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I have an old Epson DX3800 (very good copy/scan/print device) which offers an option when low on black, and manages to use a CYM combination that is close enough for most purposes. I buy inks from printerinks.com, which are reasonably priced. Unfortunately there are other reasons why the printer may soon need replacing.
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I refill the black cartridge - used a starter cartridge for 3 year, once (HP).
Now Brother has essentially Ink Tanks that have no print head (vs., HP, where each cartridge has its own print head). Cheaper refills - easier refilling if you go that way - but beware! If the brother print head goes bad you're elephanted big time. Just throw printer away.
So it was replaced with an HP - which, since I refill the black, myself (do not let it go dry!), my Mrs. can use as a copy machine if she needs to. Cost about US$ 1.00 to refill.
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Um, why don't you just buy a new black ink cartridge? 
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OP says they've already tried two new black cartridges, not working...
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Then buy a f***ing new printer. The solution isn't rocket science. 
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Try cleaning the nozzles, there is usually a menu option for it.
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We have a really good quality assurance guy who I'd like to get a gift for. Not necessarily a gag gift although that would be good. Something QA related perhaps. I have looked on ThinkGeek.com but didn't see anything I liked.
Curious if anyone has seen any good gifts for QA people.
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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Quote: Plus, if your house ever burns down this will likely be perfectly fine.
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Give him the source for what he's testing.
It'll either be a curse, or a blessing. For you. Or him. Or both.
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Cash always pleases. 
/ravi
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True. I guess I should have been more specific. I'd like it to be something he could keep on his desk at work. Cash does not fit that.
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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I recommend a gift certificate. That way the recipient can buy something he/she prefers. And maybe keep it on their desk. 
/ravi
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This is cool
If it's not broken, fix it until it is.
Everything makes sense in someone's mind.
Ya can't fix stupid.
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Thanks. Ya, they are. I was trying to find something QA themed or related but this is a good idea. Thanks.
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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A collection of jigsaw puzzles, all mixed together, with no pictures to show the desired outcome.
The jigsaw puzzles in separate bags, but each with a piece missing.
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An optical comparator. Here's a cheapo. The next time they bitch about your code, tell them to look again. 
Or buy one of the big boys (a bit pricey - $5,000+), and at his/her next bitch session, tell them they should be glad they don't have to sit behind one of those all day!
Sudden Sun Death Syndrome (SSDS) is a very real concern which we should be raising awareness of. 156 billion suns die every year before they're just 1 billion years old.
While the military are doing their part, it simply isn't enough to make the amount of nukes needed to save those poor stars. - TWI2T3D (Reddit)
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windows 10 (- there really are people out there that don't consider this a gag)
Sin tack
the any key okay
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Lopatir wrote: windows 10
Already has it. Our entire company took the free upgrade and not a single problem, other than have to remap some network drives, little things like that.
Hence my wonderment at why some people have so many problems with it. 
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can extrapolate from incomplete data.
There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.
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How about Laphroaig QA Cask - Litre Scotch Whisky?
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.
--Winston Churchill
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If Justin Bieber is taking water into his lungs at a rate of 2ml/sec while Kim Kardashian is taking water into her lungs at a rate of 4ml/sec how long will it take for you to decide what kind of sandwich to eat while you watch them drown?
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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No time at all - watercress, of course!
/ravi
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That's awful and not even funny.
Watching them (do whatever) would really destroy my appetite, wasting a perfectly good sandwich.
Waste is no joke (especially when it's a yummy sandwich!) 
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