Yeah but they could save 50 cents a printer, how can they just pass up those savings?

I’m kind of surprised they just didn’t remove the usb port entirely

This is true but you can always order photos online from Shutterfly, etc. or go to local drug store

I got a color brother laser and am loving it. No regrets and it was affordable. When the drum, etc. reaches end of life i will have to decide if it’s worth repairing or just getting another printer. Also changing 4 toners is expensive but probably less than the ink carts since you don’t do it very often. Also never have to worry about the ink drying out, cleaning printer heads, etc.