05-15-2015, 10:06 PM
Hello!
A lot of people hate HP because of the LaserJet 5L/6L debacle, but for me, their Linux support makes up for that, LaserJet 3100 notwithstanding. Since virtually all my printing needs are for monochrome, I use a LaserJet p1102w as my main printer here, and it's been an excellent printer for me. Toner cartridges run $60-$70, but no more than I print, they last for years, and I don't get messy cleaning ink cartridges before printing anything. I must shake it occasionally, but I'm still on the cartridge that came with the printer. (I have a new one waiting, for when it finally DOES run out.)
I also an HP color inkjet printer/scanner. However, due to the high cost of ink, I find it cheaper to have anything in color printed at an office supply center or Wal-Mart photo center. Ink in the cartridges also dries out quickly, requiring the cartridge to be 'primed' before use. This uses a LOT of ink in the process - at $65,000 per gallon, based on the cost of the ink in those tiny cartridges.
I saw a used HP color laser at a thrift store recently at a good price ($30). If it works when I check it out, I might pick it up, even though color toner cartridges run about $100 each (3 + black). At least I'm not spending $500+ for the printer...
73 DE N4RPS
Rob
A lot of people hate HP because of the LaserJet 5L/6L debacle, but for me, their Linux support makes up for that, LaserJet 3100 notwithstanding. Since virtually all my printing needs are for monochrome, I use a LaserJet p1102w as my main printer here, and it's been an excellent printer for me. Toner cartridges run $60-$70, but no more than I print, they last for years, and I don't get messy cleaning ink cartridges before printing anything. I must shake it occasionally, but I'm still on the cartridge that came with the printer. (I have a new one waiting, for when it finally DOES run out.)
I also an HP color inkjet printer/scanner. However, due to the high cost of ink, I find it cheaper to have anything in color printed at an office supply center or Wal-Mart photo center. Ink in the cartridges also dries out quickly, requiring the cartridge to be 'primed' before use. This uses a LOT of ink in the process - at $65,000 per gallon, based on the cost of the ink in those tiny cartridges.
I saw a used HP color laser at a thrift store recently at a good price ($30). If it works when I check it out, I might pick it up, even though color toner cartridges run about $100 each (3 + black). At least I'm not spending $500+ for the printer...
73 DE N4RPS
Rob
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