what printer for macbook pro

[seabreeze56]

I'm in need of a new printer. What printers are you guys using with your macbook pro's? I just updated to the latest - mojave. My macbook pro is a mid 2012 model. I had an HP laserjet but after spending 2 days trying to get it to work - I gave up. I got a new cartridge for it and it did say ink is full again but it still would not work with my mac. It started when I went to Mojave so I'm guessing a software issue.... but couldn't find any updates or ones that would work with the mac. So time to move on.
I really hate HP's! I've gone thru 3 of them in a short amount of time. they don't seem to last even with me not using it much. I don't print often. I don't want to spend a ton of money either - I don't need anything fancy. No scanner etc.... Just a good reliable printer that works.

 

[alter_ohm]

i can't recommend any specific printer because i'm still using a very old hp deskjet 990C. if it's just a driver issue you could try the free gutenprint driver from http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/MacOSX.php

in the past when the gutenprint drivers didn't work with my printer i used printfab, which is not free, but worked flawless with my printer. there is a 30 day trial period. https://www.printfab.net/printers.html

 

[myscrnnm]

If you're done with HP, I've always had good experiences with Canon printers for home use. I would recommend taking a look at the imageClass MF641CW. It's one of the more affordable color laser printers out there, but has a huge color screen and can connect over Wi-Fi. It's also $20 off at Costco right now.

 

[jerryk]

I hate to say it, but so far our best printers have been HP. What model laserjet do you have and how are you connecting to it Wifi, ethernet, or ???

 

[Fishrrman]

I'd try deleting the old printer driver, then completely re-installing, before giving up on the old printer.

But... if even that doesn't help... and you're in the mood for a new one... and "b&w laser" fits your needs...

... I'd suggest looking at the Brother "all-in-ones" (printer, copier, scanner).

 

[chabig]

I concur with the recommendation for Brother "all-in-ones". They are inexpensive, reliable, and Brother keeps the drivers updated.

https://www.amazon.com/Brother-Mono...RV9KN8VWV9CDGGCAQ9NY&qid=1566313174&s=gateway

 

[_Kiki_]

Brother or Epson with WIFI, because cheap 3rd party inks
my Epson is about 7 years old and still working flawlessly

 

[NoBoMac]

AirPrint capable laser printer, imo. Currently using a Brother printer ($90) after getting rid of the old Brother 3-in-1 (Brother dropped support on it years ago, and became too squirrelly on getting it to print or scan).

Since can scan with iPhone/iPad, no need for basic document scanner, and never sent a fax, and rarely print anything these days (eg. Tickets, boarding passes are eDocuments these days, print/keep documents as PDF, etc), so...

If can wait a month, I'd hold out, since something you buy today might not be supported under Catalina.