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[–] desktop_user@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

it is if you only print rarely

[–] nBodyProblem@lemmy.world 10 points 8 hours ago (3 children)

The key is to buy a brother laser printer

It’s black and white but most people rarely have a need for color. Meanwhile, the toner doesn’t dry out like an inkjet printer will

You buy that one $150 inkjet printer and you’re set.

[–] Allero@lemmy.today 2 points 6 hours ago

I bought a secondhand Brother printer from ~20 years ago for $20, with toner and drum all set, and it works flawlessly on modern systems. They even still keep the official page with the drivers and the stock of replacement parts is readily available should I ever need them.

[–] SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org 4 points 8 hours ago

Swear to god old inkjet printer don't let the ink dry out. My old HP printer works fine with refills and I print like 3-4 times each year. Never had any ink dry out. I'm convinced they purposefully made later printers dry it out on purpose. Problem is that "later" was like 15 years ago or smth.

[–] leadore@lemmy.world 3 points 8 hours ago

My only regret about buying a brother laser printer is that I didn't get one much sooner. I love it!