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Printer cable is an optional extra?!!

  • 10-06-2009 1:24pm
    #1
    waraf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭


    Just received a Lexmark X3580 printer/scanner/copier that I ordered from Dabs a couple of days ago. Opened up the box and there was no usb cable to connect it to my computer. I read the box and it states that the cable is an optional extra and must be purchased separately!! :confused:
    It's a bit like taking delivery of a new car and discovering that the steering wheel is an optional extra!

    Anyway I had a root around and found an old cable that will work so it's grand. Just thought I'd mention it in case anyone is thinking of ordering one.


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  • #2
    Sleipnir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,513 ✭✭✭Sleipnir


    Fairly common for them not to come with a USB cable for some reason. If you order a printer from Dell it doesn't come with a cable as standard.


  • #3
    EKRIUQ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,387 ✭✭✭EKRIUQ


    Has been for the about last 5-8 years, most people already have a printer so also have a printer cable and the manufacturers claim their deducting the price of the printer cost (Which makes their printer cheaper)


  • #4
    waraf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭waraf


    EKRIUQ wrote: »
    Has been for the about last 5-8 years, most people already have a printer so also have a printer cable and the manufacturers claim their deducting the price of the printer cost (Which makes their printer cheaper)

    Fair enough I suppose. The last printer I bought was about 5 years ago so that explains it.


  • #5
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


    I always found that amusing and clients often question when I say they need to buy a cable as they don't come as standard! Assumed it was an Epson thing but I gather its common with a lot of companys.


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