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What gifts that you received for Christmas this year are already in the trash? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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For me, there were several dollar store trinkets that already broke, and one toy for my kids that was a huge sparkly styrofoam mess waiting to happen, so I threw it out rather than curse anyone else with it.

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[–] 4 points 2 years ago (9 children)

I currently have a printer, also HP, but an old one (20 years).

When I'll finally need a new printer, I'll be deciding between HP and Brother. I am not sure about Linux support with Brother printers. I heard it's great, but I need to search more. I know HPLIP works well, but I also heard these new HP printers don't last long. Then there's also the thing called HP+ (not to be confused with Instant Ink) that many of those printers have, which REQUIRES HP account AND a connection to internet.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    Linux user here, can confirm a Brother multifunction laser printer/scanner monster from around five years ago works flawlessly and painlessly out of the box with multiple Debian derivatives.

    Also the first toner I bought with it is still sealed in its box because the free starter toner which came with the printer still hasn't run down. I'm never going back to inkjets!

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    Be a member of the Brother-hood. I have a big black multifunction Brother printer, scanner (even fax, wtf!), and it works on both Linux and Windows. Bought four years ago. It just wants a quiet corner and a wifi connection. I think it'd even print from my Android phone if I tickled it a little, but can't be arsed now. It's happy with cheapo ink as well. It also cleans itself and has survived in a definitely-not-an-office environment. If it makes another year I'll give it a pet name, it deserves one!

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    I have had three Brother lasers since 2006 and they are workhorses. Can’t help with the Linux question.

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