Choosing a black-and-white laser printer gets complicated once you look past the print button. For anyone shopping printers and scanners, these four mono laser options cover very different workspaces: a home office that wants uncomplicated printing, a small business that needs printing plus scanning, and a busier office that wants either faster output or more room in the tray. Listed prices start at $90.20 and reach $499.99, a $409.79 spread that reflects real capability differences. The practical job is to match paper handling, connection choices, and condition-new versus refurbished-to the way your workspace actually prints.
Quick take
The fastest listed model is the Xerox VersaLink B405, and it also carries the top listed price with toner included. The Canon imageCLASS MF273dw is the lowest-priced listing and brings print, copy, and scan in one box. The Lexmark MX611dhe is the networkable office model with a touchscreen, while the Brother HL-L2405W keeps things compact. No single option wins every category, so the right pick depends on how much printing you do and where the printer will live.
Listed price snapshot
| Product | Listed price | Price bar | Quick specs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xerox VersaLink B405 A4 Mono Laser Printer With Toner B405DN Low Meter | USD 499.99 | 47 ppm; wireless, Ethernet, USB 3.0; scanner/copier/fax/duplex | |
| Lexmark MX611dhe Mono Laser Printer Copy Scan Fax Duplex Network | 35S6702 | USD 499.99 | 38 ppm; wired Ethernet; networkable; 7-inch touchscreen | |
| Canon imageCLASS MF273dw Wireless Black-and-White All-In-One Laser Printer | USD 90.20 | 30 ppm; wireless; scanner/copier; new | |
| Brother HL-L2405W Wireless Monochrome Laser Printer | USD 106.79 | 30 ppm; wireless, USB, Ethernet; duplex; new |
Decision matrix
| If your setup looks like this | Start with that model |
|---|---|
| You need the toner-included, high-output option in this group | Xerox VersaLink B405 |
| You want a wired workgroup unit with a large listed paper capacity and touchscreen | Lexmark MX611dhe |
| You're looking for an all-in-one at a lower entry point | Canon imageCLASS MF273dw |
| You want a compact printer for everyday text pages | Brother HL-L2405W |
Product notes
Xerox VersaLink B405 A4 Mono Laser Printer With Toner B405DN Low Meter
With the Xerox at the top of this price lineup, you're paying for a fuller feature list plus toner. The VersaLink B405 title specifically says toner is included (B405DN low meter), and the listed features cover scanner, copier, fax, and duplex printing. It also lists 24-bit color depth and a contact image sensor. The obvious catch is condition: this unit is listed as excellent refurbished rather than new. If your workplace already trusts refurbished office equipment, this is the model that bundles a high-option mono all-in-one with the consumable included.
Lexmark MX611dhe Mono Laser Printer Copy Scan Fax Duplex Network | 35S6702
Lexmark's MX611dhe is aimed at a wired workgroup. The listed functions include print, copy, scan, fax, duplex, and network printing, and the 7-inch color touchscreen makes the front panel feel more like a small tablet than a printer keypad. The description lists a 650-sheet paper capacity that can expand to 2,300 sheets, plus a 50-sheet automatic document feeder. It's listed as excellent refurbished with a three-month described warranty. The trade-off is that the listed connectivity is Ethernet, so this one fits best in a wired office setup.
Canon imageCLASS MF273dw Wireless Black-and-White All-In-One Laser Printer
Canon's imageCLASS MF273dw is the all-in-one option that keeps the initial outlay low. It covers print, scan, and copy, and its 35-sheet automatic document feeder plus 5-line adjustable screen suit a small office that handles multi-page jobs. The paper tray holds 150 sheets, so high-volume users will reload more often. It also lists a 24-bit color depth and uses Canon Genuine Toner 071/071H. For a home office or small team that prints and scans at a moderate pace, this Canon balances functions with a lower point of entry.
Brother HL-L2405W Wireless Monochrome Laser Printer
Brother's HL-L2405W is described as a compact wireless monochrome laser printer for home and home-office use. With a listed height of 7.2 inches and a 250-sheet paper tray, it's a space-conscious pick that doesn't need constant paper refills. The specs list duplex and networkable features, and the color depth is listed at 12-bit while the other two all-in-one models in this lineup list 24-bit. That positions the Brother around everyday text printing rather than image-heavy work. For an office that mainly feeds standard documents, this is a tidy, straightforward choice.
Final recommendation by use case
For a busy office that wants fast mono output, a varied connection set, and toner included, the Xerox VersaLink B405 is the standout-provided you accept the refurbished condition and top-of-range price.
For a wired workgroup environment, the Lexmark MX611dhe brings strong paper capacity, a touchscreen, and fax capability to the same price point.
For a smaller office or home office, the Canon imageCLASS MF273dw handles the everyday mix of printing and scanning at a lower entry point, while the Brother HL-L2405W is the compact text-focused pick.
