E.T. -- The $99 is the current asking price. I actually paid a lot less for a set of unusual reasons I would likely be unable to reproduce.
I have had a couple Brother models over the past 15 years. I like them because they directly support Linux, but this one also supports Airdrop, Google Drive, (for scanning), wifi-direct, nfc, etc., etc. Here's Brother's page about this device: https://www.brother-usa.com/products/hll2395dw The news is not all great. It's wired ethernet is only 100 mbps, and it's wifi tops out at 801.11n, but that likely helps explain the low price. Actually, this seems true of quite a few printers still on the market today, including others discussed on list here recently. The scan function on the 2395 is flatbed, and very easy to get to. You just lift up the top of the unit, which is a lid hinged at the back. So, I'm looking forward to easily performed good scans. On the other hand there are units today that feature an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with support for single-pass, dual-sided scanning and OCR. So, for a few dollars more one might choose a model with such an option and get both sides of some pages scanned and converted to text in one pass. All in all, there seem to be pretty good deals on printers right now, including multi-function devices. This 2395 Brother is the only multi-function device I've found which does NOT also support fax. I'm personally glad of that, and a bit surprised to find this printer is some 4 years old, as multi-function without fax still seems pretty rare in my recent shopping experience. As always toner cartridges are something of a hassle. Reviews for the 2395 warn that the default toner cartridge will run out quickly. Well, that's likely quickly as in most people, not likely as in my situation where I'll print a couple dozen pages when I print, and then nothing for a month or two. The good news with this printer is that you have options. You can even disable the low toner warning, should you choose, and just keep printing and printing as the output gets fainter and fainter. Or, you can have Amazon auto replenish your toner when the printer informs your Amazon account profile that your toner is low. There are also third party toner providers with much better prices than genuine Brother. I've successfully used third party brands without complaints on my previous Brother devices. Here's Amazon reviews, including about toner options: https://www.amazon.com/Brother-Monochrome-HLL2395DW-Cloud-Based-Replenishment/dp/B0764NWFP8 The machine is set up in its location in my home office but not yet on line. I can't quite figure out how to seat the toner myself, and I don't want to mess that up, so I'm awaiting sighted assistance Tuesday afternoon before I power up. Best, Janina 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries writes: > Good price. Some reviews were not favorable in regard to the toner > cartridge. One even said after 100 sheets he tossed it because it refused to > print even with a new cartridge. I am skeptical on that one though. > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > Many believe that we have been visited > in the past. What if it were true? > > On 2/24/2020 8:57 AM, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I just purchased a Brother HL-L2395DW for my home office. I'm expecting > > it to work well for Apple/Mac, Windows, Android, and Linux--but I've > > just gotten it out of the box. > > > > It was $99 at Amazon. It supports print, copy, and scan. There's no > > builtin fax, which is OK by me. Fax over an analog phone line isn't even > > possible in my office any longer as I haven't had analog phone lines for > > a decade. > > > > I'll update in a day or so whether I had any issues getting printing and > > scanning running from my Macbook Air, which is on Catalina. > > > > Best, > > > > Janina > > > > N2KPV writes: > > > I know this question was asked before . I am looking for an all in one > > > laser printer that works well with mac . > > > > > > Thanks in advance . > > > > > > Ben C. N2KPV > > > > > > -- > > > The following information is important for all members of the Mac > > > Visionaries list. > > > > > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or > > > if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the > > > owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > > > > > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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