Scott Wilson1d ago

This is a crap article with crap reasons for not having a printer.

Also since you DO need a reliable printer, get a Brother inkjet. Works on Linux, allows 3rd party printer cartridges, seamless WiFi even for phones, just keeps on ticking.

#printing #printer #print

https://www.bgr.com/2135525/why-theres-simply-no-need-home-printer-anymore/

Why There's Simply No Need For Home Printers Anymore - BGR

Home printers were once an indispensable part of a home office. That's no longer true, thanks to the decline in fax usage and an increase in electronic options.

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Show threadDave Wilburn 1d ago

@scottwilson

I'd probably recommend a Brother *laser* specifically. The toner cartridges are fairly affordable and last forever. Heck, I'm still using the small toner cartridge that came with the unit when I bought it. But yeah, Brother printers are among the last tech devices that just plain work and don't try to rip you off.

Show threadethagnawl1d ago
@DaveMWilburn @scottwilson *smacks roof* I've been using the same Brother laser printer _and_ toner cartridge since 2006. Coupled with a CUPS server, it's accessible from all of my devices and I still use it regularly.
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@ethagnawl @DaveMWilburn @scottwilson that's awesome! I've recently replaced a 15 year old Samsung laser hooked up to a RPi with cups.

I probably could've keep the darn thing running for even longer, but it stayed at my parents' after I moved out. I fixed it a few times, but once it started acting up too often, I got them a Brother laser. No issues since then.

Someone took the old printer same day we put it out, hope it'll serve them for a few more years at least.

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