[lug] free hardware (laser printer)

[Bear Giles]

I don't know if anyone is interested in this but I have a free HP duplex
color laserjet printer if anyone wants it. It's an HP 451 and works fine
with Linux. I also installed the optional extra memory so it can handle
more complex pages.

The 'gotcha' is that it needs toner - an official HP set is going to run
around $400+ for about 2400 pages. I don't know how much a refill would
cost. I think you can use monochrome mode with just a black toner cartridge
although you'll probably need to keep the empty color toner cartridges for
proper paper flow.

The main reason we're replacing it is because we want all-in-one
functionality (namely: scanner) and the cost of an equivalent AIO finally
dropped to the point where it made sense to switch even though the initial
toner cartridges have a short load.

I've already checked wither the Solid State Depot wants it, e.g., for a
teardown for students, but they passed. Maybe someone here has an idea
about someone who might be interested in it as either a printer or for the
parts.
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