Laser printer use question

[Johnny Rosenberg]

2013/6/9 Phil <phil_lor at bigpond.com>:
> On 09/06/13 16:47, Nils Kassube wrote:
>>
>> Phil wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm considering a HP MFP M175NW multifunction printer which seems to
>>> fill the bill. However, the specs read that the monthly number of
>>> pages is 250 - 950. This seems to imply that the minimum number of
>>> pages is 250. I'm likely to print no more than 5 which has caused me
>>> to waste several expensive ink jet cartridges.
>>>
>>> Have I misunderstood the specs and will I run into problems if I only
>>> print a few, or no, pages per month?
>>
>>
>> There is no problem printing less than the pages meantioned in the specs
>> of a laser printer. The toner doesn't dry out like ink does. The rated
>> monthly pages are more a hint for which customer group the printer is
>> designed. I would think that this printer is made for home use. If you
>> print more than those 250 - 950 pages per month, the device may be
>> defective sooner than you would expect because there are probably some
>> cheap components used which will wear off too soon.
>>
>
> Thanks Nils,
>
> It seemed unlikely that there would be a minimum page count per month due to
> the toner drying or caking, but because this an expensive purchase I thought
> it might be best to ask anyway.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Phil

I don't know if this is of any help, but I have had the HP CM1312MFP
(a colour laser jet multifunction printer) for a couple of years and I
think I use it even less than you would. I have had no problems of
that kind so far. When I needed it, it worked perfectly.

Just make sure there are Linux drivers for your printer. Maybe you
already did. There is a list on their web page somewhere, what
functions are supported for what printer. In my case everything is
supported but I think there are some printers where some functions,
for instance the scanner, is not fully supported. At least a couple of
years ago, when I did my research before buying mine…


Johnny Rosenberg