I did a long blog post ranting about why printers are bad, why they're particularly bad at the moment, and why this situation can't last:

https://www.tumblr.com/foone/729481656357044224/why-are-printers-so-hated-its-simple-computers 

 @1b2be89d 
I've just bought a new printer. It cost a *lot*. A set of inks costs 1/4 the cost of the printer. I feel guilty and sad at the same time.