Printers

[fred smith]

On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 02:26:10PM -0600, Frank Cox wrote:
> On Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:23:26 -0500
> Michael Comperchio wrote:
> 
> > I almost got an HP 1520,  that printer 
> > would have been cheaper than the ink cartridges it took.... simply 
> > replace the printer when it was out of ink! 
> 
> The manufacturers have already got that covered.  The cartridges that come with
> (most) inkjet printers contain far less ink than separately purchased
> cartridges.

And (at least some) laser printers, too. While I"m very pleased with
my Brother HL2070N, the original toner cartridge is good for 1500
sheets while a "for money" cartridge claims 2500. I got about 1800
from the original and haven't used up the replacement yet.


-- 
---- Fred Smith -- fredex at fcshome.stoneham.ma.us -----------------------------
                    The Lord detests the way of the wicked 
                  but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
----------------------------- Proverbs 15:9 (niv) -----------------------------
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