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<blockquote data-quote="Randy B. Singer" data-source="post: 1916394" data-attributes="member: 190607"><p>I've been begging any Macintosh users who will listen to avoid HP products for many years now.</p><p></p><p>Just before Steve Jobs returned to Apple, Apple and HP had worked out a tentative deal for Apple to OEM HP's printers, similar to how the original LaserWriters and StyleWriters were actually Canon printers with Apple's logo on them. When Steve returned to Apple as their CEO, he didn't like the deal that was agreed to, and he had a big fight with the HP folks, and the entire deal was called off.</p><p></p><p>Ever since then, Macintosh users have been treated like second class citizens by HP. Of all the printer manufacturers, HP has consistently been the LAST one to offer updated Macintosh drivers when they are necessary. HP has also been known to orphan fairly recent hardware by choosing to not update their drivers for the Macintosh AT ALL for some models.</p><p></p><p>It's possible, as a Macintosh user, to call up HP for support and have a good experience. But, unfortunately, it's also too common to hear from a Macintosh user who has been treated very poorly by HP support just because they have a Macintosh.</p><p></p><p>Given that there are plenty of other printer manufacturers, and several of them do a fantastic job of catering to Macintosh users, I very much recommend avoiding HP products. I tend to recommend Brother for laser-based products, and Canon for inkjet-based products. (But not all models of either, just certain models. If you are reading this and looking for a new printer, start a new thread and I can recommend specific models for your needs.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Randy B. Singer, post: 1916394, member: 190607"] I've been begging any Macintosh users who will listen to avoid HP products for many years now. Just before Steve Jobs returned to Apple, Apple and HP had worked out a tentative deal for Apple to OEM HP's printers, similar to how the original LaserWriters and StyleWriters were actually Canon printers with Apple's logo on them. When Steve returned to Apple as their CEO, he didn't like the deal that was agreed to, and he had a big fight with the HP folks, and the entire deal was called off. Ever since then, Macintosh users have been treated like second class citizens by HP. Of all the printer manufacturers, HP has consistently been the LAST one to offer updated Macintosh drivers when they are necessary. HP has also been known to orphan fairly recent hardware by choosing to not update their drivers for the Macintosh AT ALL for some models. It's possible, as a Macintosh user, to call up HP for support and have a good experience. But, unfortunately, it's also too common to hear from a Macintosh user who has been treated very poorly by HP support just because they have a Macintosh. Given that there are plenty of other printer manufacturers, and several of them do a fantastic job of catering to Macintosh users, I very much recommend avoiding HP products. I tend to recommend Brother for laser-based products, and Canon for inkjet-based products. (But not all models of either, just certain models. If you are reading this and looking for a new printer, start a new thread and I can recommend specific models for your needs.) [/QUOTE]
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