[NTLUG:Discuss] usb to ethernet printer

[Christopher Cox]

On 08/29/2017 07:12 PM, fredjame at fredjame.cnc.net wrote:
> Looking for a replacement for an old HP LJ 4m+
> Most new printers in the low price end are wireless and/or USB, but not Ethernet.
> Anyone had any experience with the USB to Ethernet adapters for connecting a USB printer to an LAN via Ethernet?
>
> My need is really a laser printer (toner) to print the occasional envelope, thus the low price end.

Maybe on the low end.. the
HP LaserJet Pro M402n

But some advice, go with last year's (or two) model of a popular HP business 
class printer.  Just because they are pretty serviceable part wise and won't 
have to worry about parts and toner.  Remarkably, ones is reasonable condition 
will act just like brand new at less than 1/10th original cost.

Of course, it's up to you.

Our CP3505dn (from 2008) is still cranking and under fairly good use.  I've had 
to replace the fuser module, but other than that, no problems at all.  And I 
never have to worry about getting parts or toner.  It's a work horse.  I see 
some on ebay with like 14,000 page counts for $150 USD (pretty sure I paid 
$1500+ or so for mine brand new).

Now, with that said, it IS a work horse... not really what you need for 
something used just for envelopes.  And it's big, like most mid-heavy duty 
lasers.  It's also very fast.  Great for color photos.