Canon imageCLASS LBP6000 Toner Cartridges

Canon LBP6000 Printer Review

The Canon imageCLASS LBP6000 is a monochrome laser printer with a low purchase price and basic functions that will work best for personal use in a home or small office. Its maximum print speed of 19 pages per minute should suit such environments, with expert tests on speeds matching some of the quickest printers in its class. Despite impressive speeds, the device has higher-than-average running costs due to expensive imageCLASS LBP6000 printer toner and a minimal set of features that make it a little less appealing.

Built-in features like media handling and RAM are fairly limited, with only a maximum paper capacity of 150 sheets and a maximum of 2 MB of memory. Connectivity is also basic, providing only a USB port. The device isn't all bad, with a compact design of 7x14x9 inches and light weight of approximately 11 pounds that will sit unobtrusively on a desktop. It even comes with a Canon LBP6000 toner save mode to help minimize the higher running costs.

Tests on its output quality indicate that text and photos print with accurate detail and a sharp resolution of 2400x600 dpi using imageCLASS LBP6000 toner. Graphics are reviewed to come out slightly below the bar, but in general the machine is a good pick for simple monochrome home and office printing.

The Canon LBP6000 toner cartridge system uses only one black supply at a time. Replacement black Canon LBP6000 toner cartridges have a maximum yield of 1,600 pages. Despite a toner save mode and the availability of less expensive compatible toners, the device still has a moderately high cost per page.

Considering its quick monochrome print speeds and satisfactory text and photo output, the LBP6000 isn't a bad choice for low volume users that want a fairly simple printer. While it has limited features and flexibility, the machine is still fit for personal use, though high running costs can get expensive over the long run.