burlmart wrote:
thanks, Tom. very clean explanation that i will pass along. my guess is they are very infrequent users.
can you point out a good unit?
I'm using the HL-L2360DW model which has a wired Ethernet connection in addition to the WIFi options and does double sided printing. Chose it from my daughter's success with the 2340 model, which is a bit lower on features but connects well to everything (Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android via WiFi). Turns out that I didn't use the Ethernet connection because to be wired to my router meant plugging it in to a 15 amp circuit already fully loaded with computers, TV, table lamps et al.
Power supply is a key requirement for modern laser printers. They used to be hot all the time or slow warming up. These newer ones sleep, keeping only communications open, and want to heat up fast to print right away. Mine will draw 9 amps warming up, somewhat more than a toaster or electric griddle (thus I moved it to a kitchen circuit).
