Re:Ask HN: Why is it cheaper to buy a new laser printer than...
by j45 on Friday October 21, 2016 @12:39AM
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The cost of many cheap printers are back-loaded, meaning you will pay for the printer many times over from incredibly overpriced ink. Printers often come with starter ink cartridges to tip you quicker into starting your ongoing payment to the printer company.
Buying a more expensive printer can often lower the cost per page before looking at after market ink.
I read an article that said inkjet ink is one of the most expensive liquids in the world.
How to get around it? Find a good color laser, or higher end inkjet that can get aftermarket high capacity cartridges or toner to make the cost a fraction of what it normally is. My current color laser gets me a set of 4 high yield toners for $80 instead of over $400. I don't print much, but when I do, a little bit of homework can go a long way.
Buying a more expensive printer can often lower the cost per page before looking at after market ink.
I read an article that said inkjet ink is one of the most expensive liquids in the world.
How to get around it? Find a good color laser, or higher end inkjet that can get aftermarket high capacity cartridges or toner to make the cost a fraction of what it normally is. My current color laser gets me a set of 4 high yield toners for $80 instead of over $400. I don't print much, but when I do, a little bit of homework can go a long way.