Difference between revisions of "Laser Printer Purchase Vote"

Latest revision as of 04:21, 12 December 2014

Sponsor

History

2014-05-29: Initial draft
2014-06-10: Proposed
2014-06-17: Vote passed

Background

Our current printer, Monica, appears to not work. The toner was replaced, 79 pages later, the printer reports that there is no remaining toner.

This printer available on Amazon for $109.74

http://www.amazon.com/Brother-Printer-DCP7065DN-Monochrome-Multi-Function/dp/B004ULP9QA

Language

Authorize the board to spend as much as $150 on a printer, shipping, and printer accessories.

Receipts

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-This motion passed on December 17, 2013
 == Sponsor ==
-[[User:prometheus | Bradley Slavik]]
+* [[User:prometheus | Bradley Slavik]]
-* Need to find one. Just a placeholder
+* [[User:Hef]]
 == History ==
-* 2014-05-29 - Initial draft
+* 2014-05-29: Initial draft
+* 2014-06-10: Proposed
+* 2014-06-17: Vote passed
 == Background ==
-Pumping Station: One has quite dilapidated laser printers which are tempermental and nearing the end of their useful life cycle. It has been noted that the price of laser printers, even multi-function all-in-ones has dropped dramatically in recent years.
+Our current printer, [[Konica Minolta Magicolor 1690 MF|Monica]], appears to not work. The toner was replaced, 79 pages later, the printer reports that there is no remaining toner.
+This printer available on Amazon for $109.74
-I have researched several laser printers and I am proposing that we purchase a Brother® DCP-7065DN Monochrome Laser All-In-One Printer, Copier, Scanner from a reputable new dealer (Best Buy, NewEgg, Office Depot, Staples, Amazon)
-I just checked on Amazon, and they have the printer available on Amazon prime for $109.74
 http://www.amazon.com/Brother-Printer-DCP7065DN-Monochrome-Multi-Function/dp/B004ULP9QA
-I am sure someone has Amazon Prime at PS1. I have it if no one else does. That would eliminate shipping costs.
-What about supplies I hear you say.
-I have used 123refills for years. I get both laser printer refill cartridges and inkjet from them. We could purchase remanufactured cartridges from them ($25), refill kits ($13 + $2), and even toner drums. Refilling is a simple process. Once we have cartridge set up for refill, it can be refilled about 3-4 times before some components start to wear and we need to spend $25 again. I do not know how much printing we do, but this seems to be the most economic option that I can find. I am happy to demonstrate how to refill cartridges if no one else has experience or interest.
-Here is the 123refills page for that printer:
-http://123refills.net/cic/eg/tonerprinter.php?printer=Brother+DCP-7065DN
-Probably we should charge one penny per page for b/w prints to offset materials and wear/tear just like we charge six cents/gram on the 3d printer.
 == Language ==
-Authorize the board to spend as much as $2500 to pre-order a Lulzbot Taz 2 printer, from the Lulzbot [http://www.lulzbot.com/?q=products/lulzbot-taz-2-3d-printer store]. The manufacturer is anticipating ship dates before the end of 2013.
+Authorize the board to spend as much as $150 on a printer, shipping, and printer accessories.
-* Retail Price of the printer: $120 (including tax)
+== Receipts ==
-* Shipping: Free if we use Amazon Prime or a local vendor
-Expected total cost of purchase: $120 or less.
+[https://rt.pumpingstationone.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=285]
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