Best printer 2023: just buy this Brother laser printer everyone has, it’s fine
What are people printing that doesn't require color?  Unless you're a business owner or something at least half of reasons to print that I find are color.We have SyncThing and tablets now for random documents and manuals, print to 
PDF into a sync folder, no paper needed.  Pocket thermal Bluetooth things do labels with more convenience. Pen and paper will suffice if needed for recovery codes and master key backups.