I actually have zero issues with my HP laser printer, and I've never been pestered to use their Ink/Toner subscription service.
It's only a hassle if you choose to use it?
They're a fucking shitty company, sure agreed, but last I checked (unless it's specific models that I'm unaware of which require it) it's still a service you have to choose to use. If you don't choose to use it... you can just buy ink and toner normally, like I do.
It took me almost two years to run out of toner from the date of purchase. I don't print a lot.
I choose to use Instant Ink because I don't print a lot and it still beats buying the carts. HP ships them to me for free and automatically before I run out and gives me return postage for the empties to be recycled.
They also don't have different rates for B/W and Color so I just print everything in color.
I dont stress over $1/mo (or $1.50/mo if this increase hits me). I've had this printer for 2yrs on the cheapest plan and I've still not paid the full price of a set of cartridges.
I'm sure I'll be down votes for saying anything positive about the program but whatever. It works fine for me.
Unless you REALLY need color, just buy a Brother BW laser printer. Toner doesn't dry up. It is all but guaranteed to be the cheapest option. I bought the scanner BW laser printer combo like 8 years ago for $130.
+10 for being able to take a document right from the printer and rub it all over without the ink smearing.
But buying a second printer would make my current 2yr investment a waste so savings would be a wash.
Also I do need color sometimes making the HP the better value until they start charging more for color.
Definitely will consider it when this printer dies though.
I'm going to poke the hive.
I actually have zero issues with my HP laser printer, and I've never been pestered to use their Ink/Toner subscription service.
It's only a hassle if you choose to use it?
They're a fucking shitty company, sure agreed, but last I checked (unless it's specific models that I'm unaware of which require it) it's still a service you have to choose to use. If you don't choose to use it... you can just buy ink and toner normally, like I do.
It took me almost two years to run out of toner from the date of purchase. I don't print a lot.
I choose to use Instant Ink because I don't print a lot and it still beats buying the carts. HP ships them to me for free and automatically before I run out and gives me return postage for the empties to be recycled.
They also don't have different rates for B/W and Color so I just print everything in color.
I dont stress over $1/mo (or $1.50/mo if this increase hits me). I've had this printer for 2yrs on the cheapest plan and I've still not paid the full price of a set of cartridges.
I'm sure I'll be down votes for saying anything positive about the program but whatever. It works fine for me.
Unless you REALLY need color, just buy a Brother BW laser printer. Toner doesn't dry up. It is all but guaranteed to be the cheapest option. I bought the scanner BW laser printer combo like 8 years ago for $130.
+10 for being able to take a document right from the printer and rub it all over without the ink smearing.
But buying a second printer would make my current 2yr investment a waste so savings would be a wash.
Also I do need color sometimes making the HP the better value until they start charging more for color.
Definitely will consider it when this printer dies though.