New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: Why are there no no-name inkjet printers?
Ask HN: Why are there no no-name inkjet printers?
4 by tobwen | 0 comments on Hacker News.
TL;DR Are there any DIY or "asia clones" of injekt printers that can compete with cheap branded products? For years, users have bemoaned the seemingly planned obsolescence built into inkjet printers by major manufacturers. They struggle with questionable universal ink formulations (which might destroy the printer header) and resort to illicit maintenance programs to reset (waste) ink tank counters. Replacing components is either impossible or involves such high labor or part costs (printer head) that it results in a total loss. The European Union has responded indirectly with a repairability mandate. However, simply being repairable doesn't address the potential for spare parts to have built-in expiration dates. I realize that millions are spent on development and the devices are financed by inks and spare parts - but today you can get even laser and 3D printers with highly complex mechanics for comparatively little money. Does anyone know of equivalent alternatives to the major providers? I'm not talking about "fine art", but normal home-use stuff.
4 by tobwen | 0 comments on Hacker News.
TL;DR Are there any DIY or "asia clones" of injekt printers that can compete with cheap branded products? For years, users have bemoaned the seemingly planned obsolescence built into inkjet printers by major manufacturers. They struggle with questionable universal ink formulations (which might destroy the printer header) and resort to illicit maintenance programs to reset (waste) ink tank counters. Replacing components is either impossible or involves such high labor or part costs (printer head) that it results in a total loss. The European Union has responded indirectly with a repairability mandate. However, simply being repairable doesn't address the potential for spare parts to have built-in expiration dates. I realize that millions are spent on development and the devices are financed by inks and spare parts - but today you can get even laser and 3D printers with highly complex mechanics for comparatively little money. Does anyone know of equivalent alternatives to the major providers? I'm not talking about "fine art", but normal home-use stuff.
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