thank you for explaining that image. I had no idea WTF that was.
Generally if you click on a Google image, it gives you a good idea.
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DCJensen - Sep 10, 2008 3:45:08 pm PDT #7629 of 25501
All is well that ends in pizza.
omnis_audis - Sep 10, 2008 4:39:26 pm PDT #7630 of 25501
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Hive question. So, I am looking at replacing my printer (as the old HP LaserJet4 boat anchor was left in CA). I rarely print. The most of what I print is one or two checks a month. But there are enough times when I want to print something that I am kick myself for not having one.
That said, I was leaning towards a cheap $100ish Brother laser printer. I got one for my old job, and the reduced toner thing it came with lasted well over a year, which means if I got it for home, I'd never have to buy a new toner thing.
But I've been looking at the scanner/copier printers. HP has one in that $120ish range. But it's inkjet. I was told (I dunno how long ago) that if you hardly print, the inkjet will dry up and have no shelf life for you. Is that still true?
Anyhow, the HP printer is the HP - Photosmart Multifunction Printer/ Copier/ Scanner Model: C4480
The Brother is the HL-2040.
This is for a Mac.
Thoughts? Opinions?
Thanks.
le nubian - Sep 10, 2008 4:41:26 pm PDT #7631 of 25501
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
I had a compaq inkjet and the ink indeed did dry up. I didn't use it a lot. You have an N of 1 for this.
Deena - Sep 10, 2008 5:16:36 pm PDT #7632 of 25501
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
I have a Brother inkjet that I've used once a month, at most, and have had for about 6 months, and I've had no trouble with it. It prints beautifully and I haven't had any difficulty with the ink smearing or anything. It's the multi whatsis, Brother MFC-240C (scanner, copier, fax, printer) and it was on clearance for $100.00.
Omnis, do you use magnetic ink for your check printing? Versa Check (gp7.com) gives a printer with the purchase of magnetic ink and check blanks. The lowest end one is a bit of a pain in that the paper wiggles a bit, but it's working acceptably well for a free printer.
sarameg - Sep 10, 2008 5:24:45 pm PDT #7633 of 25501
I've killed multiple inkjet printers through lack of use. Have one in my closet now and one barely working on the table.
I should really get a laser one.
Sean K - Sep 10, 2008 7:55:06 pm PDT #7634 of 25501
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I've been happy with my Brother MFC 440.
omnis_audis - Sep 10, 2008 11:04:36 pm PDT #7635 of 25501
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Omnis, do you use magnetic ink for your check printing? Versa Check (gp7.com) gives a printer with the purchase of magnetic ink and check blanks. The lowest end one is a bit of a pain in that the paper wiggles a bit, but it's working acceptably well for a free printer.If I printed more than 1 check a month, it might be worth it, but, I don't think so. Interesting tho. The website is g7ps.com if anyone else is interested.
Jessica - Sep 11, 2008 3:26:47 am PDT #7636 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Having trouble with my Final Cut Studio installation. After I enter the serial #, it tells me that this is an upgrade & I need to enter my original serial #. When I do that, it tells me the original # is invalid and won't let me continue.
I'm going to call Applecare as soon as they open, but does anyone have any suggestion in the meantime?
My worry is that my supervisor bought the wrong version - we have Final Cut Studio 1.whatever installed now, but the outside of the box says "Upgrade from Final Cut Pro or Production Suite." I really hope there isn't another box that says "Upgrade from Final Cut Studio." (Or that if there is, I can just get a different serial # from Applecare and make the error message go away.)
[eta: Shit, that is EXACTLY what happened. Which also means this box cost $200 more than it needed to. GRRR. Fingers crossed I can just exchange serial #s and don't have to send it back. SO ANNOYING.]
Deena - Sep 11, 2008 4:12:56 am PDT #7637 of 25501
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara
g7ps.com
Oops. This is what happens when one doesn't refresh one's memory. I'm glad you found it.
Rob - Sep 11, 2008 4:40:29 am PDT #7638 of 25501
Would the same apply to an upgrade?
I imagine so.