i need some help buying a monochrome laser printer with scanning that supports linux, plug and play is a nice thing to have.

🖨️ my available brands are : Epson, cannon and brother

❌ no need for WiFi, fax ,ect

    • qprimedEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I have not used their B&W for a while, so I cannot personally attest to DRM specifically on their monochrome lines, I am currently using the MFC-L9570CDW and updates are not forced. brother has been pretty slow to roll out draconian DRM, though I have heard of it in some colour lines. most brother monochrome lines (from reports I have heard) do not restrict toner replacements - someone correct me if they have personal experience otherwise.

      brother support and sales have been pretty good in my experience. give them a call and ask specific questions. in dealing with them I have always gotten honest, straight answers.

      edit: remove stray number from model.

      • lps2English
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        1 year ago

        I have a color model and it has some mild DRM around toner that can be silenced - so more of a warning

    • mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I bought one of their monochrome toner printers about 4 years ago. When the toner ran out I got a 3rd party replacement on Amazon for cheap ($20 for 2), and it worked without issue.