I don’t know why, but I’ve NEVER been able to get printers working reliably. They always seem to break down much quicker than any other computer hardware, and usually at the worst possible time! Maybe it’s just because I’ve never shelled out for a top of the range model, or maybe I’m just unlucky, but does anyone else have this problem?

If it’s not a problem with the drivers, it’s an issue with the cartridge alignment or something else. The cryptic error messages are usually no help either. What’s even worse is when a friend or family member rings to ask for help with their printer, because I usually have no idea how to fix it!

The ink is also a rip off. Not only do some companies charge ridiculous prices for their ink cartridges, but they also prevent you from using other brands.

Ok, so I usually spend no more than £30 on a printer, so I probably don’t deserve much in the way of quality! It’s usually because I can’t find the time to research them properly though, so does anyone have any recommendations? Surprise surprise, my printer is on the blink again, so it’s time to replace it with a model that isn’t going to break in a few weeks.