3 ms·
If new printers included a full capacity cartridge, it would create a loop-hole where anybody could make money by buying new printers, discarding the printer an
by AceStar 10y ago
If new printers included a full capacity cartridge, it would create a loop-hole where anybody could make money by buying new printers, discarding the printer and reselling just the cartridge from it.
So they sell the new printers with half-full / reduced capacity cartridges to prevent this situation.
Bottom line: don't buy a new printer when you run out of toner thinking you've "beaten the system". You probably haven't.
- stephenr 10y ago> If new printers included a full capacity cartridge, it would create a loop-hole where anybody could make money by buying new printers, discarding the printer and reselling just the cartridge from it. If the printer included a full capacity cartridge, the price would certainly be higher.
- eb0la 10y agoI bet half-capacity cartridges are much more expensive to the business than full capacity ones. You need to produce a separate batch with different logistics and less volume than ordinary cartridges. In some cases it will need even a different testing line. At least, you save packaging because you don't need to put then in a fancy blister...
- stephenr 10y agoDifferent quantities aren't limited to those sold with the printer. My Canon can take regular or XL cartridges - the only difference is the volume of ink inside.