hsingscrapper Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I know that sounds weird. I'll explain. My laser printer no longer wants to cooperate. Between what I've created and what I've downloaded, I could homeschool for the cost of paper and toner for several years. I even have two or three reams of paper stockpiled. I have zero disposable income. What I make from selling jewelry goes for diapers. Any ideas??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labst60 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Two ideas: Could your DH take the stuff to work to print on your own paper? OR... Watch the Staples, etc back to school ads - With coupon and rebates you should be able to get a decent one pretty cheap. I got a $150 comb binder for about $35 after all was said and done. Watch www.slickdeals.net for the best discounts - by the time things get to the front page they are often sold out - so keep your eyes on the hot deals page or do a search for "printer" every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 ask around. I got a fully functional laser printer for free from a woman in my mom's group. She wanted something smaller and newer and gave this one away. The one we had before that was given to my DH from his work when they upgraded. The front panel would fall off if you bumped it, but otherwise it worked fine. My sister tried to give me one a year ago when they got a new one. Seriously...check freecycle, check craigslist, and ask around. If you are in a homeschool group or mom's group post a message asking if anyone has one sitting around they are willing to give away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Maybe it would be a good time to consider if some of that material could go "paperless" and be done on the computer instead. I'm using a 12 year old HP black and white laserjet print. It's a workhorse and far cheaper than the inkjets to operate. I saw one at a thrift shop not long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Maybe it would be a good time to consider if some of that material could go "paperless" and be done on the computer instead. Whenever we've tried doing school on the computer, retention has tanked with both boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloquacious Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Freecycle! You can even send out an email requesting items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Some ideas -- -- have your DH take to work and print for you (save to thumb drive, disc, email it to him, whatever) --ask at your library if you can bring it to print there, or at a copy shop (again, save to thumb drive, etc...) Ask if they'll discount your copies/print fee if you bring your own paper to use. --have your kids read the stuff from the computer screen but write their answers/do their work on the paper you've stockpiled, at least until you find a solution with the printer --spread the word in your homeschool group, community, etc., &/or watch freecycle & craigslist for printers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kricau Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 :iagree: Freecycle! You can even send out an email requesting items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kricau Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Did you post about the jewelry you sell in the "do you sell something" forum?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon37127 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Well, my first idea was to go paperless also. But if it affects their retention... I would choose doing this before I paid money for copies. Not much help if you don't have any disposable income. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Did you post about the jewelry you sell in the "do you sell something" forum?? I went looking for it. Where is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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