HP Color LaserJet Pro 100 MFP

HP Color LaserJet Pro 100 MFP

The $350 HP LaserJet Pro 100 bears a near-exact resemblance to the LaserJet Pro M1212nf, but this step-up model cuts out the fax machine in favor of color printing that uses Hewlett-Packard's innovative new carousel-style cartridge bay. The printer maintains a small footprint by leaving out the autoduplexer, and the rotating toner carousel helps with size as well, but unfortunately at the expense of printing speed. Larger offices will appreciate a heavy-duty device like the Dell 1355cnw multifunction printer, but the HP LaserJet 100 earns my recommendation for home offices where users will take advantage of HP's unique features like ePrint and Smart Install, and the LaserJet Pro's 35-page autodocument feeder. The HP LaserJet Pro 100 is exceptionally compact for a multifunction laser printer, but the multiple color cartridges inside bump the weight up to 35 pounds with all the accessories attached. Its narrow 17-inch by 16-inch footprint won't hog space on your desktop, and HP includes wide cutouts on the bottom of each side to use as handles when transporting the unit around an office. Unfortunately, HP doesn't include the USB or Ethernet cord necessary to make a hardwired connection, probably to encourage you to establish the Wi-Fi connection you'll need to access the ePrint services.