Built-in duplexer (for two-sided printing) and 630-sheet capacity standard; Maximum 1,160 sheets; Has Ethernet capability
Slow speed on our tests for both the price and engine rating