Recommended Printer Models

CGP recommends the following desktop models for printing and scanning. The models listed are all laserjets. While cheaper inkjet printers are available, they are not as well designed or as reliable, and laserjets also perform faster and at a significantly cheaper cost per page. Generally the laserjets are higher end, business-class models as well. When possible, plug in the printer/scanner via USB if only using it on one computer, such as at home. If using it over a network, use the ethernet (cabled) port, wireless for printers is notoriously unreliable.

Printer only, color: HP m255dw (color laserjet w/ networking)

Printer + Scanner: HP m283fdw (color laserjet w/ networking, scan, and fax)