So why oh why, when all I want to do is print my own sodding MS, has my printer chosen today to act up? I print other people's MSes all the time without any trouble.
I spent yesterday working on the 1st draft of Book 6 online for the things I already knew about.
Next stage is to print a hard copy and work through to produce a 2nd draft.
I have the time (which is rare in itself).
I certainly have the inclination ...
What I also have is a malevolent printer who's squatting next to my desk chuckling to itself as I sweat and swear over its inner workings.
It is, I tell you.
I'm held in thrall by a useless piece of crap technology that has worked fine(ish) for all the years that I've had it and has chosen today of all days to act out the part of a recalcitrant gremlin.
The way I see it, I now have 3 choices:
1) I can take to my bed and refuse to get up until the world goes away.
2) I can get the saw out of the cupboard and spend a pleasant day hacking bits off the printer.
3) I can go for a walk and attempt to breathe while I do so.
Right. I'll try for option 3. But I tell you this, if when I get back there's no change in the attitude of hpdeskjet 990cxi, you'd better lock your doors and stay away from the windows 'til I tell you it's safe to come back out.
Me and my mates are on the warpath. Shit technology is in our sights and its days are numbered. Be afraid ... be very afraid ...
3 comments:
I have much shit technology, if you're waging a crusade.
I have indeed, V. Join the gang. Long time no see here. You've just provided the one bright spot in an otherwise totally crapola day.
OOh yes, the epic struggle of (wo)man vs printer. I think they have built-in "importance" sensors that can tell when something really important needs printing and that's when then pack up. My most sincere commiserations.
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