rjweb Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 Good afternoon, I am in need of a new printer, I want to be able to scan a pattern and make smaller or larger, don’t need color, has to be wireless, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thx RJ OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 I currently have a brother laser, without scanner. I love it, but do miss the scanner from time to time. If I needed one today I would buy this one, a laser all-in-one. I like the laser printers because the toner doesn't dry out between uses like inkjets often do, and the toner seems to last forever. I think I have bought tonner cartridge 2 times in 5 years. OCtoolguy, kmmcrafts and stoney 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Wilson Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 For sure go laser check the Black Friday ads for the stores like Office Depot and Best Buy etc... might be able to score a good deal. Always research the toner cost for the printer also. kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 I have a Brothers laser printer. It has a scanner and is wireless. I agree with Devin. Watch for Black Friday sales. kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 I'm thinking about getting a new printer as well.. so this topic I will be following.. I'd like to get away from inkjet printers which is what I've had for always, LOL Are there laser printers with the wide format? My current printer can print 11 x 17 papers which is nice for those larger patterns. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 A couple of years ago I bought a Brother all-in-one color laser printer. I love it! No messy ink to fool with. Never fails to print unless I forget to load the paper. It has a single sheet feed that allows me to print on the full page shipping labels that Kevin put me onto way back. I can't say enough good about this printer. I picked it up on sale from Amazon at the time for $227. It came with the starter cartridges and I'm still using them. There is a youtube video that shows how to "reset" the printer when it comes to that point where it wants you to buy new cartridges. So far, I'm still on the first ones. I did buy a black toner cartridge but it's still in the box. The number on my printer is MFC-9130CW. It has been discontinued but they are still out there. kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 My pattern printer is an old HP Laserjet that keeps on working. For printing different sizes, you will need software to adjust the sizes that you want, but the right software will let you do many different things. I use Photo Shop and Affinity. Either one lets me add many small patterns to a single sheet, so I don't waste paper. Many programs can do this, as well as let you design your own patterns. Some are free, and some not. I'm a pro photographer, so I use Photoshop and Affinity for working on my photo projects as well as my scroll saw patterns. Charley OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 I have Brother inkjet, three in one. It takes up to A3 paper, can copy and enlarge just like a copier, can scan and also copy multiple pages at once and print on both sides of the paper. I like the colour because I can alter the black lines to red on patterns for cutting. Also excellent for printing labels, business cards and stickers. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 I have a Brother all in one. I love it. Scans are crisp and it is not hard on toner at all. I would highly recommend it. I also remember this topic being discussed here before. Can't remember exactly when but I believe you can search the forums here. Might be worth the look up and read. OCtoolguy and John B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 Brother HL-3170CDW is what I use. The lighting got my first Brother printer. It has wired, wireless, and USB connections and works with any operating system. A big plus because this is a 100% Linux shop. It works great and never has a problem. There are lots of 3rd party toner cartridges available for it cheap. I worked in IT for more than 30 years. I that time, I came to call printers semi-automatic paper shredding devices. I have never had a jam other issue with this printer. I'm not too fond of any combination printer scanners. What you get many times is an OK printer and a poor scanner, which may be OK for your purposes, but remember that if the scanner stops working, you have to replace the scanner and the printer. It also adds complexity. I have an Epson Perfection V600 Photo scanner purchased directly from Epson. OCtoolguy and crupiea 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 I have an HP 4655 it's ok just a little hard on ink I get better ink useage on the replacement odd brand cartridges. the HP son't last as long as they use too. IKE OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 I bought a color laser a few years ago and it was some of the best money I have spent in years. No scanner but if I want to scan something, I just take a pic with my phone and email it to myself. Then I can print it from there. As far as making bigger pics, no printers will do that without spending a ton of money. I just insert pics into excel and make them bigger that way, print them out and tape the edged together. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted November 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 Thx for all your information, I will definitely look into the brother brand, I will post what I end up with, thx again, RJ OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 Looking at the laser printers tonight on best buy website.. All of them look like they have two drawers for paper? I sure could use one for label paper and one for standard paper... I cannot see anywhere in the specs about two paper trays but they "look like" they do? That be a plus if so and worth more money in my book.. I'm always opening my single paper tray to add my label papers every time I need to print a pattern.. Be nice to just hit print and select what paper drawer to use.. Is there such a thing? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 Usually that second drawer is for the toner cartridges. kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 Ahh okay, I kinda wondered that.. Thank you for the photos that helps a lot.. Sure would be nice to have two paper trays.. not sure if the make them like that or not.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 What ever printer i have works for me OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 2 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: Ahh okay, I kinda wondered that.. Thank you for the photos that helps a lot.. Sure would be nice to have two paper trays.. not sure if the make them like that or not.. Actuality, they do make two drawer printers. When I was researching printers a few months ago, I saw several that loaded two different sizes or styles of paper. Perfect for regular printing paper and mailing labels. But you pay up for it. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) Mine has 2 trays, one for A4 and one for A3 as well as a single feed slot for heavy card. It's a Brother MFC J6920DW you can also enlarge or reduce from the printer, just like a copier. I don't use Brother cartridges, I use generic ones, a fraction of the cost and last just as long and give an equally good finish if you are printing photos onto photographic paper. Edited November 13, 2020 by John B kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrscroller Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 HI, I have a brother black and white laser printer with scanner and I love it for scroll saw patterns. When you buy new toner get the regular Brother brand and the larger soze cartridge, I recently got a cheaper one off ebay and it was not the best. Didn't last long. Also about once a week pull your cartridge out of the holder and genly shake it up and down a couple times to stir up the toner so you get even color. Bill OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelCass Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 We have a Epson XP340,bought it at Walmarts. It is wireless and the ink cartridges are the cheapest of pretty much all of the other machines. I can do black and white or color. Scans well, I have even put flat ornaments on the scanner and got a good pattern. No Problem. We buy our cartridges off E-bay and I can always get a set (4- one black and one of each color) for less then $30.00. Just be sure the seller is NOT in China, Korea etc. Its a great little machine for around $40.00. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 On 11/11/2020 at 4:35 PM, kmmcrafts said: I'm thinking about getting a new printer as well.. so this topic I will be following.. I'd like to get away from inkjet printers which is what I've had for always, LOL Are there laser printers with the wide format? My current printer can print 11 x 17 papers which is nice for those larger patterns. Some of the better ones will let you add a second tray. They usually stack. They are pricy, you can expect to spend $200 or more for a second tray. OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 Dang it! This is a most disgusting bunch of posts. Hadn't thought about a laser printer. I have two ink jet printer and now (not my fault) I ended up ordering a laser printer. My wife wasn't much help. When I mentioned it to her she just told me to do whatever I want. Not much I can do about it now. It is a BrotherDCPL2550DW. B&W with scanner. $159 at Amazon. Hope I like it. There are free returns. kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted November 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 Rocky, keep us posted on your new purchase, You know I had a employee working for me 40 years ago, his name was Rocky, life is a circle, RJ OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, rjweb said: Rocky, keep us posted on your new purchase, You know I had a employee working for me 40 years ago, his name was Rocky, life is a circle, RJ My son-in-law is Rockie. That is his real name as on his birth certificate. Should get the printer Tuesday. Will keep posted. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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