Brother HL-12 Laser Printer - Repair or replace?

Dinarius

I've had a Brother HL-12 for a few years.

A couple of years back, paper jammed in during printing. I pulled out the jammed sheets and, ever since, it always prints smudged or grey coated sheets.

Since I only use it for invoicing, I've lived with it. However, it has now taken a serious turn for the worse and the prints are almost illegible.

Is it worth replacing the (original) cartridge, assuming that's the problem, or should I just bite the bullet and replace it?

I want laser quality, but I have very little use for a printer other than invoicing and the occasional letter.

Thanks.

D.

snappieT

New laser printers for low volume usage are now quite cheap (see this €140 one from elara)

I'd say that'd be your best bet.

djmarkus

And that is an excellent little printer.

Dinarius

Bought the printer from Elara. Superb! Many thanks for the tip.

Question: They told me that the cartridge that comes with it is only good for a short while. Any tips on where to buy cartriges?

Thanks again.

D.

djmarkus

I think you can buy a refill kit off ebay for like a tenner!