Yes, in some cases buying a new printer would equal or be +/- more than replacement toner carts. The choice is entirely yours. The continued use of the printer is that it is already in place and re-supplying its needs is just part of the cost of operation. Yes, new would be of the hi-yield or WHAT ITS SUPPOSE TO BE, rather the less than full toner carts that came with the printer, the reason is obvious they want you spend $ for "consumables". If you deem it necessary to save $, then buy a new printer if that works for ya. IMHO< keep wjat you have, but crunch the numebrs for prolonged usage what works best for you.IMHO, I find the Konica printers good ones.
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I have a Konica-minolta 1600W color laser printer. The starter toner cartridges that came with it are now empty. Online searches have shown prices ranging from $45 to $150. The lower priced ones usually indicate that they are "compatible" and those at the higher price are actual Konica-minolta cartridges with a Konica-minolta warranty and are of the high yield variety The reviews for replacement cartridges have been negative from those who have purchased compatible cartridges. Several reviewers suggested just buying a new printer. I can purchase 4 new printesr for a little less than the cost of 4 genuine high yield (1 black & 3 color) cartridges. The yield factor per dollar is almost the same going either way. What are your thoughts and experience with this?

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