27 Jun
2018
27 Jun
'18
5:51 p.m.
Kate Draven composed on 2018-06-27 13:20 (UTC-0400):
William Morder composed on 2018-06-27 09:53
(UTC-0700):
> Just got a Brother printer-scanner-copier-fax
combo, model is MFC-495CW,
...
Everything
seems to work fine, except for no ink.
My experience with brother is they are well
supported under linux and
print/scan well. HOWEVER (insert shocking and dramatic music here), they go
through inkjet cartridges like mad. A laser printer is always better because, whilst the
cartridges are more
expensive, they last longer and print more. I have an HP 1320N printer. I
bought 2 ink cartridges 7 years ago. The first one lasted 5 years. The second
one is on it's 2nd year. I print at least every other day.
I also have a Brother mfc-j615w. Another network
printer. It's great, HOWEVER
(insert even more shocking and dramatic music here) the new ink carts only
lasted a week. They sell them cheap in bulk but I would have to buy about
about $100 worth to last a few months.
I will never buy an inkjet (most inkjets I have were
$1 purchased at yard
sales or were given to me). I would rather save up and get a laser jet.
Better overall investment.
My Brother network laser HP5470DL is 3years+1week old. It hasn't needed a
cartridge yet.
My Brother network inkjet MFC-420CN empties its itty bitty ink cartridges
self-testing when kept plugged in, dries the ink up and won't print if unplugged
when not needed, and won't print color if the black cartridge is "empty"
(dried
up), besides the cartridge troubleshoot & replace process being horribly messy.
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