Most people think of brands like HP when it comes to printers, but Samsung’s SL-M2020W is really one of the cheapest laser printers that you can buy, and it’s also decent when it comes to print quality.

If you’re in the market for a laser printer that won’t break the bank, the SL-M2020W
is one that you should be looking at.

First: The Price

It’s never the printer that’s expensive. It’s always the ink that goes with the printer that is expensive. This isn’t the case when it comes to Samsung’s latest laser printer. The SL-M2020W retails for around $180, but you can find this printer for as low as $85 on sites like Amazon. With that price in mind, here’s what you’ll get with the SL-M2020W printer.

Size: 8.5 inches by 13.1 inches (this one sits on your desktop)
A boxy design (nothing amazing about the look of this printer)
Smartphone and tablet enabled (iOS and Android)
Simple installation (a guide is included, but it’s really simple to set this one up)
150-sheet tray (option to print on both sides included)

As mentioned above, though, the most expensive thing about any printer is the cartridge that you have to buy in order to keep a printer going. When it comes to this printer, the expensive part will be the laser toner, which can set you back $50 USD – yeah, that’s almost the same price as the printer, so you will have to keep that in mind.

The Advantages

The best thing about the SL-M2020W is that this printer is really easy to set-up. That might not sound like a big deal, but if you’ve ever grappled with setting up Wi-Fi for simple printer connectivity, you’ll know why a printer that’s easy to set up can be a godsend. Obviously, the other advantage here is the price of this printer, but that is somewhat offset by the price of the laser toner – you’ll have to weigh the pros and cons of that one. On the plus side, though, Samsung does offer an eco setting that will conserve a lot of toner, so you can really get a lot out of one cartridge.

The other bonus to this printer is that it’s really small, and it comes with a really long cord. So, you can easily prop this one up on a bookshelf or on your desk, and the cord will reach an outlet nicely without making the whole thing an eyesore, which is the case with most printers that are of the bulkier sort.

If you’re looking for a compact printer that doesn’t cost a lot and comes with plenty of options and super easy connectivity, the Samsung SL-M2020W printer is really worth that very low price tag (even if you do have to buy the toner at some point – just keep it on eco-drive, and you should be good for a lot of future prints).

You can find the SL-M2020W printer on Amazon right now, or through the Samsung website – you may also find it in some stores that have a wide array of printer types and sizes.