Workshop Printer recommendations

[Michael Kellough]

IMHO try to avoid multi-use (included scanner, fax, microwave, fishtank and whatnot) devices, it's better having to replace (or upgrade to higher quality and/or speed) only the one function you're unhappy with.

I normally agree with not getting a multi-function device, but I love my Brother multi-function wireless laser printer. Being able to "xerox" something with the push of a button is priceless. I also like the ability to easily fax, though that's becoming less and less common.  This has got to be one of the best purchases that I've ever made.

I agree. Another plus for the scanner function is when you need a template of a small item just put it on the glass and hit print. BAM! You've got an outline of your part. Plus on most you can zoom or shrink the output.

Again, I caution you to check the accuracy of the output of a laser printer. Every one I’ve used over the past 35 years or so has been slightly off by different amounts in both axis. If the distortion was the same in both axis it might be possible to adjust the scale (if you were offered .1 percent changes).