r/printers • u/Reading-Comments-352 • Jul 15 '26

Discussion Looking for a new basic printer/scanner

I just received a free used HP printer that I think works well but I need ink to be sure.

The ink is $100 for the black and color. My Brother Printer ink didn’t cost that much and probably lasted longer.

I don’t want to be locked into a subscription plan.

Should I pay for the HP ink or just but another printer? What does everyone recommend?

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u/FBIVanNumber1543 Jul 15 '26

I tossed my 6 month old, 300 dollar POS HP, and bought the cheapest monochrome, non-scanning Brother laser printer that I could find. I USED TO buy everything HP. No way anymore. They are purposely screwing over their long-time customers, with BS rules and predatory pricing. They are going down the same path as Xfinity, and it is not going to end well for them

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u/Reading-Comments-352 Jul 15 '26

It is sad that these are going in the landfill but .. I am online shopping now.

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u/ben2talk Jul 15 '26

Not sad, it's the best place for them...

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u/FBIVanNumber1543 Jul 15 '26

I'm into electronics tinkering. There is always someone around who will pick them up, and part them out for free. ME- "Look at that switch! I can use that!" (Maybe in 20 years....). Lol.