I guess I need a printer

[Anonymous]

I only need to print out the occasional return label and not much else. Ever. Please recommend a decent, inexpensive home printer. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Get a basic black and white laser printer. If you get an HP, be sure to get one that does _not_ have an "e" at the end of the model number, as those require the "HP+" toner subscription, which does things like brick the printer if your subscription lapses. Just get a regular office model, which should cost around $200-500 and buy the toner separately as needed. Brother is also a well-liked brand, although I have no personal experience with their products. If you are concerned with longevity, make sure that your printer supports PCL and Postscript emulation, which means that you will not be dependent upon manufacturer drivers to use the printer in the future (for example, a manufacturer may not provide a driver for a newer operating system that is released in a few years, making proprietary printers useless).

Do not get an inkjet for occasional use. The ink dries out and the print heads need regular cleaning cycles. The cost per page is much higher than laser, despite the printers looking cheap. They are also generally slower to option and the ink can smudge.

[Anonymous]

100% agree with PP. Samsung used to make these workhorse laser printers (I guess they sold their printer business to HP) and DH has one that he’s used in his law office for about 10 years and we have one at home. They’re great and the toner lasts a really long time and is relatively inexpensive. I don’t know why people hassle with ink jets.

[Anonymous]

$100 to $150 monochrome (black and white) laser printers are regularly available:

Canon via B&H Photo/Video (no checkout until Passover concludes): https://slickdeals.net/f/16563118

Brother via Wal-Mart: https://slickdeals.net/f/16412527

[Anonymous]

Epson ecotank

[Anonymous]

Thank you 11:02!

[Anonymous]

Brother laser printer. Get the wireless kind it will change your life. So worth it.