Man... I heard from my roommate that some woman over there is absolutely bottom-tier and just completely out of it 😲 I pass by that spot every single day, but I haven't personally encountered anything quite that disastrous 😁
He actually went over there last year to get a custom t-shirt made after work one afternoon, and he told me the lady behind the counter was just a total wreck...
And let’s not forget about egg allergies, of course... In any case, I’d say the smartest move is to run this by a doctor—ideally an allergist, if you can swing it. 😉
Whew, alright, let’s pivot away from that topic for a second.😁
[even if my advice hasn't changed one bit 😉]
The real headache boils down to this: They've got XPSP1 installed, maybe some XP floating around, more or less... the OS itself usually recognizes the printer (mostly the 5L models, though even the 6L can be a real pain), and it goes ahead and installs Windows drivers for it. But the moment someone actually tries to print something remotely complex—say, a few pages of a document or a poorly formatted table—everything falls apart. You get these weird symbols instead of text, or parts of the page render in this massive, pixelated resolution that looks like it was designed by a toddler using a crayon. It's just a complete mess. 😁
My advice would be exactly the same—if you don't absolutely need color, just go out and grab a cheaper laser printer instead. It all boils down to a simple equation: the more you invest upfront, the more you save in the long run. It’s just basic logic—if you’re going to be spending your life pouring ink onto paper, you might as well opt for the version that won't leave you stranded halfway through a project. Choosing quality isn't just a luxury; it's an investment in sanity and efficiency.
It’s been just under three years now—give or take a few months—since everything first went down. 😁So, I picked up a Canon LBP-800 back in the day. At that point, it was sitting right there at the entry level of the budget laser printer market—though you certainly couldn't say the same for HP, as their machines were priced like premium luxury goods back then. $1333I just picked this one up for about $2,500. I actually swapped out the toner for the first time last year—which was only after two years of use—and honestly, I’ve been printing quite a bit since then. I mean, let’s be honest—dropping five hundred bucks just to get some ink on paper feels like a bit of a gut punch, doesn't it? It’s getting ridiculous.$200 (Let’s say we're looking at $550)... and honestly, I couldn't be more thrilled with how things turned out.
There’s a much wider selection of those budget-friendly models hitting the shelves lately, including plenty of options from HP and Samsung—and I have to say, I’ve been pretty satisfied with my Samsung setup at the office. That said, I can't help but notice that the older HPi 5 l and 6L units seem to be throwing quite a few tantrums whenever you try to run them under Windows XP.
If you want my two cents, just go for a more budget-friendly laser printer. I realize that the upfront cost might feel like a bit of a sting right now, but you have to look at the bigger picture. It’s much like buying a reliable used Toyota instead of a luxury European sedan; while the initial price tag is higher for the premium model, the long-term maintenance and total cost of ownership will eventually make you regret that flashy first purchase. $667It’s certainly an investment, but honestly? It’s worth every penny.
Megan Rodriguez44 said:I’m somewhat inclined to side with Thomas Mendoza5’s perspective—that Mother Nature is finally doing a little spring cleaning in her own backyard.
I find myself nodding along with that sentiment; everything feels a bit scattered and chaotic right now, but honestly, these days you can't take anything for certain anymore.
Historically speaking, various pathogens have always found their way out of the lab and into the wild, regardless of how tight the seal was.
But hey, let's just hope this particular thread doesn't become a breeding ground for more trouble.😁
What’s everyone’s take here—are we witnessing the dawn of some kind of "biological warfare"?
Unfortunately, I didn't manage to catch the full report an hour ago (and damn it, I really should have been paying closer attention 😁), but I caught enough to hear something along the lines of a sub-strain virus being out there with no known cure. Apparently, some German scientists are already suggesting this isn't just some random act of nature, but something more calculated 🙄
The only thing that doesn't sit right with me is why it’s emerging from Asia specifically... and just who exactly is running these experiments over there? 😕