Looking for recommendations for a reliable colour printer
Posted by __schr4g31@reddit | hardware | View on Reddit | 2 comments
I'm looking for a printer for light to intermediate use (max. 100 pages/ month, but realistically closer to 50), I'll list the exact specifications shortly, first I want to say is that the printer should be as reliable as possible (i.e. not break after 5 years), shouldn't smell of planned obsolescence (to the point that that exists) or like a rip off.
What I'm looking for is a colour printer with at least 2 trays/ compartments, ADF and an MF feed/ tray, has to be able to copy and scan. A3 would be ideal but not strictly necessary, but has to be capable of printing A4 and below. The budget is 500€ maybe 600€ but ideally should be cheaper, and it shouldn't be a massive wheeled industrial printer.
In case of an inkjet printer ideally the print head and surplus ink basin should be easily swappable/ repairable.
ByGollie@reddit
Inkjets - the Epson ecoTanks are the cheapest to run, but you need to occasionally print or the printheads clog. I've had one here for 5 years and it's still working fine.
I've worked with others that only last 2-3 eyars so mileage may vary.
However, Laser printers are better, faster, more reliable and cheaper to operate.
I've a 22 year old HP laserjet here, still going strong - average page duty is a few hundred a month - and the 3rd party B/W toners are about $15 for 1000 pages.
The modern choice HAS to be Brother printers - they're great, don't fuck about, work well with 3rd party cheaper toner, and as reliable and simple as a tank.
Their Windows based software is also greater (than their rivals) too.
Black lasers less than €150 typically.
Colour lasers tend to be more pricy - €200 to €400 - they have more complicated mechanism (4 drums compared to one on a b/w)
Toner replacement is slightly more expensive (buying 4 carts instead of one) but 3rd party toner works great too.
Typically you're paying €150 for 4 replacement carts total, each capable of 3000 pages.
The fuser is easily replacable too if out of warranty.
Speaking of which, Brother have an excellent warranty service - i've never needed them for my personal printers, but at work, they're prompt and reliable.
AutoModerator@reddit
Hello! It looks like this might be a question or a request for help that violates our rules on /r/hardware. If your post is about a computer build or tech support, please delete this post and resubmit it to /r/buildapc or /r/techsupport. If not please click report on this comment and the moderators will take a look. Thanks!
I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.