Compare low maintenance color laser printers
See why HP color laser printers are the lower maintenance, higher print-quality option
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Introduction
See how color laser printers stack up against the competition, and discover why HP comes out ahead. Easier maintenance and more versatile paper handling, not to mention energy savings and great print quality, make HP the ideal choice!
Five HP LaserJet benefits
Many businesses count on laser printers because of their reliability and ease of use—especially those without a dedicated IT department.
HP color LaserJet printers, such as the HP Color LaserJet CP2025n, only require you to replace the printer’s toner cartridges. Brother color laser printers require the occasional replacement of eight parts.
Original HP ink is designed to work with your printer for optimal results. And, you can even order HP toner online, so it’s easy to buy the right toner, every time.
Our color laser printer comparison shows how HP color LaserJets measure up against Brother color laser printers—especially when it comes to maintenance and ease of use.
- Fewer replacement parts: In general, HP color LaserJet printers only need replacement toner cartridges. Both color laser printers in our comparison below, the Brother HL3040cn and HL3070cw, have up to six parts—in addition to print cartridges—that need occasional replacement.
- Zero cleaning requirements: Most HP devices, like the HP LaserJet CM1415fnw, don’t require manual cleaning. On the other hand, the Brother HL3040cn and HL3070cw laser printers recommend users manually clean four LED bars, four imaging drums, and four corona wires when replacing toner to resolve print quality issues.
- Energy efficient: With Instant-on technology1—available exclusively on HP LaserJet printers and multifunction machines—HP devices use far less power than Brother counterparts, which can lower your business costs and reduce your impact on the environment.2
For example, the HP LaserJet Pro CP1525nw typically consumes 63 kilowatt hours a year while the Brother HL3070cw consumes 136—that’s 115% more!2 - Superior print quality: When used with Original HP toner, HP color LaserJets deliver superior print quality. In a recent survey, 100% of reviewers felt the output of the HP LaserJet CM1415fnw was at a professional quality, suitable for customers, while only 10% of the reviewers said the output of the Brother MFC9120cn was acceptable for external use.3
- HP LaserJets pay you back: With advanced power-saving features and efficiency controls, HP LaserJets can save you money and time. How much will you save by switching to a new HP LaserJet? Find out with this handy Payback Calculator.4,5
Color laser Comparison
When you compare the HP LaserJet Pro CP1525nw to both Brother HL3040cn and Brother HL3070cw multi-function color printers, it’s easy to see which comes out ahead. HP’s design offers fewer parts to replace and maintain, simple intuitive print drivers, and a broader range of media support, while Brother’s design requires more maintenance and intervention.
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Brother HL3040cn Multi-function |
Brother HL3070cw Multi-function |
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$299.99 |
$269.99 |
$299.99 |
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LCD display |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Color printing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Wireless printing |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Paper handling |
150-sheet input tray, 1-sheet priority feed slot |
250-sheet input tray, 1-sheet priority feed slot |
250-sheet input tray, 1-sheet priority feed slot |
Send print jobs using any e-mail-capable device6 |
Yes |
No |
Only with a third party app; limited to JPEG images sent from Android. |
Number of replacement parts [beyond print cartridges] |
None |
8 (4 drums, 1 toner waste container, 1 belt unit, 1 paper feeding kit, 1 fuser unit) |
8 (4 drums, 1 toner waste container, 1 belt unit, 1 paper feeding kit, 1 fuser unit) |
Number of parts requiring manual cleaning |
None |
10 (1 LED head, 4 imaging drums, 1 paper pick-up roller, 4 corona wires—when resolving print quality issues) |
10 (1 LED head, 4 imaging drums, 1 paper pick-up roller, 4 corona wires—when resolving print quality issues) |
Clear paper jams without removing toner drums |
Yes |
No |
No |
Feed heavy media >28 lb. automatically from paper tray |
Yes |
No |
No |
Install printer without CD7 |
Yes |
No |
No |
Typical energy consumption for 1 year in kilowatt hours2 |
63 |
* |
136 |
Seconds to first letter page out after 1 hour in energy-saving mode8 |
32 |
** |
35.5 |
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* Power Consumption: Sleep/Ready/Printing 8W/70W/480W |
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Choose convenience with an HP LaserJet
Many HP LaserJets, like the HP LaserJet Pro M1536dnf, feature HP ePrint, which lets you print from any device with e-mail capabilities.6
Many HP printers, like the HP LaserJet P2055d, feature Instant-on technology, which produces the first page faster when the printer is coming out of low power mode.1
Not only are HP LaserJets easy to maintain, they also offer unique features that make them the ideal choice for a busy home or office:
Convenient print options
Many HP LaserJets feature both HP ePrint and HP Print Apps, making it easy to print, PC-free.
- With HP ePrint mobile printing, you can print e-mail and business materials from any device with e-mail capabilities.6
- HP Print Apps let you print select Web content, such as news, maps, calendars and more, all without turning on your computer.9
Smart Install—no CD required
HP LaserJet printers with Smart Install make it easy to get your entire family or office connected and printing. With the printer’s driver stored on the printer’s flash memory, you just connect, install, and start printing.
Instant-on technology
After clicking print, there’s no need to stand around while your laser printer comes to life—with Instant-on technology, print jobs can be finished before many other printers have even started printing.1
And don’t think that laser printers are only for big companies! With advances in technology and lower prices, laser printing is surprisingly affordable. Discover how quickly your HP Laserjet pays you back—and how long before it starts paying for your future printing jobs!
Find a low maintenance HP color LaserJet
Consider the following HP color LaserJets for easy maintenance, professional-quality prints, and a multitude of other features:
HP Color LaserJet
CP1025nw
$229.99
- The world's smallest color laser printer10 and one of the most energy efficient11
- Print at the same cost per page as black-and-white LaserJets12
- Uses four individual toner cartridges, which reduce waste and replacement costs
HP Color LaserJet Pro CP1525nw
$299.99
- Compact design makes it an easy fit for any desk
- Print at the same cost per page as black-and-white LaserJets12
- Improve efficiency and simplify printing with the automatic adjustments for paper type
- Print from virtually anywhere using HP ePrint6
HP Color LaserJet CM1415fnw
$449.99
- Print, copy, scan, and fax in color
- 35-sheet ADF (automatic document feeder)
- Print from virtually anywhere using HP ePrint6
- Access and print from useful HP Web-connected business apps using the 3.5" color touchscreen9
Learn more
- Discover how HP LaserJet printers have become more efficient, affordable, and eco-friendly than ever!
- Learn how to get the best printer for your business needs by exploring the advantages of inkjets and HP LaserJets, and discovering other key features to consider before deciding.
- Learn more about toner, including which one to choose to get the best results from your HP LaserJet printer.
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- 1 A fuser bonds laser printer toner to the paper. Studies from QualityLogic show the typical print job is three to five pages. Instant-on Technology uses cutting-edge fuser technology to produce the first page faster when a printer is coming out of PowerSave mode so your print job is done sooner.
- 2 HP results based on internal testing using ENERGY STAR® Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) methodology. Competitive data obtained from www.eu-energystar.org in December 2010. All data based on 230V and extended to 1 year. Actual usage/rate may vary.
- 3 BLI conducted a paired comparison print quality psychometric test commissioned by HP, August 2010. Three marketing collateral pieces were printed on each device per the manufacturer’s recommended best settings. Unlabeled prints were presented, one pair at a time (i.e. one HP and one Brother print) per marketing collateral piece, in a controlled viewing environment to one reviewer at a time (10 reviewers in total). Reviewers were asked to choose their preferred sample and also indicate if the samples were suitable to be sent to customers. Since the MFPs share a print engine with the single-function printers, print quality is expected to be comparable on the printer only models.
- 4 Estimated payback timeframe assumes maximum recommended monthly print volume (RMPV) per product, 30% reduction in paper use with two-sided printing and global average paper cost of $0.008/plain paper sheet. Toner and additional paper savings estimates based on the use of HP Smart Web Printing to reduce the number of pages printed from the Internet by 16%. Estimated energy savings based on typical electricity consumption (TEC) for HP and competitor products from energystar.gov and the global average energy cost of $0.095/kWh. Estimated savings on color products based on in-house marketing savings from printing approximately 10% to 15% of maximum RMPV double-sided and on special glossy media compared to average retail copy shop pricing, Infotrends data Sept. 2010. Go to www.hp.com/go/printcosts for more details. Actual results may vary. Estimated savings are not guaranteed accurate by Hewlett-Packard Company.
- 5 Based on energy, paper, and toner savings from regular printer usage. Results may vary.
- 6 Requires an Internet connection to the printer. Feature works with any connected Internet- and email-capable device. Print times may vary. For a list of supported documents and image types, see http://www.hp.com/go/eprintcenter. And for additional solutions, see www.hp.com/go/mobile-printing-solutions.
- 7 HP Smart Install works with Windows® only.
- 8 Based on HP internal testing. First letter-size page out values are color pages for color devices, monochrome pages for monochrome devices.
- 9 Requires a wireless access point and an Internet connection to the printer. Services may require registration. App availability varies by country, language and agreements. For details, www.hp.com/go/eprintcenter.
- 10 Based on personal color printers as defined by IDC and shipping as of June 2010 as measured by volume (WXDXH) using manufacturers' specifications or as measured by operational "A4" size.
- 11 Energy consumed based on competitive TEC measurement results found at ENERGY STAR®.gov and eu-ENERGY STAR®.org for single-function color laser printers as of June 2010. TEC based on mono pages in mono print speed. Individual product configuration and usage will affect power consumption.
- 12 Compared with HP LaserJet Pro P1566/P1606dn printer (single-function) and M1536dnf MFP. Assuming customer is printing at least 30% of total pages in color with content similar to color ISO/IEC 19798 test suite (www.iso.org/jtc1/sc28) and overall average job length of 3 pages. Yields established using ISO/IEC test standards. Actual yields, costs vary considerably depending on images printed, number of color pages printed, other factors.