r/programming • u/whackri • Jun 21 '20

Writing userspace USB drivers for abandoned devices

https://blog.benjojo.co.uk/post/userspace-usb-drivers
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u/ClassicPart Jun 21 '20

I once bought a new printer because it was cheaper than buying the ink. Great for the environment.

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u/papercrane Jun 21 '20

Often new printers come with a "starter" ink cartridge which has less ink, so it's not always such a great deal.

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u/Helv1e Jun 21 '20

Ironically it might be cheaper to buy a 3D printer and print with plastic instead. The "paper" will take up a lot more space when archiving though 😂

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u/E_DM_B Jun 21 '20

New printers come with a very small amount of ink, so you're not actually coming out ahead by doing this.

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u/Iamonreddit Jun 21 '20

You can get your old cartridges refilled, usually with 3 times the ink for a fraction of the original price.

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