I would like to buy a home laser printer some day, but I have a hard time believing they would be able to match the quality of a commercial printer. Any thoughts/opinions/rebuttals?
I disagree here, i would definately say that a home laser printer without problem match any "Commercial printer". The difference should be speed/capacity/no of paper trays etc. And lifecycle (your home printer can for sure be "plastic cheap crap"). But for print quality; its all the same. And it has been that way about since we reached 600 dpi. I'd say printers generally run the same route as (home) computers when it comes to price/performance.
Note: I am talking about b/w lasers. But i Think color lasers is running the same way now; gettting cheaper even for home use. But im not really interested in getting a home color laser anyway, because the toner is too expensive. B/w toner on the other hand, is cheap.
Just my 2 kr:)
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Fwiw (and i think i've said it before here), i have a brother b/w laser printer (model MFC 7320), and it works all good for both my etchjobs and waterslide decals.
On the other hand, i have never tried any other brand when it comes to this hobby, so i cant compare.
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It looks like your Brother is a bigger brother than my Brother
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My Brother is tall, bald and mean!

Seriously, you can for sure be right. My model of Brother printer is more of a "small office standard" than a "home" printer.
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