• sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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    7 months ago

    If you only need it 1-3 times/year, why not just go to your local library? In my area, it’s $0.10 for B&W, $0.25 for color, and I can get some books to read at the same time (I go almost weekly).

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      7 months ago

      Convenience. I can’t print when the library is closed, I need to travel over there, if need to print another revision, I need to travel back.

      Ideally like the convenience, but I don’t want to deal with HPs shitty ink sponges that instantly dry out. I’d like something that lasts.

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        7 months ago

        Well, I guess you need to decide what the convenience is worth. An ink cartridge dries out in 2-3 years and toner can last a decade or more (I honestly don’t know, ours finally ran out after 8-ish).

        Laser printers aren’t that big, mine (B&W with scanner) is about a piece of paper and a half in all directions. I got it for $150 or so on a sale from Costco (currently listed for $250), and it like like the color version is a little taller but similar footprint (but also more expensive at just $390). Official dimensions of the Brother color laser printer (MFC-L3765CDW): 16.1 in. x 17.5 in. x 15.8 in.

        I personally know need B&W, and if I needed color, I’d just go to the library since I go almost every week anyway.

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          7 months ago

          Yup. I’m just wondering if something like the tiny ink jets exists for laser printing. I could get a slightly bigger printer, but if I can get a similar size or smaller, I would prefer that.

          Looks like I just found one. The HP LaserJet Pro M15w is about the same form factor as my inkjet. Problem is that is BW only, and an HP.

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              7 months ago

              I’ve had some commercial HP units. “Fine” is debatable. ;)

              Although they were a fine source of revenue for maintenance techs.