Posted by Karen/OK on 1/8/09 12:15pm
Msg #273847

Printer question

I have researched through the orange button and concluded that the current two best printers for my purposes, (black & white, low cost toner) are the hp4200 and the brother hl5240. Do those of you who have these printers have any complaints? I can buy the hp on ebay for $189.00 + shipping and the brother on ebay for 137.68 + shipping. So, prices are comparable, just need negative feedback if there is any.
Thanks!

Reply by Karen Hughes on 1/8/09 12:17pm
Msg #273848

p.s. The hp is refurbished and the brother is new.

Reply by Calnotary on 1/8/09 12:28pm
Msg #273850

The brother was on sale or still on sale in officedepot for 99.99 and it was new, free shipping.

Reply by Calnotary on 1/8/09 12:30pm
Msg #273851

http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/p16_Black-White-Laser-Printers_141757_Business_Supplies_10051_true_SEARCH

Reply by Calnotary on 1/8/09 12:36pm
Msg #273853

How about this toner cartridge for the brother:


http://www.meritline.com/brother-tn550-tn580-compatible-black-toner-cartridge.html



Almost as cheap as the toner kits with the cartridge included.

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 1/8/09 12:55pm
Msg #273856

I have owned two of the Brother 5240s. One of the biggest complaints is that some of them had a real problem with crinkling paper. One of mine did that and was promptly returned. The other one never did, and is running great and after two years I still haven't needed to replace the drum unit. I estimate that will need replacing in the next few months, though. I buy the high capacity toner cartridges, and I only have to change them 2-3 times a year. Maybe I'm just economical in how I print, but I don't think so... I'm printing hundreds of pages a day.

I have since also purchased the Brother 5250 Dual Tray -- and I love that one just as much.

Whatever you do, if the borther shows signs of crinkling, return it quickly because it will always do it. I really like the one I have that works, though. It's fast and a real workhorse.

Reply by Art_PA on 1/8/09 1:53pm
Msg #273861

They are really different machines. The HP is a heavy duty business machine. If you are looking at it you should consider the 4200dtn which comes with 2 trays.

Reply by MW/VA on 1/8/09 3:52pm
Msg #273878

For some odd reason I didn't have much luck with my HP's. I ended up getting the HP 5250DN (dual tray) and really like it. It is amazingly fast & toner isn't expensive. I would recommend a dual tray if you're purchasing a new printer.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 1/9/09 3:50am
Msg #273943

Re: Printer question ??

Your post sounds contradictory. By any chance did you mean you didn't have much luck with Brother printer (because you ended up saying that you really like your HP)?

Reply by Karen/OK on 1/8/09 5:00pm
Msg #273887

Thanks, everyone. n/m