Hello eveyone. I know Ozbargain has a favourite laptop, favourite batteries etc, but do we have a favourite printer?
I am in need a of a cheap, no frills printer. Doesn't need to scan or anything fancy, just print lecture notes and word docs in black and white. I understand that ink can be the killer in printers so the other requirement is that ink is not too expensive and easy to replace.
Any ideas would be much appreciated.
I've used this one for 4 years of uni.
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/brother-wi…
Can find it at around $50 normally.
Cartridge isn't cheap but lasts for around 800 full text pages IIRC, so you can wait for sales/ebay codes.
The model below is cheaper, but I find the price difference is fine for wireless.
No problems since I bought it.
Current favorite for printing heaps in the office:
Printer $149
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/brother-wi…
Toner - Pack of 3 for $35.90
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3x-TN2350-HY-COMP-Toner-for-Broth…
Had the previous model to this one for 5 years till it died. Great printer. Changed over tothe Brother as the refills were cheaper and I didn't want a white one. This one is $99
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/hp-laserje…
favourite printer would be the one at work
Another vote for a Brother mono laser. I picked one up from HN for $19 at least 5 years ago now and it is still going strong. Toner is about $25 on eBay.
Is there such thing as a bad printer?
I bought a relatively cheap HP printer, it does the job and hasn't required maintenance or repairs since I bought it 6 years ago.
A vote for the Brother HL-1110.
$14.45 delivered for a generic cartridge on eBay.
Thanks for all the input guys. Looks like the consensus is the Brother mono laser. Cheapest I can find atm is $53 via Dick Smith ebay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brother-HL-1110-Mono-Compact-Lase… or the wireless model for $65.60 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brother-HL-1210W-Mono-Laser-Print…
Any opinions on the difference between the 1110 and 1210? Is it worth the extra?
Actually I think I've decided the wireless is better, has more memory and has the convenience of not messing around with cables etc.
Any printer you can decent enough quality 3rd party consumables from an AU seller on ebay.
reccomend getting a printer with auto-duplex, save so much paper with it
Brother laser printer, pick the model that suite you :)