With the insanity that is the current state of ink jet printers I have decided to go laser. I have given up on $50 printers that require a $60 ink refill and will be tossing all my printers to the curb.
I figured that folks around here know a bit about computers and music and might have insight into the current crop of laser printers suited to printing manuscript from Finale.
Criteria:
#1 - inexpensive to operate. If I have to pay a bit more to get a lower operating cost I am fine with that - within reason. My printer will sit inactive for extended periods and then be asked to print out modest quantities (20 - 150 sheets per job) for personal use and for use by various ensembles I work with. I want it to function without needing new supplies every time I need it. I have had it with ink jets drying out with 85% full cartridges installed.
#2 - black only, unless there is some spectacular deal on a color printer. I seldom use color - I can't think of a time I ever needed color, though it is nice to have.
#3 - wireless hookup. I'd like to be able to print from my ipod without plugging in to anything. I see most current printer lines offer this on models and think it might be handy. I have the real book on my pod and it would be nice to be able to print out a chart directly.
Those are the things I'd like to have covered, but I have grown fond of my stand alone copier printers. There are times where it has been handy to have a copier in house and not have to drive anywhere in the middle of the night or during a snow storm. Printing both sides might be nice too, but seems like a luxury at this time.
Any suggestions or recommendations?
I figured that folks around here know a bit about computers and music and might have insight into the current crop of laser printers suited to printing manuscript from Finale.
Criteria:
#1 - inexpensive to operate. If I have to pay a bit more to get a lower operating cost I am fine with that - within reason. My printer will sit inactive for extended periods and then be asked to print out modest quantities (20 - 150 sheets per job) for personal use and for use by various ensembles I work with. I want it to function without needing new supplies every time I need it. I have had it with ink jets drying out with 85% full cartridges installed.
#2 - black only, unless there is some spectacular deal on a color printer. I seldom use color - I can't think of a time I ever needed color, though it is nice to have.
#3 - wireless hookup. I'd like to be able to print from my ipod without plugging in to anything. I see most current printer lines offer this on models and think it might be handy. I have the real book on my pod and it would be nice to be able to print out a chart directly.
Those are the things I'd like to have covered, but I have grown fond of my stand alone copier printers. There are times where it has been handy to have a copier in house and not have to drive anywhere in the middle of the night or during a snow storm. Printing both sides might be nice too, but seems like a luxury at this time.
Any suggestions or recommendations?