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HP raising Instant Ink subscription pricing significantly (www.ghacks.net)
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[–] -5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I'm going to poke the hive.

I actually have zero issues with my HP laser printer, and I've never been pestered to use their Ink/Toner subscription service.

It's only a hassle if you choose to use it?

They're a fucking shitty company, sure agreed, but last I checked (unless it's specific models that I'm unaware of which require it) it's still a service you have to choose to use. If you don't choose to use it... you can just buy ink and toner normally, like I do.

It took me almost two years to run out of toner from the date of purchase. I don't print a lot.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    I choose to use Instant Ink because I don't print a lot and it still beats buying the carts. HP ships them to me for free and automatically before I run out and gives me return postage for the empties to be recycled.

    They also don't have different rates for B/W and Color so I just print everything in color.

    I dont stress over $1/mo (or $1.50/mo if this increase hits me). I've had this printer for 2yrs on the cheapest plan and I've still not paid the full price of a set of cartridges.

    I'm sure I'll be down votes for saying anything positive about the program but whatever. It works fine for me.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Unless you REALLY need color, just buy a Brother BW laser printer. Toner doesn't dry up. It is all but guaranteed to be the cheapest option. I bought the scanner BW laser printer combo like 8 years ago for $130.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    But buying a second printer would make my current 2yr investment a waste so savings would be a wash.

    Also I do need color sometimes making the HP the better value until they start charging more for color.

    Definitely will consider it when this printer dies though.

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