Re: Stylewriter original

["mdj" <mdj.mdj@gmail.com>]

Michael J. Mahon wrote:

> Yes, I was just struck the other day by the huge difference in strength
> between dot matrix printers (especially the C. Itoh engine) and inkjet
> printers.
>
> The people who made dot matrix printers were in the printer business,
> not the ribbon business; but the people who make inkjet printers are
> *clearly* in the cartridge business!  Minimizing the cost of the
> printer so it can be "given away" is key to their success.

Some of the newer printers carry a small IC within the cartridge which
implements trivial encryption - the net result being nobody else can
manufacture a compatible cartridge without violating the DMCA

I'd recommend anyone in the market for a printer carefully check the
aftermarket compatibility of the device. You'll save a fortune on
cartridges, and will avoid contributing to used printer cartridge
landfill.

Matt