Also a Brother laser user here (HL-L2340D) -- it's single-function, so not gonna do color, scanning, copying, etc, but it's been a beast for workhorse black and white printing. Unsure about other models, but also worth mentioning that this hunk of junk is more than happy to use generic TN660 toner cartridges from Amazon with no problems, as well as a generic DR630 replacement drum.
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#22Brother HL-L2350DW (monochrome). Those things are very reliable.
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#23Brother Laser B&W
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#24Color laser printer. I've had a Canon image class model since the pandemic, and its worked great every time I've had to use it (about 10 pages per year). The ink can't dry out because it's already dried out: it's supposed to be dry. Most people are in for a bad time with inkjet printers. Can't say I've ever had a positive experience with one long term. Now that my day job is e-waste recycling, I sometimes list color…
What model number? How color accurate is your printer for photos?
Re: Ask HN: What home printer do you use/recommend?
#25Brother HL-L2350DW (monochrome). Those things are very reliable.
I've had a Brother HL-L2340DW for 10 years now.