Best Budget Laser Printers for Office & Home Use in India

Laser Printers are the preferred choice for heavy duty text printing. They may cost higher than the inkjet printers but their running cost is very low and they produce high quality and crisp text printouts. All the commercial offices and business always have laser printers installed at their place. Inkjet printers are only suitable for photo printing because they can print high quality images with great color reproduction and sharpness. But for document printing or text printing no one can outperform laser printers. Let us first learn about the advantages of laser printers in terms of text printing.

Advantages of Laser Printers over Inkjet Printers

Lower Printing Cost – Laser printers use toner cartridges that use dry ink in power form. The cost of refilling the toner cartridge cost only around Rs. 300/- and it can print around 1000 – 2000 pages (depends on the cartridge model). This is much cheaper as compared to inkjet printers which have high operational or running cost.

Crisp Text Printing – When it comes to text printing then nothing can beat laser printers. Inkjet printers are best in photo printing but for crispy and quality text printing laser printers are the best.

Virtually Maintenance Free – Laser printers are almost maintenance free because they use dry ink and you don’t have to clean anything. On the other hand, inkjet printers uses liquid ink which can dry out and then you have take printouts every day or two. Also if the head of the of the inkjet printers gets damaged then it is a very costly matter.

Faster Printing – When it comes to speed for quality text printing then laser printers are way faster than the inkjet printers.

Here in this post I will list down the best affordable laser printers that can be used for reasonable heavy duty printing for homes and offices. These laser printers are reliable and are known for high performance and reliability.

Good Laser Printers for Home & Office Use in India

Here are the best single function monochrome laser printers for home and office needs. These are all Black & White Laser printers and not the color laser printers. These printers can print around 1500 – 2000 pages per month depending on the toner cartridge and usage. All the below mentioned printers are very affordable and some of them costs under 5000 rupees and some of them around 8000 rupees. There is no printer in this list that is priced at or above 10000 rupees.

Canon LBP2900B Laser Printer

The first laser printer in this list is the Canon LBP 2900B which is very popular laser printer for home and offices. This is a printer that can allow you to print in bulk and it never gets tired. I personally own this printer and it still has its original toner cartridge installed. I have refilled it 4 times and it is still working as good as new. The printer comes in black color and it does not require much space. This printer is sufficient for home and office. So if you looking for a plain laser printer that does its job brilliantly then Canon LBP 2900B is the one you should get.

I have previously written a complete review of Cannon 2900B laser printer which you can find below.

• Complete Review of Canon LBP2900B

Here are the major specifications of Canon LBP 2900B laser printer from Canon.

Canon LBP 2900B Specifications
Printing Speed	12 ppm (A4)
Paper Tray Capacity	150 sheets
Interface	USB 2.0
Wireless support	No
Toner Cartridge	Canon Cartridge 303

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HP 1020 Plus Laser Printer

HP 1020 Plus is also a very famous laser printer from HP. This printer is as good as Canon LBP 2900B and a bit faster. HP 1020 Plus is an upgrade to the older HP 1020 laser printer. It uses the popular and widely available HP 12A cartridge which is  compatible with many laser printers. You can also refill the cartridge once it is out of ink. It supports duplex printing (manually) and supports variety of paper types up to A4 and letter. Here are major specifications for HP 1020 Plus laser printer.

HP 1020 Plus Specifications
Printing Speed	14 ppm
Paper Tray Capacity	15 sheets
Interface	USB 2.0
Wireless support	No
Toner Cartridge	HP 12A LaserJet cartridge

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Samsung ML-2161 Laser Printer

Samsung also has very good laser printers that are comparable to HP and Canon in terms of print quality and performance. Here from Samsung we have Samsung ML-2161 Laser Printer which is very good and fast laser printer from Samsung. The printer is very compact in size and you can easily accommodate it in tight places.  Samsung ML-2161 Laser Printer is considerably faster than both Canon 2900b and HP 1020 with print speed of 20 papers per minute (ppm). It is also cheaper as compared to both these popular laser printers. The printer supports duplex printing in manual mode.

So if you want a budget, fast and good quality laser printer that is also very compact in size then Samsung ML-2161 is one you should buy. Here are the major specifications of Samsung ML-2161 Laser Printer.

Samsung ML-2161 Specifications
Printing Speed	20 ppm (A4)
Paper Tray Capacity	150 sheets
Interface	USB 2.0
Wireless support	No
Toner Cartridge	Samsung ML-2161 Toner Cartridge

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HP LaserJet Pro P1108 Laser Printer

Another high quality and high performance laser printer from HP. HP LaserJet Pro P1108 Laser Printer is a relatively new laser printer from HP that is fast, reliable, efficient and delivers top performance when printing text or documents. The printer looks similar to that of its older cousin i.e. HP 1020 plus. So if are looking for a reliable and good quality laser printer then HP LaserJet Pro P1108 will definitely suit you. Here are the major specifications of HP LaserJet Pro P1108 Laser Printer.

HP LaserJet Pro P1108 Specifications
Printing Speed	18 ppm (A4)
Paper Tray Capacity	150 sheets
Interface	USB 2.0
Wireless support	No
Toner Cartridge	HP Black LaserJet Toner cartridge

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Brother HL-1201 Laser Printer

Brother is a name that will be new and never heard off before for many users but I must tell you that is a good company that specializes in manufacturing printers. Printers from Brother offers good value for money as they are cheaper than the famous brands such as HP and Canon. Brother HL-1201 Laser Printer is an affordable and quality laser printer that has fast printing speeds. The printer is compact and is suitable for home and small offices. Here are the major specifications of Brother HL-1201 laser printer.

Brother HL-1201 Specifications
Printing Speed	20/21 ppm
Paper Tray Capacity	150 sheets
Interface	USB 2.0
Wireless support	No
Toner Cartridge	TN-1020 Toner Cartridge

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Brother HL-1211W  Laser Printer (Wireless)

This is another very good laser printer from brother and it comes with Wireless functionality. This laser printer lets you print anywhere in your room without need of cables as it is supports WiFi. The printer is compact and looks the same as Brother HL-1201 laser printer. Printing speed is fast and it also supports USB 2.0 besides Wireless connection. So if you want a budget laser printer having good performance then Brother HL-1211W is the one you should buy. Here are the major specifications of Brother HL-1211W laser printer.

Brother HL-1211W Specifications
Printing Speed	20 ppm
Paper Tray Capacity	150 sheets
Interface	USB 2.0
Wireless support	Yes
Toner Cartridge	TN-1020 Toner Cartridge

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Canon LBP6030w Laser Printer (Wireless)

You can say that this is a modern or updated version of Canon 2900B. Canon LBP6030w looks almost similar to its older brother Canon 2900B. Canon LBP6030w supports Wireless printing and is relatively faster in printing speed at 18 ppm. Also Canon LBP6030w uses a different cartridge than Canon 2900b. For security purpose it also includes WPS button for secure wireless connection.

So if you are looking for a budget and reliable wireless laser printer then Canon LBP6030w fits perfectly in your choice.

Canon LBP6030w Specifications
Printing Speed	18 ppm
Paper Tray Capacity	150 sheets
Interface	USB 2.0
Wireless support	Yes
Toner Cartridge	Canon 325 Toner Cartridge

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Ricoh SP 200 Laser Printer

Ricoh Aficio SP 200 is a budget laser printer from Ricoh. Ricoh is a good company that manufactures printers, multi-functional devices, camera and other electronic equipments. Ricoh SP 200 is a pretty compact and fast printer that has printing speed of up to 23 ppm for letter paper format. So if you are looking for a cheap and fast laser printer having good quality and performance then Ricoh Aficio SP 200 is perfect for you. Here are the major specifications of Ricoh SP 200 laser printer.

Ricoh Aficio SP 200 Specifications
Printing Speed	22 ppm (A4)
Paper Tray Capacity	150 sheets
Interface	USB 2.0
Wireless support	No
Toner Cartridge	Ricoh Aficio SP 200 Toner

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Final Words

At last I would like to say that I have listed the best budget laser printers for home and office use that you can buy in India. These printers are from good brands, are reliable and deliver excellent performance in its price range. If you are still confused about which laser printer to buy then you can ask me by leaving a comment below.

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