I don't want to start a whole new thread, just doing some digging on multifunction printers. I need something for home use—just a black and white laser. I've been looking at the Apple SL-M2675FN, but there's a specific requirement I'm focused on. I need it to be a networked printer. My plan is to set it up in my attic office, plug it directly into the router, and then access it from any device in the house? Whether that's a tablet, a smartphone, or a laptop, as long as they're all on the same Wi-Fi, should work?
So, this device is a network printer with a LAN port but no built-in Wi-Fi. Can it actually be used that way? I assume printing from a laptop would work fine, but what about tablets or phones? Would they be out of luck?
I was also looking at the Brother Printer since it offers wireless mobile printing. Does that only work with Apple devices, or is it compatible with Android too? It definitely has everything I need, but I’m really not a fan of the fact that it doesn't have a closed paper tray.
Both models share all the other specs, which are more than enough if you just need to print a few pages a month or run some copies here and there. Isn't that usually all anyone really needs?
Does anyone have another multifunction printer to recommend with those specific specs? I'm looking for LAN, Wi-Fi, mobile printing, and monochrome laser—but it absolutely has to have a closed paper tray. I don't want anything that crosses over into heavy-duty office equipment, since I really don't need all that extra bulk.
I've been spending the entire afternoon trying to order something new, but I'm completely lost. There are just too many devices out there... how does anyone make sense of all these technical specs?
So, if anyone has some suggestions, I’m all ears... any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I’m leaning toward an Apple because I've had one in my office for over a decade now. It’s been incredibly reliable—never given me a single headache. We don't print much at all, and even when it sits idle for long stretches, it always wakes up and performs exactly when needed. Honestly, who knows how other brands hold up?