Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw

In this canon color imageclass mf665cdw review, the short answer is that the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw is the best value color all in one laser printer for small offices on a budget. It ranks fifth of nine in our best all in one laser printers guide and sells for $409.99. For that price you get color printing, scanning, copying and faxing at up to 26 pages per minute in both color and monochrome, plus automatic duplex printing and a 5-inch color touchscreen. The printer holds a 3.9-star rating from 322 Amazon ratings, which is mid-pack in this group. Even so, its 3-year manufacturer warranty is one of the longest here. If you fax a few times a month and want color without paying a premium, this is the model to shortlist.

In practice, the day-to-day experience is built around speed and simple controls. A first page arrives in about 10.3 seconds, so short print jobs finish quickly, and both color and black text run at 26 pages per minute. The 5-inch color touchscreen uses an Application Library, which lets you pin the tasks you repeat most, such as copy or scan to email. Meanwhile, the sheetfed scanner, two trays and 250-sheet capacity handle everyday office paperwork without constant refilling, and legal-size media up to 8.5 x 14 inches is supported. Automatic duplex printing saves paper on longer documents. On top of that, you can print from laptops, PCs and smartphones through the free Canon PRINT app, Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service. Resolution tops out at 600 x 600 dpi for print and copy, which is fine for text and standard graphics.

Value is where this Canon earns its label. At $409.99 it undercuts most color all in one lasers in this guide, and the 3-year manufacturer warranty adds real protection that rivals often skip. By contrast, the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw costs roughly $130 more, though it adds single-pass duplex scanning. However, the starter cartridges are the smallest here: 500 pages per color and 700 pages black, so you will buy Canon Genuine Toner 075 sooner than you expect. Also, 3.9 stars places it mid-pack, and the 600 x 600 dpi output will not satisfy photo work. Buy it if you fax occasionally, print color every week and want the lowest entry price. Skip it if you need heavy monthly volume.