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HP insists you must use their cloud printing service, covers USB port with sticker (yiffit.net)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/assholedesign

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Need to show proof of residency? Bring a copy of a utility bill (which is now paperless so I have to print it.) Make a change on my car or health insurance? Sure, I can wait a week for them to mail me a copy, or I can print a copy right now (because a family member lost theirs or needs to submit a copy for employment purposes.) "For faster service, please fill the documents out and bring them with to your appointment." Not a requirement, but saves everyone time.

I used my printer weekly when my kids were in school, but now that they're in their 20s I still find myself needing to print something every month or two. Sure, the 10 minute drive to the library is an option assuming I have the time to make the trip during their hours, and hoping it's not the opposite direction of where I'm headed. The last printer I bought was a basic Brother color printer that I spent $30 for on sale. It does a solidly adequate job 6 years later.

[–] Boxtifer 3 points 1 year ago

YMMV with all these examples. There have been multiple times where I have emailed a utility bill or signed lease. My insurance has an online portal to change my car or house insurance (sorry I don't have health insurance).

I get it though. This basically comes down to companies that suck and still use fax machines.