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[–] CafecitoHippo@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've seen reviews saying that a firmware update stopped 3rd party ink/toner from working. Both myself and my mom have Brother printers that we love and have used for years. It's disappointing and they're great printers but I don't want to pay a premium on toner/ink just because. But yeah, as @cerberus_cat said, refillable ink is good too if you need an ink jet printer but I don't know why anyone would want ink over laser.

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Isn't it cheaper and better for higher humidity?

[–] CafecitoHippo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Inkjet might be cheaper to buy the device but you'll pay out the ass for ink. Toner just lasts so much longer. I haven't bought toner since 2019.