What reliable laser printer to get?

SidewinderINC · 27-06-2011, 22:19

Hi All,

After getting a laser printer again since my reliable brother HL-1250 after 6 years of no issues decided to die.

I've been recommended Brother again, and also Samsung.

I notice that samsung have a range of relatively cheap colour lasers too, though I'm not sure on the colour toner prices..
What is the opinion of the cheaper colour models?

Looking to spend not more than £100 if possible, and if good compatible toners are available then that is also a big bonus!

Can anyone help?

Cheers

Matt.

Psymonkee · 28-06-2011, 00:10

I have always sworn by HP after we had a rather troublesome Brother.

Sadly that is the extent of my knowledge!

Mark · 28-06-2011, 05:31

Save the cheap tat models, the 'known' brands are probably much of a muchness these days as the technology has been around a long time. As always with printers, it's the running cost that counts far more than the label on the edge of the shelf.

(fellow long-lived HL-1250 owner)

SidewinderINC · 28-06-2011, 07:42

I can get brother compatibles for £24 rather than the normal £70 for the hi-cap toners so that should be fine

Flibster · 28-06-2011, 15:00

I've never liked HP printers really, but the Colour Laserjet that I've had for 4 years now is excellent. Doesn't get used a vast amount, but the toners are reasonably priced *they're less than a new printer* and the quality is pretty good. It's obviously not a photo printer, but for generic work that doesn't require fantastic subtlety, it's more than adequate.

I still swear by epson for inkjets though.

Desmo · 28-06-2011, 21:26

Only ever used HP lasers at work and they just keep on rocking on. When we come to replace our current one, another HP will take it's place.

Mark · 28-06-2011, 22:22

We've killed a few HP lasers at work, but because we generally don't replace until it's uneconomical to maintain, that's inevitable (some of them were very knackered after many years service).

Currently using Canon and Ricoh I believe, but we've switched from lots of 'cheap' lasers to a few heavy-duty ones, so unlikely to be much use to you.

Jingo · 28-06-2011, 22:36

HP all round - office and studio

Slinwagh · 29-06-2011, 14:41

I will happily get you pricing for Dell Laser printers if you would like.

27-06-2011, 22:19	#1
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	What reliable laser printer to get? Hi All, After getting a laser printer again since my reliable brother HL-1250 after 6 years of no issues decided to die. I've been recommended Brother again, and also Samsung. I notice that samsung have a range of relatively cheap colour lasers too, though I'm not sure on the colour toner prices.. What is the opinion of the cheaper colour models? Looking to spend not more than £100 if possible, and if good compatible toners are available then that is also a big bonus! Can anyone help? Cheers Matt. __________________ No Sig.

28-06-2011, 00:10	#2
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	I have always sworn by HP after we had a rather troublesome Brother. Sadly that is the extent of my knowledge! __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

28-06-2011, 07:42	#4
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	I can get brother compatibles for £24 rather than the normal £70 for the hi-cap toners so that should be fine __________________ No Sig.

28-06-2011, 15:00	#5
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	I've never liked HP printers really, but the Colour Laserjet that I've had for 4 years now is excellent. Doesn't get used a vast amount, but the toners are reasonably priced they're less than a new printer and the quality is pretty good. It's obviously not a photo printer, but for generic work that doesn't require fantastic subtlety, it's more than adequate. I still swear by epson for inkjets though. __________________

28-06-2011, 21:26	#6
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Only ever used HP lasers at work and they just keep on rocking on. When we come to replace our current one, another HP will take it's place. __________________

28-06-2011, 05:31	#3
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Save the cheap tat models, the 'known' brands are probably much of a muchness these days as the technology has been around a long time. As always with printers, it's the running cost that counts far more than the label on the edge of the shelf. (fellow long-lived HL-1250 owner)

28-06-2011, 22:22	#7
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	We've killed a few HP lasers at work, but because we generally don't replace until it's uneconomical to maintain, that's inevitable (some of them were very knackered after many years service). Currently using Canon and Ricoh I believe, but we've switched from lots of 'cheap' lasers to a few heavy-duty ones, so unlikely to be much use to you. Last edited by Mark; 28-06-2011 at 22:40.

28-06-2011, 22:36	#8
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	HP all round - office and studio __________________

29-06-2011, 14:41	#9
Slinwagh Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 107	I will happily get you pricing for Dell Laser printers if you would like.