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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!

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[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 15 points 3 months ago (2 children)

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@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago

Damn. Another reminder prices are ridiculous these days... 😣

[–] WYLD_STALLYNS@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

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@lemmy.world 5 points 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.

[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 months ago

There is a refurbished on Amazon for $240 ATM. The Brother HL-L2460DW is $160 at Staples. The Brother HL-L2405W is $120, seems the cheaper does not have duplex (guessing that is the ability to print both sides of the paper). Brother DCP-L2640DW is $200, unsure what the difference between that and mine is.