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A comment on Ask HN: Why is it cheaper to buy a new laser printer than replace the cartridge?.

Re:Ask HN: Why is it cheaper to buy a new laser printer than... by helen842000 on Friday October 21, 2016 @07:03PM (#12765668)
The printer is the gateway into a recurring purchase so they are going to make them as cheap as possible. Same as SIM cards are free to get you onto a phone network.
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