Overall, I have nothing to complain about when it comes to the HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe’s print quality.
It scanned and printed a simple text doc in 9.5 seconds the OfficeJet Pro 9015e managed to scan and print the same document in just 5.5 seconds. When it comes to scanning, the LaserJet MFP M234dwe isn’t exactly at the head of the pack. I practically had time to toss in a load of laundry while I waited, or at least take a cat nap. It printed out that 5-page doc in an abysmal 4 minutes and 33.3 seconds, or just 1.1 ppm. To give you an idea of how far HP has come with its printing tech, I fired up my old HP Envy 5660 printer, an ancient (ie, roughly five years old) all-in-one that’s practically a dinosaur by today’s office standards. (Laser printers are generally known for producing quicker copies once they’re warmed up.) Using the duplexer to create two-sided prints, the LaserJet MFP M234dwe managed 12 ppm, which is predictably faster than the OfficeJet Pro 9015e’s 10 ppm, though not by much. It printed out my five-page black-and-white text document in a super-speedy 14.6 seconds, or 20.8 ppm - substantially faster than the OfficeJet Pro 9015e, which completed the same task in 22.4 seconds, or 13.4 ppm. Using boiler-plate standard printing paper in its 150-sheet input tray, the HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe is well-equipped for everyday office duties. (Image credit: Laptop Mag) HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe printing and copying speeds It’s not exactly futuristic, but it gets the job done. While more expensive printers, such as the OfficeJet Pro 9015e, often come with colorful touchscreens for easy operation, the LaserJet MFP M234dwe keeps things simple with a diminutive 1.3-inch LCD screen, along with a singular row of buttons underneath for one-touch copying and other basic functions.
The compact size is a huge plus if you plan on taking it out of the office sometimes. Measuring just 14.5 x 11.8 x 9.5 inches and weighing 16.8 pounds, the LaserJet MFP M234dwe is easy to tuck into just about any office corner.
HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe design and ease of use In my testing, it was easy as pie (charts) to scan and print documents directly from my Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra as I gathered all my paperwork for tax season the app is intuitive and very easy to navigate. The HP Smart app also becomes more robust (the ribbon at the top turns from white to orange when HP+ is activated), allowing you to access advanced scanning features for the next two years HP+ also tacks on an additional year for the warranty.
Signing up for HP+ unlocks a variety of other biz-friendly perks, such as Smart Security (to detect and prevent malware attacks) native in-OS printing from anywhere and the Smart Dashboard, which helps manage all your printing needs in one convenient place. Bonus: If you sign up for any plan, you’ll get six month’s worth of ink for free.
After the free trial, Instant Ink plans start at $1.99 per month (estimating ink usage of only 50 pages during that time) and go all the way up to $25.99 (1,500 pages per month) this recurring fee might be impractical for the average family, but it could be perfect for a small business with ever-changing printing needs. You can opt in to the company's Instant Ink service (the first six months are free), which sends new ink/toner cartridges your way before the printer actually runs dry. During setup, you’re given the option to sign up for HP+, which works in conjunction with the HP Smart printing app.