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Best printer 2024: a humorous critique of the Google search engine, LLMs and printer enshittification (www.theverge.com)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by Sibbo@sopuli.xyz to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Convenience. I can’t print when the library is closed, I need to travel over there, if need to print another revision, I need to travel back.

Ideally like the convenience, but I don’t want to deal with HPs shitty ink sponges that instantly dry out. I’d like something that lasts.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Well, I guess you need to decide what the convenience is worth. An ink cartridge dries out in 2-3 years and toner can last a decade or more (I honestly don't know, ours finally ran out after 8-ish).

Laser printers aren't that big, mine (B&W with scanner) is about a piece of paper and a half in all directions. I got it for $150 or so on a sale from Costco (currently listed for $250), and it like like the color version is a little taller but similar footprint (but also more expensive at just $390). Official dimensions of the Brother color laser printer (MFC-L3765CDW): 16.1 in. x 17.5 in. x 15.8 in.

I personally know need B&W, and if I needed color, I'd just go to the library since I go almost every week anyway.

[–] Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Yup. I’m just wondering if something like the tiny ink jets exists for laser printing. I could get a slightly bigger printer, but if I can get a similar size or smaller, I would prefer that.

Looks like I just found one. The HP LaserJet Pro M15w is about the same form factor as my inkjet. Problem is that is BW only, and an HP.

[–] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

HP commercial units are fine. It's their consumer line to avoid.

[–] Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

I’ve had some commercial HP units. “Fine” is debatable. ;)

Although they were a fine source of revenue for maintenance techs.