HP LaserJet Pro 200 M251nw Toner Cartridges

HP M251nw Printer Review

The HP LaserJet Pro 200 M251nw and M251 are affordable color laser printers that differ in their versatility of connective options, the latter offering only a USB port. The M251nw is tested to print at a consistent speed, estimated at a maximum of 14 pages per minute for monochrome and color projects that is reasonably quick for its class. This unit has specific elements that suit it for small workgroup use, but certain features may limit it to more moderate, undemanding environments.

Expert reviews praise the device for its abundance of connection options, with ample wireless support thanks to Apple AirPrint, ePrint mobile printing applications and compatibility with Google Cloud Print. Online applications can be accessed via the command icons on the unit's 3.5-inch touch screen LCD, which also provides simple editing capabilities and notifications on LaserJet Pro 200 M251nw printer toner levels.

One problem the device runs into is its limited paper handling, which includes only a 150-sheet input tray that is best for supporting only light-volume personal use. However, its size of 15x17x10 inches is problematic for such users because it's a little large for a personal desktop space, making the unit too minimal for workgroups and almost too big for home use. Thankfully, output quality helps make up for its slightly bulky design, where graphic and text projects print with a consistent resolution of 600x600 dpi using HP M251nw toner.

Toners are packaged individually in cyan, magenta, yellow and black HP M251nw toner cartridges for quick and easy replacement and less waste. Each color supply can last up to 1,800 pages, and the black LaserJet Pro 200 M251nw toner supply has a capacity of 1,600 pages. Users also have the ability to replace the expired black toners with high-capacity HP M251nw toner cartridges that can yield 2,400 pages.

The M251nw doesn't quite match up to the highest-rated models in its class due mainly to its minimal media handling, but the laser printer is still equipped with a decent range of elements for user-friendly printing. Features like wireless support and intuitive touch screen technology are remarkable considering its retail price.