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RKP5637

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16. My old Samsung ML-1750 B&W cube laser printer. I have no idea why, it just

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Sun Jan 14, 2018, 10:42 PM

Jan 2018

runs and runs. It's an extraordinarily simple printer, nothing fancy. It's the ONLY printer I've ever had that did not eventually stop or fall apart, it even works with Linux drivers. ... other than my prehistoric ribbon type Epson dot matrix printer, a real workhorse, but the dot matrix head is a little slow on web pages LOL!!! I think I got the Samsung about 2004.

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This is how I finally felt today about my printer.... [View all] steve2470 Jan 2018 OP

Damn... tonedevil Jan 2018 #1

Guess I'll have to do that too, every time I want to use it, there is some problem Motley13 Jan 2018 #2

it's either a software or a hardware problem and.... steve2470 Jan 2018 #3

There must be some secret industry rule that says computer stuff goes obsolete procon Jan 2018 #4

Printers are undependable, in my experience. northoftheborder Jan 2018 #5

Printer companies Timewas Jan 2018 #8

HP wireless is *exactly* my problem, same ink deal. But it DISCONNECTS from wireless UTUSN Feb 2018 #21

If you have a kinko's in the area, you might be able to ... SWBTATTReg Jan 2018 #6

good idea, if I was in a huge hurry I would definitely do that steve2470 Jan 2018 #7

what kind did you get, I'm going to replace mine Motley13 Jan 2018 #9

this one steve2470 Jan 2018 #10

UPS stores do it too.... lastlib Jan 2018 #14

Not sure about your area but I'm near Philly and... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2018 #11

thanks, already bought one, oh well :) nt steve2470 Jan 2018 #12

Printer & scanners.... Historic NY Jan 2018 #13

I have had Brother laser printers for the last 17 years LeftInTX Jan 2018 #15

My old Samsung ML-1750 B&W cube laser printer. I have no idea why, it just RKP5637 Jan 2018 #16

that is really awesome, lucky you! steve2470 Jan 2018 #17

That Samsung looks a lot like my Brother (similar to the one Steve had) and could be made by... TreasonousBastard Jan 2018 #18

Yep, possibly. I've been amazed with the Samsung that drivers are still available and especially RKP5637 Jan 2018 #19

Got a Epson Eco-tank, it's always seems to have plenty of ink and works well always nolabels Jan 2018 #20