Hey guys i need to get a secondhand laser printer for doing my own pcb's...any recommendations? what's a good option for minimum dpi,
and cartridge value? and anything else you can think of :)
thanks,
phil
I have a Samsung ML2010 and I buy a generic toner that is less than $30. I've been using it since '04 and it works pretty well.
+1 on that model.
I tried a refil toner that DID NOT work at all.
Probably a fluke.
But I use photopaper...
Yeah. It's a pretty simple machine. One of my replacement toners wasn't working well at all. The company replaced it and now it's perfect.
I use magazine pages or press n peel run through a GBC laminator which gives pretty consistent results.
I know that the HP laserjet 9040dn that I use at work does a great job, but those things cost like 3 grand...
My cheapest of the cheap HP LJ 1018 has done fine.
theres a Brother HL-2040 going cheap where i live...would that do? It'll be for press n peel and nothing else.
EDIT: I just saw another thread saying the Brothers are shit. but, theres also a HP Laserjet 2100tn there too..?
phil
From the "press n peel" website
"Note: We are getting reports that PnP is not working well
with later model Brother brand copiers and laser printers
We will keep you informed of any discoveries"
I have a Brother laser printer, it is not good for press n peel.
Andrew.
using the samsung ML-2240 here, great results. fairly cheap, and compact.
If you can find a Samsung ML-1710 on craigslist or ebay, they work fantastic