There’s so many models and companies these days and hard to know what’s quality and refills won’t cost an arm and a leg, or what long term will last at least half a decade. Previously went with Inkjet printers, but I’m done with them since I rarely print photos. TIA for any recommendations and thoughts on your experiences on this!

  • baconsanga
    260·
    3 months ago

    Brother laser, they’re workhorses and toner lasts ages. Can also buy off brand toners.

    • WYLD_STALLYNSOP
      91·
      3 months ago

      Any hope for a recommendation in my price range? 🙏

      • stagnantbikeEnglish
        60·
        3 months ago

        I have a Brother HLL2390DW, using it for the past 4/5 yrs. Currently listed on Amazon for $199.69. They also have a renewed model for $149.99

  • RivalarrivalEnglish
    190·
    3 months ago3 months ago

    Not HP. I wouldn’t accept an HP printer unless you paid me more than $20 and didn’t force me to use it.

    If you wanted me to use it, I’d charge you no less than $200 per month.

    Fuck HP with a rusty Buick.

    • WYLD_STALLYNSOP
      110·
      3 months ago

      Rough but I get where you’re headed, had nothing but experiences with them in the past.

  • nocturne
    150·
    3 months ago

    I have a Brother MFCL2750DW Monochrome All-in-One Wireless Laser Printer at work and love it. I got a second one for the house too, I wish I had gotten one of them in color though. The last time I purchased toner was in 2021. I do not do a lot of printing.

    • TheGoldenGod
      80·
      3 months ago

      Agreed. It’s a great printer, but usually runs around $299, so it’s $100 out of their price range.

      • nocturne
        40·
        3 months ago

        When i purchased mine it was under $200. My first one was $189.99, the second one 3 months later was $199.99. i did not look at current prices, only my orders.

        • TheGoldenGod
          70·
          3 months ago

          Damn. Another reminder prices are ridiculous these days… 😣

    • WYLD_STALLYNSOP
      60·
      3 months ago3 months ago

      Looks exactly like what I’m looking for but tad more than I can afford at the moment. 😣 Any models more in my budget?

      • CoffeeJunkie
        50·
        3 months ago

        There are so many out in the wild, I bet you could pick up a used Brother laser printer off FB Marketplace. As many others have said…any one will do. I also have one, they’re great.

  • GGNZ
    140·
    3 months ago

    Any Brother Laser printer really.

  • lemming741English
    120·
    3 months ago

    Brother, obviously.

    If you think you will ever use the scanner, get one that can scan to FTP. They are ~$30 more, but usually come with a document feeder too.

    Then look into paperless-ngx

  • tyler
    71·
    3 months ago

    Like everyone says. Brother. But just buy it used. You don’t need a new one. People are recommending them for a reason. They last.

  • bblkargonaut
    40·
    3 months ago

    If you live near a college, check their surplus or recycling. I got a brother printer for the low price of fixing a paper jam.

  • Extras
    20·
    3 months ago

    Can only share my thoughts on the matter. Got myself a brother HL-L2320D a couple of years back and I’m not unhappy with it but I would avoid it if I could time travel. Really wish it had a dedicated Ethernet port and a scanner and I urge you to look for those features, especially since scanning apps are going the subscription route nowadays. My use case is probably different from yours but I didn’t print in color at all in the past idk 5 years now so you might save money on getting a monochrome one but really its up to you for that part.