okazon69, I agree completely (so YVRCockroach shouldn't worry too much). For my creaky old HP1000 I pay about $65 for a 3500pp replacement cartridge from EnviroLaser (one of many companies doing it).

It's just to me, a true disposable would be like the FS deal on the colour printer, where it was $199 and the total cost per page was no more than that of replacement cartridges. Cockroach, I imaging your purchase will turn out fine. But make sure you price third-party replacement cartridges before you buy a brand name (or if you're thinking of returning the printer, price those cartridges before making that decision).

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