Need New Printer

10 years ago

I've had it with my Dell v515w and want to get a new printer. All I'm interested in is a simple every day printer at a good price. Don't need to fax or scan. Something easy to install is a necessity . My computer is a Dell desk top. Any suggestions? Thanks.

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10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

That's all I have here, Brother. I have Two Color Laser AIO Machines (MFC-9440cn & DCP-9040cn) and One Inkjet AIO Machine (MFC-845cw), also have a Brother Label Printer (QL-570). I've had them for many years and I have been very happy with my Brother Printers. I did have a Brother B&W Laser Printer before the Color Lasers (HL-1440). It worked great, sold it because of the Color Laser Printers!

I know you're asking "Why Two Color Laser AIO Printers"? Well I purchased the MFC-9440cn for home. My wife kept threatening to take it to work with her (she worked in a Small Office). Well, one day I showed up at her work with a New Brother DCP-9040cn Color Laser AIO. I decided to make her happy and get her her own Color Laser Printer for work. The business has since closed and we brought the printer home.

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azinoh
10 years ago
10 pages a week? 100?? 500??? Text only or graphics (color) too??? How much do you want to spend? I've been very happy with my HP inkjets, and would not want another Epson...but that's just me.
WalnutCreek Zone 7b/8a
10 years ago
I recommend a Hewlett-Packard (HP). One reason is because their ink cartridges seem to be less expensive and more readily available than those of other brands of printers.
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Depending on how much color you print, you might want to consider a laser printer.

On general principle I refuse to buy HP products though if they have what you want you should find their product satisfactory. A relative of mine has a Brother laser printer that he uses quite sparingly, but it has done the job for him cheaply with no drama and Brother has at least kept up with operating system updates and the like.
oceanbaby
Original Author
10 years ago
THANKS FOR EVERYONE'S QUICK RESPONSE. Maybe 5 copies per week - no graphics - no color - only text. Might be leaning toward Brother. Thanks again.
jane__ny
10 years ago
I love Canon printers. Only one I use. They last forever and never break. Just bought a new one at Staples for $69.00, wireless and does scan and print photos. I was also looking for one that just prints docs but this one came with the whole bundle for a great price. Love it.

BTW, had HP's, Epson and Brothers. I would never go back. Canon is the only one I've never had problems with.

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Michael
10 years ago
Brother laser B&W printer. Cheap to buy, cheap to operate.
oceanbaby
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you everyone for your help. I've decided to go with a Brother black and white laser printer at Best Buy for $100.00. HL-L2300D. That was the easy part now I have to decide to try and set it up myself or pay someone to do it.
User
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
What's your Operating System? Windows 7, 8/8.1 and 10 will do almost everything for you, you'll only need to plug it in and install the Toner Cartridge. The Manual will guide you thru the whole procedure. Brother HL-L2300D
Michael
10 years ago
That Brother machine will almost install itself. :)
oceanbaby
Original Author
10 years ago
Well our Brother arrived this morning and needless to say nothing is easy as we can't seem to install the toner cartridge. Can't even get it in partially. Afraid to break it. Will keep trying.
User
10 years ago
I have a brother 2540, I was not able to install the cartridge, I took it back to the store and had a clerk install the cartridge.

I dont remember why I had a problem, might have been the cartridge, maybe I didn't remove something
oceanbaby
Original Author
10 years ago
Our problem is solved. Found a video on Brother's web site and it told us how to install the cartridge. We surprised ourselves. Thanks.
4thumbs
9 years ago
I have a cheap Brother laser. I use it for what I call my "junk" printing as the per copy cost to print is reasonable for a cartridge. When the light comes on telling you the cartridge needs to be replaced, pull out the cartridge and see if there is a sensor on the right side. If so, cover it with tape. I did this and got another year from my first cartridge and six months extra from the second one after doing some pretty heavy graphics.

Eventually when the copies become faded and streaked then it will truly be time to replace. I order mine online from Costco.
User
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
oceanbaby,

Glad you were able to work thru your problem. BTW, if there isn't any help on the Brother Website, there may be help on YouTube, never hurts to look. Was it a Latch that Locks the tray or cartridge in? My printers are Color Lasers and I have a Tray I have to pull out. They have a Latch that must be lifted up before the tray can be pulled out.