Customer Ratings & Reviews

HP is our favorite type of printer. This one is great. The only thing we regretted not doing was getting the color printer, oh well that’s hindsight for ya. It’s a great printer there has been any print, scanning, or copying job that it could not do. I highly recommend it. My wife primarily uses it for her work and it needs to be able to do all 3 of these things. Sorry couldn’t get a better picture for y’all my wife was having a meeting so this was the best I could get.

Love the printer. It was not as easy to hookup as some, but a call to HP Chat took care of it. They weren't sure why it was being difficult either. Works GREAT wireless. have enjoyed it so far

If you want to start your business this is the right printer, silent, fast and you can print from your cell phone

This is a reliable printer with easy setup and operation.

I love my new printer. It prints very fast and efficiently!

Just purchased this printer for our small business and it’s the perfect fit! Able to print from our computer or our phones. Easy to make multiple copies at the touch of a button on the printer. Scanner is another bonus feature! RECOMMEND :)

The instructions for setting up this printer leave out the most important part in my opinion. You have to shut it off wait 60 seconds and turn it back on for it to connect to the Wi-Fi. We have Verizon internet and this printer doesn’t stay connected to the internet. We have to constantly reboot it for it to print wirelessly.

REVIEW: HP - LASERJET M234SDWE WIRELESS BLACK-AND-WHITE LASER PRINTER WITH 6 MONTHS OF TONER THROUGH HP+ - WHITE & SLATE VALUE FOCUSED – HOME / SMALL OFFICE / PRINTER + SCANNER There is a lot to like about the M234SDWE Multi-Function- Printer (MFP). Duplex (2 sided) Printing, Low Cost of Investment. Good Print Quality and Print Speed. Scanning and Copying is passible. This is targeted and appropriate for a small home business where you just need a little of everything (printing, scanning, copying). As a value printer, it does a good enough job at all of these things. Default Scanning and Printing from the Automatic Document Feeder (300 DPI - ADF) results in typical crooked pages from budget MFPs. However, if you download and use the full version of the HP SCANNER software it has an auto correct feature that fixes that issue on most scans. Flat Bed Scanning - 600 Dots Per Inch (DPI) is pretty good even in color (see picture). PRO’s - Compact Design, takes up about 40% less space than my 10 year old HP MFP - Good Scanning - Good Printing - Includes a wired LAN port (not just WIFI). - USB port that can be used after the setup is complete. HP “E” PRINTERS (AKA HP+) If you get the “E” version of HP printers you are paying about 25% less than the Non E version but the tradeoff is that you must have an online account and are prevented from using generic toner. Further, it is also required that your printer must have access to the internet in order to print. If this bothers you then don’t get the “E” printers. As long as the HP toner is somewhat affordable then I’m OK with this. I use about 1 cartridge a year. It looks like 2500 page cartridges are about $80. This is OK for me as long as I can get a year or two out of them. When you create your online account and register your printer your warranty is doubled to 2 years. This is different, but complimentary to the Instant Ink Program where you agree to pay HP a fixed amount each month (starting at $1.99) and they will automatically send you a new toner cartridge when you need it. You will have to crunch the numbers for yourself if Instant ink makes sense for you. I find it useful at the low end of print volumes and the high end of print volumes. If you have a widely variable amount of printing each month, then be aware that this is a like an old-fashioned cell phone plan with penalties for going over your allotted page count (starting at 10 cents per page) and it even has “roll over pages” where some fraction of your unused pages can roll over to the next month. For me life is too short and complicated already without having to worry about keeping track of how many pages I have left to print each month. On the other hand, having toner just show up when needed is very convenient. Is HP+ worth it? If you tend to only use HP Brand cartridges, sure, why not save a little money on your purchase. The double warranty is nice, but to be honest in 30 years using HP printers, I’ve never had one fail other than normal consumables. SCANNING You get 300 DPI from the ADF and 600 DPI from the flatbed scanner. As I mentioned with most budget MFP’s the pages are slightly crooked when scanned with the ADF. Download and use the full version of the software (HP SCAN) to select autocorrect and access more advanced features. NOTE: THERE IS NO 2 SIDED (duplex) SCANNING: Even though this prints on both sides it does not scan or copy on both sides. Even with the full version of HP SCAN, it says “Manual 2 sided scanning” but it is misleading (or maybe broken). Imagine your all you front pages are odd page numbers and all your back pages are even numbers. Now, when you trigger manual 2 sided scanning you would expect when the process is over to get your pages in the correct order. Instead of 1,2,3,4,5,6 you get 1,3,5,2,4,6 which is completely useless and the same as back to back 1 sided scanning. Why even have that as an option? PRINTING Fast but a little loud for such a small printer. The print quality is good. The stated resolution for printing is 600x600 DPI, and that looks about right. The paper tray is on the small side, so be prepared to keep feeding the printer if you do a lot of printing. SETUP I initially tried to set up the M234SDWE with a physical LAN cable (instead of wireless) but it was problematic. Instead, my suggestion is to use the Wireless setup and then plug in the LAN cable after everything else is all set. TIP: For the last setup step, I could not get it to print anything and it kept giving me an error “action needed” while things piled up in the printer queue. When I went into the various HP apps it said everything was fine. In the end all it was waiting for was for me to press the “i" button on the printer, but it never told me that, or if it did, then I missed it. I would strongly suggest you also download and install the full software suite from the HP support site, it gives you much more control over the printing and scanning process using HP SCANNER software instead of HP SMART software. It also includes OCR software for converting scanned images to text. I do miss a more complete control panel display but at this price point I understand the trade off. SUMMARY / CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION You get a lot of printer for the price. If you are a heavy scanner user, then I might suggest moving a few models up that also have duplex scanning and support scan to email (which the M234SDWE) without being connected to a PC. If your primary use is printing, then this is a good bet as a printer, especially with the 2 sided printing. As to HP+ (reduced price for a requirement to be online and only use HP Toner), I’m mostly on board as long as the toner stays affordable. So really you have to do the math on this yourself. Each Toner Cartridge for the M234SDWE is about $80 and is rated at 2500 pages. Overall, I recommend this printer for the value conscious user.

I don't print nearly as much as used to and much of what I print I capture on my phone or tablet. This printer has 2 quite unique features. The first starts with HP Smart+ app, for Windows, iOS or Android. It looks the same on all 3 platforms. It allows you to select documents from various cloud providers (Local device, Google Drive, DropBox, Google Photos, Box, Evernote, Office 365, Facebook and networked devices (and this list is likely to grow)). I keep many of my archived documents on a SAN Array or on my Google drive. This app allows me to directly print to my HP networked printer from anywhere to the printer. I'll likely use it from home 99% of the time, but I'm still grabbing and printing from a cloud source. I recall just a few years ago thing how hard it was to print from my iPhone. Now so simple, and FAST (30p/min single sided, 19p/min double sided. And the output quality is extremely crisp, easy to read. Ok, now my biggest gripe - the printers paper tray only holds 40 pages... I recall when 120 pages seemed small. Minus a star, for a printer this fast 40 pages is just to small. The other new HP feature is Instant Ink, you estimate how many pages you will print a month and HP will send you new cartridges at no charge, you pay a monthly fee as low as $0.99/mo. I figure a new laser cartridge is about $100, looking at the various plans and utilizations, I'll end up getting a new Cartridge after I've paid then $60-$75 (and returned my previous cartridge to them at no cost). So it's going to keep laser cartridges out of landfills. So depending on my usage, which varies pretty significantly. HP can monitor remotely and suggest shipment, or via their app you can request another. And you can change subscription plans at any time (i'm sure their monitoring will offer appropriate suggestions) I'll soon see. But it looks like a reasonable deal - and Green. With in the Smart app you can also send a Fax from your phone, don't know how often this will be useful, and you can use your smartphone camera to capture a "scanned document", this seems to create a PDF file rather than a .jpg image. Their are some other organizational features I've not spent much time exploring. Hp ties all of this to your online account them, given I have several HP notebooks this was very easy to get up and running. Setup of the printer was guided by the smart app; have to say it was trivial, I setup wi-fi (supports 2.4 & 5gb) and then ethernet only to find that only one or the other could be enabled at the same time. This I don't understand. But once set up you can open the printer from your local browser to also handle it's management. This was not discussed anywhere I found, but I set up many networked devices, and it seemed intuitive. I have to say there is a wealth of information they provide, and they handle securing this quite well. Given the size, speed and quality of output of this printer it's a great value, add in the Smart App and you really know some people at HP are thinking ahead, what and where do people want to print from. We'll see how the Instant ink works out, at $1/mo, if I printed the minimum it would be 8+ yrs and I'd still break even. So it's a fair value no matter what. Except for the tiny paper tray I really can't find anything else I don't like.

HP - LaserJet M234sdwe Wireless Black-and-White Laser Printer with 6 months of Toner through HP+ - White & Slate I’ve used HP LaserJet printers for over 30 years. They are a proven brand and the evolution of the printers has resulted in simpler designs, more features, simplified setups and efforts to save you money on supplies. You’ve got to give HP kudos for effort. My experience with this newest iteration suggests they ought to be given credit for execution, too. It’s important to understand that the HP+ toner replacement plans are great for the right user profile, and not the best idea for others. For some users, simply buying HP toner cartridges (high yield versions!!) makes more sense. In any event, be advised up front that HP is locking users into HP toner replacement. This model was very easy to SETUP. The App based instructions were quick, reliable, and I was printing in under 10 minutes of fuss-free checking of boxes, entering account information, and selecting my HP+ plan (or rejecting the plan in favor of buying toner cartridges as always). There is no obstacle to choosing either the HP+ plan approach to acquiring toner or to choosing to buy your HP toner at your local store. Well, the one catch? HP has technically locked this printer to HP … only … toner. This printer offers: + Laser printing + scan/copy + auto document feeder + HP+ (6 months of free ink, etc) + (extended) 2 year warrantee (with any HP+ plan) + a small printer footprint HP+ printing plans …. or not. HP+ is primarily about “Instant Ink”. When you purchase your printer you can add a subscription for replacement ink. The printer, using its Internet connection, calls for a re-supply of ink cartridges depending on how many pages you print each month. It’s important to understand, especially for those of you new to printing from home, that the most significant cost is printing supplies. Ink pretty quickly costs you more than the printer. If one of these toner plans works for you, and you have a consistent pattern of use, there ought to be ongoing measurable savings even after the first 6 months of free ink. I did my own calculations lower down on this review. $1.99/50pgs/mo $3.99/100pgs/mo $13.99/400/pgs/mo $19.99/800pgs/mo $25.99/1500/mo Printing more pages/per month (10-50) costs an added $1 for up to 50 added pages. Printing less pages/per month and you can roll forward 2x the pages in your plan. Your savings can be quite good, but you do need to anticipate your printing demands. As my calculations below suggest, higher use results in very nice savings. With these printers, HP will lock users out of using non-HP cartridges. However, if you prefer NOT to subscribe to HP+, you can purchase an “original” HP toner cartridge after the free trial period and print outside of the subscription program. These cartridge prices are pretty standard, but there is no way to use 3rd party cartridges. HP 134A Original Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1340A (1100) 48.99 HP 134X Original Black LaserJet Toner Cartridge, W1340X (2400) 79.99 .033/page (High Yield) Sign up benefits and bonuses favor the HP+ program. I’ve ignored them for my calculations (because they were tricky to monetize accurately), but they add to the value of the program (and probably compensate for the low use plans’ higher expenses). So, the math looks like this to me if I’m understanding the program: After 3 years on the $4/month/100pgs HP+ plan = 3600 pages you’ll pay $144. BUT, … After 3 years of buying toner, 3600 pages would require 1.5 (High Yield) toner cartridges for $120. (those smaller toner cartridges would amount to 3.3 cartridges x $49 or $162. High Yield cartridges always represent a better value. Low use plans make less sense, and random, unpredictable usage patterns also make little sense for the HP+ plan, although those sign-up freebies may even the score. After 3 years on the $20/month/800pgs plan = 28,800 pages are printed over 36 months and I would pay $720 for the plan. And, of course the sign-up freebies add to the savings. After 3 years of buying toner, for 28,800 pages, I’d need 12 (High Yield) cartridges and would have paid $960. HP won't encourage you with freebies if you take this path. Even greater printing activity results in greater savings for the HP+ plan vs. buying cartridges. You need to do some math and estimate usage to see which approach works for you. SUMMARY: I like this HP+ printer quite a bit. IF YOU have predictable, ongoing, and somewhat significant printing activities it’s hard to argue against the HP+ plans. They require no planning, no worrying about running out of supplies or running over to a store to replenish the toner which always runs out on the most critical project. End users with a more limited demand for a laser printer, or more random use pattern are probably better off getting a version of HP’s LaserJet that does not include the HP+ offer.

Pretty standard Laser office printer with a few nice perks. I can see that HP is clearly setting up a more streamlined process of owning a printer. It comes with a toner replenishment service and support you can actual reach someone on. It is pretty quiet when operating and the setup was pretty simple if you have a smart device. Also if you need to print in a busy home you can have the prints stay in memory till you go to the machine and open the HP app to release them. Great feature since you can print from anywhere and release your prints when you say get home or near the machine. Pros: 1: Crisp printing/scanning 2: Copies/prints 2 sided 3: Has Reliable dual band wireless connectivity 4: Includes better than standard warranty 5: Private printing (Meaning you can print from the app and your prints will not come out till your at the machine) Cons: 1: Only Monochrome 2: Printer interface is sluggish when using via the mobile device to print. 3: For a business/home office all in one the scanning requires a mobile or windows device. Would be better if you could hit scan to email from the machine. Overall, I would purchase again for the needs of limited printing office printer/scanner. I just wish I did not have to use the Windows or IOS app to scan documents which cuts down on my work flow vs copiers with a display for direct scanning. Also it does mobile Efaxing but I did not actually have anyone to fax to since that seems like a dying technology. I think for the small home office/ smb desk printer need that this is a great move in the right direction but takes some steps backward in an effort to bring the interface to your mobile phone.

We’re printing from home a lot more now due to so many people working from home because of the pandemic. Even as Covid fades over time (or not?), most predictions are that more people than ever will continue to work from home in the future now that we know it can work for a certain percentage of people. You need a good printer for that, and the HP - LaserJet M234sdwe may suit the needs of many of these people. It’s important right off the bat though, to remember that this is more of a business class printer. It’s a black and white laser printer – no color, and while you can print out b/w family project and kid’s worksheet type of things on it, it works best for business purposes. This is a fairly compact machine at around 14.5 x 16.5 x just over 17 inches in size, and 16 pounds. It offers a paper feeder capable of feeding up to 40 sheets on top, and a scanner bed via lifting the lid. I set it up using the Windows 10 app on my desktop using an ethernet cable connected from the printer to the router directly. You can also use it on 2.4 ghz or 5 ghz wifi systems, and I tested that out, too. It worked fine (though slightly slower) using that route, and was a little more sluggish on the 5 ghz router. There is a traditional USB port on here, but it’s covered by a label you have to remove, and if using it this way connected directly to a computer, you still have to have internet connectivity for it to function correctly. The “HP Smart” app set up pretty quickly after some registration rigamaroo and red tape, and once working, you are presented with a home screen so you can do a variety of things like print, scan, copy, print a photo (in b/w again, though), print project pages, and use a mobile fax feature. The app (computer or phone) is pretty much the only real way to do most of these things as the printer does not have a traditional color touch screen on it – only a small digital screen on the paper tray cover that allows only very basic functions. After getting up and running on the computer, I installed the app on an iPhone where it looked much like the Windows app, and functioned in a similar way, connecting via Bluetooth mainly to do it’s thing. Printing documents directly from the app only works with PDFs when it searches for docs, but if you use the print function directly from applications (like Word, etc) then you can print their own documents from those programs. Prints are very clear. Scans are also very clear. Using the Mobile Fax feature is unfortunately a bit cumbersome, requiring you to add docs or scan them while entering a fax number, adding a digital cover sheet, and sending… it just seemed to be too many steps and I would prefer the “old fashioned” way of just having a port in the back and a keypad on the machine itself to do this (yes, some businesses still do use faxes). HP offers a service called “HP +” with this and should you choose to take advantage of it, it will extend your warranty to two years, give you free replacement toner for six months, and monitor your toner use and send you a new toner when you need it. You pay depending on how many pages you will print per month with prices ranging from $1.99 per month for 50 pages, up to $25.99 per month for 1,500 pages, and several price points in-between. Families I think will get by with the lowest amount or perhaps $3.99 for 100 pages per month, while a small business or home business the larger amount or somewhere in the mid-range of $13.99 per month for 400 pages. The more you print the more you save, but you can forego this if desired and just buy toner cartridges outright, which average (give or take) roughly around $50.00 for regular yield and around $80.00 for high yield. You MUST use genuine HP toners in this machine. One problem… A reoccurring issue I had is that at night I’ll turn the printer and my computer off. The next day, upon booting everything up, the M234sdwe will not print directly from applications. I have had to run a diagnostic tool through a series of fixes to get it to print. After these are complete, then it will run perfectly for the entire day; until I turn it off again and upon restarting the next day, it will again refuse to print and I have to again, run the diagnostic tool. The tool will not fix it permanently. Turns out it’s some kind of an IP communication error between the computer and printer which requires some configuring in your control panel to get it working, until Microsoft updates fixes the issue. Long story short – you MAY have to resort to HP forums or help to get this working, depending on the machine you’re using it on, updates, etc. Overall the HP M234sdwe produces excellent prints, is reasonably fast, and isn’t super loud when in use. It’s compact enough to fit in most areas. It does offer many features you would need for home or small office use, but a few of them are clunky to use (such as faxing). No SD memory card or USB input slots limit input options, and the total lack of a color touch screen really does limit the convenience of using some functions outside of having to use your computer or an app on your phone. I’m old fashioned – I do consider the lack of a true touch screen control panel a big minus for this machine. Having to do a considerable amount of Windows/IP configuring to get it to work correctly was also a hassle, though again, this may be more of a Windows issue rather than the printer. I recommend the M234sdwe with a few reservations. Just realize the features (screen, etc) you are not getting, and if you can live with that, it’s print results should satisfy you. If not, HP offers similar models WITH screens and more, to opt to.

I was looking for an everyday, black and white printer. Something simple and low price. Wireless was a priority, as I am never in one place in my house. And the HP app is the best. I can print from my phone. Can print from my laptop. Also I can scan documents on my phone and send it anywhere. It’s sleek and small. What I didn’t realize is that it prints on both sides. This helps save paper. Setup is simple and quick. All around, I really like this printer.

PROs: - Capable/speedy (<5 sec/pg text, <8 sec/pg heavy graphics) networked multi-function, duplex-capable printer that you can legitimately set up anywhere in your home/office without a connected PC nearby--ideal if you want to put your printer in a central location for multiple users - Text quality & line-art are razor-sharp; B&W images show minor stippling in dense/complex areas, but large patches of black backgrounds are smooth & uniform without signs of banding/fade - Comes almost fully pre-assembled w/toner cartridge installed; just need to remove shipping tape & snap the paper tray into place. The HP Smart App (PC or phone/tablet) sets up the printer on your network & guides the user through final assembly, paper loading & initial configuration w/virtually idiot-proof graphics/guides--I was online and printing inside of 6 minutes - Wireless setup & operation were effortless/seamless, but there are Ethernet & USB ports to give you other hookup options to match your use case--though the printer must still be connected to the Internet due to HP+ functionality - Touch-panel buttons on the paper tray lid offer rudimentary copy controls--you can adjust number of copies, darkness/lightness, reduce (down to 25%), or enlarge (up to 400%). There's an ID Copy button which allows you to take a 2-sided ID/other small 2-sided item, scan the front side on the flatbed glass, then flip it over elsewhere on the glass, then print out a single page showing both sides of the ID. There are also buttons to turn wireless on/off, cancel the current print job, and resume in case the print job was interrupted/needs user intervention - Comes with HP+ which automatically adds an extra year to the printer's warranty; but the primary draw is likely the Instant Ink program with monthly pricing plans after a 6-month free trial that varies from $1.99 to $19.99 depending on projected usage. This program takes the effort/legwork out of toner purchasing--shipments are dispatched automatically based on page output (rather than time) and you can rollover a large portion of unused pages if you go through a printing dry spell. If you have a good sense of how much you normally print & generally fall on the low or high side of those equations, these Instant Ink plans probably make financial sense vs. sporadically buying genuine HP toner cartridges, especially if you routinely burn through a lot of pricier high-yield cartridges, or hate shopping for toner at all - Fair sized ADF holds 40 sheets for larger scanning/copy jobs; paper tray holds 150 sheets of plain paper--not huge, but probably enough for a typical family, student, or even light-office duty - HP Smart app includes multiple utilities & options for viewing/managing supply levels; scanner settings (document feeder or glass, paper size, resolution, color/BW, image enhancements, auto-heal for marks/hole punches, & orientation correction); setting up workflow shortcuts (ex: automatically send a copy to e-mail, save a scanned document to Google/Dropbox, etc.); creating free "printables" for arts, crafts, & school projects; printing documents; using HP's mobile fax service to turn your LaserJet into a bonafide fax machine (a 2-year trial for this feature is included with the printer); printing photos (though I'm not sure why you'd want to with a B&W laser); and adjust multiple printer/admin settings (more on that one later) - You can also use the HP Smart App's Print-from-Anywhere feature to send images and documents to print from a tablet or smart phone; there's even an option for private pickup so that the print job won't begin unless the printer senses you are within Bluetooth proximity - 300 DPI optical resolution from the auto-document feeder, but 600 DPI optical from the flatbed scanner glass--this matches the maximum output quality of the printer itself so your scanned files/images are never unnecessarily larger than what the printer is capable of reproducing - Multiple save formats allow you to capture scanned items as a Basic PDF, Searchable PDF, image file (.JPG), Word document (.docx) or Plain Text (.txt) CONs: - Automatic duplexing is limited to PRINTING from a PC or the HP Smart app. The auto-document feeder can NOT auto-duplex your source documents for 2-sided scanning or copying; and even if you were willing to feed/scan your documents one page at a time through the ADF or flatbed glass to produce a 2-sided document, there is no button on the printer itself to change the copy settings from 1-sided to 2-sided output--you have to go spelunking into the printer's Advanced Settings pages to change this option for the default copy settings--which can be an irritating hassle to say the least (more just below) - Many printer status reports and displays are available in the more user-friendly HP Smart app's "Printer Settings" sub-menus; however, to make any changes of consequence (print quality, network settings, admin functions, fuser and cartridge cleaning, alignment adjustments, default copy settings like 1-sided-original-to-2-sided output, etc.), you have to head into the "Advanced Settings" sub-menu. This set of pages is not as user friendly as the main app; there are no graphics or tile buttons to press & the menus can be almost intimidatingly dense. Many of these options/displays seem more clearly geared towards IT-savvy users/IT professionals than a typical home user. However, in order to access most of this information or make any adjustments, the user is prompted to enter an account name and password from a Windows pop-up security dialog. This is not the user's Windows credentials, but an admin account password that is printed on a label INSIDE the printer (marked in the attached photo w/the blue arrow); so in order to retrieve that information, you have to lift open the top of the printer and read the tiny label affixed to the frame. This was the same experience we had with another HP+ inkjet, so it seems this is the direction HP has gone to help make your printing environment more secure from tampering/inadvertent adjustments. Fortunately, you can change the admin password, or even delete it entirely, by going to HP Smart's Printer Settings>Settings>Advanced Settings>System>Administration, but you still have to know that you need to crack open the printer to retrieve the credentials initially, and then be comfortable/astute enough with the more advanced & convoluted printer menus & controls to affect those changes - Although the maximum optical scanner DPI matches the maximum output printing DPI, a more capable scanner with at least 1200x1200 DPI would have been appreciated to make higher-quality/archival scans--especially of photos or graphic-intensive items that you might want to send to another printer that didn't have a built-in scanner of its own. I believe this limitation slightly reduces the value proposition of the MFP because you'll want/need a better scanner if you intend to work with photos or graphical products at higher resolution/quality settings - It appears you can only scan & save a document/image separately using the HP Smart app; none of my Windows apps & programs with integrated "Import from Scanner" functionality recognized the MFP as an available scanning device. This may not be a huge deal as this printer isn't really designed to provide high-quality scans for image editing or digital content creation, but it adds some additional steps to otherwise streamlined scanning workflows you might be used to - There are options under advanced printer settings for low-power sleep & auto-shutdown; however, because the printer is networked, the auto-shutdown feature appears to be disabled--meaning the LEDs on the front panel are lit at all times unless you physically turn off the printer by the main switch. I'm not 100% sure if this would be the case if you hooked up the printer via Ethernet or USB, but I imagine given this printer's feature-set that most people would connect via WiFi. If you have your printer located in the same room where you sleep, these LEDs are bright enough that they may become intrusive - Although the printer is relatively compact, if you are pressed for space, or have your printer near the edge of a desk/table for convenience, you'll need to account for the paper tray which adds a good 5 inches to the footprint straight out the front. Personally, I would have preferred if the printer were a bit taller to accommodate a paper tray underneath & the controls moved to the top/ADF to keep the footprint even smaller - Some issues above (auto shut-down, Windows scanner detection, etc.) might be resolved by also connecting the printer via USB; however, as of this writing, HP does not yet seem to have posted drivers for the M234sdwe on its support site--or at least, I haven't been able to pull up any drivers despite a week's worth of trying Bottom line: This budget-oriented, duplex-capable LaserJet performs well & has many nice/convenient features that seem suited to typical family, student, or light-duty office work. The economics of the HP+ Instant Ink program may not appeal to everyone, but you get a free 6-month trial to see if it would be worth it (or if your plan should change before you have to pay for it) given your printing habits. You can also cancel the plan & simply buy toner on your own if you prefer; but you do get a free initial toner shipment regardless! The lack of duplexing for source documents, or on-the-fly adjustments to accommodate 1-sided source to 2-sided printing given this limitation, is definitely disappointing; the scanner's optical DPI limitations also somewhat reduce the M234sdwe's utility as a true MFP. If you like your printers smart, connected, but hands-off, the added convenience of the HP+ wireless features may be attractive. However, HP+ also introduces some additional complexity, cost & overhead into configuration, management & operation that may rub some people the wrong way.

The HP LaserJet M234sdwe wireless black-and-white laser printer with 6 months of toner through HP+ is an excellent choice for users seeking high-quality printing capabilities. With its sleek white and slate design, it is visually appealing. The printer's wireless connectivity allows for convenient printing from various devices, including smartphones and laptops. Its black-and-white laser technology ensures sharp and professional-looking prints with consistent quality. The inclusion of 6 months of toner through HP+ is a great advantage, as it saves users from the hassle of purchasing additional toner immediately. This printer is well-suited for small offices or home use, offering efficient printing speeds and a monthly duty cycle that can handle a moderate workload. Overall, the HP LaserJet M234sdwe is a reliable, user-friendly printer that delivers impressive print quality and wireless capabilities.

This is an excellent wireless printer. Works well with my apple network, prints one or two sided. Excellent price and bargain for me and wife for our printing needs which do not include color. Another good feature is that it works with my 5Ghz network unlike my old printer and was another reason to purchase. Highly recommend it

I love this laser printer, it is fast, easy to set-up and priced very affordable.

Great value. Good quality b&w printing. However, the wi-fi printing intermittently works. Unclear why. I use the ethernet cable to the router to reliably print. I have reliable ATT fiber 1gig - so internet connectivity in the house is not the issue. Setup was fairly easy

This replaced a workhorse HP LaserJet that finally stopped copying although it would still print from the computer. The sale price made it an outstanding value. It has been in use for weeks now and is performing flawlessly. Setup was easy with HP Smart.

I could not be happier with this product! For years, I had been purchasing ink cartridge printers only to have the machine eventually break down, sometimes within months of buying it, and the ink cartridges becoming less than stellar in printing anything. I then learned, thru one of the Best Buy agents, that the New Mexico environment will tend to destroy ink cartridges sooner than later. I was then educated on laser printers (black or color) and that the cost of a toner for one of these machines was just about the same as for a set of ink cartridges. On top of that, I get far more document printing out of one toner, and the pages are totally dry when printed out. No more waiting for the ink to dry, and no more smearing or smudging! I elected for the black toner printer as I do not need to print out in color. So far, one of the best purchases I've made.