Print Me Up, Scotty

I ventured the post-Boxing Day sales today. I did the necessary returns, but I also stopped by OfficeWorks to pick up a laser printer for only $99 (down from $220).

After one of my university lecturers once handed back an essay with something like “You’re essay is better than your printer” written on it, I knew I’d have to get a laser printer eventually. I liked the benefits they hold: super fast printing, clean prints that can realistically be put on both sides of the paper, particularly useful when printing sheet music. The cost of the toner and drums can be a bit scary, but a quick check to eBay reveals the toner cartridges can be had for around $50 delivered.

I unpacked the box, glanced at the manual, performed the neccessary ritualistic incantations and now this thing is throwing pages at me faster than I can… well, hit Print.