> I've seen on eBay old laserjet's selling for next to nothing. I'm assuming > the real cost comes in delivery because they're such big heavy > objects, but > I think one of these things would make a brilliant second hand printer for > an old Mac. Has anyone here ever bought a second hand Laser > printer? What's > the mileage on a toner cartridge? I'm not bothered that they only print > black and white, I just really love the crispness of the text, > and for what > is only a few bucks, could have a top quality printing machine.
Well, toner can do something between 2k to 8k A4's, depending on settings... I remember that 3k pages with 8% coverage is something that HP claims itself. But what comes to printer, I really suggest getting HP LaserJet 5-series (5MP or something like that) I've 5P of those still in use (But not with Mac because I don't have PostScript cartridge that I could directly attach it to Mac...) 5-series are as cheap as 4-series, slightly better tough... ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
