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I use a LaserJet 1012 that was thrown out at a local law firm. It's almost 20 years old, and still prints great. I used it through high school, college, and now grad school, and haven't once changed the toner. It's plug and play on Linux, but is a pain to get working on Windows >7.

I don't know who still makes decent printers today -- I see a lot of people recommend Brother -- but why buy new when there are tons of cheap old laser printers from the days before they all became anti-consumer garbage?



> but is a pain to get working on Windows >7.

For the audience, the key is using the Vista USB drivers from the site. Good thru 10 and I assume 11.

> It's plug and play on Linux,

Did not know that. Which distro? I have an Arch install that might benefit (from that slow, reliable 1010/1012 slog).


Arch. I have hplip installed as well, and I'm not sure if that's necessary or not.




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