Home printer options, thoughts..........

[Mikado463]

Wife wants a new printer, we're leaning towards laser, B&W, fairly low usage(1-2 reams of paper per year). Two members of my coffee clutch use Brother, any other recommendations ?

 

[ryanosaur]

Wife wants a new printer, we're leaning towards laser, B&W, fairly low usage(1-2 reams of paper per year). Two members of my coffee clutch use Brother, any other recommendations ?

We bought an Epson eco-tank last year and have been completely satisfied with every aspect.

Ours is one of the mid tier for smaller office models, color. We have yet to refill any ink though we print daily. Cost of ownership is very favorable compared to lasers.

Worth checking out!

Happy hunting.

 

[Hobbit]

Wife wants a new printer, we're leaning towards laser, B&W, fairly low usage(1-2 reams of paper per year). Two members of my coffee clutch use Brother, any other recommendations ?

I recently went down the same path. I don't print a lot, B&W is fine, and I just didn't want to mess with inkjets anymore. IJs are great when used regularly, but not so much if not used often. After some research I ended up with a HP LaserJet. It's rock solid, has a small footprint, and is always ready to print. For me it was the right choice. YMMV.

Donated my Canon color inkjet to the Vets.

 

[everettT]

I recently went down the same path. I don't print a lot, B&W is fine, and I just didn't want to mess with inkjets anymore. IJs are great when used regularly, but not so much if not used often. After some research I ended up with a HP LaserJet. It's rock solid, has a small footprint, and is always ready to print. For me it was the right choice. YMMV.

Donated my Canon color inkjet to the Vets.

Completely agree about HP Laser printers, have used them for decades. If I need color I'll just go to Kinko's.

 

[Mikado463]

Thanks so far gents ! This HP seems to get favorable reviews...........

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-laserjet-mfp-m140w-printer

 

[everettT]

Thanks so far gents ! This HP seems to get favorable reviews...........

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-laserjet-mfp-m140w-printer

We got a MFP 310 back in January for my wife's business work and have had zero problems and she goes through a lot paper, much more than I do on my HP.

 

[Mikado463]

Another consideration..........toner replacement cost ? I'm assuming they're comparable across the brands ?

 

[lovinthehd]

I've had a Brother (HL2070N) for many years. Don't print much these days but it has always been quite reliable....

 

[Mikado463]

Seeing that I'm a Canon guy (photography) this seems like a good deal ?

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/canon-imageclass-lbp122dw-wireless-and-white-laser-printer-black/J7C86SRTZF

just noticed, no scanning / copy ability.....

this looks like a better alternative .....

https://www.bjs.com/product/canon-imageclass-mf272dw---multifunction-wireless-duplex-laser-printer/3000000000005058759?fulfillment=shipping&trc=pdsch%7Cggad%7Cpmax%7Comni%7Coeg%7Cgm-ce-other%7C_22340452529___%7Cproductfeed%7C20250422&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgP_JBhD-ARIsANpEMxxy_t3fKSSne09otZspdMl3D2LAEaCc-wKIU6uCcvHUG9Exi0SPQiwaAoPuEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&&campaignID=22340452529&network=x&adcreative=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22340523818&gbraid=0AAAAADG-onweHfbshZ0BbtiBbM1S_okpP

 

[Hobbit]

Another consideration..........toner replacement cost ? I'm assuming they're comparable across the brands ?

While they interchangable between specific models, they're not universal.

Non OEM cartridges cost a lot less than an OEM HP and generally have favorable rating. For my HP there are standard and high yield cartridges. The high yields are by far the better deal cost wise. Prining is ~$0.01/sheet.

 

[everettT]

Another consideration..........toner replacement cost ? I'm assuming they're comparable across the brands ?

The number of pages you get out of a laser, toner won't be an issue with your usage and compared to inkjet with all their issues, you'll be fine. I use OEM at a higher cost but have had issues with off brands and updates. That may not matter to you if you don't intend to update.

 

[everettT]

Seeing that I'm a Canon guy (photography) this seems like a good deal ?

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/canon-imageclass-lbp122dw-wireless-and-white-laser-printer-black/J7C86SRTZF

just noticed, no scanning / copy ability.....

this looks like a better alternative .....

https://www.bjs.com/product/canon-imageclass-mf272dw---multifunction-wireless-duplex-laser-printer/3000000000005058759?fulfillment=shipping&trc=pdsch%7Cggad%7Cpmax%7Comni%7Coeg%7Cgm-ce-other%7C_22340452529___%7Cproductfeed%7C20250422&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgP_JBhD-ARIsANpEMxxy_t3fKSSne09otZspdMl3D2LAEaCc-wKIU6uCcvHUG9Exi0SPQiwaAoPuEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&&campaignID=22340452529&network=x&adcreative=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22340523818&gbraid=0AAAAADG-onweHfbshZ0BbtiBbM1S_okpP

Seems like a good price.

 

[Cos]

B&W & Color Printers are a dime a dozen now, HP, Brother, Canon, take your pick, especially if it is just for basic office printing. If you are only printing 2 reams of paper per your, even the starter cartridges will last you a long time.

Back in the day, I used to swear by HP, not anymore. I use a Brother Multifunction (for the 1 time a year I might actually fax, and scan)

mfcl3780cdw is the model I have, but it is overkill.

 

[Mikado463]

Cos, I agree, overkill for her / our needs.
I'm leaning to the CanonMF272dw @ BJ's for $120

 

[Mikado463]

Seems like a good price.

it is, one big caveat......no copy / scanner ability

 

[ryanosaur]

BJ's for $120

You didn’t just type that without a smile on your face did you?

 

[everettT]

it is, one big caveat......no copy / scanner ability

The one I bought for the wife is MFC and is significantly discounted from the retail price I paid for it. Bought my first laser in 1989 and have bought 3 since then, excluding the wife's.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Wife wants a new printer, we're leaning towards laser, B&W, fairly low usage(1-2 reams of paper per year). Two members of my coffee clutch use Brother, any other recommendations ?

The one choice in town and it's Brother Laser printers. The only brand that doesn't hate aftermarket toners. The only brand that can scan despite empty toner. (If you think I'm sounding funny, trust me, I'm not)
One thing that my Brother color laser truly suck at is printing photos, but for $0.25, I can afford to print one at Walmart.