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Is there any form of printer that isn't a complete con-job or scam? (lemm.ee)
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I see these constant horror stories of having to pay to print, silly ink prices, having to log onto a web server etc.

Is there no company that just makes a printer that works, does what it's supposed to, and doesn't play bizarre games?

I think a printer might be useful in my life right now.... but, I'm actually just scared.

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[–] trumpetmouth@lemmy.world 41 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I've had a Brother toner printer/scanner for a couple of years now with NO issues. USB or wifi printing & scanning, reasonable toner price and no issues with genuine ink or anything else.

[–] thisbenzingring@lemmy.sdf.org 11 points 1 year ago

Same. Toner is the way. Pennies per print and can last for years when not in use. A little more upfront cost but that's the only downside.

I've had a Brother MFC for 15+ years

[–] OpticalMoose@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 1 year ago

Same here. I switched to Brother (laser) about 5 years ago. The day I bought it, I went online and ordered a replacement toner cartridge. Whenever it runs out, I just swap the cartridges and order a new replacement. No more trips to the overpriced OfficeStaplesDepotMax or whatever. Life is good.

[–] FlavorPacket@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Same. I outfitted a medium sized business with brother laser printers when I was the IT monkey and had very few issues. Bought a multifunction brother laser for home a few years back and it was the best decision ever. Brother lasers are today what HP laserjets we’re back in the 90’s.