HP LaserJet Pro M404 M404dn Laser Printer - Monochrome 40 ppm Mono - 4800 x 600 dpi Print - Automatic Duplex Print - 350 Sheets Input - Gigabit Ethernet

I have worked in the IT industry for over 17 years (and even longer as the "family computer guy") and have come across a multitude of printers: Canon, Lexmark, Epson, Brother, Konica, HP, Ricoh, and all have their Pros and Cons. One thing is common, however: HP is the most widely used in the business world and for good reasons! So, how does this monochrome (black and white-only printing) HP LJ Pro M404dw fare? Pretty well! PROS - Crisp, sharp print quality for text and graphics - Fast print speed (up to 40 ppm) - Compact, sturdy, and professional looking - Printing options: WiFi, WiFi Direct (device directly connected to printer), Ethernet wired network,or USB cable printing. M404dn model lacks the WiFi/WiFi Direct options - Can print directly from mobile devices (both Android and Apple iOS) either through the HP Smart app or from other apps that support mobile printing - Easy WiFi configuration by downloading the HP Smart app (Apple iOS/Android) - Duplex printing (prints on both sides) for supported sizes (letter, legal, executive, etc) - Advanced network and security configuration available (partially through the HP Smart app, and completely through a web browser interface) - Tray 1 opens on the front for checks/envelopes/manual feeding - Tray 2 holds paper for 250-sheet feeding, and a Tray 3 can be purchased - Works with HP 550-sheet feeder tray D9P29A - HP Smart app effortlessly detected the printer, guiding you through configuration, usage, and provides statistical data - Came with USB cable - AirPrint: Apple Mac compatible - Google Cloud Print compatible (to set up, the printer will waste 2 sheets: one with instructions and another to confirm setup was completed) - Extended replacement toner available for VERY high capacity printing - Quiet mode (prints more quietly at the expense of speed), though I did not find the normal mode to be noisy - Configurable, automatic power on/off/sleep modes - Fairly light weight at 19 lbs CONS - Replacement toners are EXPENSIVE (HP 58A 3,000-pg capacity and HP 58X 10,000-pg capacity) - Did not include a network/Ethernet cable TIPS - The software to download for Windows and Mac OS is "HP Easy Start" which you can grab from HP's website - The software to use on mobile devices (Apple iOS/Android) is "HP Smart" - You can access the full, complete printer configuration by finding the IP address on the printer (or through the HP apps) and typing it into your web browser Overall, as with most HP printers, this is a quality, business-class product with the speed and sharpness the LaserJet Pro series is known for. I prefer the HP M404dw (WiFi) model (which costs $50 - $100 more) over the HP M404dn (USB/wired network) for its versatility of not having to be wired to the network, but the HP M404dn (USB/wired network) model is still a good purchase, especially at the current $219 price.