HP LaserJet M209d Laser Printer, Black and White, Automatic Duplex, USB Connection Only (Cable Included), Best for Home Office (8J9L0F)

Alright now, gather ‘round folks, 'cause I gotta tell y’all about the HP LaserJet M209d—the black-and-white laser printer that rolled into my home office like a silent hero and flipped my whole dang life upside down. Let’s start with the facts: I bought this thing to print coloring sheets. That’s right—me, a grown adult with a passion for outlines and clean fill space. And let me tell you… this printer prints ‘em so sharp and clean, I could frame ‘em. In fact, I sell ‘em on Etsy now. Because that’s how professional the quality is. You could hand one of these to a kindergartener or an art therapist and both would cry happy tears. Now—let’s talk connection. Is it wireless? No sir. Why? Because I cheaped out. It was either wireless or electricity, and I said, “I kinda like lights and hot food, so go ahead and gimme that USB cable.” And honestly? Best decision I made. Plug it in, print it out. Simple, fast, dependable—like a good huntin' dog. 🖨️ Print Quality? Stunning. Sharp as a gator’s tooth. Dark blacks, crisp edges. Doesn’t smudge, doesn’t stutter, doesn’t make you wait. If I were any happier with these results, I’d marry it and change my last name to LaserJet. But here’s the real reason I went laser: 🔥 THE WARMTH. Y’all, I don’t know what it is, but there’s somethin’ deeply spiritual about feelin’ a warm sheet of paper slide into your hands fresh off the press. I’ll print even when I don’t need to, just to hold that gentle heat. And this printer? It delivers a solid medium warmth. Not scaldin’, not cold. Like the hug of a flannel blanket on a breezy day. Do I wish it was warmer? Absolutely. Do I sometimes stack the pages just to trap the heat and press ‘em against my cheek like a weird paper sandwich? Also yes. But I accept its warmth for what it is—a gift, not a guarantee. ✅ Professional-level prints, perfect for Etsy or your second-grade niece ✅ Fast warm-up, and even faster printing ✅ USB only (because I picked survival over convenience) ✅ Easy setup—even if you live 45 minutes from a Staples ❌ Not wireless, but hey—it works ❌ I crave a little more paper warmth, but I’ll live Final verdict? This printer is the unsung hero of my home office. It prints beautifully, it warms my soul (and hands), and it didn’t fry my power bill. I love it. I respect it. I’d take it to Thanksgiving if it fit in the truck. Five stars. No regrets. Just vibes and warm pages.

This is a good printer; sturdy, prints clean and is quiet. I have bought Brother monochrome laser printers for our offices, different models, and compared to this HP, the HP is faster, quieter. I've had problems in the past with some printers and establishing/maintaining a wifi connection to print, so I have been using a USB cable. Thought I'd give this one a try and it was an easy set up. I can now print from any device that is connected to the network. Connectivity is great! Value for money, well worth it!

This printer works well and was easy enough to set up and connect to our computer through WiFi. We have an older computer with an older operating system that could only connect to the printer through WiFi and not through a printer cable. The printer connected and printed on the first printing attempt! The print quality is very good for this laser printer that was also reasonably priced.

Easy, low cost printer with no frills and no extra features. Laser Jets are great for those of us who don't print very often. No worries about clogged jets. However, there are no extra features like blue tooth connectivity, etc.

I was super skeptical ordering this printer. I have never been a fan of HP products, their inkjet printers are honestly garbage. I went ahead and pulled the trigger anyways. Set up was super easy. And it being compatible with my Macbook is a huge bonus. Prints great quality, and prints fast. I have an older model of this printer in my office at work, and wanted something for my home office. Price was great too, and was brand new as opposed to refurbished. Overall I would recommend.

Driver issues accurate as of April 2025. Ignore the MAC OS icon in the ads & at HP.com if you're running anything later than MacOS v11.x. The HP drivers aren't compatible with anything later. I tried to download other laser printer drivers (as another customer suggested,) but none would work. HP support was laughable. After 4 agents & 2.5 hours of effort, I'd attempted several avenues to connect this printer with their guidance only to fail. Not one of the people assigned to the case was capable of reading, or perhaps, 'believing' the printer specs, or was convinced this model is USB only. Each tried to "get" me to connect to ethernet via a non-existent RJ-45 jack. They instructed me to peel off the grey sticker covering the vacant spot where the RJ-45 port could be, not trusting their own eyes to read this model is USB only! At the agents request, I shared many photos of the printer and the printer box, clearly advertising both MAC OS & USB-only and of the empty RJ-45 jack area at different stages of the support call, and am not exaggerating that they were all positive this printer has an ethernet port! The efforts were a waste of time for me & HP. Keep in mind, other printers in this series have ethernet ports. The open space under the sticker on the back (near the USB port) is where those models RJ-45 is located. in those cases, there should be more functionality with regards to using HP Smart or the mobile app, but not with this USB-only model & Mac Sequoia. HP blames Apple, of course, though they don't offer constructive comment on why HP won't update its drivers, with the last one being dated Fall 2024. Instead, they mentioned the issue of Sequoia's security features. Why a company the size of HP doesn't work with Apple to supply up-to-date drivers as Mac OS versions roll out, or clearly list which MAC OS are supported on the printer box, in advertising materials & at HP.com, is startling. I pre-shopped extensively. Had I seen a "not compatible with Mac OS v12 or later" or similar statement, I wouldn't have ordered the printer. Simple. Without HP supporting Mac OS updates, I won't be a customer. In theory, it 'could' AirPrint, exactly as is indicated on the HP site's driver page, but that comes back to the need for a Sequoia compatible driver & ethernet port or wireless capability. HP's Smart App for Mac OS Desktop or the mobile app aren't compatible with this particular USB-only model & Mac OS Sequoia because those Apps look for either an ethernet or wireless connection. Basically, there isn't a workaround because Sequoia won't recognize this model. I used two different USB-A to B cables with a USB-C adapter to connect it & cross-tested the cables & the printer with a neighbors Windows 11 computer & can verify that system did recognize this printer, confirming the issue lies with HP's Mac OS Sequoia incompatibility. Sadly, I can't lose several key Sequoia functions by rolling back to an earlier Mac OS. My goal was to have a simple USB laser printer model for my very occasional printing needs, but at the moment, it seems the Kyocera MA2000w is my only option. Of note, the printer box did include the USB cable. The ink cartridge is labeled as a starter. I don't know it's page capacity. Amazon was very pleasant to work with in scheduling the return of the printer & UPS picked it up for free Prime return the next day!

Hasta ahora la impresora ha funcionado muy bien, sin ningún problema. Por su precio me parece una muy buena compra. El hecho de no tener conexión vía wifi se resuelve fácilmente a través de una red local inalámbrica.

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Product is cheaper on the HP Website! They also will provide 500 free paper with order! Easy to install and use. Quality seems good.

I’ve been using the HP LaserJet M209dw as a compact black-and-white printer, and it has been excellent for everyday home and small-office use. Print speed is fast, text comes out sharp and professional, and the printer wakes up and starts printing quickly. The compact size is a big plus — it doesn’t take up much space but still feels solid and well built. Setup was straightforward, and wireless printing works reliably once connected. I also appreciate the automatic duplex printing, which saves paper and is something not all compact printers offer. For a monochrome laser printer, it’s quiet and efficient. This printer is strictly black-and-white, so it’s not meant for photos or color documents, but if your main needs are documents, labels, and forms, it does exactly what it’s designed to do with minimal fuss. Overall, a great value for anyone who wants a fast, no-nonsense laser printer without the bulk of a large office machine.

This laser printer plugged in to my M3 MacBook Air (OS Ventura) with a USB-C to USB Adapter and works great out of the box. The adapter is about $40 from Apple. This is the most reliable and economical printer for occasional use that I could find. I find the wireless-printer world too confusing, and inkjet printers demand lots of use so jets don't clog. Inkjet printers also demand expensive colour cartridges. I like the simple USB connection for this printer and reliable B&W printed pages.