Printer
Good8/10Mid-rangeBrother is widely recommended for no-fuss laser printing with low running costs. In 2025 it faced accusations that firmware updates restricted non-Brother toner; Brother denied blocking compatibles, but the episode dented its reputation.
Good at
- Mono laser printers are a long-time reviewer favourite
- Low toner costs, especially with high-yield cartridges
- Durable, simple machines for home offices
- INKvestment Tank inkjets offer lower running costs
Weak at
- 2025 accusations that firmware hampered third-party toner (denied)
- Photo printing is weaker than Canon or Epson
- Printer software and apps look dated
- Reliability
- Value
- Features
- Service & warranty
In New Zealand: Widely stocked at Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and PB Tech; has a local NZ office.
In Australia: Local head office and wide retail availability incl. Officeworks.
HL laserDCP / MFC laser multifunctionINKvestment TankMFC-J inkjet
Best for: Home offices and families printing mostly documents
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