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waehrik t1_iubnq2o wrote

Do not buy an HP. They are well known to intentionally cripple their products to disable functionality, require an account, and lock out third party components. Definitely not BIFL. Stivk with a Brother laser printer.

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Em_Adespoton t1_iubu1ru wrote

I’ve got an old compact HP LaserJet — it’s probably the reason modern HP printers are so crippled. It’s my second one, bought in 2006 when they stopped making the toner cartridges from my original from the 90s. I expect this one to last me until they change the cartridge again… then I’ll probably not buy a replacement but just print anything through a local print shop.

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waehrik t1_iubu9br wrote

Exactly, the old stuff is great. But at some point in the 2010s their greed took over and they only make disposable garbage now. Even their enterprise level stuff is awful.

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Alwaysaprairiegirl t1_iucbfnw wrote

That’s the exact reason why we just bought a Brother printer. Considering how often we use it, it made the most sense and we’re not tied to some cash grab subscription program.

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