Printer
Good7/10Mid-rangeKyocera is an office brand whose ECOSYS lasers are known for durability and low running costs. It makes sense for heavy home-office printing, but most buyers will find it through IT retailers or dealers rather than mainstream stores.
Good at
- ECOSYS long-life drums: often only toner needs replacing
- Very low cost per page for high-volume printing
- Built for heavy use; long service life
Weak at
- Few consumer-focused models and little mainstream retail
- Higher upfront price than home lasers
- Basic software and mobile apps
- Reliability
- Value
- Features
- Service & warranty
In New Zealand: Mainly through IT retailers (e.g. PB Tech) and business dealers.
In Australia: Mostly sold through dealers and online IT retailers.
In United States: Sold mainly through dealers and online, not mainstream retail.
Best for: Home offices and small businesses printing high volumes