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.

  • SpikesOtherDog@ani.socialEnglish
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    2 days ago

    If you can swing it, and you will be printing tens of thousands of pages, there is no shame in buying a used HP enterprise printer. HP has already been paid, and you are preventing e-waste at that point.

    These things are practically infinitely repairable with third party parts* with manuals, solved questions, and videos. Obviously, $2500 is way too much for a new printer. You can get a used 603 for under $300 on Amazon right now.

    These aren’t for everyone. These are the big office printers and are noisy. It will probably last 50k -200k before you have issues. A remanufactured maintenance kit will probably run about $150.

    Cheap-ass toner can print well, or it can print like ass. A standard cartridge can last 10k pages, and an x could last 24k. Cheap toner is about $50. Don’t give HP your $250.

    *Fuck third party separation pads for the 3000 series like 3015 and the 525. Nothing works. Stay away.