We have an Epson which produces very good pictures but is expensive to run and the cartridges cannot be refilled -- which seems like a crime!. Do we buy a cheap laser for B&W printing, and if so any recommendations? Usage varies depending on kids at home during holidays from 10 to 100 pages / week Kevin Murray
It's certainly a better idea to use a laser printer for everyday printing, but very little ecological information is available. The only company that uses ecological factors as a central plank in its marketing is Kyocera, and its ECOSYS label "represents ecology, economy, and system". The web site says:
Kyocera Mita's ECOSYS engine offers you an alternative approach to cartridge printing. The traditional laser printer, based on a toner cartridge forces you, by design, to scrap everything mechanically clever about the printer when the toner runs out. We have designed our printers in such a way that when toner runs dry, that's all you replace, in a clean and convenient cassette. The drum, developer and cleaning system have been built to last. As a result we are able to offer you page printers that conform to all software standards yet are capable of printing three times as much for your money. Since the acquisition of Mita, we've applied the same long-life drum technology to our copier based multifunctional products, to offer similar ecological and economical benefits.
You can also download an Ecosys Brochure (PDF / 731K) .
The Kyocera FS-1020D seems to be the cheapest model, if it is still current.
What do readers think?
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