I can see it being an option for some people. If you print low volume but regularly every month.
And you need a printer that always just works. The problem is the monthly limits! The base package is 20 pages per month, just printing out a pdf manual or something would eat that up in a minute. I would want unused prints to be added to next month.
Otherwise it is very similar to how it works for businesses having larger office printers.
Yea I definitely fall into the 20 pages or less a month category. Hell I probably fall into the 20 pages or less a year category. But I’d never add a subscription for something I can just buy out.
Those who see this as an option are not well. They are neglected by the tech literates who could help them do better and the people who understand the value of ownership that could help them be better.
My 1996 laser just got replaced 6 months ago. I replaced the toner once or twice… Because I’m a low volume printer.
Low volume is probably also just B/W. But even a color laser isn’t that much. Canon has a line of office color that aren’t awfully expensive, and not large.
Why would I pay for a lease that over it’s contract term is as much as a Canon color laser that will:
I don’t know what are you talking about. I have a Canon printer is being 10 years since I bought it and its working like new. This is the reason why HP can get away with this idiotic move.
If you are over the initial pages, then it is $1 per 10-15 pages. Which is much cheaper than the original $6.99 for first 20 pages. $1 per 15 pages probably costs the same if you own HP printer and buy HP ink.
I can see it being an option for some people. If you print low volume but regularly every month. And you need a printer that always just works. The problem is the monthly limits! The base package is 20 pages per month, just printing out a pdf manual or something would eat that up in a minute. I would want unused prints to be added to next month.
Otherwise it is very similar to how it works for businesses having larger office printers.
Yea I definitely fall into the 20 pages or less a month category. Hell I probably fall into the 20 pages or less a year category. But I’d never add a subscription for something I can just buy out.
It’s not just a subscription, it’s a two year contract with a large early cancellation fee.
Those who see this as an option are not well. They are neglected by the tech literates who could help them do better and the people who understand the value of ownership that could help them be better.
I know it’s not necessarily an option for everyone, but the printer at the library always works and costs way less or is free.
And it doesn’t take up space. Like seriously, I haven’t really printed at home since college
A laser printer always just works.
My 1996 laser just got replaced 6 months ago. I replaced the toner once or twice… Because I’m a low volume printer.
Low volume is probably also just B/W. But even a color laser isn’t that much. Canon has a line of office color that aren’t awfully expensive, and not large.
Why would I pay for a lease that over it’s contract term is as much as a Canon color laser that will:
Run longer on it’s starter toners
Never clog
Probably run for 10 years or more
I don’t know what are you talking about. I have a Canon printer is being 10 years since I bought it and its working like new. This is the reason why HP can get away with this idiotic move.
If you are over the initial pages, then it is $1 per 10-15 pages. Which is much cheaper than the original $6.99 for first 20 pages. $1 per 15 pages probably costs the same if you own HP printer and buy HP ink.