I think inkjets and lasers are basically different companies. From every vendor. The laser products just work, the inkjet products just don't.
I could not agree more. I also have a Brother Laser, and it's been rock solid for years. Inkjets were always a waste of money, ink, and time!
My Brother laser is the first printer I don't hate. Can't speak highly enough of them. And it even let me print (while throwing up a "No Ink" warning) until the pages came out blank.