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HP M1217 Printer Review

The HP LaserJet M1217 (also referred to as the M1217nfw MFP) is a multifunction laser printer designed for the busy small office or even home office. It has fast speeds of up to 18 pages per minute and a compact design that makes it easy to use in tight spaces. Its low upfront price makes it easy on an office budget, and buyers will save on printer toner costs as well with affordable HP M1217 toner.

Along with its excellent printing functions, the M1217 can also copy, scan, and fax, which is quite impressive given its low price. The machine includes both a flatbed scanning surface and an automatic document feeder that can hold up to 35 sheets, adding flexibility when scanning, copying, or faxing. Multiple scanning destinations are available, including scanning to email, applications, or directly to a file on a PC. Fax transmission speeds are fast, at up to 33.6 kbps.

One of the main cost-saving benefits of the M1217 comes with replacement toners. LaserJet M1217 toner cartridges are very affordable, keeping costs low. HP M1217 toner cartridges have a capacity of 1,600 pages, which makes the cost per page one of the lowest in its class. Using compatible HP M1217 toner will lower costs even more.

In their review of the HP M1217, CNET gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. They liked its driverless setup and the inclusion of an automatic document feeder, as well as multiple connectivity options. They disliked its lack of automatic duplex (two-sided) printing, however.

Overall, the M1217 is a good fit for a small office that has low-volume printing demands and also needs multifunction features. The inclusion of an ADF at such a low price is a nice bonus, and the low cost of LaserJet M1217 toner will keep running costs low over time.