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
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
HP PageWide Pro 477dw review: A genuine laser-killer
By Simon Handby published
Reviews Want an MFP for office work? The 477dw is nothing short of brilliant
HP LaserJet Pro M15w review: The smallest laser ever?
By Simon Handby published
Reviews Tiny, quiet and simple, the M15w would be perfect if it wasn’t so expensive to run
Brother MFC-L2710DW review
By Simon Handby published
Reviews A competent mono laser multifunction, somewhat let down by high running costs
Canon i-Sensys MF734Cdw review
By Simon Handby published
Reviews It’s a good all-rounder, but the i-Sensys MF734Cdw is just a touch expensive
Kyocera Ecosys P5021cdw review
By Simon Handby published
Reviews We enjoyed using the Ecosys due to its quiet operation, but it's costly to run
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