Small cheap printer with Ethernet?

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Hi folks... I am currently using an old HP 6P printer on an ethernet
adapter, and its crap. It works, but I underestimated the amount of use
the printer would get.
Are there any somewhat compact and cheap printers out there used or
otherwise that have an ethernet port? I definitely want to stick with
laser since inkjet is less reliable.
I'm on the lookout for a Samsung ML2525 (minus the W since I don't need
wireless connectivity) just to get an idea of what I'm looking for.
Maybe Samsung has a discontinued model with ethernet that I'm not aware
of? Or HP - I really don't care which brand.
 
Hi folks... I am currently using an old HP 6P printer
on an ethernet adapter, and its crap.
It works, but I underestimated the amount of use
the printer would get.
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I understand your desires.
I scored a wide carriage HP inkjet printer with Ethernet
and it's a delight to have any computer on the network
use the printer directly.
Point any web browser to the printer for status and administration.

You want a laser printer for high use.
I'd suggest focusing on a well rated print engine
with affordable toner.
If it has Ethernet built-in or allows an add-on, great!
(I've seen JetDirect cards to retrofit nearly any HP printer).
Otherwise it's trivial to get a printer server
that converts 10/100 ethernet to serial, parallel and/or USB.
The frustration is losing full remote administration
such as toner level status.
 
Justin said:
Are there any somewhat compact and cheap printers out there used or
otherwise that have an ethernet port? I definitely want to stick with
laser since inkjet is less reliable.
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Brother. Hands down.

Shoot, go wifi for that matter.
 
Hi there


Jeff said:
I understand your desires.
I scored a wide carriage HP inkjet printer with Ethernet
and it's a delight to have any computer on the network
use the printer directly.
Point any web browser to the printer for status and administration.

You want a laser printer for high use.
I'd suggest focusing on a well rated print engine
with affordable toner.
If it has Ethernet built-in or allows an add-on, great!
(I've seen JetDirect cards to retrofit nearly any HP printer).
Otherwise it's trivial to get a printer server
that converts 10/100 ethernet to serial, parallel and/or USB.
The frustration is losing full remote administration
such as toner level status.
Click to expand...

Ethernet is a lot faster then parallel. Go for ethernet.
Duplex is nice too.


Regards,
Rob
 
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