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06-06-2017 09:47 AM
I ASK WHY, WHY YOU DON'T INCLUDE THE USB CABLE WITH THE PRINTERS?
WHY DO YOU SELL A PRODUCT THAT CAN'T BE USED??!!
SO DO I HAVE TO BUY A CABLE USB TOO?
OR I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO USE IT!
YOU DON'T SELL A COMPLETE PRODUCT!
06-06-2017 09:50 AM
Well mainly because the printer would cost you about $20 more for a cable you can buy for about $5. Most are wireless now anyway and don't need a cable. Folks won't pay the extra for the cable if it was included.
06-06-2017 10:16 AM
The answer is obvious.
HP has no idea where you plan on installing your printer.
My old USB printer was 3 meters away from my computer, so I needed a long usb cable.
Why should I pay for a 2 meter cable as part of the printer price when I need a 3 meter cable?
What if HP only included a 1 meter cable?
What if they included a 3 meter cable and I only wanted a 2 meter cable?
Why should I pay for a 3 meter cable?
Do you get the picture?