August 30th, 2003, 10:42 PM
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Re: OT HP - Walmart Explain This
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Originally posted by Arkcon:
Yeah, it seems dumb on the face of it. But the printhead has the precision nozzles and all the electronics. What's the printer body got -- cheap low density pLastic body and a couple of steel rails for the head to ride on, soft rubber paper feed mechanisim, cheap led status lights?
Still, I'd rather buy a personal laser printer.
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Ah this is true and everything would make sense if they ink cost say $50 and the printer + ink $60. Ever buy ink for an Epson 600 series? The printheads are NOT part of the cartridge yet the cartritges still cost a bomb.   |