Printers - Selection and Setup

The Gang tackles printers end to end — choosing between inkjet and laser, OEM vs. third-party ink and toner, getting a new printer talking to a Mac, PC, and phone, and the most common problems (and fixes) that come up along the way. The panel also shares the actual printers sitting on their own desks and the real-world costs and headaches they've run into.

Best Printers 2026: 10 Models Tested for Home Office(Guidespot)

https://www.guidespot.com/best-printers/

5 Best Printers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed(Consumer Reports)

https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/printers/best-printers-of-the-year-a9151182809/

The 5 Best Printers of 2026, Recommended by Experts(NBC Select)

https://www.nbcnews.com/select/amp/rcna171286

OEM vs. Compatible vs. Remanufactured TonerCartridges (Toner Buzz)

https://www.tonerbuzz.com/blog/toner-cartridges-genuine-oem-vs-compatible-vs-remanufactured/

Are Compatible Toner Cartridges Any Good? (imageOne)

https://www.imageoneway.com/blog/are-compatible-toner-cartridges-any-good

Name Brand vs. Remanufactured vs. CompatibleCartridges (LD Products)

https://www.ldproducts.com/blog/name-brand-vs-remanufactured-vs-compatible-printer-cartridges/

Printers 101 for Seniors (Number Analytics)

https://www.numberanalytics.com/blog/printers-101-for-seniors

How to Set Up a Wireless Printer: Step-by-Step Guide(Laptop Outlet)

https://www.laptopoutlet.co.uk/blog/how-to-setup-a-wireless-printer.html

Printer Troubleshooting FAQs: Quick Fixes for CommonPrinting Problems (HP)

https://www.hp.com/us-en/tech-takes/printers/troubleshooting/printer-troubleshooting-common-problems-quick-fixes.html

Peter Brother HL-L2370DW — black & white laser (homeoffice)HP ENVY Inspire 7200 — color inkjet, with scanner(wife's office)

CharlieEpson WorkJet 630 — color inkjet with cartridges,built-in scanner

ChrisEpson Artisan 730 (2015) — color inkjet, all-in-onescan/copy

BobBrother monochrome laserBrother color laserCanon color inkjet (wife's office)

MartyBrother DCP-L2640DW — wireless compact monochromemulti-function laser, copy/scan/duplex (home office)Canon imageCLASS MF3010 VP — wired monochromemultifunction laser with scanner/copier (office)Program Contact InformationYouTube: youtube.com/@OldMacGangWebsite: ThePodTalk.Net Email: [email protected]