printers

[TrueBlue]

If that $25 Lexmark is like most printers, it came with a starter cartridge, which has far less capacity than a standard one. Regardless, with the cost of new cartridges, you'd probably still break even by buying a new unit each time.

[chucklesR]

Originally Posted by camaraderie

Yah...but my point is that unlike cell mfrs....instead of buying ink...you can throuw out the whole printer and get a new one with ink for LESS than just the ink. So...do I throw out a printer each month or spend more money just buying ink?

Is that not what I said? Printers are disposable now.

[TrueBlue]

My office neighbor, a computer geek-for-hire, goes from office-to-office asking everyone for their empty copier toner and printer cartridges. He buys wholesale inks and toners in bulk and found a way to refill - reselling to others for 50% off list.

I haven't yet trusted his bootleg refills and declined all his attempts at selling them to me. Maybe he's on to something?

[Trekka]

Originally Posted by theartfuldodger

We use a IP90 Pixma by Canon its the size of small book 7X14x2, weights, maybe 3 lbs, cost 400 plus, but bullet proof.

I see that at NewEgg at the moment for $195 w/free shipping.

Customer reviews complain about tiny ink cartridges. Have you found that to be a problem?

Originally Posted by labatt (Re HP H470)

I have that printer on my boat. I wouldn't buy it a second time. Print quality is lacking. The size and power draw are nice though...

Thanks for the report. Was the quality poor for text or pictures, or both?