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[–] tempest@lemmy.ca 27 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

The Linux version of a printer is just buy a brother color laser (or non color). I bought one for 85 bucks like 15 years ago and it still chugging along

[–] Saryn@lemmy.world 6 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

Please tell me more about this brother laser thingy and why it is a good alternative

[–] JordanZ@lemmy.world 21 points 17 hours ago

Brother is probably the least offensive brand. Laser uses toner instead of ink. So no more of this not printing anything for 6 months and it no longer works crap. Toner lasts basically forever. I’ve replaced my toner cartridge exactly once in like 15 years. The starter cartridge lasted something like 5700 pages of text. The non-starter cartridge should last longer.

[–] Dragonstaff@leminal.space 9 points 16 hours ago

I work in IT. Our clients are small offices with existing equipment. So I see a wide variety of machines in different environments.

I would only buy a Brother printer. No question.

[–] unphazed@lemmy.world 3 points 16 hours ago

Bought a Brother during the pandemic when they were hard to get. I shelled out $500 on an office machine and I've spent probably $100 in 3rd party toner in 5 years. No regrets.