Samsung ML-2010

Pros: Fast printing, small footprint, inexpensive initial cost

Cons: A bit noisy, higher lifetime cost, text printing may be "inexact"

Summary: First things first...the bad:

The starter toner that comes with it is a little skimpy (1000 pages as opposed to the 4000 you can buy), and the lack of a supplied USB cable may be a pain for some people that don't have an extra one (and there is no parallel port connection). The toner saver feature claims 40% reduction but I would say it's close to 25-30% from my experience. Also, the duty cycle before certain maintainence is needed is shorter than many printers and this cost can be considerable (I'm wondering if I'd be better off getting a new one instead of doing the maintainence) Also, I have noticed that some fonts print in grey as opposed to black. Generally these are fonts I added (not pre-installed), or certain fancy ones that are thin - like script fonts. Also, the printer is noisy in compairson to many other laser (and ink for that matter) printers on the market. Finally, paper capacity is just plain poor.

And now for the good:

If you catch a sale on this printer, a mere $80 for a laser printer is a great buy. The cost per page is exceptional compared to the ink route, not to mention the toner saver feature actually does help extend some extra life if you're willing to trade that pitch black print for one a little lighter. If your like me, having the printer on your desk is no problem since the printer has a small footprint. Which is good as the printer is exceptionally fast so you don't have to wait...and wait. Last but not least, the easy installation allows for anyyone to be able to set everything up and get printing in no time.

**This printer should be used for general, personal use. Many people complain about the functionality for what I consider to be more business-oriented uses. Given the price of the unit and it's ability to complete most basic needs, it would be inane for a person to pass on this laser printer if they are a first-time buyer or only do light printing (<50 pages/week). Just my two cents**