Every day, spiraling inexorably closer to a Framework Printer.
@frameworkcomputer having been a printer/copier tech and familiar with their inner workings servicing a wide range of models, I know exactly what is great / what to be looked for in which models. I long ago composed a list of what would be needed to make the best printer ever. It will cost $ but that’s the price to pay for not screwing over the customer and providing a long life and fully serviceable experience.
@colinstu can you recommend a basic monochrome laser that works easily with linux/cups without fucking around with manual driver install scripts? and without toner subscription or DRM ideally? for very very infrequent printing

@noxypaws what's the budget? Any need for advanced features like duplex printing, multiple paper trays, network printing (wired, wireless, bullshit like AirPrint, etc), etc?

'basic' is telling me 'no' but I don't want to assume either.

@colinstu Ethernet port definitely yes. Single tray for regular 8.5x11. Full duplex nice to have but not important. No need for printing from smartphones.