Inexpensive but good laser printer?...

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My Son is at University and needs a decent quality but not expensive mono laser printer. He can print at the Uni but they charge him and it's not always convenient so wants something for his student grunge pit house.

Any recommendations for something reasonable quality that will last? Found this at £50; http://www.ebuyer.com/415287-lexmark-ms310dn-33ppm...

Leaves plenty of cash for student essentials (beer & food) but is it any good?...

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Tom_C76 said:

Consumables for Lexmark gear normally cost the earth.

Yes, that was the case with inkjets. I was once given a Lexmark inkjet (with no ink) only to find that replacement cartridges cost as much or more than a decent printer with ink included.

I have an Epson colour laser in my office and the genuine toner cartridges are eye-wateringly expensive but I am using some cheapo compatibles that seem fine - don't know if you can get similar for Lexmark?

So I suppose I'm looking for something reliable with low running costs but no more than £80 - £100 to buy, especially as I'll probably be buying it...

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Tonsko said:

As above, instead of looking for the up front cost, you need to investigate price per page.

The add claims 1.6p/page but a replacement (genuine) toner costs £37, claiming 2.6p/page. I've no idea what is good or bad in terms of per page. My printer cost me around £500 IIRC (but is also photocopy/fax) but the toner lasts for ages.

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Well, I sent him a link to the Lexmark as an example of what is available and he's gone and bought it.

So good or bad that's what he's got, that said at under £50, even if he just uses up the toner and then throws it away it'll still be cheaper than buying 'printer credit' for the University printing service and 1500 pages maybe enough to see him through the next 2 years...