Brother makes inexpensive, bullet proof printers. I paid under $100 for a great printer that prints on both sides if I want it to. Generic toner cartridges are widely available.

Still using the HP LaserJet 6MP I bought in 1998. Just need a USB to parallel converter cable and MacOS X drivers. Haven't changed the toner in years, and I still have a spare that's more than 6 years old sitting in the closet.

So when I wanted a color laser scanner copier multifunction thing 3 years ago I bought an HP Color Laserjet Pro MFP. Mother....Printer? Still haven't replaced any of the "factory" toner cartridges which come under filled.

I've considered getting a dye based photo printer, but I don't have much need to print photos anymore.

I bit the bullet on the Brother 9130 a couple years ago and it's been terrific. I'm not fighting dry inkjets. Just plop in a new cartridge when I need them and ignore. Great wireless function and I can print directly from my phone, which I'm sure is pretty common now. I've been completely satisfied. I use aftermarket cartridges from Supplies Outlet.

I have had a Brother B&W printer for a few years now not a problem. HL-L2380DW it has WiFi and wireless direct connect capabilities. Flat bed scanner, fax. The footprint is not bad.

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Originally posted by HRK:

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My HP LaserJet 1020 is old and started jamming up bad each time I try to print so I'm going to trash it and get something new.

Don't trash it, smash it!

Smash it???? Really?? that's your suggestion on a GUN FORUM?

Mine is the Brother HL-L 2340DW. It has been flawless. I don't print tons of pages and am still using the starter cartridge that came with it. I have on hand a new cartridge for whenever the starter needs to be replaced.
I gave away all my inkjet printers and have regretted it.
Wireless, and prints from all my devices including my iPhone, regardless of where I am.

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I gave away all my inkjet printers and have regretted it.
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Maybe you meant to say:
“I gave away all my inkjet printers and have never regretted it.” ?

After many years of inkjets, we went with a Brother color laser. MFC-9340CDW. The thing is great. No ink to dry out, wakes up quickly, it's quiet and still multi function.

I'll parrot the people above...Brother laser printers especially the one with generic toner available for it.

I've a cheap Brother that's been great. Even through long periods of dormancy.

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Originally posted by kalei:
Mine is the Brother HL-L 2340DW. It has been flawless. I don't print tons of pages and am still using the starter cartridge that came with it. I have on hand a new cartridge for whenever the starter needs to be replaced.
I gave away all my inkjet printers and have regretted it.
Wireless, and prints from all my devices including my iPhone, regardless of where I am.

Ditto (pun intended). Just the partial toner that comes with it is good for 700 pages. Love it.