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Computer Printers are a Scam
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:14 am
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:14 am
Purchased a Canon Printer. It works great - $149.00
Ran out of the "starter" toner cartridge that came with it in a few days afterwards.
went up to best Buy to buy a new Toner cartridge - The toner was $100 - frick all that
Went online and found the same 3 pack of toner for $29.99 - Yea, that's more like it!
Now, the Cannon printer is miserable to use because it gives me error messages saying that I am using "Counterfeit Toner" - Ok, I can deal with a silly message BUT anytime I print anything, I have to manually sit there and hit submit on every single page.
The "Counterfeit" toner is the exact same thing except for a different sticker on it. How the frick is that counterfeit? Give me a fricking break.
So, if I have a document that has 20 pages, I have to sit there and manually hit OK after every page prints. It's actually petty damn time consuming to do this because the printer goes into sleep mode after every print then has to start back up LOL - such bullshite
That's some real bullshite.
Yes, Dear Facebook
Yes, I'm being a crybaby bitch about it because I think it's bullshite and I got ripped off
Yes, I am acting like a Boomer, Karen, Scream at the Cloud douchebag.
But, I'm just trying to warn people on here who are in the market for a printer upfront that if you do find a cheap printer and cheaper unbranded toner cartridges, it can actually end up being a real big pain in the arse.
Ran out of the "starter" toner cartridge that came with it in a few days afterwards.
went up to best Buy to buy a new Toner cartridge - The toner was $100 - frick all that
Went online and found the same 3 pack of toner for $29.99 - Yea, that's more like it!
Now, the Cannon printer is miserable to use because it gives me error messages saying that I am using "Counterfeit Toner" - Ok, I can deal with a silly message BUT anytime I print anything, I have to manually sit there and hit submit on every single page.
The "Counterfeit" toner is the exact same thing except for a different sticker on it. How the frick is that counterfeit? Give me a fricking break.
So, if I have a document that has 20 pages, I have to sit there and manually hit OK after every page prints. It's actually petty damn time consuming to do this because the printer goes into sleep mode after every print then has to start back up LOL - such bullshite
That's some real bullshite.
Yes, Dear Facebook
Yes, I'm being a crybaby bitch about it because I think it's bullshite and I got ripped off
Yes, I am acting like a Boomer, Karen, Scream at the Cloud douchebag.
But, I'm just trying to warn people on here who are in the market for a printer upfront that if you do find a cheap printer and cheaper unbranded toner cartridges, it can actually end up being a real big pain in the arse.
This post was edited on 11/16/23 at 10:21 am
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:15 am to FLTech
Don't mess with inkjet. Color laser printer.
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:16 am to FLTech
you shouldve spent an extra $150 on the front end and bought an epson ecotank.
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:16 am to FLTech
Can you get into your original toner cartridge and put more toner in it?
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:17 am to FLTech
Put it on their facebook page and watch them squirm
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:19 am to FLTech
PDF - email - digital signatures
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:21 am to FLTech
The secret to a happy office life is an HP printer and a Scansnap scanner. they fade into the background because you never have to think about them.
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:21 am to FLTech
Every printer ever made is a gigantic piece of shite
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:22 am to FLTech
HP was the master of putting the chips in the ink cartridges and toner to force you to use their brand.
I have had success with Brother laserjet printers over the years.
I have had success with Brother laserjet printers over the years.
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:24 am to FLTech

You are not fillin and chillin.
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:24 am to AlterDWI
quote:
Every printer ever made is a gigantic piece of shite
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:25 am to UltimaParadox
My HP at work ran out of original color cartridges so I used knockoffs to save a little, now it prints weird colors on colored pages. For only $300 bucks I can buy HP brand and make it work again 

Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:26 am to FLTech
the toner is a scam to make all the businesses overpay for it
they don't make their money selling printers, it's the toner replacement that nails everyone
they don't make their money selling printers, it's the toner replacement that nails everyone
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:26 am to Hogwarts
Why are you printing stuff anymore? Do you hate the environment?????
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:27 am to AlterDWI
quote:
Every printer ever made is a gigantic piece of shite
The old HP laser printers that weighed 75-100lbs and were not made of plastic were not shite! I still have some working after 15 years.
The newer ones, in the last 10 years, are all shite I agree..
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:28 am to FLTech
I don't print much but when I do I just go to the UPS office and pay a small fee.
F##K all that catridge crap
F##K all that catridge crap
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:32 am to TTB
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Why are you printing stuff anymore?
Because I quote projects and need to physically write notes, highlight things, etc on plans. When you get older and get into the real world of working, it might make sense to you and you will understand why some people still use printers these days Mr. tech Savvy stud.
This post was edited on 11/16/23 at 10:34 am
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:33 am to piratedude
quote:
The secret to a happy office life is an HP printer
HP Drivers are shite lately. I'm about to switch to another brand for our office. They were great, but after 2021 they have been a big pain in the arse.
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:39 am to FLTech
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Cars are a Scam
input whatever you said in that wall o text with car parts or literally any other disposable object that you buy
quote:
When you get older and get into the real world of working, it might make sense to you and you will understand why some people still use printers these day
yeah, frick us that don't have to buy our own office equipment, right ? we clearly have not "made it"
This post was edited on 11/16/23 at 10:41 am
Posted on 11/16/23 at 10:42 am to FLTech
I haven’t owned a home printer since 2007
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