[TriLUG] [Tangent] Old HPs (was: Re: Help: Looking for HP LaserJet Pro MFP M283cdw Installation Software)

[Mauricio Tavares via TriLUG]

On Mon, Apr 7, 2025 at 10:38 AM Brian via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
>
> On 4/7/25 08:55, William Sutton via TriLUG wrote:
> > This is why I still love my 25-year-old HP LaserJet 4N.  It's a
> > functional network printer under any OS, without the need for
> > specialized print/scan/fax software, and is so old that it can't
> > automatically update its own firmware.
>
> I have an old HP LJet beast too, originally bought to do toner-transfer
> artwork for printed circuit boards.  My only wonder is when will the
> last aftermarket supplier of toner eventually close its doors?  That,
> and eventually it'll become impossible to get replacement wear parts.
> The duplexer is already prone to jamming.
>
> Here's to keeping old, perfectly-functional tech alive!
>
      If it is old enough and was sold well enough, chances are its
cartridge is well supported. Also, I remember its that made you drill
the cartridge and pour the toner in.


> -B
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