Posted by Ali/IL on 3/7/11 4:22pm
Msg #375357

Please help me in choosing a printer

I know that you have helped me with giving me brands of printers but, I am still confused. Don't want to buy something that I may have to return.

I am looking at printers but, in description I see that they do duplex printing meaning printing on both sides of page. What I want is the one that is able to automatically switch from legal and letter on it's own.

Are these the ones that have the D after it? I am seeing dlt,dw,dtn.

Thanks for helping me

Reply by CopperheadVA on 3/7/11 4:27pm
Msg #375358

d = duplex
t = extra tray
n = network capable

I have an HP 2430tn, so it has an extra tray and it is network capable.

Reply by James Dawson on 3/7/11 4:38pm
Msg #375360

First it would be helpful if you could disclose how much you wanted to pay for it. Some of the members here are very serious, high volume full time NSA so they either have top of the line or more than one laser printers. Some also have back-ups. I 'm saying this because no one wants to lead you in the wrong direction.

I have had two laser printers that are now manufactured discontinued, I purchased them knowing that but the price was right for me. I am a full time/part-time serious retired NSA and I have a HP 2035dn which suits me just fine. My previous printer was a HP2015dn which worked fine until the drum broke (after 4 years of use).
Hope this info helps.

Reply by Linda Juenger on 3/7/11 4:53pm
Msg #375361

I love my HP 4100. I have 3 of them, all dual tray. They automatically select the correct paper size when the box is checked in the print screen. I don't duplex.

Reply by Ireneky on 3/7/11 5:30pm
Msg #375363

I have a Dell NFP 1815n It's been a dream machine no problems in 4 years It was a little pricey and I had to pay an extra tray

Reply by LisaWI on 3/7/11 5:32pm
Msg #375364

You can also purchase a printer with one tray and if do-able, purchase the second tray seperately. Like from Ebay and they are usually very inexpensive. Just make sure when you purchase your printer it is able to add an extra tray.

I have 3 laser printers. One is a HP 7340 all in one for scanning and faxing mostly. My other 2 are a HP 2200 and a Brother 5140. Both of these I purchased the extra tray from Ebay. The 2200 Ive had since I started in this biz 6 yrs ago and is a work horse, but the Brother is faster with printing PDF's. The HP I think I paid about $200 some for it at a place that refurbishes HP printers. The extra tray was about $50.

My personal opinion is the older models are better made with higher quality materials used to make it. The ones I see new in the stores these days seem to be made with lesser quality materials.

If you are unsure about which one you want to purchase and feel you might not like it, then buy local. That way its easy to just take it back.

Good Luck, I know how you feel about wanting to get the right one the first time

Reply by FeliseSoCal on 3/7/11 7:26pm
Msg #375379

Brother 5370 DWT

You need the Dual tray and high yield cartridges cut your cost per unit considerably.
Mine is awesome.

I buy reconditioned ink cartridges from inkjetsuperstore, but did not have luck with the reconditioned drum. Just bought the same printer again, it was only $50 more than a new drum.

Reply by Lee/AR on 3/7/11 5:49pm
Msg #375365

Your volume should influence 'which printer'. I've still got the printer I started with and it works just fine but I window-shop from time to time. One thing I have noticed is that the newer the printer, the higher print resolution it uses. High resolution means more toner. That's what they like selling...lots & lots of toner. Mine will go as low as 300 dpi; most newer ones are 1200 dpi (3 times the toner). You can't see the difference in print quality. I had one years ago that was 150 dpi...and that was good quality printing also.

Reply by CopperheadVA on 3/7/11 6:44pm
Msg #375373

Hmmm that's interesting about how the manufacturers are limiting the print resolution options on the newer printers. I bought my HP 2430tn new in 2006 and the lowest it goes is 600 dpi. I also have the option to use it in economode, but I've found that it depends on the individual toner cartridge as to how acceptable the printing looks in economode. Most of the time it's acceptable, but once in a while it's just too light. I use remanufactured cartridges from LD Products.

Reply by Frank/NC on 3/7/11 5:57pm
Msg #375366

I am partial to HP printers and have a p2015X as well as a 2055DN to print loan docs. You might also want to get an all-in-one for faxing. Both the p2015X and the 2055DN are good but I would be sure to get the additional service contract if you buy it new. I don't think the 2015X is available new anymore but do think the 2055DN is available. I believe that all dual tray printers select the size paper automatically. Make certain the printer that you buy is compatible with your computer's operating system.

Reply by jaxson on 3/8/11 8:07am
Msg #375415

Refurbished HP 4200