My $400 printer died right before a deadline last Tuesday

I was printing out a big batch of packaging labels for a client order when my brother printer just stopped mid page with a grinding noise. Took me an hour to realize the drum unit was completely shot and replacing it cost almost as much as a new printer. Had to rush to Staples and drop $280 on a new one just to get the labels out by 5pm that day. Any of y'all have gear fail at the worst possible moment and how'd you handle the extra cost?

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kim_mason551d ago

And learning that lesson about drum units is why I always keep a spare toner on hand now, just in case.

barbaradavis1d ago

Keeping a spare toner is such a good idea. I learned that lesson the hard way too when my printer started acting up right before a big project was due. Now I stash an extra one in my desk drawer so I’m never caught off guard again lol.

blake_kelly1923h ago

learning that lesson about drum units" - yeah that's the real kicker right there. Toner's one thing, but those drums will sneak up on you every time.