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The Natural Philosopher

wrote:
Fed up with the reliability of HPs printers (Talking about the sub
£300 market here.) which seem to have gone down the tubes recently.
We've had 2 DOAs and at least 3 die within 6 months. Dealing with
their "Customer Support" is enough to give you severly raised blood
pressure. It's a pity, as i've been buying their kit and finding it
very reliable for years prior to this.

What brands are people having success with these days, or has the
downward trend in prices meant that they are all going the same way?

Go and get a second hand HP Laserjet.

I picked up a 5MP for 25 quid, which is ore than a new toner costs for
em, after the cat peed on the old one.

Old HP stuff is stunningly good. Its this modern brand destruction cheap
inkjet crap that is to be avoided. Its meant for rock bottom purchase
price consumers, use 5 times and throw away stuff.

You need to mpay mire for a reliable office class machine. Or buy old stuff.