Simon Handby
After a brief career in corporate IT, Simon Handby combined his love of technology and writing when he made the move to Computer Shopper magazine. As a technology reviewer he's since tested everything from routers and switches, to smart air fryers and doorbells, and covered technology such as EVs, TVs, solar power and the singularity.
During more than 15 years as Shopper's long-time printer reviewer, Simon tried, tested and wrote up literally hundreds of home, small office and workgroup printers. He continues reviewing smart products and printers for a variety of publications, and has been an IT Pro contributor since 2010. Simon is almost never happier than when surrounded by printers and paper, applying his stopwatch and a seasoned eye to find the best performing, best value products for business users.
Latest articles by Simon Handby

Epson EcoTank ET-4850 review: An above-average MFP with low running costs
By Simon Handby published
Reviews An MFP that almost perfectly balances performance, quality and running costs

Brother MFC-J6955DW review: An A3 workhorse for small offices
By Simon Handby published
Reviews If you need a flexible office multifunction that isn't phased by A3 paper, Brother's MFC-J6955DW fits the bill

HP Envy 6432e review: Beauty that’s only skin-deep
By Simon Handby published
Reviews This entry-level inkjet might look great, but it’s expensive, underspecified and tricky to set up

Kyocera Ecosys FS-1061DN review: Affordable, but uninspiring
By Simon Handby published
Reviews Kyocera’s FS-1061DN is a decent mono laser let down by slow and underwhelming graphical prints

Oki B432dn review: A masterful mono laser
By Simon Handby published
Reviews There are plenty of reasons to feel affection for this powerful printer

Lexmark CS431dw review: A convincing colour laser
By Simon Handby published
Reviews The CS431dw combines decent print quality at quick speeds with reasonable running costs

Epson EcoTank ET-1810 review: A runaway winner for running costs
By Simon Handby published
Reviews The EcoTank ET-1810 is here to do one thing: produce pages at a ridiculously low cost per month

Brother DCP-J1140DW review: An unexceptional example
By Simon Handby published
Reviews The DCP-J1140DW is a good all-rounder, but it doesn’t excel in any one particular respect

Xerox C235dw review: Laser precision
By Simon Handby published
Reviews Want a great colour laser all-rounder? So long as you don’t need a fax, Xerox’s C235dw is a clear winner

Xerox B230 review: A value-conscious workhorse
By Simon Handby published
Reviews A decent mono laser, especially for black text, but not a particularly great one

Canon MAXIFY GX70505 review: A cost-effective inkjet all-rounder for smaller offices
By Simon Handby published
Reviews Want a single multifunction printer to do it all without breaking the bank? Canon’s MAXIFY GX7050 fits the bill

Brother MFC-J1010DW review: Little to love
By Simon Handby published
Reviews The MFC-J1010DW is a compact, do-it-all home office MFP, but it’s devoid of any flair

Epson EcoTank ET-3850 review: A strong inkjet MFP
By Simon Handby published
Reviews A capable MFP with a good balance of features for the home

Canon Pixma TS6250 review: A fantastic all-rounder
By Simon Handby published
Reviews A brilliant MFP for general and creative use, with a strong balance of features

Kyocera Ecosys M5526cdw review: A sensible small-office MFP
By Simon Handby published
Reviews The M5526cdw is fast, fully-featured and won’t cost the earth to run

Brother MFC-J1300DW All in Box review: Ink-redible value
By Simon Handby published
Reviews A solid small office MFP that’s buoyed by low running costs thanks to Brother’s innovative approach

HP OfficeJet Pro 8022 review: Good, but not outstanding
By Simon Handby published
Reviews Providing your weekly print workload is modest, the OfficeJet Pro 8022 is a good choice for a small office

Epson WorkForce WF-110W review: Portable perfection
By Simon Handby published
Reviews A versatile and capable colour printer for the road, but it’s not an office workhorse

Brother DCP-L3550CDW review: Robust but redundant
By Simon Handby published
Reviews Decent printing and some strong features – but Brother has shot its DCP-L3550CDW in the foot

Epson EcoTank ET-2710 review: Tanks for the memories
By Simon Handby published
Reviews It’s the cheapest refillable ink tank MFP we’ve tested, but, most importantly, it’s also a solid printer

Oki C834dnw review
By Simon Handby published
Reviews This A3 laser is relatively compact, produces decent results, and won't break the bank

Epson WorkForce WF-2860DWF review
By Simon Handby published
Reviews A budget home office MFP that’s ruined by high running costs

Brother DCP-J774DW review: A poor-value choice
By Simon Handby published
Reviews Brother’s smart inkjet MFP is let down by poor scans and high running costs
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