With the ongoing affordability of laser printers, more and more consumers replace their monochromatic and ink-jet printers with inexpensive yet superior laser printers. When it comes to laser printers, smudges on the paper and other ink marks never appear, which sometimes do with ink-jet printers. This is one of the reasons why consumers now prefer purchasing laser printers for their homes and offices over ink-jet printers. In addition to that, laser printers can print on different sorts of paper without compromising the quality of the print or damaging the paper.

With regard to laser printers, here are the top ten laser printers to grab in 2010 so far:

Dell 3130cn

The Dell 3130cn color laser printer prints at a speed of 31 pages per minute in mono printing mode. In color printing, there is not much difference for it can print 26 pages per minute. It has superior print resolution with 600 x 600 dpi and about 2400 image quality. This is one of those laser printers that boast of really superior print quality that leaves nothing else to be desired. Even its photo printing on normal paper can be regarded as spectacular. For small offices and busy households, the Dell 3130cn must be the definitive color laser printer. Priced around $350, the Dell 3130cn is a good buy.

Lexmark C543dn

The Lexmark C543dn using Lexmark printer cartridges prints at remarkable speed of 21 pages per minute on both black and white printing and color printing. Ideal for small offices, the Lexmark C543dn laser printer incorporates an innovative color laser engine that makes it cost-effective in producing colored print outs.

Despite the fact that the casing is gray and somewhat dirty white, the Lexmark C543dn possesses certain advantages that nullify its lack of artistic design. This color laser printer features a single-sheet feed situated at desk level for alignment purposes of special media.

Brother HI 4040CDN

One of the best laser printers of 2010, the Brother HI 4040CDN prints 21 pages per minute for both black and white and colored printing. It has USB and Ethernet connections as well. This laser printer features the capability to print two-sided documents with its automatic duplex. In addition to that, the Brother HI 4040CDN prints professional looking printouts with its 2400 x 600 dpi.

HP Color LaserJet CM1312nfi

Let us face it; Hewlett-Packard always comes up with one of the superior laser printers every year. One of its hot sellers this year, the HP Color LaserJet CM1312nfi with HP printer ink cartridges allows the consumer to work at home or in the office efficiently. This laser printer features a memory card reader and built-in networking, which also makes it useful in an office setting.

HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni

Another topnotch laser printer from Hewlett-Packard, the HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni features a 600 dpi resolution. Although not as good as the CM1312nfi, the CP1516ni appears with numerous photo card slots and an upgradable RAM.

Oki C3600n

The Oki C3600n features High-Definition Color technology, which makes it astounding for a laser printer. With a 1200 dpi x 600 dpi resolution for both black and white and colored printing, the Oki C3600n produces high-quality texts and images in whatever it prints. In addition to that, the Oki C3600n prints 20 pages per minute for black and white and 16 pages per minute for colored.

Samsung Clp-315w

A really inexpensive workgroup laser printer, the Samsung Clp-315w features a high color printer resolution with 2400 dpi x 600 dpi. Roughly priced around US $200 to US $250, the Samsung Clp-315w with its networking technologies can greatly assist production in the office.

Xerox Phaser 6125

The Xerox Phase 6125 with Xerox ink cartridges prints 16 pages per minute for black and white while 12 pages per minute for colored printing. A decent laser printer with 600 dpi x 600 dpi printer resolution for both black and white and colored. This Xerox Phaser handles on auto load about 250 sheets.

Lexmark C540n

The Lexmark C540n with its networking capabilities makes it one of the best networking laser printers available in the market. It prints superb looking documents, particularly texts, which makes it essential in the office or in other network groups.

Brother HL-3040CN

The Brother HL-3040CN prints at about 17 pages per minute for black and white while it prints at 17 pages per minute at colored printing. It also boasts of a digital color LED technology. This laser printer features a decent 600 x 2400 dpi resolution.