Best Multifunction Laser Printers of 2026

Adding color to a laser office usually means a bigger box and a slower black-and-white page. The MF753Cdw II avoids the last part: it prints both color and mono at 35 pages per minute, so the documents you print most often do not feel like a compromise. It also brings an auto document feeder, automatic two-sided printing, fax, and a three-year warranty. The two paper trays and 250-sheet capacity give you a place for letterhead and plain paper without swapping a stack every time.

We recommend it for an office that regularly prints color client documents, presentation handouts, or color-coded reports but does not want a second mono printer beside it. The color output looks good on graphics and charts, and the first page arrives quickly enough for a shared desk. The caveats are weight and setup: at 50 pounds, this is a two-person lift, and the network setup is not always as automatic as the control panel suggests. Neither is a deal-breaker if the machine stays in one place and you can use Ethernet.

The MF753Cdw II earns its place when color is part of the job, not a once-a-month exception. If you mostly print black-and-white with the occasional color page, the Brother DCP-L2640DW is the smarter spend. The two trays also let you keep letterhead and plain paper loaded at the same time, which is a small convenience that adds up in a busy office.

The 3101sdw is the printer in this group we trust to be ready when the next job arrives. Its 4.5-star rating is built on a positive reliability record and easy setup, and in a monochrome office printer that matters more than a long list of extras. You get 35 pages per minute, a 250-sheet tray, a 50-sheet auto document feeder, and automatic two-sided printing. The 23.1-pound body is manageable for one person, and Ethernet is there when you want the most stable connection.

The catch is scanning. The ADF feeds pages for copying and scanning, but it does not duplex-scan, so a two-sided stack becomes a manual turn or a return to the flatbed. We also found the Wi-Fi connection less settled than the wired one, so keep Ethernet in the setup if the router is nearby. The 250-sheet tray and 35-ppm engine are the parts that make it feel like a workhorse rather than a compact compromise.

Print quality is crisp, and the 250-sheet tray keeps a busy week from turning into a paper-refill routine. The control panel is straightforward, and the machine stays compact enough for a home-office desk. A 250-sheet output tray matches the input, so a long print run stays contained. If you need color, this is not the one.

At 71.2 pounds, the MFC-L8930CDW is not a printer you tuck beside a laptop. It is a department machine: a 7-inch color touchscreen, an 80-page auto document feeder, and two-sided scanning rated up to 104 images per minute. The point is not just fast printing. It is the ability to take a stack of two-sided contracts, scan both sides in one pass, and send the file where it needs to go without babysitting the feeder.

The print engine runs at 33 pages per minute in color and black, and the included toner is generous: 3,000 pages of black and 1,800 pages of color. For a workgroup that prints brochures, packets, and client-facing color documents, that matters more than a lower upfront price with tiny starter cartridges. The 7-inch screen is also genuinely useful for scanning to email or cloud destinations, not just a decorative panel.

We recommend it for a small business or workgroup that needs color, fax, and heavy scanning in one machine and has a sturdy floor or credenza to hold it. The footprint and weight are the real barriers; this is not a home-desk printer, and moving it is a two-person job. Network connectivity is the other thing to check, because the wireless experience is not as consistent as the wired one. If you can put it on Ethernet, those concerns shrink.

For a home office, the Canon MF753Cdw II is the more sensible color choice: it is 50 pounds, prints at 35 pages per minute, and still handles fax and copying. The Brother earns its extra space when scanning volume and toner capacity are the priorities. The 80-page feeder is the detail that separates it from the lighter color machines here; you can load a whole project and walk away.

The MF3010 VP is the printer for the desk that already has a cable and does not want an app, a network, or a subscription. It is USB-only, with a 150-sheet tray, which sounds modest until you notice the 2,300 pages of toner included in the box. That is the practical appeal: a simple mono laser that prints, scans, and copies without asking you to manage a wireless connection. The 16.8-pound body is easy to lift, but the 20-inch footprint is wider than the weight suggests, so measure the desk before you commit.

We recommend it as a budget wired machine for a reception desk, classroom, or home office where the computer sits close by. The flatbed scanner handles ID cards and single sheets, and Canon's ID-card copy mode is handy for paperwork. The limits are real: no wireless, and print quality can come out lighter than you expect on some documents, so check the density setting before you blame the toner. The 150-sheet tray is enough for light duty, and text and forms look clean; graphics are not its strength.

At 19 pounds, the M234sdw is the one we can move from a desk to a shelf without thinking about it. It is not just light; it is compact enough for a small home office, and it still fits a 30-page-per-minute mono engine, automatic two-sided printing, and an auto document feeder. The 150-sheet tray is the trade-off: you will refill it more often than the 250-sheet machines here.

The print quality is crisp for text and forms, and the HP app makes phone printing straightforward. The self-reset Wi-Fi feature is meant to help when the connection stumbles, but the wireless is the weak spot: some connections are solid, others need a restart or a trip to the control panel. We had the best luck keeping it on a stable network and using the app for phone jobs. The 19-pound body also means it can sit on a shelf, but the output tray and paper path still need clearance.

We recommend it for a small desk that needs print, copy, and scan with an ADF but does not have room for a 25-pound machine. It is not the most expandable option here, but it is the easiest to live with on a narrow shelf. If you print mostly single-sided pages and can use a cable, it is a tidy little workhorse. One person can carry it up a flight of stairs, which is not true of the color machines here.