HP’s Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw Prints Quite Well but Watch that Cost Per Page

A high-quality color churner needs cheaper toner

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PROS Small footprint for all that it does Strong cross-platform integration with HP Smart App Single-pass auto-duplexing ADF Staunch security Expandable

CONS Somewhat high running costs

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Competing directly with our recent Editors’ Choice from Lexmark, the MC2535adwe, HP’s Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw ($599.99) is a midrange all-in-one color laser printer designed for use in a small-to-midsize office or workgroup. Like most HP lasers, this one churns out good-looking documents, though it’s not the fastest and its running costs are a bit on the high side. The M479fdw is a solid performer overall, but there’s nothing unique or exciting enough about it to set it apart in today’s broad and highly competitive market for midrange color AIOs. Even so, if your monthly print and copy volume is moderate—say a thousand pages or fewer—this surprisingly compact LaserJet should serve you well.

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