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***glc*** · 05-18-2003, 10:21 AM

With something like a 990cxi, it's more economical to buy ink cartridges because it's not a cheap printer. Just keep an eye open for a deal on cartridges, the shelf life of unopened cartridges is pretty good. I buy mine in twin packs at Sam's Club. If your volume of printing is such that the price of ink is killing you, buy a personal color laser, they are under $1000 now - or if the vast majority of your printing is black and white, get a cheap monochrome laser (the HP 1000 is under $200 now) and keep a cheap inkjet around for the occasional color job.

05-18-2003, 10:21 AM	#11
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,727	With something like a 990cxi, it's more economical to buy ink cartridges because it's not a cheap printer. Just keep an eye open for a deal on cartridges, the shelf life of unopened cartridges is pretty good. I buy mine in twin packs at Sam's Club. If your volume of printing is such that the price of ink is killing you, buy a personal color laser, they are under $1000 now - or if the vast majority of your printing is black and white, get a cheap monochrome laser (the HP 1000 is under $200 now) and keep a cheap inkjet around for the occasional color job.