An Inexpensive Workhorse!

First, I would have to say this is the best little monochrome on the market and worth its weight in gold. I purchased the printer new, off of Amazon, and from boxed, installation and final test page it took about 20 minutes on two different Mac OS/X 10.5 systems to get set up.

 

Second, I configured the printer using a wireless connection and had no difficulties at all. I really didn't consult with the setup documentation -- if you know a little about wireless networking you shouldn't have any trouble. I'm in a remote location and have WEP/WPA turned off -- so I didn't have to get into those issues.

 

Third, I had an Epson all in wonder. With individual ink cartridges, I always just selected print in black and white only. I recently bought a new cartridge and the chipset changed, and couldn't print in just black -- it began telling me to replace my color cartridges. I knew it was time to quit diddling around with inkjets just for printing in black.

 

In conclusion, I have always told people that I only need black and white printing for envelopes and documents. If I need a photo, I'll send it to a pro lab and have an 8x10 done for under $4 -- a real photo. The only features that I would like to see in the next model is the capability to add more memory and maybe a small tray for loading multiple envelops.

 

Hands down, this is an overall winner for home and small home/office use.

 

UPDATE 2/5/2010

A few readers have written asking if I knew of a Brother wireless laser printer that does color. If you need color check out this printer.

 

Last note : As a computer consultant, the worse printers that I have came across are the Xerox color Phasers (constant jams, burned out drums etc) -- Just saving you some grief if your possibly considering a color laser.