Brother HL-L2360D
Brother
$200 / decade+

This is a tool that’s literally lasted me 10+ years so when you’re counting in decades, that’s a very good thing.
Black and white printing only. But for shipping labels, documents for work/school, tickets for concerts, or whatever else you may be printing, it is indispensable to have ol’ reliable like this Brother in your home.
And ink drums are something you should stock up on (e.g. three drums is a decade for most people). And you shouldn’t have to worry about software updates, etc. when connecting to this workhorse.
Also see: The Verge's 2024 article on "The Best Printer" which mocked Search Engine Optimization (SEO) while also touting that Brother printers just work.
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