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Printer Recommendations for Latex – 2022

4 pointsby capnahabover 2 years ago
Well, not specifically Latex but text decouments, black or grey scale, don't need color, don't need scanning etc. I just want nice crisp computer modern font. If you want to recommend paper too that would be a bonus. I don't mind upfront cost for reliability and longevity. I'd rather not be tied into a difficult consumable deal though I realise that's part of the hardware deal.

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PaulHouleover 2 years ago
Get a black and white laser or LED printer.<p>If you get a cheap printer and use cheap paper you will have more trouble with paper jams. A more expensive printer has a better feed mechanism and gives you less trouble with cheap or unusual (too thin or thick) paper.<p>Look for &quot;bright white&quot; paper and get something that is moderate in weight. I live in an old farmhouse that has humidity problems so paper picks up water if it sits around over time so I don&#x27;t buy three years of paper ahead of time to spave (sic) at Staples. I like the idea of recycled paper but it might give you more problems.<p>I like inkjets (I go through inkjets and thermal printers the way rock stars go through guitars) because I print photos, art reproductions and computer GFX, but most people are going to be happier with laser&#x2F;LED printers for documents, even color documents.<p>I think aftermarket B&amp;W toner cartridges work great, I won&#x27;t say that for inkjets -- I am always reading forum posts by people who were trying borderless printing and had to clean up an inksplosion and blame the printer instead of the cheap ink.
f1shyover 2 years ago
I bought a Samsung CLX-6220FX series. For private use, &quot;overkill&quot; and big upfront investment. But looking back, it was cheap. Only had to buy a couple of times toner, and no problems at all. So my recommendation: go big, search for a &quot;small office&quot; printer. They are much robust, and in the long run, will be cheaper.