There aren't really that many good printers on the auction sites, and it would have to be local pickup. I actually saw a dirt cheap colour HP just down the road from here, but when I checked the cost of the toner, even generic, I saw why they were selling it.

I think I'll take my chances with the Brother, take it home and see if it works. The important thing is to get a reliable printer for day-to-day use. If it doesn't work with the vintage machines I have a fortnight to decide if it's worth the trouble taking it back. I don't think I'll print much from them, but I like to preserve my Macs in a good working environment.

I should probably read up on LPD, CUPS, GhostScript, Foomatic, etc. Any good suggestions for people like me who are stuck in the Chooser days? xx(