HP’s Newest Personal Single-Function Monochrome LaserJet Pro MFP M148fdw Printer
PROS Light and compact. Fast. Good text quality. Inexpensive. Includes automatic document feeder.
CONS Below average graphics and image quality. No automatic two-sided scanning and copying. Somewhat high running costs.
BOTTOM LINE The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M148fdw is an inexpensive and compact monochrome multifunction laser printer that’s a good choice for low-volume small offices.
The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M148fdw ($199.99) is an entry-level monochrome all-in-one (AIO) laser printer designed for home-based or small offices and workgroups. It lists for $100 less than the Editors’ Choice Canon imageClass MF249dw and prints a bit faster. However, overall output quality isn’t quite as good as the Canon AIO, especially when printing graphics and photos. Also, like most entry-level laser machines, the M148fdw’s running costs are high, which, when combined with its print quality, relegates it to a low-volume text and/or in-house monochrome AIO.
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