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    Inexpensive laser printer?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Jarhead, Oct 20, 2011.

  1. Jarhead

    Jarhead 恋の♡アカサタナ

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    Not sure if it'll be okay to post in this subforum, or if I have to go create an account on PrinterComparsion...

    Anyway, my mom has been bugging me about what I wanted for Xmas and I'm never good at picking out a list, but I figure I'll get something practice this year. I never really printed much at home, but in college that completely changed, as I am usually printing something every other day.

    Since the price of ink for inkjets is stupid high (and that they "expire" quickly), I'm interested in getting a cheap, monocolor laser printer for Xmas. Basically, all I want is:

    -something inexpensive (at or below $80-90)
    -toner that will be easy to find, and cheap
    -something that's relatively small (since I'm in a dorm room with a practical space of around 11'x11') and relatively quiet (I hear a lot of laser printers are loud?)

    I've been browsing the Egg every so often, but my knowledge of printers is nearly zip, as far as comparing different laser printers go. Any suggestions for what I should be looking for?
     
    Jarhead, Oct 20, 2011
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  2. Qing Dao

    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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  3. Jarhead

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    Freezing Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought a Brother MFC-7220 for about $200, I use it on my network and it works great. +1 to Brother.
     
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  5. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    //post from a long time ago. printer still running... too bad staples no longer stocks it... maybe you can find one of the replacement models for the 2140/2170w
     
    paper_wastage, Oct 21, 2011
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