HP's Smart Tank 5101 all-in-one cartridge-free printer includes up to two years of free ink and it's nearly 30% off right now
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HP pushing discounted cartridge-free printers with two years of ink shows how far vendors will go to lock in home and SMB print fleets. If printing is part of your workflow, this is a window to standardize hardware and cut per-page costs before subscription models tighten again.
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