• EatMyPixelDust@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    1 year ago

    The answer is simple, stop buying new printers that do this, keep your old one or buy a used one. Hurt them in their profits.

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      1 year ago

      I think it’s time to attempt some regulation. Probably won’t happen but I don’t see any other real, long term solution to this issue.

    • ThrowawayOnLemmy@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I agree with you, but have you owned a consumer printer? They break so freaking fast. When I had them, I don’t think I’ve ever had a printer last more than 3 years. Granted I haven’t owned a printer in 15 years, but prior to that I swear we had to replace those damn things like clock work every couple of years for some stupid reason.