Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:32:59 +0200 From: Polytropon <freebsd@edvax.de> To: Da Rock <freebsd-questions@herveybayaustralia.com.au> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Printer recommendation please Message-ID: <20120331133259.35ee7247.freebsd@edvax.de> In-Reply-To: <4F76E7E0.6080800@herveybayaustralia.com.au> References: <4F75D37C.2020203@lovetemple.net> <alpine.BSF.2.00.1203301244390.58700@wonkity.com> <20120330161420.017f32f7@europa> <20120330233241.6f89eb89@gumby.homeunix.com> <4F76E7E0.6080800@herveybayaustralia.com.au>
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On Sat, 31 Mar 2012 21:17:52 +1000, Da Rock wrote: > Watch the older type fusers though- they can develop 'flat spots' on the > rollers. The newer printers use a ceramic type fuser which has fast > warm-up and no flat spot troubles. But it's still possible to get replacement parts for older office printers. I said _office_ printers, even used ones that you can pick up for few dollars or a bottle of beer. Spare parts aren't expensive, and in many cases, you can install them yourself. The "funny" thing: Even for 10 years old printers (and even older ones), they are available. Try _that_ with a home consumer inkpee printer! :-) > Also keep the dust low on _any_ printer and it will last longer and > perform better. Dusty paper can cause major issues (both printing and > mechanical) as well. Sometimes rubber parts tend to "harden". There are a few "tricks" to make them soft again, but the typical solution is to replace them for few dollars. Note that this isn't something you'll notice in 2 - 5 years of use. You often need 10 or more years to find fail and trouble in a good printer. Good printer == office printer, as I said befire. :-) -- Polytropon Magdeburg, Germany Happy FreeBSD user since 4.0 Andra moi ennepe, Mousa, ...
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