Need advice on selecting a fresh printer following the Windows 11 upgrade?
Need advice on selecting a fresh printer following the Windows 11 upgrade?
My printer was 15 years old and functioning properly, now I need to replace it and don’t know where to start—it’s a simple printer/scanner combo. I rarely use it, but it’s something I really need; I mainly print in black only. An inkjet works if the black cartridge is installed, and I’m open to laser options too, though reliability is my top priority. Cost isn’t the main concern, but I’d like to keep it under $150.
It's interesting what I've encountered recently. We used to have an older Brother printer connected to a WiFi share, but after updating W11 it no longer appears on any of the W11 devices. On the other hand, we ended up needing a new printer for the shop, which still has some W10 models that are being replaced, and the new one isn't functioning there either. This situation has happened before, but it's quite unusual for both to stop working at the same time with the same update cycle.
I also faced issues with USB and printer sharing—it's a hassle all by itself. I haven't managed to get the shop's printer to work yet. I can handle basic printing tasks, but nothing advanced, and even scanning isn't possible with the Windows Scan app.
I had to swap out my Canon Pixma MG2922 since the ink was drying up and it no longer adhered well to paper. I bought an Epson XP 4200 at Target for around $60 on sale. It’s wireless with a wired USB option, includes a scanner, and prints in both color and black and white. I’m not sure how long it will last, but it still manages to get some work done occasionally.
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