We need a new printer. Maybe I am just cynical but I feel increasingly like printers are cheap upfront but then outrageous on ink prices or with forced internet connection and updates at all times and other assorted printer based horror stories that I have been seeing a lot of in the past years.

I’m just wondering if anyone has actually GOOD (or at least ok) experiences with theirs and could point us in the right direction? Reminding me which ones not to use is also helpful here.

Thanks!

Edit: thanks everyone for the feedback! This is very helpful.

  • BertramDitore@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    5 days ago

    I’ve had a Brother HL-L2300D laser printer since 2021, and I haven’t even needed to replace the starter toner cartridge that came with it. I use it verrrrry lightly and infrequently, but it’s solid and reliable, plug and play. I’m pretty sure the starter toner doesn’t even have nearly the capacity as a new cartridge would, so for light use this thing will basically last forever.