Posted by Marrie on 11/8/10 7:58pm
Msg #360283

Printer

I have a Samsung Laser Printer ML2851ND uses toner very fast. Can you give any suggestion on printer that other Notaries are using.

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 11/8/10 8:06pm
Msg #360284

For loan docs and other monochrome printing, I primarily use a Brother 5250-DNT. I don't believe that model is available anymore, but a lot of notaries here use Brother printers.

I also have a Samsung color laser printer (CLP-620ND) ... but I won't use it for loan docs. I only use that for times when I actually need color printing.

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 11/8/10 8:08pm
Msg #360286

PS...

I beleive the most comparable successor to the model I have is now the HL-5370DWT.

Reply by jnew on 11/8/10 10:34pm
Msg #360303

Re: PS...

Brother 5250 DNT. Uses a lot of toner and drum replacements but so do the others. Workhorse and very reliable, plus inexpensive. Got mine for under 400.00

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 11/8/10 10:40pm
Msg #360304

Re: PS...

I don't have the toner issues, really. I use the high-yield cartridges and I always print with toner saver turned on.

Reply by kathy/ca on 11/9/10 12:44am
Msg #360311

Marian, with toner saver turned on, is print dark enough?

On my HP if I check the "toner saver" box, print comes out quite light. I do this for personal use but not for printing loan docs.

Reply by CopperheadVA on 11/9/10 6:13am
Msg #360318

Me too - I think mine is too light for loan docs w/HP 2430tn n/m

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 11/9/10 7:13am
Msg #360323

How light is too light? n/m

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 11/9/10 9:59am
Msg #360345

Re: Marian, with toner saver turned on, is print dark enough?

It is for me... and I've never had anyone complain. I'd be happy to mail you a sample if you want.

Reply by JENNY/TX on 11/8/10 8:28pm
Msg #360296

I have 2 Brother HL 5370 printers with extra trays. They are wireless and I love them. Without the extra tray they are about $250. Check Ebay or Amazon for price on extra tray.

Reply by BrotherOwner on 11/8/10 10:47pm
Msg #360306

Current version is Brother HL-5370DWT (D= duplex, W=wireless or wired, T=lower or 2nd 250 sheet tray)
Current best price upon quick search is at PCconnection.com $229 with free shipping. Yes, I have bought from them before. Always best price to buy second tray Brother printers, not single tray and add 2nd tray.
No, I don't have any connection to Brother or PCconnections other than I'v had brother faxes and printers for 20 years. YMMV!!

Linky: http://www.pcconnectionexpress.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=9648559&cac=Result

Reply by BrotherOwner on 11/9/10 12:09am
Msg #360309

Re: Printer Are you using too high a quality print level?

I use 300 dpi or dots per inch and the print quality for docs is fine, and this saves both toner and printing time.

Reply by MW/VA on 11/9/10 11:16am
Msg #360365

IMO Brother printers are the most economical to operate.

I'm currently using a HL-5240 w/extra tray. It's an older model, was discontinued & I picked it up for under $100 about 6 months back. It's about the same as the HL-5250. You might try Ebay or some of the other sites to see if you can pick up an older model. Good luck.