Printing without a printer

[jp_bl_68]

I need to print something by Friday but my printer is out of ink and I don't think I'll be able to get hold of any for at least a week. I don't have the option of printing at work and I don't know anyone else who has a printer. Does anyone know how I can print this file?

My local library does have internet access but I'm not sure they have any printers (must be a colour printer) and the computers are usually booked well in advance. Is there anywhere else I could try?

 

[jp_bl_68]

No offence but this is bizarre. You have 6-days to get something printed, if it was like tomorrow morning I might understand?

Surly you must have some family, friend or neighbour who can help you out? Everyone has printers nowadays.

I hardly visit my local library but last time I went they had rows of computers with no one using them, are you out in the country or something?

If worst comes to it but one of them cheap £30 printers from pcworld or something??

It's a Dell printer. I'm not sure I can buy their ink in a high street shop (checked Staples site and couldn't see anything). They have an express delivery option but I'll be at work all week so won't be here to collect it.

I'm in Croydon, btw.

 

[jp_bl_68]

Do you need somebody to help you wipe your arse next week as well?

Sure, if you're offering. Now alls I need is a guy to help me find the damn thing!




Thanks everyone. I'll try the library, failing that I'll give Staples a go. Cheers.

 

[jp_bl_68]

The OP has six days (not hours) to try and find somewhere to print something off. He does have a printer with no ink, but has the internet that can be used to search for ink suppliers.

As I've said, if I'm going to get any ink I need to find it in a high street store, not online, and it needs to be compatible with a dell printer. Was it really so unreasonable to ask this? No one forces you to read and answer the threads on this board.



I'll be using either the library (if they're not busy) or somewhere like Staples (wasn't aware they offered the service I'm after). Thanks again.

 

[jp_bl_68]

- Ordered ink cartridges online.
Not with Christmas less than a week away, snow across the country and no way for me to collect a package from a courier as I'll be at work all day.
- Bought ink cartridges in a shop.
I need a cartridge for a Dell printer. I'm not sure if they're available in high street shops. If I'm wrong about that then I'd appreciate it if you told me which high street stores stock Dell ink.
- Bought a new printer in a shop.
I don't think I can afford that.
- Bought a new printer online.
Not with Christmas less than a week away, snow across the country and no way for me to collect a package from a courier as I'll be at work all day.
- Asked a friend.
Read the OP
- Asked a stranger/neighbor.
Read the OP
- Gone to a Print Shop.
I knew you could take digital cameras to shops to get prints made, I didn't realise that service was offered for people with files that needed printing but no camera. Now I know, I'll look into it. Thanks.
- Gone to an Internet Cafe.
Yup, you got me there. Should've thought of that
- Gone to a library.
Read the OP

 

[jp_bl_68]

I mean Print Shops that are just that, they specifically deal with printing, business services and faxing which has existed as a practice since before I was born. As somebody else also pointed out, a lot of Stationers offers such services, ie Staples, Rymans etc.

Print shops didn't even occur to me and I didn't realise that stationers offered this service.

There is no reason you couldn't order a cartridge online if you pay for express shipping

I won't be at home to receive it, that's the problem with ordering online.