Two printers just failed me. They both insist there is something wrong that can not be fixed with just more ink.
So, it is time to get a new printer.Much to my surprise,
a friend bought me a new cheap printer. Now I am not going to say anything bad about it. It was a gift. Still, it is among the lowest price models. There are a lot of them out there.
Some quick checking, a short list of good cheep inkjets were grouped with one laser. Hard to believe. A laser at a inkjet price. Hard to believe.
Short list:
https://www.consumerreports.org/printers/best-printers-for-under-150-dollars/"
A few low-cost standouts from CR testing on more than 160 models
By Tercius Bufete
November 01, 2017
Basic Laser Printer
Brother HL-L2360DW
~ $85.
All-in-One Laser Printer
Samsung Xpress M2070FW
~ $ 120
All-in-One Inkjet Printer
Canon Pixma MG3620
~ $44
Another All-in-One Inkjet Option
Kodak Verite 65 Plus
~ $130"
He says the cost of owning these will be from 250 to 300 per year, on average. Maybe. The last model, the Kodak has the loosest cost of ownership. But he did not like the idea of replacement of all the ink when only one color goes dry.
Anyway, my printer in the Cannon Pixma 2500 group.
It goes through ink very fast. So, I refill the thing with generic ink and it works, but it still complains that there is not enough ink. And my hands are stained with ink.
What do you think?
Are you going to buy a new cheap printer soon?
If so, buy a box of latex gloves.