Printer Fight!

So the new call centre, run by the LetsDoCokeMan, is going full steam ahead. They're reopened an old office, got the furniture in, and are running interviews for new Call Centre Crew members even now (hopefully they won't smell like the old ones). Alas, they don't have a printer - and that means IT is to blame!

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LetsDoCokeMan: "We need a printer!"
Me: "Ok.....what are you requirements?"
LetsDoCokeMan: "Cheap as shit, and we'll be printing a LOT. Also, fax and scanning."
Me: "That won't be cheap."
LetsDoCokeMan: "Well, fuck it then, we'll take the BizHub printer downstairs" (a very awesome commerical printer)
OldOfficeLady: "Hahahaha...no. Not a chance."
Me: "Don't take it, you'll have a riot."
LetsDoCokeMan: "Ok ok, I'll get the General Manager to spend some money."

*comes back one day later*

GeneralManager: "Ok, they can have <HP model>, it's got scanning and fax. I saw it on the intrawebs!"
Me/PonyGirl/iOrgasm: "...It's an inkjet." (tears are already forming in our eyes)
GeneralManager: "So?"
Me: "It's going to break. And running costs won't be cheap!"
GeneralManager: "Shrug, office will only be open for 3 months!"

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Who needs long term solutions?!
Also, never mess with a shared office printer, unless you want to be the office pariah.