Top 5 Monochrome Laser printer under Rs 20,000

1.         HP Neverstop 1200w

 

Major Technical Specification	Features
Type	All in One Monochrome Laser Printer
Functions	Print, Scan and copy
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and App Support
Scanner Type	Flatbed Scanner
Page Yield	5000 Pages
Duty Cycle	20,000 Pages a Month
Duplex Printing	Manual Duplex
Speed	20 Pages Per Minute
Print Resolution	1200*1200 Pixels
Scan Resolution	600 x 600 DPI
Print Media Supported	A4, A5, A6, Letter, DL Pages
Operating System (OS) support	Windows, Mac
Input Tray Capacity	Up to 150 sheets
Output Tray Capacity	Up to 100 sheets
Memory	64 MB

 

Quality Check of Specified Specification and its Efficiency
Key Plus Points (Pros)	Main Drawbacks (Cons)
Printing, scanning and copying is very easy to perform
Print Quality	No Multi Feeder
The text printed was sharp and crisp. The text is well-formed even for small font sizes. We also printed documents and photos	The printer could've been perfect if it has a multi-feeder, which can scan and copy multiple sheets of paper at once
Photocopying	No Automatic document feeder
In terms of copy quality, it has a good amount of sharpness, you can also set the black-and-white intensity.	The printer does not support Automatic duplex printing, so you’ll have to stand around and re-insert pages if you want to print on both sides
	Indication
Photocopying can be done with the on-board buttons where you only need to press on the photocopy button and indicate the number of copies (up to 99 copies).	Printer indicates "out-of-paper" sometimes even with a lot of paper loaded.
	No Energy Rating
It also has a dedicated button on-board that lets you immediately photocopy IDs, which copies both the front and back on a single sheet of paper
WIFI, Wi-Fi-Direct and APP Support
Wireless capabilities are faultless and can be connected through PC or Smart-phone. Since the printer has wireless connectivity, the HP Smart app instantly picks it up
Scan to PDF - If you're scanning a document with multiple pages HP Smart app allows you to scan all your scans into a single PDF document
Speed of Print
HP claims to offer speed of up to 20 ppm with Nevers top Laser 1200a. In real life, it was able to achieve the same. While printing test pages of various documents, assorted text pages, it was able to print 100 pages in 5 minutes and 30 seconds, near to 20 ppm.
Refilling
Reload kit is quite innovative, and makes it very easy to reload toner
Cost effectiveness – Reload kit is very affordable and cost per page is very low making this a compelling buy
Indication
The printer has a handy toner level on the front as well, which is an easy indicator for when you need to pop in some more toner before running out.
At the top left is an LCD control panel, which allows you to perform basic printer operations as well as quickly copy a document.

Our verdict

HP Nevers top Laser 1200w does a very decent job of fulfilling quick print needs for small businesses. Thanks to its compact design, fast printing and easy refilling options. If you’re looking for a hassle-free printing solution that requires little maintenance, then this is a great printer to pick up for everyday printing.

                                          

2.       Brother DCP-L2541 DW Multi-Functional Monochrome Printer

The Brother DCP-L2541DW is a Multi-Function Monochrome Laser Printer with Wi-Fi, Network & Auto Duplex Printing and is also known as the best printers under 20000 in 2021.

It is compact enough to fit on a desktop but it delivers a lot of features and performance for such a little package.

The Brother DCP-L2541DW is a highly functional printer that can be used for private or official use

Major Technical Specification	Features
Type	All in One Monochrome Laser Printer
Functions	Print, Scan and copy
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet App Support
Scanner Type	Flatbed Scanner and ADF
Color Scanning	Yes
Display	LCD Display
Page Yield	2600 Pages
Duty Cycle	10,000 Pages a Month
Duplex Printing	35 Pages Automatic Document Feeder
Speed	30 Pages Per Minute
Cost Per Page (Black & White)	Rs 1.5 Paisa
Print Resolution	2400*600 Pixels
Scan Resolution	600 x 600 DPI
Print Media Supported	A4, Letter, A5, A5(Long Edge), A6, Executive, Legal, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal
Operating System (OS) support	Windows, Mac, Linux
Input Tray Capacity	Up to 250 sheets
Output Tray Capacity	Up to 100 sheets
Memory	32 MB Ram
Refill Type	Toner Cartridge

 

Quality Check of Specified Specification and its Efficiency
Key Plus Points (Pros)	Main Drawbacks (Cons)
Printing, scanning and copying is very easy to perform	Set up might not be user-friendly to all users.
Print Quality	Wi-Fi Connectivity
Print quality is very good	Printing speed on Wi-Fi is less.
The printer is not at all noisy., it’s really a silent monster suitable for office users	Goes into sleep mode after some time on wireless mode.
Speed of Print	Refilling
Its whooping speed of 30 pages per minutes was masterclass in the testing phase and it stood out from all the competitors in this price range.	Cartridge cannot be refilled without getting Warranty Void.
WIFI, Wi-Fi-Direct and APP Support	Energy
There is no wireless connecting issue found while connecting with mobile. It was effortless	Drawing high electricity and hence cannot be used on UPS or even on most house-Inverters
Copy Quality	Scan
Copying Clarity is very good and it has given an excellent exposure to the image when tested	Duplex Scanning feature is not available, only processes duplex printing.

      Our Verdict

It is a True All-in-One Laser Printer. This is one such rare printer where you will get almost every feature which any average user can think of, With the Duplex Printing capability it saves time and paper too that makes brother DCP L2541dw has an ideal deal for business users.

3.       HP LaserJet 138fnw

 

Major Technical Specification	Features
Type	All in One Monochrome Laser Printer
Functions	Print, Scan, copy and Fax
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet App Support
Scanner Type	Flatbed Scanner and ADF
Color Scanning	Yes
Display	LCD Display
Duty Cycle	10,000 Pages a Month
Duplex Printing	Manual duplex and
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)	40 Pages Automatic Document Feeder
Speed	21 Pages Per Minute
Print Resolution	1200*1200 dpi
Scan Resolution	600 x 600 DPI
Print Media Supported	C5, A4, A5, DI, JIS B5
Operating System (OS) support	Windows
Input Tray Capacity	Up to 150 sheets
Output Tray Capacity	Up to 100 sheets
Memory	128 MB Ram
Fax	Permanent fax memory backup, color faxing, auto fax reduction, auto redialing, delayed sending, fax forwarding, PC fax, Secure receive
Add On	Booklet print, skip blank pages, poster print, watermarks
Energy Saving	Power save Technology

  

Quality Check of Specified Specification and its Efficiency
Key Plus Points (Pros)	Main Drawbacks (Cons)
Printing, scanning and copying came effortlessly
Print Quality	Operating System Support
Print quality is very good and its noise is very low as well	Mac, Linux is not supported
Scan	Duplex
scans and photocopies of the documents came out perfectly on grayscale and color as well.	Auto duplex should have been provided, then its beets all competitors in this price range
Book Scanning. Text Converting and Scan to E-Book was a surprising add on and which makes it a must buy product for startup and small office
40 pages ADF is a very very good feature when u have lot of copies to scan
Fax
Auto-Redialing and Fax delayed sending make this printer a stand out competitor
Design
It is a compact design printer and able to fit to small corner of office
Speed of Print
Speed of 20 pages per minutes was clearly getting while testing
WIFI, Wi-Fi-Direct and APP Support
There is no wireless connecting issue found while connecting with mobile. It was effortless
Buttons
Dedicated button for wireless connectivity copy, contract, scale button, fax, address book, scan etc.
Its Round panel has an elegant look like a smart tv remote control panel
Buttons are placed above on top which makes it easy and simple to use
Exterior
Good Plastic material is used to build this printer
Ram
Whooping Ram capacity of 128mb is the best in the market, large files can be storage with ease

Our Verdict

HP Laser MFP 138fnw is easy to install and an excellent office companion which is 4 in one. It prints, scans and photocopies the documents with perfection. The performance of HP Laser MFP 138fnw is outstanding. A must buy product for every office.

4.       EPSON M2140 Eco Tank All-in-One

 

Major Technical Specification	Features
Type	All in One Monochrome Laser Printer
Functions	Print, Scan and copy
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Scanner Type	Flatbed Scanner and ADF
Color Scanning	Yes
Display	LCD Display
Duty Cycle	2500 Pages a Month
Page Yield	6000 Pages with each ink bottle
Duplex Printing	Auto duplex Printing
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)	No
Speed	39 Pages Per Minute
Cost Per Print	12 Paise
Print Resolution	1200*1200 Pixels
Scan Resolution	1200 x 2400 DPI
Print Media Supported	Legal, Indian-Legal, Letter, A4, B5, A5, B6, A6, Envelopes: DL, C6
Operating System (OS) support	Windows, Mac
Input Tray Capacity	Up to 250 sheets
Output Tray Capacity	Up to 100 sheets
Add On	Mudge-proof and water-resistant with the pigment ink.
Spill Free	Error and spill free technology
Energy	Energy Star® certified printer

  

Quality Check of Specified Specification and its Efficiency
Key Plus Points (Pros)	Main Drawbacks (Cons)
Print Quality	Connectivity
This multi-functional inkjet printer of Epson provides smudge-proof and water-resistant printouts.	No, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and hence doesn’t support any cloud printing technology
The printed documents were very sharp and crisp	LAN connectivity feature is missing
Scan	Speed of Print
scans are sharp and clear, highly because of its high resolution	Its whooping speed of 39 pages per minutes was not achieved during testing
Buttons	Operating System Support
Dedicated button and its panel design are world class	Linux is not supported
Exterior	ADF
Good Plastic material is used to build this printer	Bulk scanning can be issue without Automatic document feeder
Design
Weight of this product is low that mean it is portable and can be used in small space.

Our Verdict

Epson M2140 is ideal for small office, startup and business purposes. you can get all his needs of in one machine that definitely save his space and cost.

1.       Canon MF241D Digital Multifunction Laser Printer

 

 

Major Technical Specification	Features
Type	All in One Monochrome Laser Printer
Functions	Print, Scan and copy
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Scanner Type	Flatbed Scanner
Page Yield	2400 Pages
Duty Cycle	15,000 Pages
Duplex Printing	Automatic Duplex Printing
Auto Document Feeder	No
Speed	27 Pages Per Minute
Print Resolution	1200*1200 dpi
Scan Resolution	600 x 600 DPI
Print Media Supported	A4, A5, B5, Letter, legal
Operating System (OS) support	Windows, Mac and Linux
Input Tray Capacity	Up to 250 sheets
Output Tray Capacity	Up to 100 sheets
Memory	128 MB
Add on	ID Card Copy, Scan to PC Feature

 

Quality Check of Specified Specification and its Efficiency
Key Plus Points (Pros)	Main Drawbacks (Cons)
Easy-to-operate with one-touch solution keys and an additional capability of all-in-one toner cartridges that saves time, money and effort
Print Quality	No Automatic document feeder
Canon MF241d has a seamless high-quality printout	The printer does not support ADF Facility
Photocopying	WIFI, Wi-Fi-Direct and APP Support
In terms of copy quality, it has a good amount of sharpness, you can also set the black-and-white intensity.	No, wireless connectivity and hence looking for a quick print from mobile it’s not for you
	Page Yield
Photocopying can be done with the on-board buttons where you only need to press on the photocopy button and indicate the number of copies.	Page yield is less compared to its competitors
Speed of Print
This printer is ideal for regular or frequent use for office use with high volume requirements at fast speed
Refilling
Reload kit is quite innovative, and makes it very easy to reload toner
Indication
One-Touch Solution Keys, which are task-dedicated buttons that simplify operations with minimal button-pushing for frequently performed tasks.
At the top left is an LCD control panel, which allows you to perform basic printer operations as well as quickly copy a document.

Our Verdict

Looking for a laser printer then this will be your right choice. With its brilliant print speed, it makes a go to buy product for office users. Personally, I have experience using this printer in my office over a year. I recommend this printer to start ups and medium enterprises.