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Exact dimensions aren't critical. Something like 15" wide and 6" tall. Not one of the big monsters. I just need to print from my Mac and iOS devices. TIA.
been using a Brother HL-2370DW for about 1.5 years now, very happy with it, works fine from my Mac and my wife's Windows computer ... probably as compact as it gets...
We've been using a Samsung SL-M2020w printer for a bit over five or six years now. Only consumable has been toner. Left on 24/7 and never had an issue.
WiFi networked, AirPrint and the print form that Android uses (whatever it's called). I believe it was around $200 when I got it.
Samsung also has a color version, which we bought about a year after the M2020. Same deal with that one - just replacing toner.
WiFi networked, AirPrint and the print form that Android uses (whatever it's called). I believe it was around $200 when I got it.
Samsung also has a color version, which we bought about a year after the M2020. Same deal with that one - just replacing toner.
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Yeah I thought about that. But I discovered that scanning with my phone is much more convenient.
You might want to double-check the specs.Thanks! Looks perfect. And it's black.
I didn't find specs for an HL-2370DW, only HL-L2370DW(XL). It doesn't list AirPrint as a supported protocol.
Specifications | HL-L2370DW(XL) | United States | Brother
However, Apple lists the HL-L2370DW(XL) in their lengthy list of AirPrint printers:
About AirPrint
AirPrint is an Apple technology that helps you create full-quality printed output without the need to download or install drivers.
I am actually using AirPrint with mine…You might want to double-check the specs.
I didn't find specs for an HL-2370DW, only HL-L2370DW(XL). It doesn't list AirPrint as a supported protocol.
Specifications | HL-L2370DW(XL) | United States | Brother
support.brother.com
However, Apple lists the HL-L2370DW(XL) in their lengthy list of AirPrint printers:
About AirPrint
AirPrint is an Apple technology that helps you create full-quality printed output without the need to download or install drivers.support.apple.com
Thanks, I will check those specs.You might want to double-check the specs.
I didn't find specs for an HL-2370DW, only HL-L2370DW(XL). It doesn't list AirPrint as a supported protocol.
Specifications | HL-L2370DW(XL) | United States | Brother
However, Apple lists the HL-L2370DW(XL) in their lengthy list of AirPrint printers:
About AirPrint
AirPrint is an Apple technology that helps you create full-quality printed output without the need to download or install drivers.
I heard good things about Brothers. They are workhorses and Brother doesn't do anything ethically questionable with their printers. See
www.theverge.com
For a review.
Best printer 2023: just buy this Brother laser printer everyone has, it’s fine
Do you really want to think any more about printers than this?
www.theverge.com
For a review.
There was a time where Brother printers did not play ball very well with graphic design programs such as QuarkXPress. Granted, not a lot of people use QXP anymore and this was years back. InDesign had the advantage of leveraging its PDF engine (essentially a software RIP) to print.I heard good things about Brothers. They are workhorses and Brother doesn't do anything ethically questionable with their printers. See
Best printer 2023: just buy this Brother laser printer everyone has, it’s fine
Do you really want to think any more about printers than this?
For a review.
Wonder if things have changed.
My needs are much simpler. Literally a couple of pages a month. That's why I'm switching from ink jet. The darn thing would always be gummed up and half of the ink went to head cleaning. And the color inks mysteriously disappeared in spite of my always printing mono. (I suspect that the printer uses a tiny bit of color ink in each print.)
We've been using the prior version of this one since 2020, no issues.
HP LaserJet M110we Wireless Black and White Printer with HP+ and Bonus 6 Months Instant Ink (7MD66E)
The world's smallest laser printer in its class, the HP LaserJet M110we is perfect for printing black & white forms and documents. Includes the HP+ Smart Printing System that keeps itself up to date, secure, and ready to print from virtually anywhere at any time.
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FWIW, at ~ 1 1/2 yrs old still on the tower that came with the printer, the Brother
This looks good. If only it wasn't white.We've been using the prior version of this one since 2020, no issues.
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The world's smallest laser printer in its class, the HP LaserJet M110we is perfect for printing black & white forms and documents. Includes the HP+ Smart Printing System that keeps itself up to date, secure, and ready to print from virtually anywhere at any time.www.amazon.com
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It seems a lot of low-cost printers these days are switching to ink subscriptions as a source of revenue. This began with ink-jets, where it's all but standard practice, but it also appears to be happening with laser printers. Inks dry out, so there's at least an argument that having new ink cartridges monthly may be an advantage. I don't think that can be justified with toner, unless there's something unusual about it.
I would avoid any printer that requires a toner subscription, especially if the toner is ONLY available as a subscription. A printer that offers toner cartridges for single purchase is the way to go.
I've never had a toner cartridge expire or "go bad", even after years of being installed. If a toner cartridge expires just because it's past the end of the subscription, then that's a needless recurring cost, especially in low-volume uses. Even if the printer costs a bit more up-front, the recurring costs won't be an ongoing drain.
I would avoid any printer that requires a toner subscription, especially if the toner is ONLY available as a subscription. A printer that offers toner cartridges for single purchase is the way to go.
I've never had a toner cartridge expire or "go bad", even after years of being installed. If a toner cartridge expires just because it's past the end of the subscription, then that's a needless recurring cost, especially in low-volume uses. Even if the printer costs a bit more up-front, the recurring costs won't be an ongoing drain.
Agree. I'm sick of ink jet printers. As you noted, ink carts just don't stand up to aging. And there are only a few grams of ink, in spite of the size of the cart. I see Epson is selling a printer with large inkjet cartridges so things may go in the other direction.
At this point I would consider a color laser.
Will echo Brother. Onto my second one as the old one was no longer compatible with newer MacOSes. Using a 2350DW currently.
And scanners: yeah, I too use Notes as not needing complex scanning. A page or two here every now and then. Can also scan via Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Adobe Scan, etc, etc. Lots of options if needs are simple.
And scanners: yeah, I too use Notes as not needing complex scanning. A page or two here every now and then. Can also scan via Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Adobe Scan, etc, etc. Lots of options if needs are simple.