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Canon imageCLASS LBP151dw

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 reviews of Canon imageCLASS LBP151dw. The average rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the print quality and design are on the whole positive. The durability and usability also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the connectivity and multifunction.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Canon imageCLASS LBP151dw is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com)

This Canon laser printer is hiding an expensive secret

 

Don't let the low retail price fool you -- the Canon imageCLASS LBP151dw's hidden drawback is its expensive toner refill cartridges.

The Canon LBP151DW is adept at printing high quality text documents with respectable print speeds. With the help of its 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi print server, it can also connect to the cloud to print directly from mobile devices and Google Chrome Web browsers.

The printer can't scan or copy documents; doesn't support Apple AirPrint; the toner refills are more expensive than average.

The Canon LBP151DW is a competent workhorse laser printer, but rival models offer more features and lower ink costs for the same price.

Jun, 2016
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Expert review by : Tony Hoffman (pcmag.com)

Canon imageClass LBP151dw

 

The Canon ImageClass LBP151dw is a speedy, budget mono laser printer with above-average text, and is a good fit for a micro or home office.

Speedy. Good text quality. Compact. Connects via USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi.

Slightly below-par graphics. Lacks the Wi-Fi Direct connectivity seen in some of its competitors.

Conclusion The Canon ImageClass LBP151dw is a compact and capable mono laser printer for use in a micro or home office or as a personal printer. It lacks the Wi-Fi Direct connectivity found in the Samsung M2825DWand the Dell E310dw, but does via...

Apr, 2016
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Expert review by : Max Mutter (techgearlab.com)

Canon ImageCLASS LBP151dw Review

 

Very fast considering its price, but few other advantages

Inexpensive, fast

Poor printing quality

The ImageCLASS LBP151dw is not a terrible choice if you're on a tight budget and don't mind making sacrifices in text quality and ease of use. However, the Best Buy on a Tight Budget Award winning offers better performance at a much lower list price,...

Oct, 2016
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Expert review by : William Harrel (computershopper.com)

Canon ImageClass LBP151dw Review and Ratings

 

This very fast, compact mono laser prints well, and the feature set is reasonable for the price, but Canon needs to push down the cost per page.

Decent-looking print quality, especially text ; Very speedy for the price ; Duplex printing ; Sturdy, compact build ; Supports USB, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet connectivity

High cost per page ; Limited mobile connectivity: no Wi-Fi Direct or NFC support

We liked the ImageClass LBP151dw. It was faster than we expected for the price, it printed well, and it and its paper path behaved through our litany of tests, printing page after page with no mishaps. That it’s the fastest in its class we've tested...

Jun, 2016
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Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.co.uk)

Canon imageCLASS LBP151dw review

 

Single-function printers -- those without scanning or copying capability -- are a rare species these days, but a simple monochrome laser printer like the Canon imageCLASS LBP151dw ($169, £119, AU$230) is all you really need if you print mostly text...

The Canon LBP151DW is adept at printing high quality text documents with respectable print speeds. With the help of its 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi print server, it can also connect to the cloud to print directly from mobile devices and Google Chrome Web browsers.

The printer can't scan or copy documents; doesn't support Apple AirPrint; the toner refills are more expensive than average.

The Canon LBP151DW is a competent workhorse laser printer, but rival models offer more features and lower ink costs for the same price.

Jun, 2016
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Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com.au)

This Canon laser printer is hiding an expensive secret

 

Single-function printers -- those without scanning or copying capability -- are a rare species these days, but a simple monochrome laser printer like the Canon imageCLASS LBP151dw ($169, £119, AU$230) is all you really need if you print mostly text...

The Canon LBP151DW is adept at printing high quality text documents with respectable print speeds. With the help of its 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi print server, it can also connect to the cloud to print directly from mobile devices and Google Chrome Web browsers

The printer can't scan or copy documents; doesn't support Apple AirPrint; the toner refills are more expensive than average

The Canon LBP151DW is a competent workhorse laser printer, but rival models offer more features and lower ink costs for the same price.

Jun, 2016
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The Canon i-Sensys LBP151dw can't copy and scan like an all-in-one printer can, so you're limited to just printing in black and white. Our testing revealed that this printer doesn't cost much to run, but that won't matter much if its print quality is...

Aug, 2017
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Product Specifications

Certificates

Energy Star certified:Y / Yes

Design

Built-in display:N / No
Color of product:Black
Power LED:Y / Yes
Product color:Black
Stand-by LED:Y / Yes

Energy Management

Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC):0.7 / 0.8
Input frequency:50/60
Input Voltage:220-240
Power consumption (max):1120
Power consumption (off):0.5
Power consumption (PowerSave):1.1 / 1.2
Power consumption (standby):2.6
Power consumption (typical):260 / 280

Input Capacity

Multi-Purpose Tray capacity:1
Paper input type:Cassette
Standard input capacity:250

Memory

Internal memory:512

Networking

Ethernet LAN:Y
Ethernet LAN connection: Yes
Mobile printing technologies:Canon PRINT Business,Google Cloud Print,Mopria Print Service
Network ready:Y / Yes
Security algorithms:64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Wi-Fi:Y / Yes
Wi-Fi standards:IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11g,IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Operational Conditions

Operating relative humidity (H-H):20 - 80
Operating temperature (T-T):10 - 30
Operating temperature range (T-T):10 - 30
Storage temperature (T-T):20 - 80
Storage temperature range (T-T):20 - 80

Other Features

Fonts included:45 PCL

Output Capacity

Standard output capacity:100

Packaging Content

Bundled software:Remote User Interface\nSSID Tool\nToner Status Tool\niW Management Console

Paper Handling

Custom media length:8.27 - 14
Custom media width:3 - 8.5
Envelopes sizes:10, C5, DL, Monarch
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9):A4, A5 / A4,A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9):B5
Maximum ISO A-series paper size:A4
Multi-purpose Tray media types:Envelopes, Plain paper
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight:60 - 163
Non-ISO print media sizes:Executive, Legal, Letter, Oficio, Statement
Standard tray media types:Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
Standard tray media weight:60 - 163

Performance

Built-in processor:Y / Yes
Linux operating systems supported:Y / Yes
Mac operating systems supported:Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Other operating systems supported:Android
Processor frequency:400

Ports & interfaces

Standard interfaces:Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN

Power

AC input frequency:50/60
AC input voltage:220-240
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC):0.7 / 0.8
Input frequency:50/60
Input Voltage:220-240
Power consumption (max):1120
Power consumption (off):0.5
Power consumption (PowerSave):1.1 / 1.2
Power consumption (standby):2.6
Power consumption (typical):260 / 280

Print Technology

Color:N / No
Duplex printing:Y / Yes
Maximum duty cycle:15000
Maximum Resolution:1200 x 1200 / 600 x 600
Number of print cartridges:1
Print technology:Laser
Printing colors:Black
Recommended duty cycle:500 - 2000
Standard printer languages:PCL 5e, PCL 6 / PCL 5e,PCL 6 / PCL 6, UFRII-LT

Printing

Duplex print speed (Black, normal quality, A4/US Letter):15
Duplex printing modes:Auto
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left):0.197
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter):27 / 28
Time to first page (black, normal):8
Warm-up time:15

Processor

Built-in processor:Y
Processor frequency:400

Sound Emission

Print noise level:66
Printing noise level:66

System Requirements

Linux operating systems supported:Y
Mac operating systems supported:Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Other operating systems supported:Android

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:14.4
Height:9.65
Weight:19
Width:15.4