A printer is a vital tool to conduct business or take care of personal matters. Even if you are just a casual computer user, there will be a time you need a printer. When that time comes, a working printer will save your day.

I have an HP laser printer (Laserjet P1005) sitting behind a computer monitor.

• I bought the printer in 2008 and started to use it in 2010. It’s been reliable for over 10 years so far. I like this printer.
• The printer was $50 (free shipping) brand new at Newegg. It was super cheap.
• It only prints in black. To me, a color printer means extra hassle. Also, I spent an unjustifiable amount of money on color cartridges in the past. There was no “refill” back then. I will never own a color printer.
• For this printer, I spend $30 on toner, and they last 2-3 years. I keep 2 backup toners, just in case.
• Related blogs:
  • Good buy, but impulse buy – HP Laserjet P1005 (September 3, 2008)
  • Finally Opened the Printer (May 23, 2010)