New and Used Photocopiers
in Computer Peripherals ·
I’ve got an OKI at my office similar to the one you linked (it’s a 362dn or something close to that).
It’s a decent machine—tough, reliable prints, and the toner isn't too easy on the wallet.
Sadly, after just a few thousand pages, the drum gave out (cost me about $333). The tech told me it was because I used some cheap generic black toner that wasn't up to snuff, so I guess I need to stick to better quality stuff from now on.
Generally speaking, if you want classic photocopying, you need a laser printer—something like that OKI or maybe something beefier.
But honestly? Most people, even entire offices these days, don't really need that anymore since paper-to-paper copying is becoming a rarity.
Usually, you’re either printing something or scanning it to print later.
In those cases, you don't necessarily need a laser that kicks in instantly for copies; an inkjet works fine.
I used to have a Brother 3-in-1 inkjet (the 5910DW) for a long time, and I never felt the need to do high-speed paper-to-paper copying. You either scan 100 pages into a PDF and then decide whether to print it, or you just print some docs or study guides directly. For that, an inkjet is fine, even if it's a bit sluggish with the start-stop rhythm.
Price-wise, the best move is usually going with those EcoTank style printers that have become popular again lately. They're inkjets where you don't bother with cartridges; you just buy bottles and refill them directly. I think Epson, HP, and maybe a few others have setups like that.
Also: do you actually need A3 printing and scanning, or just printing?
It’s a decent machine—tough, reliable prints, and the toner isn't too easy on the wallet.
Sadly, after just a few thousand pages, the drum gave out (cost me about $333). The tech told me it was because I used some cheap generic black toner that wasn't up to snuff, so I guess I need to stick to better quality stuff from now on.
Generally speaking, if you want classic photocopying, you need a laser printer—something like that OKI or maybe something beefier.
But honestly? Most people, even entire offices these days, don't really need that anymore since paper-to-paper copying is becoming a rarity.
Usually, you’re either printing something or scanning it to print later.
In those cases, you don't necessarily need a laser that kicks in instantly for copies; an inkjet works fine.
I used to have a Brother 3-in-1 inkjet (the 5910DW) for a long time, and I never felt the need to do high-speed paper-to-paper copying. You either scan 100 pages into a PDF and then decide whether to print it, or you just print some docs or study guides directly. For that, an inkjet is fine, even if it's a bit sluggish with the start-stop rhythm.
Price-wise, the best move is usually going with those EcoTank style printers that have become popular again lately. They're inkjets where you don't bother with cartridges; you just buy bottles and refill them directly. I think Epson, HP, and maybe a few others have setups like that.
Also: do you actually need A3 printing and scanning, or just printing?