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Goonch

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2. Laser printers range from........

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Mon Dec 22, 2025, 08:47 AM

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$140 to $700+, while toner costs vary but offer a lower cost-per-page, with monochrome cartridges often yielding thousands of pages for $40-$100+, and color toner costing more, making them cheaper long-term for high-volume printing despite higher initial costs than inkjet, especially if you use third-party brands.
Laser Printer Costs (Upfront)

Basic Monochrome: Around $140 - $200 (e.g., Brother HL-L2405W).
Mid-Range/Color All-in-One: $250 - $400+ (e.g., Canon imageCLASS, Brother MFC).

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Would we be better with a laser printer? [View all] CTyankee Monday OP

Laser printer ksprog Monday #1

My color laser printer does reasonably well with color pictures. lastlib Monday #8

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A B/W laser printer is much more economical. lastlib Monday #3

Definitely go with the laser printer... Wuddles440 Monday #4

Maybe consider a lower-cost color inkjet printer that's easier to replace the toner? FakeNoose Monday #5

We went to a color laser printer a few years ago and love it radical noodle Monday #6

My Brother HL2240D laser turned 14 in November outlasted 3 color inkjet printers. IA8IT Monday #7

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