Originally Posted by
deubster
Samsung 2510 for $50 after $40 rebate (& $14 shipping). I've had the ML-2010 for about 2 years, works great, has both USB & parallel connection. Replacement cartridges cost more than the printer, but 3rd party refilled toners are considerably cheaper. My initial cartridge printed 3000 pages, easily, so it lasted me a long time.
Ditto. Haven't bought a cartridge in quite some time. New printers are cheaper. Have had the ML-2010. Just replaced the cartridge with a Brother something or other. Ditto ink jets. Gone through three this year.
An environmental disaster

, but it'd be really nice if the manufacturers got real with cartridge prices.