Printer for infrequent use

[Steve]

I dont print very often, and have abandoned the idea of using an inkjet printer - the ink has always dried up by the time I get to use it again.

I have a theory that because laser printers dont use ink, but a dry powder, that they wont dry up between uses. So if I were to spend £50 on a cheap laser, it'd work out better. I only need to print black.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/176590 for example.

The printer is cheaper than some inkjets and the toners are actually cheaper than a full set of some inks! So I reckon I'd be making a wise investment (though I appreciate that £50 for a laser is very cheap and I shouldnt expect much in terms of quality or reliability)

Any comments?

 

[joinerjohn]

I used to have an HP laser printer. Great for letters etc and fast. If your only ever going to use B&W then go for it.

 

[dave.m]

Steve,
Have you considered how much a toner cartridge is for the Samsung ML-1910?

http://tinyurl.com/337n4d2

About £50 or £55

The £50 will do "Duty Cycle Up to 1500 pages"

 

[Steve]

Steve,
Have you considered how much a toner cartridge is for the Samsung ML-1910?

http://tinyurl.com/337n4d2

About £50 or £55

The £50 will do "Duty Cycle Up to 1500 pages"

Trouble is, a set of inks for the same price will only do, say, 500 pages, at a push!

 

[jj4091]

There are plenty of places where you can get toner cartridges refilled.