> Just got a Brother printer-scanner-copier-fax combo, model is MFC-495CW, so if > anybody has comments or recommendations from experience, I am all ears. > > Here is my model: > > https://support.brother.com/g/b/spec.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=mfc495cw_all > > I don't have a lot of money to spend (much less to waste) on printer > cartridges, for example. (A couple years ago I bought a 12-pack of HP > cartridges for my old HP 825c, but before I could actually use them, the ink > dried up! I don't want to go through that again.) > > I managed to download the drivers for Debian, the product manual, researched > everything I could think of, but now it comes to spending my last few bucks > (literally) on the second-most expensive substance* known in human history, > so I hesitate before using my debit card. > > [* laser toner refills are more expensive than refills for inkjet] > > Brother, of course, "strongly recommends" not to use third-party, or > refillable cartridges, etc., but I don't have a warranty, anyway, as I got > this thing used. > > Has anybody else tried the third-party replacement cartridges or refillables? > > I'll have more questions about set-up, I'm sure, once I get my cartridges. > Everything seems to work fine, except for no ink. > > Bill > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- My experience with brother is they are well supported under linux and print/scan well. HOWEVER (insert shocking and dramatic music here), they go through inkjet cartridges like mad. A laser printer is always better because, whilst the cartridges are more expensive, they last longer and print more. I have an HP 1320N printer. I bought 2 ink cartridges 7 years ago. The first one lasted 5 years. The second one is on it's 2nd year. I print at least every other day. I also have a Brother mfc-j615w. Another network printer. It's great, HOWEVER (insert even more shocking and dramatic music here) the new ink carts only lasted a week. They sell them cheap in bulk but I would have to buy about about $100 worth to last a few months. I will never buy an inkjet (most inkjets I have were $1 purchased at yard sales or were given to me). I would rather save up and get a laser jet. Better overall investment. I don't know if that helps but that is my experience. (Kate hops off her soapbox, bows, turns and disappears into the mysterious fog) --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: trinity-users-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For additional commands, e-mail: trinity-users-help@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Read list messages on the web archive: http://trinity-users.pearsoncomputing.net/ Please remember not to top-post: http://trinity.pearsoncomputing.net/mailing_lists/#top-posting
