[GLLUG] Laser printers, or buying your next enemy...

[Bert W. Carrier Jr.]

Hello folks,

I need some advice.

I'm in the market for a new laser printer.   I'll be attaching it to my 
small office network, so it must have ethernet hookup.  4 out of 5 
computers are running Ubuntu, so Linux compatibilty is a must.

I've had old HP laserjets that never died, never jammed and never 
complained.  (my LJ4 Plus for example).  So I'm kind of partial to HP 
laserjets, but I don't think that the quality is the same now as it was 
back in the glorious '90s.  On the other hand, what else is out there?   
Lexmark?  Brother?  I know nothing about the reliability or reputation 
of those guys.

So if you were in my shoes, and had a budget of up to $200 to spend on a 
monochrome laser, what would you get?   All opinions are welcome.  All I 
know is that if I make the wrong decision, I'll be re-enacting the 
printer destruction scene in "Office Space".

Thanks,
Bert