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What home printer do you use/recommend?

I am in the market for a new printer, and thought I'd check with the HN crowd for some recommendations.I hate my HP inkjet printer with a passion. Feels like the ink lasts less than 100 pages of light printing. And the ink is expensive.I was under the impression that Brother was a good brand, but it seems they are also following the HP playbook.What printer do you actually use? Would you recommend it for regular home printing (mostly b/w, occasional color printing. Scanning, copying, etc. would be ideal)?

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A discussion thread asking for home printer recommendations based on user experience.

The pain

Consumers are frustrated with expensive ink and poor ink longevity in home printers, especially inkjet models like HP.

The gap

There is no clear, reliable source or product that consistently meets the needs of affordable, durable, and multifunctional home printers.

Build angle

Create a platform or service that aggregates verified user reviews and cost analysis of home printers, or develop a printer with significantly better ink efficiency and cost structure.

Strengths

  • Addresses a common consumer frustration with printer ink costs and reliability.
  • Leverages community knowledge and real user experiences.
  • Targets a broad home user market with recurring printing needs.

Risks

  • The idea as stated is just a question, not a product or service.
  • Printer market is mature with strong incumbents and thin margins.
  • User recommendations alone don’t solve the underlying product issues.
  • High competition from existing review sites and e-commerce platforms.

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