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Contents 
Introduction
HL-6050DN
DocuPrint 240A-AP
PagePro 9100
EcoSys FS-1920
Lanier LP025n
Lexmark E332n
Specifications
How we tested
Case study
Look out for...
Editor's choice
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Editor's choiceBrother HL-6050DN for small offices, and Konica Minolta PagePro 9100 for large offices As usual, the choice comes down to user priorities as much as the integral quality of the product. We must assume that price is a major consideration, yet print quality and flexibility will certainly be serious factors in many situations.
For a smaller office, the Brother HL-5060DN is a good choice as it has lots of features and great print quality. Where it falls down is on the price of consumables, but for relatively low usage rates it offers good value for money having the lowest initial outlay.
For an office with heavier printing needs, the Kyocera EcoSys and the Konica-Minolta PagePro are both worthy of consideration. In terms of economics and add-ons the Kyocera is a clear winner, unfortunately it wasn't stunning in terms of print quality. The PagePro is quite appreciably better in this regard -- mind you it takes its time to do a good job, although it is also capable of very fast text printing.
It should also be noted that Kyocera only make drivers for Windows and MacOS operating systems. Given its flexibility and quality, the PagePro is a very good choice, but the Kyocera cannot be ruled out as an economical option.
As for the scenario below, when you need plenty of printing done with low long-term running costs, the winner is the Kyocera-Mita. It is quite fast and very inexpensive to run. It's failing is lower print quality, although it is quite adequate for most purposes.
