27 Jun
2018
27 Jun
'18
5:20 p.m.
Just got a Brother printer-scanner-copier-fax combo,
model is MFC-495CW, so
if
anybody has comments or recommendations from
experience, I am all ears.
Here is my model:
https://support.brother.com/g/b/spec.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=mfc495c…
I don't have a lot of money to spend (much less to waste) on printer
cartridges, for example. (A couple years ago I bought a 12-pack of HP
cartridges for my old HP 825c, but before I could actually use them, the ink
dried up! I don't want to go through that again.)
I managed to download the drivers for Debian, the product manual, researched
everything I could think of, but now it comes to spending my last few bucks
(literally) on the second-most expensive substance* known in human history,
so I hesitate before using my debit card.
[* laser toner refills are more expensive than refills for inkjet]
Brother, of course, "strongly recommends" not to use third-party, or
refillable cartridges, etc., but I don't have a warranty, anyway, as I got
this thing used.
Has anybody else tried the third-party replacement cartridges or
refillables?
I'll have more questions about set-up, I'm sure, once I get my cartridges.
Everything seems to work fine, except for no ink.
Bill
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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.
I don't know if that helps but that is my experience.
(Kate hops off her soapbox, bows, turns and disappears into the mysterious
fog)