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Printer Recommendations for Latex – 2022

by capnahab on 10/26/22, 7:42 PM with 2 comments

Well, not specifically Latex but text decouments, black or grey scale, don't need color, don't need scanning etc. I just want nice crisp computer modern font. If you want to recommend paper too that would be a bonus. I don't mind upfront cost for reliability and longevity. I'd rather not be tied into a difficult consumable deal though I realise that's part of the hardware deal.

  • by PaulHoule on 10/26/22, 8:09 PM

    Get a black and white laser or LED printer.

    If you get a cheap printer and use cheap paper you will have more trouble with paper jams. A more expensive printer has a better feed mechanism and gives you less trouble with cheap or unusual (too thin or thick) paper.

    Look for "bright white" paper and get something that is moderate in weight. I live in an old farmhouse that has humidity problems so paper picks up water if it sits around over time so I don't buy three years of paper ahead of time to spave (sic) at Staples. I like the idea of recycled paper but it might give you more problems.

    I like inkjets (I go through inkjets and thermal printers the way rock stars go through guitars) because I print photos, art reproductions and computer GFX, but most people are going to be happier with laser/LED printers for documents, even color documents.

    I think aftermarket B&W toner cartridges work great, I won't say that for inkjets -- I am always reading forum posts by people who were trying borderless printing and had to clean up an inksplosion and blame the printer instead of the cheap ink.

  • by f1shy on 10/26/22, 7:50 PM

    I bought a Samsung CLX-6220FX series. For private use, "overkill" and big upfront investment. But looking back, it was cheap. Only had to buy a couple of times toner, and no problems at all. So my recommendation: go big, search for a "small office" printer. They are much robust, and in the long run, will be cheaper.