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Analysis | Printer ink is a scam. Here’s how to spend less. (wapo.st)

submitted 1 year ago by nhgeek@beehaw.org to c/technology@beehaw.org

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Washington Post: Americans waste $10 billion each year on name-brand ink. So we tested low-cost options including remanufactured cartridges, ink injection kits — and even making our own.

My advice: get a mono laser printer. Printing is handy but relatively infrequent for a lot of people these days. If that's your use case, mono laser is the way to go. Toner does not dry out or go bad.

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[–] HowlsSophie@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Been on the laser printer bandwagon for almost 10 years. Bought a mono Samsung and it's been my ride or die ever since. I think I've gone through two toners in that time, maybe 3. My only regret is not getting a color one but that'll be my upgrade if this one ever dies.

[–] dark_stang@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

HP bought the Samsung printing business and kinda ruined it FYI. If it ever breaks, you have my condolences.

[–] HowlsSophie@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Can't say I'm surprised by that. I've seen Brother highly recommended so the future isn't too bleak if I can't get another one ☺