Lucy the Valiant Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I have owned this printer for 3+ years, and it has saved me so much money! Mine works just fine on off-brand toner from Amazon, and very, very seldom needs replacing (I spend $15-30 / YEAR on toner, for instance; it does all my homeschool stuff plus stuff for classes). In case you're in the market for a printer, this one is top-notch and on a great sale: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PMJ7NUO?ref_=gbps_img_s-3_0382_fed3da87_GB-SUPPL&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go_go_gadget Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I have owned this printer for 3+ years, and it has saved me so much money! Mine works just fine on off-brand toner from Amazon, and very, very seldom needs replacing (I spend $15-30 / YEAR on toner, for instance; it does all my homeschool stuff plus stuff for classes). In case you're in the market for a printer, this one is top-notch and on a great sale: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PMJ7NUO?ref_=gbps_img_s-3_0382_fed3da87_GB-SUPPL&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER Ditto everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Wow, that is a great price! I had another B&W laser by Brother for years and it was a workhorse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. A Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Whoa! I've been asking dh to get me one for Christmas. I need to go tell him to buy it right now! :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btervet Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Ditto everything. :iagree: I have this printer, love it! Love the off-brand toner that lasts forever. Best purchase I have made in a long long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Those of you that own this must post the link to the off-brand toner you usually get for those of us who just pushed the buy button. :leaving: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go_go_gadget Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Those of you that own this must post the link to the off-brand toner you usually get for those of us who just pushed the buy button. I always buy this one, and have been 100% satisfied with it. I've never used a different one, except the Brother one that came with the machine, so I don't have anything to compare it with otherwise. Compared to the Brother one, I can find no difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Just here to agree, although mine is a slightly different model. But such a *huge* bargain over the years in printing costs, and agreeing on the non-OEM toner too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest locknutore Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I've been asking dh to get me one for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smarson Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 This is an incredible price... But I liked being able to print in color if I so choose. So I'd have to keep my inkjet too. Hmmm. Something to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 This is an incredible price... But I liked being able to print in color if I so choose. So I'd have to keep my inkjet too. Hmmm. Something to think about. I do this -- I have my workhorse b&w laser and then I keep an inkjet beside it. The Brother laser actually has a really small footprint and is lightweight, so it's not a big deal to me. I like having the inkjet for the color option, and copying, and the occasional photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 I just buy whatever type comes up first in Amazon - ha! Usually a 2-pack, because I keep one in reserve (and when I put it in, I order the next set, so I am *never* out of ink / toner). I don't print in color all that often, but when I do, I just upload my files to Staples and swing by and pick them up when they're ready. For the cost, I much prefer their professional machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 This is an incredible price... But I liked being able to print in color if I so choose. So I'd have to keep my inkjet too. Hmmm. Something to think about. I did this for a few years. When (another) inkjet crapped out on me, I did without for a while, then finally bought a fancy schmancy color laser. It's such a wonderful luxury! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 What was the sale price? I just stuck the printer in my cart and it (just the printer) is 49.99 today. Just wondering if it was much less the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I have an almost identical model except mine doesn't do the automatic duplexing, and I love it so much. I've used it for years and it works just as well as the day I bought it. I've been telling dh that when mine dies I'm going to upgrade to the wireless model with automatic duplexing, but honestly, I think I'm going to have this one until dd graduates, at the rate it's going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 This is an incredible price... But I liked being able to print in color if I so choose. So I'd have to keep my inkjet too. Hmmm. Something to think about. I have my brother laser printer and an Epson inkjet with a continuous ink system. Totally worth it for us. Printing costs are almost negligible at our house, whether color or b&w. I think I've replaced our toner maybe 3 times in the 3 or 4 years since we got it, and it works wonderfully (3rd party toner). Our printing situation makes PDF curricula that much more appealing. Once our Brother dies, I will be getting one with automatic duplex. Our current one is wireless, which is very handy, but the duplex would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syllieann Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I always buy this one, and have been 100% satisfied with it. I've never used a different one, except the Brother one that came with the machine, so I don't have anything to compare it with otherwise. Compared to the Brother one, I can find no difference. Ooh, I'm going to try that one. The first time I replaced I bought this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LO3SQO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage It jammed up repeatedly. After 100 pages or so I trashed it. I've bought the brother brand since, but I will try the eps next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 What was the sale price? I just stuck the printer in my cart and it (just the printer) is 49.99 today. Just wondering if it was much less the other day. It was $60 the other day - they must be getting rid of them! (I also realized after reading this thread that mine LOOKS like that one, but is, in fact, the wireless & auto-duplexing model. Still my best-beloved. :) ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 What was the sale price? I just stuck the printer in my cart and it (just the printer) is 49.99 today. Just wondering if it was much less the other day. It was about $60, but I believe that was for the model with the toner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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