Samsung ML-1710 Laser Printer
Samsung 1710 Product Link
Reviews:
No specific reviews, another MacRumors reader actually recommended this product to me. I'll add his comments in the replies.
Features/Needs:
I personally was looking for a printer to replace an Epson 880 Color Inkjet printer for general text printing. I found I used the printer mostly for text pages... not color.
So, I was looking for something that was relatively inexpensive overall, but an overall improvement in terms of text quality and speed than my Epson.
Also, after coming from a InkJet printer, I realized that cost of supplies was important as well.
Mac OS X compatability was a must.
Other Products
I looked over HP's Laser Printer offerings -- unfortunately, they don't offer their low-end Laser Printers as Mac-compatible printers. So, I was eyeballing the mid-range printers ($300-$500) -- mostly because I didn't have a feel for what I needed.
What finally pushed me over the edge was the inexpensive price of the Samsung ($199 before $70 rebate), and the relatively inexpensive cost of toner carts. $70 for 3000 page toner.
Am I Happy?
Yep - very happy. The only thing perhaps is that the printer is a bit loud. But speed-wise, it's much speedier than the Epson, and works very well. No complaints. The ink-saver option extends your toner life and doesn't seem to make an appreciable difference in quality.
Samsung 1710 Product Link
Reviews:
No specific reviews, another MacRumors reader actually recommended this product to me. I'll add his comments in the replies.
Features/Needs:
I personally was looking for a printer to replace an Epson 880 Color Inkjet printer for general text printing. I found I used the printer mostly for text pages... not color.
So, I was looking for something that was relatively inexpensive overall, but an overall improvement in terms of text quality and speed than my Epson.
Also, after coming from a InkJet printer, I realized that cost of supplies was important as well.
Mac OS X compatability was a must.
Other Products
I looked over HP's Laser Printer offerings -- unfortunately, they don't offer their low-end Laser Printers as Mac-compatible printers. So, I was eyeballing the mid-range printers ($300-$500) -- mostly because I didn't have a feel for what I needed.
What finally pushed me over the edge was the inexpensive price of the Samsung ($199 before $70 rebate), and the relatively inexpensive cost of toner carts. $70 for 3000 page toner.
Am I Happy?
Yep - very happy. The only thing perhaps is that the printer is a bit loud. But speed-wise, it's much speedier than the Epson, and works very well. No complaints. The ink-saver option extends your toner life and doesn't seem to make an appreciable difference in quality.