Expert Verdict
This rugged multifunction printer with built-in fax, scan, and copy functions is reasonably affordable and installable in a small workplace. Wireless and mobile connectivity features of the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fw mono laser printer enable printing from laptops, tablets, and smartphones simple, and the tech-savvy control panel makes programming onboard simple. The high-quality HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FW Toner Cartridges that work in the LaserJet M127fw wireless monochrome laser printer create crisp texts at 600x600dpi.
With a matte and smooth finish, the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fw All-in-One printer features a boxy shape that measures 16.5 inches wide, 12.2 inches tall, and 14.4 inches deep. It's light and portable, weighing only 9.07kg. Controls are accessed via a three-inch color touch screen. The HP M127fw mono multifunction printer requires only one HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FW Toner Cartridges. A scanning feature is not included among the icons on the home screen. You must do so from a device that is running HP software, such as a PC, smartphone, or tablet. Faxing, on the other hand, is usually best done from a computer. The M127fw is easy to set up. You only need to remove a few strands of tape and foam, remove the HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FW Toner Cartridges to remove some protective material and place it. This model, on the other hand, takes a long time to get going. With a startup time of 36.5 seconds, the M127fw is the slowest laser printer we've tested. It was also simple to connect the M127fw to the wireless network.
Printing, scanning, copying, and sending faxes are all covered by the software that comes with the M127fw. In the package, there are separate Windows and Mac installation discs. The scanning software saves documents in PDF and JPEG formats and has preset for attaching different types of documents to emails. It doesn't have any scanning presets for a network folder or cloud storage. Furthermore, the scanning software does not use optical character recognition (OCR) to turn a printed text document into an editable text file.
The built-in Wi-Fi and compatibility with Apple AirPrint and HP ePrint provide quick data transfer. The M127fw took 14.3 seconds to copy a one-page document, which is the slowest time we've seen for a laser printer on our test. However, the M127fw's ADF is considerably slow. It took more than 53 seconds to make a five-page copy, which is marginally faster than scanning the pages separately. Scanning speeds were even faster, in 8.7 seconds, the M127fw scanned a black-and-white page as a 300 dpi PDF. With HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FW Toner Cartridges, the M127fw produces consistently high-quality prints. It produced black-and-white visuals with seamless transitions and tons of information, as well as text with razor-sharp edges. The original detail was preserved in black-and-white copies, which included sharp-looking lettering and appealing images. Even images appeared to be reasonably accurate, with pleasingly smooth midtone transitions. The fax machine is capable of transmitting messages swiftly. Users can leave the HP LaserJet Pro M127fw black and white MFP unattended because of the 35-page ADF.
When there is an incoming call, the fax machine on the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M127fw printer is unreliable and will not work. The print speed isn't great, and monochrome output is the sole option. There are no memory or paper capacity upgrades available. Users may find it challenging to feed speciality media into the HP LaserJet M-127fw printer due to the lack of an automatic paper sensor.
The M127fw produces high-quality images across the board and prints text at medium speeds. However, its usefulness is limited by poor graphics printing, copying, and an ADF that is slow. The savings may make the wait worthwhile if printing expenses were lower than usual, but they aren't. The HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FW Toner Cartridges have a page yield of 1,500. Because the M127fw isn't compatible with high-yield HP Laserjet Pro MFP M127FW Toner Cartridges, there's no way to save money in the long run.