OT: Printer Suggestions

[gaf-mNDKBlG2WHs at public.gmane.org (Jerry Feldman)]

On 02/25/2010 04:20 PM, Laura Conrad wrote:
>>>>>> "Chris" =3D=3D Chris O'Connell <omegahalo-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> writes:
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>     Chris> I've recently taken over the IT department of a non profit
>     Chris>  organization.  I've found that most users have a printer
>     Chris>  on their desk, but no two printers are the same.  I would
>     Chris>  like to standardize on one model/manufacturer if possible
>     Chris>  for a few reasons, the most major reason is the ability to
>     Chris>  order mostly the same types of ink cartridges.
>
>     Chris> Can anyone make any recommendations regarding specific
>     Chris> models or makes based on reliability?
>
> I'd avoid ink jets altogether.  Black and White Lasers are really
> cheap now, and have a cheaper per copy price.
>
> I love my networked black and white Brother laser that does
> duplexing.  I think it was under $300, so maybe the people who really
> need one on their desks could have one of those and you could get
> another one or two plus a networked color printer for the people who
> would rather have the desk space, and put the smell and the noise
> somewhere else.
>
>  =20
Good point Laura. Essentially, a B&W Brother laser is considerably
cheaper than an inkjet on a per-page basis.

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