Epson seems to be doing the same thing.Īt a time when Macs represent an unparalleled value, it is becoming increasingly difficult to buy an inexpensive printer. In response to “To Print or Not To Print” by JM Pierce, I present an updated version.Īpple, Hewlett Packard, and Canon have abandoned the low-end Macintosh printer market. 1997: Three months ago I wrote an editorial, “Why Macs Need Parallel Ports.” It struck a nerve.