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On 12/07/2018 01:46 PM, Manuel McLure wrote: |
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> The main thing you want to look for is PCL and/or PostScript compatibility. |
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> And I'd highly recommend getting a networked printer that supports Port |
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> 9100 instead of a USB one - this allows you to use the same printer for all |
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> of your systems. |
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Seconded! |
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You will get a lot more milage out of a network pcl/ps printer than one |
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that isn't for instance my printer no longer works with USB as drivers |
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aren't made for newer os but I can still use network pcl/ps to print. |
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My advice is to buy a used HP laserjet 4300 which is a nice usb/network |
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pcl/ps printer and get third party toner carts. |
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hp 4300 model names explained: |
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d = duplexer |
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s = stapler/stacker (2nd output tray with an automatic stapler) |
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t = 2nd tray |
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n = network |
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(dtns is the highest end model as it has all 4 upgrades but they can |
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also be bought individually) |
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Buying new printers especially the cheap models is a suckers bet due to |
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the high consumables costs, the printers themselves being cheaply made |
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and sold for less than the cost of production with the money being made |
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back with overpriced ink and toner - newer models also frequently have a |
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"security" feature that prevents the use of "dangerous" third party |
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toner/ink. |
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