Re: Update -- both OT and on-topic (a little)

In article <43d4005f$1_4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"Cheryl in Oz" <cawaitesATnetconnectDOTcomDOTau> wrote:

> My HP multi function printer/scanner/fax/copier cost me a fortune when I
> bought it (a few years ago now) and it managed to screw up the then
> incumbent and next two computers I bought. At one stage I even replaced the
> computer because I could not believe a company like HP was the source of the
> problem. WRONG!!!!

And that's the same reaction I initially had. But everything else was
working just fine -- *until* I reinstalled the printer each time. :S

>
> The printer has long since gone to the tip and the only advice I ever give
> anyone when they ask about printers is "Do NOT buy HP" - their support is
> lousy (I even had one of their techs tell me "Yeah, that happens sometimes,
> we don't know why") and their software seems purpose designed to conflict
> with every known standard operating system! Even the paper feed on my HP
> didn't work - despite three returns to the factory. The print quality was
> great (when I could get it to print!) but it cost a fortune to run and I had
> to feed it one *** at a time by hand!!!!
>
> Oh yeah - and HP charge through the nose for their cartridges as well!!

I didn't have to feed one *** at a time, but I agree with you about
the cost of the cartridges -- I almost went into shock when I bought the
last replacement set. Unfortunately, I still have some of them left.
Does anyone need #96 (black) or #97 (tri-color) cartridges? I have two
of each left over -- unopened boxes -- that I'll gladly sell *cheap*! <G>

> Sorry Sandy. You probably didn't ned to hear my rant - but seeing the name
> HP is like waving a red flag in front of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't worry, Cheryl; I'm at the red-flag stage, too! Grrr...
>
> Good Luck! I really hope you get your printer problems worked out. I have
> been VERY happy with my Cannon MFC.

As I said in my earlier message, I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of
my Canon! I've ordered the Pixma MP800, which is rated pretty highly by
other users. At Costco online, it costs less than the HP I've returned
did, and it has some features I'll really enjoy (two-sided printing, two
paper trays, etc.), even though it doesn't have a fax. :)
--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front
http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1

AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education
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