Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "billshat44" <billshat44@...> wrote:
>
> My Okidata B4200 laster priner died 3 or 4  months ago and I want to
> replace it.  I didn't use it for printing schematics so it was a
> natural death 8>).  I was wondering what laser printers the members of
> this group used and what method of transfers they used (magazine,
> photo paper,etc)  I am leaning towards a HP1006 since the drum and
> toner are tied together even though the toner is more expensive,
> replacing a $150 drum is a thing of the past.  I was wondering if
> anyone else is using this printer.  I also read that someone else
> liked the Okidata printer and I can find a used one for the same price
> as the HP.  Please give me some guidance as to your preferences.
> 
> Thanks
> CJ

I've got a $99 HP P1006 (from Staples) that I'm quite happy with. 
Nice dense prints.

I've also got a Brother HL-2140 that I'm not so impressed with.  Lots
of dropout, not very dense prints.

This is from a perspective of someone who uses the laser printer to do
toner resists for PCBs, so density and coverage are important.  That's
really my only criteria for good vs. bad.

Dave