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MerryHolidays

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8. I hate HP inkjet printers...we used to get the cartridges refilled at CostCo

Reply to Paper Roses (Original post)

Mon Jan 17, 2022, 06:20 PM

Jan 2022

Last edited Mon Jan 17, 2022, 08:06 PM - Edit history (1)

But I don't think they offer that service anymore (perhaps I'm wrong). Of course, you can always get refilled cartridges, but HP (and other manufacturers) make it difficult to use, saying that the cartridges are counterfeit and essentially bricking your printer.

Depending on what you need your printer for, think about a laser printer. I've had a Brother multifunction printer (with copier, scanner, and fax) for about 5 years, and it is EXCELLENT. They're not that expensive, and I think its much cheaper per page than an inkjet, even with XL cartridges

The toner cartridges for laser printers last a long time.

If you want to print in color, Brother's color laser printers are also good (but it will cost a small fortune to replace the several different colored toner cartridges).

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Printer Ink...why did I never know this: Makes me angry! [View all] Paper Roses Jan 2022 OP

To me it's like a packaged item that has the same price but the contents get smaller and smaller mitch96 Jan 2022 #1

There's a term for that... shrinkflation, I think krispos42 Jan 2022 #18

Got to keep them stock holders happy with profits, eh? mitch96 Jan 2022 #23

Are 12 oz cans of beer REALLY 11.6 now? PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2022 #22

I first noticed it with European beers. Usually bottles.. Then "creepflation" came over here..nt mitch96 Jan 2022 #24

It's a racket, but... targetpractice Jan 2022 #2

I stuck with laser printer or do without. Tetrachloride Jan 2022 #3

Inkjet produces much better photos. Earth-shine Jan 2022 #7

Just bought a bunch of replacement Ink cartridges for my Canon. dem4decades Jan 2022 #4

Care to share where you bought them? DU mail me if you don't want to post here. Thanks Paper Roses Jan 2022 #10

What do you think of the Epson EcoTank line? nilram Jan 2022 #15

I have an Epson Eco-Tank WyLoochka Jan 2022 #19

Is it only the Eco-Tank type printers that require periodic printing to not dry out? Shermann Jan 2022 #21

I recently bought these cartridges for a similar Canon. Earth-shine Jan 2022 #5

I use HP Instant ink kozar Jan 2022 #6

Really the only deal randr Jan 2022 #11

We have as well.... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Jan 2022 #14

Also have HP Instant MOMFUDSKI Jan 2022 #17

I hate HP inkjet printers...we used to get the cartridges refilled at CostCo MerryHolidays Jan 2022 #8

I have a Brother all-in-one laser as well & love it SheltieLover Jan 2022 #16

When you're looking for a printer next time, search term "cost per page" mahina Jan 2022 #9

Used to have an HP laser printer Sherman A1 Jan 2022 #12

What will it take to break this cycle? Shermann Jan 2022 #13

Paper Roses, love my Brother monochrome printer ... dlilafae Jan 2022 #20

Good advice - Go with toner if you can. Lucid Dreamer Jan 2022 #25