Was planning to get one earlier this year. The fact that it would be idle most of the time, not the cost, was what put me off.
Isnât that the truth. 50 years ago. Newly married and Britannica salesman conviced us we needed them for our non existent library. I think $200 poorer but lesson learned. With my Wyze doorbell 
I donât even answer the door anymore. 
I got mine for free from my daughterâs boyfriend when he upgraded to a newer model. I havenât had a real need to print anything and probably thatâs why I havenât bothered to learn how to operate it.
I remember a company selling a replica of the complete Britannica encyclopedias. But this was for show only; the âbooksâ were empty containers designed to look like the real thing.
Hah, books by the foot to fit in the bookcase and impress guests