The Canon imageClass LBP6030w laser printer ($159) falls in the same broad category of personal monochrome laser as the Canon imageClass LPB6200d. However, it offers a different mix of features. Those include a lower paper capacity, slower speed, and no duplexer (for two-sided printing). On the plus side, it adds Wi-Fi, and it's smaller, so it takes up less desk space. Either printer can be a good fit, depending on your needs. The LBP6030w's most obvious competition isn't limited to Canon's own printers. The Samsung Xpress M2625D($470.00 at Amazon), which is our Editors' Choice for personal monochrome lasers, comes a lower price and slower speed. In addition, the LBP6030w's Wi-Fi capability makes it a potential choice as a light-duty shared printer in a micro office. That puts it in competition with the Samsung Xpress M2825DW($589.99 at Amazon), our Editors' Choice for budget-priced, micro-office shared printers. Compared with both Samsung models, as well as the Canon LPB6200d, ...
The Canon imageClass LBP6030w is a little pricey, but it offers suitable speed and output quality for a personal monochrome laser printer and is smaller than most inkjets.
Small and light, even for a personal printer; Wi-Fi
Low paper capacity; No duplexer; Lacks Ethernet connection; High initial and running costs