A monochrome laser printer made for medium-duty use in small offices, the Canon imageClass LBP226dw ($299) delivers excellent speed and high-quality output in both text and graphics. Unlike many other entry-level monochrome laser printers, the LBP226dw also offers low running costs and the option to expand its paper capacity. Its solid mix of performance and features make it an Editors' Choice. Fast, Compact, and Expandable Measuring 9.9 by 15.8 by 14.7 inches (HWD) and weighing a slight 19.4 pounds, the LBP226dw is small for a midrange monochrome laser printer, and only slightly larger and heavier than several of its competitors, including the Brother HL-L2370DW and Lexmark's B2236dw. Epson's monochrome inkjet laser alternative, the WF-M5299, is, on the other hand, nearly twice as big and bulky, while another Epson monochrome inkjet laser alternative, the EcoTank ET-M1170, is smaller and weighs only about half that of the LBP226dw. As a single-function, print-only machine, the ...
The Canon imageClass LBP226dw is a monochrome laser printer that produces terrific-looking text, graphics, and grayscale photos at a respectable speed and with low running costs.
Outstanding print quality; Fast; Low price and running costs; Two paper input sources; Expandable paper input capacity
No memory drive support