Is it wrong to consider buying a new printer instead of buying toner for my existing printer just on the principle that buying a new printer is cheaper than buying toner? 
Which printer? I buy refill kits for my Brother HL-2170W.
My current printer is a Lexmark C543dn. Refills are essentially no cheaper than a new toner cartridge, thanks to Lexmark and their god damn chips. Thankfully the printer only cost me $56, brand new in the box.
Ahh yes, the mindset of the single use consumer.
To consider it, no... :\Is it wrong to consider buying a new printer instead of buying toner for my existing printer just on the principle that buying a new printer is cheaper than buying toner?![]()
New printers usually come with "starter" cartridges that have about 1/3 the toner as the retail cartridges.
But I'm with you - used to think/do the same thing. Now I don't have a printer. The ink would dry out because I rarely used it. Which just aggravated me when I did want to use it!
New printers usually come with "starter" cartridges that have about 1/3 the toner as the retail cartridges. If you're thinking long term, it's better to prioritize cost per page over immediate financial outlay. (i.e. if the printer costs 2/3 what the toner cartridges do, but has 1/3 the actual toner, than it's really twice as expensive.)
You really got that printer for $56 bucks? That was a deal. *hubba*
But here's a refill kit for $46.
My current printer is a Lexmark C543dn. Refills are essentially no cheaper than a new toner cartridge, thanks to Lexmark and their god damn chips. Thankfully the printer only cost me $56, brand new in the box.
Interesting, I've been looking at that exact same printer. :hmm:
Lexmark is bad mojo. They've had a reputation for nonsense for a long time now. I'd get HP or Brother.
Lexmark is bad mojo. They've had a reputation for nonsense for a long time now. I'd get HP or Brother.
Is it wrong to consider buying a new printer instead of buying toner for my existing printer just on the principle that buying a new printer is cheaper than buying toner?![]()